Having taught Economics, I am aware that the subject is quite often described as dry, boring, sleep inducing and with other such non flattering adjectives.  While I shouldn’t admit it but there were times, when I too as a student… Continue reading

One day I hope to write a good article on social media and it’s potential to be game changer for small business’s communications strategy…..but till then you might as well read what Nirmalaya Kumar has to say in this BL… Continue reading

So finally some Chinese heat is being felt even in the cold northernmost parts of our globe! Nokia- the world market leader from Finland, seems to be getting a beating at both the high end and the low cost end… Continue reading

After reading this article, I am left with one question: Should BSNL be privatised? Haven’t we had enough of unprofessionalism from our state (mis) carrier? The government is least bothered, the bureaucrats don’t give two hoots and even the employees… Continue reading

Though this article is slightly dated but it still throws light on the life of one of the most famous management doers in the last few decades.This guy isn’t just a management theorist…..writing articles and books……though he does manage to… Continue reading

Ever been offended by second hand smoke? Wonder why all the efforts by governments seem to fail to deter smokers from lighting up and newer suckers from signing up? This talk by Hitler (?)  might help put words to your… Continue reading

Car manufacturers in India are on a roll. We have witnessed record sales in the past few months with small cars leading the charge. The Indian consumer is on a buying spree, which is surprising considering we are just out… Continue reading

Here are some government and NGO responses to the negative externalities of smoking. I guess it might be effective in dissuading teenagers from smoking because of its shock value. I really wonder about its effectiveness in causing people to quit.… Continue reading

Economics has a lighter side and we do it disservice by just focusing on the mathematical models and weighty issues it deals with. No wonder it is often called the ‘dismal science’. So today we shall see a funny video… Continue reading

Who said economics can’t be fun? We shall prove them wrong. Because today we shall have a showdown between JM Keynes – one of the most well known economists of the last century and FA Hayek- lesser known but equally… Continue reading