MSG-TVG and Amjad-Sabir Khan- Malkauns

YouTube - Amjad- Sabir Khan- MSG -TVG- Malkauns

Vintage video of MSG-TVG combination in Jugalbandi with Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

Flammable, Inflammable, Non-flammable

'Inflammable' and 'flammable' mean the same thing. The 'in' prefix has crept in from the Latin source word.
However, there is a subtle difference in the usage:

• Flammable - Matter catches fire when it comes in contact
  
• Inflammable - Matter catches fire without a source of ignition; for example - by excessive pressure, sudden impact, reaction to the environment.

The opposite of 'flammable' is 'non-flammable', not 'non-inflammable'.
So much for our lingua franca.

Home remedies for Mouth Ulcer

Direct application

1. coconut milk
   
2. honey + powdered Indian Gooseberry
3. turmeric +glycerine
4. peppermint oil
5. any toothpaste
6. paste of amla
7. hydrogen peroxide
8. tulsi or basil
9. paste of lemon skin + white catechu (kattha)
10. guava leaves + catechu (kattha)
11. Licorice paste

Gargle

1. water + fenugreek / methi leaves
2. water + coriander seeds
3. water + hydrogen peroxide + salt + baking soda (don't swallow)
4. water + leaves of the Indian plum (jambula)
5. water + adulsa
   
6. Listerine
7. alternate hot and cold water

 Diet

1. Lots of curds and buttermilk
2. Banana + curds
3. tomatoes juice
4. chew raw onions
5. Vit C - orange juice, lime juice
6. Papaya
   

Avoid

1. hot and spicy food
2. fatty food
3. tea, coffee, chocolate

Merchant Banks vs Private Equity

	Merchant banking	Private equity
Incorporation	Bank	Private Fund
Regulation	Banking regulations	NBFC regulations?
Investment	securities trading, derivative market plays, financing arrangements as well as assisting clients with active private equity investments	passive investment in assets where the equity is not freely tradable on a public stock market
Capital raised	through IPO	Privately raised
Other services	advise on mergers and acquisitions, undertake limited project financing, and investment management, or underwrite short and medium-term corporate debt	leveraged buyouts, venture capital, growth capital, angel investing, mezzanine capital
Philosophy	conservative	aggressive

Quote Unquote

A truth that's told with bad intent

Beats all the lies you can invent.

Crony capitalism

Crony capitalism is a pejorative term describing an allegedly capitalist economy in which success in business depends on close relationships between businesspeople and government officials. It may be in the form of favoritism in the distribution of legal permits, government grants, special tax breaks,etc.

There is a thin line between lobbying and 'nexus', and probably the latter is prevalent in crony capitalism. While lobbying is acceptable in a capitalist world, excess of it can lead to crony capitalism. Lobbying is a legally and socially recognised profession in the US but not so in India. Some of the world's biggest corporate scandals are possibly the result of crony capitalism and Enrons & Satyams of the world are proof of that.

International real estate disputes

The story of Arunachal Pradesh:
As school children, we have always seen Arunachal Pradesh on the Indian map - clearly, without any ambiguity. Elections take place like all other Indian states and people of Arunachal Pradesh recognise themselves as part of India. As per the MacMahon line (drawn by the British in 1914), Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh lies within India.

However, as you begin to understand international politics, you see that post-1962 Indo-China war, China has been raising claims over this district. The only official reason for Chinese claim is their control over the region for a short period after the 1962 war and the presence of a sizable Tibetan population.

Today, Chinese troops infiltrate quite often into the Indian territory and there has been a build-up of troops now and then. Why is the tension mounting? Latest news is the criticism by Arunachal Pradesh CM.

What masquerades as a border issue need not necessarily be one. There seems to be more than what meets the eye. Arunachal Pradesh is known to be a potential hydroelectric power resource. Is this a strategic control point?

The Aksai Chin region has been a disputed area even before the Indo-China war. The construction of Chinese National Highway in Aksai Chin area was one of the reasons for the war. Whereas it figures as part of J&K in Indian maps, its part of China in their maps.What is surprising is that China recognises PoK as part of Pakistan and not India.
The gas pipeline planned from Iran to China through Pakistan and India, has also been dragged into the larger dispute of border issues.

New Moore Islands are yet another dispute between India & Bangladesh. The underlying economic reason - alluvial delta at the mouth of mineral-rich river Haribhanga; marine resources; potential reserves of oil and gas as well.

China & Japan have been disputing the status of Okinotorishima islet. China contends that Okinotorishima is just a rock (which probably is submerged during high tide) and doesn't even qualify as an island, hence disputing Japan's exclusive economic zone of 400,000 sqkm in that region . In this case, it is a militarily strategic point.

Will add to this list as and when I find time.