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Curefoods' IPO, valuation, and a sense behind numbers
Curefoods is looking at going IPO with a ₹800 Cr raise. But why? At what valuation? Does it make sense? Read on.
Jun 302 min read


Xiaomi now worth more than BYD. What does it mean for the car market of the world - and that of India?
With the rise of Chinese automotive industry, Europe and Japan are sweating bullets, and soon US will too. What do you think will happen in India? Read on.
Jun 273 min read


India, where businesses are built and destroyed with political tides: A case for Jaypee Group
Adani Group is in the fray to take over Jaiprakash Associates (JAL). This is perhaps one of the most beautifully tragic and humbling corporate stories to have come out of India. Read on.
Jun 262 min read


How important is being politically correct? A case for Donald Trump
Would people prefer someone who'd spend Trillions to kill Millions, only to leave their home in an infinitely worse state, all while gaining absolutely nothing.. because of their "decorum"? Read on.
Jun 253 min read


The interesting story of Pharmeasy
Pharmeasy had raised a total $1.6 Billion at a peak valuation of $5.6 Billion. And now the company is pretty much done and the founders are out. It's quite an interesting story. Read on.
Jun 233 min read


Urban Company is the best company to have come out of the Indian Startup Ecosystem. Here's why
An analysis on the inherent difficulties of Urban Company's business model, and appreciation of how they've dealt with them.
Jun 203 min read


Is Lenskart worth $10 Billion? An analysis
An analysis of Lenskart's valuation considering its recent IPO development.
Jun 123 min read


Why are Bollywood Stars suddenly turning "entrepreneurs"? An analysis
A lot of Indian actors are starting to position themselves as "entrepreneurs" lately. Many are even getting involved with startups directly. Do you wonder why? Read on.
Jun 102 min read


The Curious case of Mr. Vijay Mallya
Mr. Vijay Mallya's dues have been more than recovered, then why is he still being called a fugitive, a fraud, a chor, a lootera? Read on.
Jun 83 min read


My 20th song (Bhool Jao - Acoustic Version) is out. Phew!
A song about a musician at the verge of giving up on his dream. A part of him wants to finally let it go. But can he?
Jun 32 min read


Why is OYO so desperate for an IPO? The story of a financial house of cards
An analysis on OYO winging it at the IPO table with a ticking time bomb underneath. Read on.
May 293 min read


Supplements' market is raising doubts, but what about core pharma itself?
Peer reviewers, who are supposed to be validating the research published by pharma companies, have been taking money from the pharma companies themselves. Read on.
May 262 min read


Sitaare Zameen Par is another frame-by-frame copy: What does it say about the Indian film industry?
Aamir Khan's latest movie, 'Sitaare Zameen Par', is a frame-by-frame copy of Champions, a Woody Harrelson film, which is itself an english remake of a spanish picture called "Campeones".
May 143 min read


"If you cannot convert an enemy into an ally, destroy him before he destroys you", said Chanakya, Machiavelli, Von Clausewitz, et al
How valid is this wisdom in the modern age of warfare between two nuclear powers? Read on.
May 112 min read


Why FT, IMF, WHO, UN, etc. don't matter anymore
The so called "authority institutions" of the past have lost all their credibility. But why? Read on.
May 112 min read


India's defense budget, and where it could go from here
An analysis of the Indian defense budget, how it's worked so critically, and where it could from here.
May 82 min read


When it comes to related party transactions, Ola probably has more "gas" than Blusmart
BluSmart is a crazy story when it comes to related party transactions and financial gymnastics. But what about Ola? Read on.
May 53 min read


Mr. Warren Buffett's greatest insight: A happy person lives longer
Mr. Buffett is finally retiring from Berkshire Hathaway at age 94. What would be his greatest insight? Read on.
May 43 min read


OYO's third IPO attempt has failed, too. End of the road for Ritesh Agarwal?
OYO's third IPO attempt has failed, too. Does it mean the end of the road for Ritesh Agarwal? Read on.
May 33 min read


Is Ayurveda a scam? How the "science people" are not so scientific after all.
There's a recent trend of calling traditional herbs, medicines and practices as "scams". This narrative is being peddled by people who've assumed the status of final arbiters and faithful protectors of "science". But what's the bedrock of these people's thesis? And is it really scientific? Read on.
Apr 283 min read
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