Month: January 2014
Below are all the posts archived for the month.
Weekend links: Jan 26 2014
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Let’s start with a Business Line blogpost about Arvind Kejriwal that features AAP in a slightly positive light before moving on to a Hindu article that features at least one aspect of AAP in a terrible light. I’m featuring both of these here because I agree with both of them, and also because they belong to
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Overcharged top predator chased by bunny after sleeping too much
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The most amazing thing I read this week was this new insight on the question of why we sleep. This might be the breakthrough that scientists are looking for to understand why we sleep, and why it is so important for us. Another interesting piece about sleep: How many hours people of different age group need?
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Composition of UPA II
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A few days ago I had a short exchange with Tejus Sajwani on Twitter (who by the way you should definitely follow) when he asked the following question: Without AAP, if Modi hadn’t done well in coming elections, he would have lost his raison d’être. But now, even if BJP doesn’t do well, Modi can still stick
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NHAI’s 8.75% or 8.52% vs. IRFC’s 8.65% or 8.48% – Which Issue is Better?
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This post is written by Shiv Kukreja, who is a Certified Financial Planner and runs a financial planning firm, Ojas Capital in Delhi/NCR. He can be reached at skukreja@investitude.co.in As the NHAI issue opens today, many investors have not been able to decide which issue they should go for – NHAI 8.75%, 8.52% or IRFC
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Edelweiss’ ECL Finance Limited NCD Issue – January 2014
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This post is written by Shiv Kukreja, who is a Certified Financial Planner and runs a financial planning firm, Ojas Capital in Delhi/NCR. He can be reached at skukreja@investitude.co.in Rashesh Shah promoted Edelweiss Financial Services’ 79.28% subsidiary, ECL Finance Limited is going to launch its public issue of secured, redeemable, non-convertible debentures (NCDs) from January
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NHAI Tax Free Bonds – January 2014
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This post is written by Shiv Kukreja, who is a Certified Financial Planner and runs a financial planning firm, Ojas Capital in Delhi/NCR. He can be reached at skukreja@investitude.co.in As National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launches its tax-free bonds issue next week from January 15th i.e. the coming Wednesday, it would become the ninth
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First weekend links of 2014
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I really loved reading Rafael Nadal’s interview in the FT yesterday, the humility of the man is staggering. I was fascinated to read that Zappos is getting rid of managers in the company, and replacing its somewhat traditional corporate hierarchy with a structure known as Holocracy. Whether it works or not only time will tell,
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Book Review: The Power of Full Engagement
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I have recently finished reading The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz and found it quite useful. The main idea behind the book is that you should focus on managing your energy, and not your time to excel in your professional and personal lives. The authors train with athletes to manage
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Will 2014 be good for the markets?
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As is customary, the new year brings forth several articles about whether the market will be up or down this new year, and what investors should do in the coming year. I have been reading several articles about the markets and the answer to this question seems to be a qualified yes in the minds
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