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Thought for the day "I was really too honest a man to be a politician and live." —Socrates (Greek, 469-399BC) Word for the day Bellwether (n) A wether or other male sheep that leads the flock, usually bearing a bell. A person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or industry: (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none How difficult it is to convince the Indian courts that God cannot be insulted (or respected for that matter). Anyone who claims to be hurt by someone's supposedly blasphemous comments or acts, actually hurts the sentiments of millions who believe God to be Supreme. First random thought this morning An RTI petition has revealed that the "Make in India" logo and campaign has been designed and executed by a foreign firm. On the face, this sounds logical, since the campaign is primarily aimed at encouraging foreign businesses to invest ...

Thought for the day "By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher." —Socrates (Greek, 469-399BC) Word for the day Offing (n) The more distant part of the sea seen from the shore, beyond the anchoring ground. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Indira Nooyi has become the largest alumni donor for Yale University of USA. Earlier Ratan Tata had also donated large sum to a US university! First random thought this morning Adverse weather conditions for two years; difficult economic conditions; stressful financial markets; erosion in political support seen in 2014 general elections; and prominent division in society over issue of religious and cultural tolerance — PM Modi's luck appears to have taken a break. Not sure, if he needs to seek divine intervention to set things right . But he may certainly want to have a...

Thought for the day "Where there is reverence there is fear, but there is not reverence everywhere that there is fear, because fear presumably has a wider extension than reverence." —Socrates (Greek, 469-399BC) Word for the day Kvell (v) To be extraordinarily pleased; especially, to be bursting with pride, as over one's family. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Why is it so difficult to accept that in Pakistan government and are different establishments independent of each other! First random thought this morning The global markets are more integrated than ever. Various segments of markets, e.g., currencies, commodities, equities, credit and money, are more integrated than ever. Portending divergence in performance based on historical behavior could be fraught with serious risk. In very simple terms - today if I lose a wager in commodities, the obligation may have to be settled by liquidati...

First random thought this morning This winter has been unusually bright and warm. This has certainly extended the Christmas festivities for the urban populace in North India. The farmers are though a worried lot. Wheat farmers in Punjab, UP and MP who have been braving drought for past two years appear to be throwing in the towel. Many agricultural tenants have defaulted on their obligations and many distressed marginal farmers have put their land on the block. Thought for the day " Wisdom begins in wonder. " —Socrates (Greek, 469-399BC) Word for the day Unputdownable (adj) (especially of a book or periodical) so interesting or suspenseful as to compel reading. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none If you have to name just one, what in your view would be the   most critical problem afflicting India presently? Nifty: Hope prevails As the benchmark indices tested the lows recorded in Se...

Next issue of Morning Trekk will be published on 11 January 2016. We wish all the readers a great year ahead!   Thought for the day "When I told the people of Northern Ireland that I was an atheist, a woman in the audience stood up and said, 'Yes, but is it the God of the Catholics or the God of the Protestants in whom you don't believe?" —Quentin Crisp (English, 1908-1999) Word for the day Wing-Ding (adj) A noisy, exciting celebration or party. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Rahul Gandhi is on leave, but this time with due permission of the Twiterrati! First random thought this morning Reportedly, 30 students in Kota have committed suicide in 2015, supposedly for failing to cope with the pressure to succeed in professional examinations. Three things are worth pondering: (a) No one is crying for these children as they would normally do for farmers committing suicide; (b) ...

Thought for the day "There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse." —Quentin Crisp (English, 1908-1999) Word for the day Abdominous (adj) Having a large belly; potbellied. (Source: Dictionary.com) Malice towards none Akhand Bharat, as apolitical entity was created by whom and when? And it stayed so Akhand for how long? First random thought this morning After South India, now cities in north England and South America face unusual floods. Mother Nature is certainly happy with the way this world is growing. We shall continue to face Mother's angst, if we do not mend our ways ASAP. If past five years are a trend 2016 should see even worst of Mother Nature. I guess, Paris climate agreement needs to become a substantive accord to please Mother Nature and not just remain a piece of diplomatic hypocrisy. Investment Strategy 2016 - 7: Market ...