Economy: Will the BJP course correct?
There is a shocking decline from expectations of double-digit growth after the BJP surged to power in May 2014. The mood of the nation has changed. With the economy in a shambles and the promised job growth nowhere in sight, here are a few issues that could trip up the government, if it is not in listening mode.
Saving money and running backwards
Wealth has a curse. It’s called the hedonic treadmill. Its mission – and it is ruthless – is to move the goal post of your financial dreams, extinguishing the joy you thought you’d get from having more money once you attain it.
Buffett's hedge-fund bet was a virtual sure thing
The Sage of Omaha's willingness to back index funds probably saved many investors from costly errors.
Amazon doesn’t need to make money on groceries
By cutting prices on staples at Whole Foods, e-commerce giant looks to boost traffic at rivals’ expense and puts pressure on Wal-Mart and Kroger.
Morgan Stanley bets on digital to forecast $6trillion economy, Sensex at 1,30,000
On the two pillars of JAM and GST, the top team at Morgan Stanley Research has built a tower of forecasts for the Indian economy.
JAM: Jan Dhan Aadhaar Mobile / GST: Goods and Services Tax
Why you should not slog through books
Here's a system for reading 25 pages a day which many have adopted to great success.
The history of Sears predicts nearly everything Amazon is doing
One hundred years ago, a retail giant that shipped millions of products by mail moved swiftly into the brick-and-mortar business, changing it forever. Is that happening again?
One surprise standout for Uber
Have you heard of UberEats, the delivery arm of the ride-hailing giant Uber?
