OSTENTATIOUS WEALTH
Luxury influencers vanish from Chinese social media in wealth crackdown
Chinese social media censors have blocked multiple influencers known for showing off their lavish lifestyles after an official campaign to curb displays of ostentatious wealth online was announced. China's internet watchdog in April launched the "Clear and Bright" campaign to remove undesirable content from social media, vowing to crack down on influencers who created "ostentatious personas to cater to vulgar needs, and deliberately display extravagant lifestyles filled with money".
Indian entrepreneur shares key tips on how to get funding for your start up in silicon valley
Pritika Mehta, founder of Butternut AI, shares tailored guidance for immigrant entrepreneurs in San Francisco, advocating for cultural awareness and unconventional approaches. With 22 directives, her advice sparks engagement, drawing both praise and dissent. Mehta's insights offer valuable navigation tools in San Francisco's bustling startup scene, fostering dialogue and anticipation among entrepreneurs aiming to carve their niche in the dynamic landscape.
Let's unfurl abundance
Abundance is not just about possessions, but an attitude of generosity that extends beyond material wealth. It is a birthright, guiding us to selfless action and detachment. Abundance is about tuning into love, compassion, and generosity.
Birthday or Sunday brunch: Celebrations are short-term goals for many; costs rising rapidly
Celebration of events is now a short- and medium-term goal. Households are willing to allocate a part of their annual incomes not just to holidays and entertainment, but also to events that involve family and friends. Even if it means borrowing money, there is confidence about incomes to repay the debt over time.
The Gilded Age Season 2: Countdown to the final episodes unveiled, here are the details
After the gripping events of Episode 6, titled "Warning Shots," Season 2 of HBO's The Gilded Age has viewers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama in the elite circles of New York society.
How to handle financial disparity with your siblings
Is it really necessary to be lenders and borrowers within the family? Given the widespread availability of personal loans and credit cards, informal loans may no longer be needed. If you must cede a request for money, give an amount you won’t care about losing. If that is not possible, lend without interest.
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Officials in states continue to function like licence raj days, says Maruti Suzuki chairman
Despite the reforms introduced by the central government, the manufacturing sector in India has not seen significant growth due to the continued outdated practices of state government officials, according to Maruti Suzuki India Chairman RC Bhargava. While the central government has made efforts to improve the business environment and ease of doing business, the state bureaucracy has not followed suit.
Lil Tay dead: Viral teen influencer and rapper passes away unexpectedly at age of 14
The complex legacy of Lil Tay: A cautionary tale of fame and youth exploitation.
Underplay it or flaunt it? A guide to the art of ‘showing off’
What's the status of flaunting your status?
New York, city of Donald Trump's dreams, delivers his comeuppance
Trump was born and raised in Queens to a real estate developer father whose projects were largely in Queens and Brooklyn. But the younger Trump ached to cross the East River and make his name in Manhattan. He gained a foothold with his transformation of the rundown Commodore Hotel into a glittering Grand Hyatt and ensured a spotlight on himself by appearing at the side of politicians and celebrities, popping up at Studio 54 and other hot spots and coaxing near-constant media coverage.
Bliss within reach
The Supreme Being created us along the lines of truth and justice; therefore, in order to gain true happiness, it is imperative that we do not violate the laws that constitute the very core of our existence. So long as our aspiration is to amass wealth by any possible means, we can never attain to true happiness, simply because we have deviated from the path of righteousness.
Problems of small businesses
The model in the mind of the small businessman was that of smart management for profit, shrewd leverage for owners’ benefit, steady and generous sharing of income with the family, lavish spending from these surpluses, and ostentatious physical assets to showcase.
Set limits when it comes to helping others financially: 5 ways to deal with the entitled lot
Set limits when it comes to helping others financially to avoid resentment later, says Uma Shashikant
5 personal finance rules to keep in mind while spending this festive season
The ordinary urban middle-class household does not seem to show stress and strain when it comes to festivities and celebrations. Some personal finance thoughts for the festive season – here is a list.
Before marking the FM for her budget, mark your household for its money decisions: Inculcate these 8 habits
You have to settle down to accepting the income you can earn and therefore, the money you can spend. The longer you live in denial, the lower the chance you will save. You must save at least 20% of what you earn.
How the suddenly rich are disrespecting their money
The chicken will come home to roost. In the cycle of callousness the seeds of losses have been sown already. What seems like small leaks will turn big, and what looks like a few leeches that bit off some of the meat, will turn bolder with time.
Three advantages of not disclosing your income to all
Just as it is inappropriate to ask for the income of the other, it is obscene to talk about your income and make it public information.
Budget Specials: Why Nehru presented a 'pedestrian' Budget in 1958
Nehru called his Budget "pedestrian" as it was merely a continuation of the path taken by Krishnamachari.
Azim Premji’s strength is the people he picks: Ashok Soota
"Premji’s leadership model was to be efficient, keep costs low and maximise profits," Soota told.
How to discover the joy of giving away surplus wealth
The satisfaction of having done a good deed makes us feel good. We therefore give because of the pleasure the act provides us, rather than the benefit it provides the other.
How 21st century Indian rich behave in the era of technology
In this technology-led era, the rich now want to take position that need not be visible expensive but must necessarily be more informed.
What does it mean to be rich in the 21st century?
Based on in-depth interviews with the rich club, the book focuses on anxiety-ridden lives of the liberal elites who believe in diversity and meritocracy but grapple with self-doubt and more conflict about their position in a highly unequal society.
Industrialists should lead a simple life to set an example: Anil Agarwal
“At the same time, businessman also needs to live simply. They have to have a simple house, simple car. I’ve seen in USA, all the industrialists are very, very simple," said Agarwal.
Big fat Indian weddings bounce back: Spending on marriages not a cardinal sin anymore
A year after demonetisation, the season for indulgence and spending is back with a bang.
No dress, alcohol curbs for girls on campus: BHU's 1st woman proctor
Royona Singh reiterated that the varsity had never imposed any restrictions on women in the past and would not do so in the future.
Crores spent on Nitin Gadkari daughter's wedding, make details public: Congress
Cong spokesperson Gaurav Gogoi wondered whether such kind of ostentation fits into Modi's precedent of transparency by revealing bank details of its members and MLAs.
Janardhana Reddy's spending on daughter’s big fat wedding comes under I-T scanner
According to official sources, I-T department sleuths have begun probing Reddy's source of funds and alleged tax evasion.
India's consumer story to be most compelling: Goldman Sachs
The number of weddings and household formations will increase over the next 5 years, given India's demographics where the peak birth reached 22-23 yrs ago.
Why we need to curb the menace of black economy
It not only widens the gap between the rich and the poor but, more importantly, impacts the retail investor by keeping assets like real estate and gold out of his reach.
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