A taste of Europe trip at half the cost: How to plan Kazakhstan or Georgia or Azerbaijan or Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan trip for Rs. 1 lakhA clutch of countries in the south of Caucasus and Central Asia provide a whiff of Europe without snapping your budget. Within sniffing dis...
13 May, 2024, 02.19 PM IST
Charles Darwin and the Sensex: How theory of survival of the fittest works in the corporate realmThe metamorphosis of the Sensex (or any stock index for that matter) over the years is a fascinating tale as also a reminder of how Charles...
21 Nov, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
Market keeping pace with fundamentals; to compound over 3-5 yrs: Prashant Jain“The market is now keeping pace with the fundamentals and that is reflected in the trailing 10-15 year returns which is around 12-13%, arou...
29 Dec, 2021, 01.01 PM IST
Sunil Singhania’s advice for 2022: Forget fear or greed; be positive and remain invested“We are not fixated on particular sectors or themes. The only underlying theme which we follow is that the company should have visible prof...
23 Dec, 2021, 01.30 PM IST
Full text of Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholdersWall Street loves the fees that deal-making generates, and the press loves the stories that colorful promoters provide, Buffett said.
27 Feb, 2021, 07.20 PM IST
Helsinki: More than just a stopoverMore than just a stopover, the capital city of Finland is where you are greeted by avant-garde styles at every turn.
14 Jul, 2018, 11.15 PM IST
Eid-al-Fitr long weekend: Delve into the charm of local crafts in Jaipur, Patna and MaduraiScour the local bazaars to shop for blue pottery, unique silks and more.
14 Jun, 2018, 08.05 AM IST
Republicans are playing a dangerous game with the US economy: Tim HarfordEight years after he wrote the best-selling Undercover Economist, British economist Tim Harford has come out with a sequel.
03 Oct, 2013, 10.48 AM IST
What works and what doesn't in Narendra Modi's GujaratNarendra Modi is a one man industry. But what's the real story? ET pieces together 6 different narratives that present a sober reflection o...
02 Jul, 2012, 01.31 PM IST
- Passage to Pondicherry
Best described as ‘A feel of France with a taste of Tamil Nadu’, the town’s charm combines the best of both worlds for a lasting feelgood e...
28 Jun, 2012, 08.01 AM IST
Couch surfing: How the almost free travel bug really worksIndian travellers join couch-surfing, connecting travellers with hosts who don't charge anything. Here's a multicultural 'biz' model that w...
06 May, 2012, 11.38 AM IST
- How Blackstone gets its portfolio companies to work together
Blackstone presented Intelenet seven investee companies as clients on a platter, which today account for a quarter of the outsourcer’s annu...
18 Aug, 2011, 12.25 PM IST
- Vintage value: Picking offbeat stuff is in
Collecting vintage cars is ho-hum. Pick offbeat stuff like the valve radio, the kerosene fan or the 1917 Ford ad in Gujarati.
13 Jun, 2010, 05.29 AM IST
- Peter's dream
Petrodvorets, more than any other palace reflects Peter the Great’s multifaceted personality.
29 Jun, 2006, 12.14 AM IST
- Corporate India goes on M&A prowl
Corporates are aggressively pursuing high profile mergers and takeovers in an unprecedented manner.
28 Jun, 2006, 12.00 AM IST