So, the headlines say somebody else has died due to video game addiction. Yes, it’s Korea again.

What the hell? Look, I’m not saying video games are heroin. I totally get that the victims had other shit going on in their lives. But, half of you reading this know a World of Warcraft addict and experts say video game addiction is a thing. So here’s the big question: Are some games intentionally designed to keep you compulsively playing, even when you’re not enjoying it? (more…)

This book shows how the  Dumbing Down of America is taking place is a good book to read to get an idea as to how Indian education is also being polluted by the same techniques (more…)

I had given a loan to one of my relatives in India through my NRE account. Now my relative is in a position to return the loan. Is it possible to have that deposited to my NRE account ? If so, what is the process and how long does it take ? If it is not possible, what are my alternatives ? (more…)

Wonderful ice skating in the Olympics 2010 (more…)

See the video below. If there is a BG music and dialog, you might even think it is a movie with actors. (more…)

This is the time of the year when individuals make a dash to submit their investment proofs to their employers. With the deadline for claiming tax breaks closing in, it is imperative to approach tax planning as more than a tax saving exercise. (more…)

Useful tax saving tips for Indian Earnings. (more…)

Excellent post by Simon Johnson on why Goldmans’ new shenanigans (more…)

Check out this article with details on why emerging markets are the place to be. click here

When you can spare some time do read this report. Its an eye opener on what the current Debt and De leveraging means to the economy. (more…)