After a brief relief rally from 8,701 (week ended 24th October) to 9,964 (week ended 7th November), the Sensex declined again. At the time of writing, the index stands at 9026.72. We had mentioned that the rally that we were witnessing was a false one, and the index was likely to come down. This is what happened. Even if the market rallies again now, it may be a false one. Given the recent...

The way you interact speaks volumes about your personality

The other day, a friend and I were talking about a common acquaintance. Neither of us knows this person too well, but had met him a couple of times socially and professionally. However, both of us carried a very positive image of the individual and felt he was one good human being. Later, I began to reflect on that. How is it that we...

Credibility Alliance aims at making NGOs more accountable and transparent. Sharvari Abhyankar explains how

In this space, you have been reading about various non-government organisations (NGOs) striving for a better and more equitable world, by bridging the gaps in our development saga. Most of these NGOs are working for a valid, urgent cause. Their passion is real; dedication beyond doubt;...