For starters, books never make me feel emotional but somehow this book did. The stories and instances written in this book are worth telling about. I For starters, books never make me feel emotional but somehow this book did. The stories and instances written in this book are worth telling about. I somehow felt connected to it and have lead me make changes in my life that I thought were impossible. If you or anyone you know is going through a phase that has a pattern of self destructiveness in it, I would highly recommend that you give this book to them. Dopamine has now the become a regular staple in our life and we should learn to regulate it. Governments and corporations are not good at that, only you as a person can....more
This is by far one of the best books i have ever read. I had zero no knowledge about maritime trade or what goes on at sea in those huge cargo vesselsThis is by far one of the best books i have ever read. I had zero no knowledge about maritime trade or what goes on at sea in those huge cargo vessels. The book is a narrative about the events that took place in 2011, and the years to follow, when a 20ton oil tanker was lost at sea due to an apparent attack from pirates. The events leading to that fateful day has led to the discovery of one of the most daring maritime insurance frauds ever attempted. The book has detailed the inner workings of the shipping and insurance industry. Highly recommend it to other readers(not if you are a greek)....more
The counterfeiter chronicles the story of abdul Karim Telgi aka Karim Lala’s stamp paper scam the size and scale of which is till date uncertain. As pThe counterfeiter chronicles the story of abdul Karim Telgi aka Karim Lala’s stamp paper scam the size and scale of which is till date uncertain. As per the chargesheets filed by CBI the quantum of amount is at �172crores however that is being disputed by legal pundits. Like any other scam, new innovations and regulations were put in place at the backdrop of this. The stamp paper scam has the dubious reputation of having tested judicial waters that till date are being questioned for moral and ethical reasons. PS- Hansal mehta is making a docu-series based on the scam....more
What is political economy? How did we come across the term economics? When did mathematics was considered important in making theories? The classical What is political economy? How did we come across the term economics? When did mathematics was considered important in making theories? The classical school is sort of a highlight reel for the various “theories� defining economics over course of 400 years. The book does not champion any one particular economist, instead it is recognising the collective effort of various economist raised across Europe in various timelines(some knowing each other). Overall the book does leave you wiser. My personal favourite is Alfred Marshall....more
How i wish i hadn't read this book. The silent coup tracks the history of India's deep state and its major constituents, the India Security EstablishmHow i wish i hadn't read this book. The silent coup tracks the history of India's deep state and its major constituents, the India Security Establishments. The workings of the security establishment have always been questionable. There is no accountability on the people that the executive have power over, alas due to the executive using the establishment as its domestic pet. For years the Indian security establishment have done deeds against Indian citizens that have reached the heights of human rights violations. It is depressing at the same time shameful that we as citizens have ignored all the signs....more
Much of the book covers the Jewish history of Shanghai and revolves around the rise of 2 Baghdadi Jewish families that made Shanghai the most cosmopolMuch of the book covers the Jewish history of Shanghai and revolves around the rise of 2 Baghdadi Jewish families that made Shanghai the most cosmopolitan city of the East at that time. It is gut wrenching too read about the plight of the Jews, from the 19th century explusion from Iran to the rise of nazism in Germany. The book also covers the rise of these Exiled Personalities and throws much needed light on the Anti-semintic behavior and policies that were prevailing at that time. Better still, it is the Jewish Business acumen that the book covers in dept and with glory....more
Where do i begin with this book? A dead pan style of writing that lets its readers decide where the punchline is. You really cannot tell when a momentWhere do i begin with this book? A dead pan style of writing that lets its readers decide where the punchline is. You really cannot tell when a moment in this is book is funny and when it is not. Great premise! Needed something like this to read for a long time....more
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