crazyrals
I am an IT professional with about 8 years of experience. But what defines me is not my IT background, but my penchant for writing. I write/blog/tweet about finance, movies, politics, cricket and other socially relevant topics. I also write short stories and poems, but only when in right mood and good inspiration.
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Advantages of Term Plan Over Endowment PlanElderly members from previous generation always push for some Endowment Plan which will benefit us on maturity. We mix insurance with investment and that's a mistake.
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Investing in NFODo not stay away from NFOs. The NFOs give us a chance to enter the market at a lower cost and more number of units. But do check on the market status since timing is everything.
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Villanelle: I Can't Take This AnymoreThough I have written poems before, this is my first attempt at writing a villanelle. It describes my current state of mind. -
Igod : Steve Jobs' New ProjectAll creations of nature is attributed to the supreme power up there, God. And closely looking into Jobs profile, we notice a similar trait. He created stuff out of nothing. -
First Time in LondonLondon is not a city that you would want to visit in a hurry, believe me. This city has an amazing past as well as a fine modern history. The city has eveolved from being Londonium to being called London. -
Not a Movie ReviewThis movie is just gimmickery, trying to make stuff that sells. But sadly, this is just like a half an hour news capsule or reconstructed news piece from the channels of Hindi heartland. -
Shriram Transport Finance NCD 2011After applying for SBI bonds and PFC Infrastructure bonds, I am again contemplating investing in this. Issue opens on 27th June and closes on 9th July. Since its first-come-first-serve basis, better earlier than later. -
TGIF in Cinepolis [Bannerghatta], BangaloreThe ambience was beautifully vibrant. At the entrance was a model of Harley-Davidson, the American symbol of a good life. The walls of the restaurant was covered with posters of Marilyn Monroe, Beatles, Elvis and other hollywood figures. -
My Own 'Capital Protection Oriented Fund'I made up my mind to create a 'Capital Protection Oriented Fund' of my own and test its performance for a period of 1 year. Its a bit experimental, but all I wish to achieve from it is growth at 12-14%.
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Mahabharat at Ramlila MaidanCorruption has just become a propaganda to launch himself into the political arena. Its a tool that Baba is leveraging for political gains. In the heat of all this, Baba has forgotten that the main issue is corruption and not Ramdev. -
Music Review : Delhi BellyOverall, its a nice album with a good mix of sounds from different genres and streams. Very good effort by Ram Sampath whose talent is on total display. Go for it ... bhaag Bose DK. -
Copper Chimney in Indiranagar, BangaloreWe dined out in Copper Chimney, in Indiranagar. We were on the lookout for a classy family place which serves drinks, good non-veg and has a nice ambience; this place was all that and more. -
5 Signs of when to Quit a JobIts never easy to quit a job. I asked myself some tough questions and arrived at a decision that best suited my career and my personal growth. -
5 Key Interview Mistakes to AvoidRarely have I come across anyone telling me on what things I must avoid in an interview. So, I have learned these lessons myself, the hard way. -
5 Important Questions to Ask Before Renting a House/Flat/ApartmentI have found that it's quite convenient to rent an apartment. But I have also experienced that finding an apartment was just the first step. Here's what I learned to ask a potential landlord or a leasing office before renting their property. -
5 Best Qualities of an Effective ManagerI have come to realize that a manager has first to be a good leader. Only when we can respect an individual for who he is, we will be able to understand their vision and work together as a team for a common goal. -
Cricket World Cup 2011 : SA Chokes, Shame Old StorySA have had a string of such choking moments, starting from 1992 World Cup. What we see is a steady pattern where SA have choked time and again in every important match. -
Cricket World Cup 2011 : Curfew in Pak & Bandh in India on 30-MarPak has never beaten India in a world cup match. In the last 4 encounters, India has won all 4 against Pak handsomely; last of it being in 2003.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : Sachin Walks & the World TalksAlthough the field umpire turned down the appeal, Sachin walked off the field as his bat faintly nicked the ball. Sachin of course listened to his conscience and walked off, but that has stirred off an age old debate: whether to walk or not.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : Who Will Make it to Semis?SA and Pak will sail into the semis without any problems. I will go with SL because its a sub-continental pitch and SL have the advantage. Head and heart says that India will beat Aus.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : Dwindling Fortunes of India & EnglandEngland would be hoping that India beat WI and SA beat B'desh; so that would assure their chances in QF. Only if India wins against WI and SA beats B'desh, can India breathe easy.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : Players Who Have Disappointed UsThe players who have lived upto their reputations are there to be seen. But there are a number of players like Ponting, Harbhajan, Pathan etc who have badly disappointed us.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : India's Inconsistency Can Spoil Their ChancesIreland beat England, Bangladesh beat England as well, England beat SA. So, most teams have won at least against one tough opposition; but India hasn't managed that!
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No One Killed RadhikaRadhika was on her way to college, was just climbing a foot-bridge at 10.30am; and amidst a few hundred people she was shot in broad daylight.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : the Imbalance of the Two GroupsOn paper it looks like balanced grouping, but Group-B has seen more action, more ups and downs, more thrills and chills than Group-A.
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Cricket World Cup 2011 : India's Performance Until NowI have my doubts about India being a champion team; let alone being favourites for winning the cup.
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A Tribute to Uncle PaiAnant Pai, the creator of Amar Chitra Katha[ACK] and Tinkle comics, passed away last evening following a heart attack.
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Carbon Footprint : How I Am Doing My Bit to Reduce ItCarbon footprint is measure of the impact that our activities can have on the environment.
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Love is in the Air???For a moment I felt that a hype was being built-up around Valentine's Day.
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Taco Bell in Koramangala, BangaloreTaco Bell can give a good competition to KFC and McDonald's if they continue to operate at such low prices.
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Ten Tips for Aspiring Shoe ThrowersIf you are planning to throw a shoe, here are some tips that can come handy. Be prepared!
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Legalizing Euthanasia: Is India Ready for It?I do believe in the sanctity of life; it's a gift of God and we should live it, but how?
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IPL : Prostitution of CricketThe recent auction of players for the IPL [Indian Premier League] has left me dazed and confused.