Category Archives: Economy

Was MJ The Last English Star In India? Has India Gone Back To Its Roots?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Michael Jackson, the ‘king of pop’ was today finally laid to rest, 10 weeks after his death. Michael Jackson was easily the biggest global entertainer ever. Through the 80s and 90s he enjoyed unfathomable levels of popularity across the globe … Continue reading →

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What’s The Impact Of The Economic Slowdown On The Software Business?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Harshad Oak

Rightrix Research & IndicThreads.com have undertaken a research to gauge sentiment of the insiders to the software business (the developers, architects and managers) and know what they think about the slowdown and its impact. Participating in the survey also gets … Continue reading →

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Land Of The Young, Rich & Healthy – Welcome To Youngistan

Posted on March 8, 2008 by Harshad Oak

A new Pepsi ad has coined the phrase ‘Youngistan’ by combining Young & Hindustan. The actor in the ad claims to be an alien from the planet Youngistan. However is Youngistan really a planet in outer space or is India … Continue reading →

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The Case Of The Missing Paisa

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Harshad Oak

I get into arguments at billing counters so frequently these days that I wonder if it has subconsciously become one of my favourite pastimes. I have a fairly wide range of causes for these disputes. However the most common cause … Continue reading →

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Us vs Them – The Mantra Of Politics

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Harshad Oak

After extensive research at Oak Labs, we believe we have discovered the secret of success in politics. It revolves around the simple concept of “Us vs Them”. The key to getting a mass following, winning elections and being a popular … Continue reading →

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A Car For Every Indian – Questions Posed By The Tata Nano

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Harshad Oak

“Citizens cannot be denied the comfort they deserve, innovators the recognition“ A couple of days back, the Tata’s launched the much hyped 1 lakh car, the Nano. The car is believed to be the cheapest in the world and is … Continue reading →

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The Share Market Bull Run Infection

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Every few days, newspaper frontpages announce the Sensex’s march past another milestone, 10000, 15000, 20000 and so on. You have photos of brokers jumping for joy and quotes from experts. Business channel hosts are all smiles and it feels like … Continue reading →

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Unsafe Cities Or Paranoid Citizens

Posted on August 14, 2007 by Harshad Oak

Security today is big business in Indian cities. It’s perhaps the profession that has undergone the most change over the past decade. Not just shopping malls and multiplexes but even small shops, restaurants and housing societies today have an abundance … Continue reading →

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