Schneider Electric acquired part of Zicom’s security business in India. The news received business media attention since Zicom is listed in Indian stock markets. So, came with it some publicity for Schneider Electric too. However-
1. Bloomberg UTV on TV referred to Schneider Electric as “Schneider Electronics”, at least once when I heard
2. Bloomberg UTV on [...]

Most of us like to keep in touch with our friends, family, and relatives over social networks, email or phone. How many of us keep in touch with our managements?
Everyday, we respond to emails, finish day to day activities, participate in meetings and so on. Besides, we consciously or subconsciously:

Assess or at the very least, [...]

In June 2008, CNBC-TV18 in association with Enlighten Film Society organised a film festival titled “Wall Street Meets 70mm” in Mumbai, showcasing 4 movies- Rogue Trader, Wall Street, Boiler Room & Barbarians of the Gate.
I blogged late November, when I managed to watch 3 of the 4 “financial thrillers”. The 5th just got added. Its [...]

Physics, History, English…. We learn them in school. Why don’t we learn finance? Of course, we did from our parents and grandparents. As one grows from a dependent to independent to having-dependents, managing finance is such a key aspect that makes a significant difference in life. Managing finance isn’t just about making the ends meet [...]

French Fries, French Toast & French Onion Soup - What is French about them? Why French? Really French?
The history of French fries seems to be non-definitive. Americans attribute the origin to the French but the Belgians and Spanish to themselves while the French to the Belgians! Nevertheless, its a great snack. If you love them, there [...]

I just watched a movie. It was just a random pick. The site categorised it as “Drama”. I watched the whole movie in a sitting. It was not high action, it wasn’t suspense thriller, it wasn’t a drama, it was a heartwarming, meaningful and respectful movie- Taking Chance. A journey of Lt Col Mike Strobl [...]

To this date I have not purchased a travel guide in the true sense of the word. From the time, I had the opportunity, time, money & companion to travel around; the internet has been the latest and greatest resource. I struck by the net to plan travel for my visits to and around Japan [...]

Why do retailers price products at Rs 99, Rs 109, Rs 199 etc? It is a marketing practice referred to as “Psychological pricing“. Debatable theories can be built on this practice. Personally to me, it doesn’t make a difference. A rupee difference will not change my mind either to buy or not to buy.
My problem [...]

In June this year, CNBC-TV18 in association with Enlighten Film Society organised a film festival titled “Wall Street Meets 70mm” in Mumbai, showcasing 4 movies- Rogue Trader, Wall Street, Boiler Room & Barbarians of the Gate. By the name of the movies and the organiser, it is easy to guess the theme - the financial [...]