Retail investors: Beware of Futures and Options
Derivatives, though lucrative, are fraught with dangers. Investors must tread carefully Legendary investor Warren Buffett believes that derivatives are “financial weapons of mass destruction”. "Derivatives time bomb" refers to a possible market deterioration if there is a sudden unwinding of derivatives positions. One cannot forget that the 2008 financial crisis was...
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J&K on the path to prosperity
02 March 2023 | Tarun Chugh -
Do not celebrate corruption
02 March 2023 | Sumeet Bhasin -
Incentivise recycling for e-waste management
01 March 2023 | AP Singh | Sameer Jain -
Digital technologies can reduce emissions
01 March 2023 | Chandrika Behl -
Bearing the brunt of climate change
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Life and times of India’s science Nobel Laureate
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Reverse Trends of Globalisation
28 February 2023 | Indranil De
Upgrade collegium to resolve the deadlock
The conflict between the judiciary and the executive seems to be getting loopy, and this isn’t good Earlier in the 1970s, the two limbs of the government got into a tussle which acted as a catalyst outlining the independence of the judiciary. Now the central issue is the appointment of judges....
Are smartphones making us dumb?
The ubiquitous smartphone has a negative side to it. Its overuse can lead to poor posture, Digital Dementia which increases the risk of Alzheimer’s IInside the technologically advanced era, the dark part of mobile technology in the form of smartphones, mobile tablets, and notebooks, is making our lives better than ever...
Animated videos for client engagement
Short videos could bring about substantial gains for small businesses low-cost video animation can be used to engage and connect with customers, increase brand awareness and familiarity, and ultimately drive sales.In the digital era we live in, video animation has moved to the forefront for businesses to Connect and engage with...
Exit from LPG subsidy, completely
In June 2020, the Government stopped giving LPG subsidies. It is time to do away with the hidden subsidy on the cylinder for better fiscal management In the Union Budget for 2023-24, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has shown an expenditure of Rs 9,170 crore on petroleum subsidy (this is primarily a...
