What are the qualities of a good message? Firstly, it should tell the facts as it is. Secondly, it needs to argue its point with logic, emotions, credibility. Research shows that emotions dominate logic and credibility. This has been used by several companies to direct our behavior. For example, junk food is harmful to our health, but …
Increasing Tax base in India
A Nation is an entity which binds different section of people together. It is responsible for all the redistribution and generation of wealth, providing basic services, providing security and so on. In return, it asks for two things from the citizens: either military services or taxation. However, modern states are more concerned about taxation. But …
Easy Solution to Slums
I was thinking about most visible planning failure in Delhi. Without much overburdening my grey matter I found it to be slums. Then, like any inquisitive fellow I thought about their genesis? Why are the people living these ‘inhuman’ areas? Why cannot we remove them? What could be the solution? Has the solution being even …
Trust and Capitalism
Why capitalism flourished in USA and western countries while terribly failing in the Iran, Latin American countries? Some call this a result of institutions, leaders, geographic locations and what not. These are all important but there is something more. It is trust which makes all the difference. Imagine a ball comprising of bees in pond …
What is the difference between rich and poor?
The above question has been bugging me for a long time. What’s the difference between me and Carlos Slim, Mark Zuckerberg and for that matter any billionaire or millionaire? With certain observation the answer became evident. Image credits - Google images The difference between rich and poor in social, personal, economic parlance. First one being …
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One China Conundrum
Recently, Donald Trump accepted call from Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen. It created a lot furor in the diplomatic arena. In this article I would attempt to tell you what is the issue and its repercussion about the move. Image credit- google images Timeline to understand background 1912- KMT establish a govt in China 1921- Chinese …
Why beurocracy is generally paralysed?
Beurocracy is one of the most dynamic systems in management. It constantly needs innovation and risk taking in its service deliver to adapt to ever changing needs of governance. However it is observed globally that it avoids risk taking. In this post I would try to unravel most fundamental psychological factors which is responsible for …