Tag: irrational exuberance

As Mental Health Awareness Month Ends, Here’s How/Why We Need To Take The Conversation On Mental Health Further

Mental Health

As the month of May, which has been designated as the Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the lessons learned, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, and plan on how to take the issue of addressing mental health at the workplace forward. No doubt your social … Continue reading As Mental Health Awareness Month Ends, Here’s How/Why We Need To Take The Conversation On Mental Health Further →

As Davos 2022 Warns of A “Darkened”​ Economic Climate, A Sobering Take On The Post Pandemic “Real”​ India

Darkened Economic Climate

As the who's who of the global elite gathered in Davos for the annual talkfest, at which the "people who matter" ponder on the state of the world, a report compiled on the state of inequality in India, using governmental data, released last week should have reminded the Davos 2022 participants, that Indians who earn … Continue reading As Davos 2022 Warns of A “Darkened”​ Economic Climate, A Sobering Take On The Post Pandemic “Real”​ India →

An Alternative Agenda For Davos 2022: What Should Be Discussed, Though, They Won’t

Agenda for Davos 2022

The World Economic Forum meeting at Davos, the annual retreat of the who's who of the world to discuss and deliberate on the "state of the world", is taking place next week from May 22-26, 2022. This gathering of the "people who matter" is often a "meeting of minds" of the "best and brightest" and … Continue reading An Alternative Agenda For Davos 2022: What Should Be Discussed, Though, They Won’t →

Does Anyone Feel Like It Is 1991 Again?? Some Amateur Crystal Ball Predictions On The Months Ahead!!

Indian Economy

Is it just me, or, is anyone else feeling that it is 1991 again. Right from a "highly probable" Russian Default, reminiscent of the collapse of the erstwhile Soviet Union in December 1991, to the "worst ever" economic crisis in Srilanka, and the Big One of all, the "slow-motion" crisis in China, there is any … Continue reading Does Anyone Feel Like It Is 1991 Again?? Some Amateur Crystal Ball Predictions On The Months Ahead!! →

British Intelligence Warns “We are Four Meals Away from Anarchy”!! Srilanka proves that!!! Can It Happen in India Too??

Anarchy

The British Intelligence Agency, MI5, once warned policymakers that the United Kingdom was "just four meals away from anarchy". Made in the context of anticipating societal disorder and unrest in case of a Black Swan event (low probability, yet, high impact), this cautionary warning is indeed applicable to every country, worldwide. In essence, nations can … Continue reading British Intelligence Warns “We are Four Meals Away from Anarchy”!! Srilanka proves that!!! Can It Happen in India Too?? →

Unicorn Bubble Bursting?? History Repeating?? The Fed Hiked The Rates This Much In 2000 At The Peak Of The Dotcom Mania

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on a band of 0.5 - 1 % this Wednesday. Ostensibly aimed at curbing the runaway inflation (not so high since the late 1970s), this move also brings back memories of the year 2000, when the rates were last hiked by this much. Those of us old enough to … Continue reading Unicorn Bubble Bursting?? History Repeating?? The Fed Hiked The Rates This Much In 2000 At The Peak Of The Dotcom Mania →

Fasten your Seat Belts!! The Global Economy is Flying Into Turbulence As A Perfect Storm of Converging Crises is Gathering!!

Economic Crash

  The last two and half years have been anything but, placid. Thanks to the pandemic and the resultant loss of lives and livelihoods, life was challenging and grim. How we wish we "go back in time" to 2019 when things seemed "normal", at least!! As 2020 and 2021 passed, this year dawned with some … Continue reading Fasten your Seat Belts!! The Global Economy is Flying Into Turbulence As A Perfect Storm of Converging Crises is Gathering!! →

Needed!!A Reality Check on LinkedIn

Reality Check

I am a 90s kid. I graduated in 1997, started my career, worked for a decade, and then started freelancing. Like now, the 1990s was a period of optimism and hope. India liberalized its economy and opened up to the world, creating endless opportunities for me and my peers. Thanks to globalization, several multinationals set … Continue reading Needed!!A Reality Check on LinkedIn →