In the Indian context, families have traditionally avoided discussing death while one is alive, as it is considered a bad omen. However, in a changing society, death is no longer a hidden topic; post-COVID, it has come into the open, almost like it’s out in the field, dancing in the …
Read More »Things to do when you turn 18
“How quickly she has grown! I still remember seeing her as an 8-month-old baby! She was not even one foot long, now I have to look up to talk to her! Time flies”. This is how the parents react when their child turns 18 years old, am I right? (In …
Read More »What is missing in our Bangalore?
Having spent the first two decades of my life in a village, I consider myself a village boy. Since 1991, I have been living in Bangalore, so I call myself an Old Bangalorean too. This way I am blessed to have the experience of both rural and urban worlds. Today …
Read More »Some random stuff you should be aware of in Karnataka, India.
It all began with linking the Aadhar number to the bank account. Then came linking Aadhar to PAN and many such things have been done in the recent past! I thought this kind of homework for the citizens and businesses would stop by now! But then I realized that the …
Read More »Have you heard about Girl Math?
This topic gained the attention of mainstream media recently. So, I casually asked my kids about it. To my surprise, my second daughter was quick to respond! I was shocked to see her knowledge of the trending topic! Looking at this, my first daughter added – ‘Appa, don’t be overly …
Read More »The Importance of Regular Asset Management digitally
There are two things, digital assets and physical assets managed digitally. I am referring to the second one here. Not too long ago, updating passbooks at banks meant visiting the branch, waiting in queues, and getting entries made manually. If the bank or service provider required any documents, they would …
Read More »What is the Clean Note Policy of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
Do you remember the days when fresh banknotes used to be stapled together? Often, the notes would get damaged while removing the staples. We have all experienced receiving torn, bad condition, or soiled notes with writings on them when we received change from shops. Some people even resorted to using …
Read More »All about a brand-new concept called Social Stock Exchange in India
The good news is that I passed an exam a few days back and became one of the first 50 Social Auditors in the Country! This allows me to explain the new concept such as: What is a Social Stock Exchange? Who is a Social Auditor? And how is it …
Read More »Tax Issues on Marriage/ Divorce/ Alimony
Marriages are made in heaven, conducted in wedding venues, and governed by Marriage Acts. In India, Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 applies to weddings among Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs. As per the Act, the marriage may be solemnized in accordance with the customary rites. Where such rites and ceremonies …
Read More »Kantara musings
Kantara is a trending topic. After this movie got released, I attended 4 social gatherings. In all, the highlight was Kantara. “Did you watch Kantara?” is a common question; without this, the conversation won’t end, however, short the talk maybe. Some people were boasting, “Yes, I went on the second …
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