Typical Day at ISB.
5th term
So far @ ISB: Through with 7 month, 16 subject, approx. 32 papers, 90 case studies & 32 professors. Not to mention innumerable assignment, project reports and the kind of stuff that none could dare to try again :)
Have to appear for Options and Futures paper in 3 hours from now.
Took 3 finance course, screwed up myself..suicidial :(
My quadi mouneesh & I took turns, I slept at 3:30 AM, he woke me up at 5:00. I would get him up by 9:00.
This time of year, mornings are refreshing in hyderabad. Lush green grass, red and purple colored bushes and picturesque stone topography is looking beautiful under the clouds.
Here I go..studying OPFR...listening to "Message in a bottle" - POLICE (on my iPOD and intex speakers).
Gosh...what a life...dont want to leave...and dying to get out. Catch 22 :(.
Nyways...going back to kitchen for 8th cup of tea since yest evening...why r my eyelids so insistent on following law of gravity !!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
“But then there should be a method to even madness! “
The problem:
It is imperative to understand that when we think about moving towards low carbon economy, actually we are discussing about, changing the way an economy works, the way society lives and sustains. Intellectuals often argue or rather state as a matter of fact, “Low carbon economy is of essence for the survival of human race (in future)”. High carbon obviously causes harms such as soil degradation, health issues etc., all of which impact GDP of our country directly or indirectly.
This section shall explain why is low carbon economy critical but also not so critical, a debate.
Examples stated above are immediate impacts, the one that are of very dear concern for our society.
Policies - Charting the coercive path:
But before we embark on the journey of changing the way our society works, we shall define as to who constitute the society. Defining the stakeholders in the society is critical to ensure that all the policies and modernization/growth will be inclusive; excluding none, not even often ignored lower strata.
India (191 billion pounds, tied with Japan) has been estimated to be third largest low carbon economy after US and China. India, unlike US and Japan, lacks technical knowhow to exploit the opportunity of low carbon economy.
This section will explain the path that govt. policies should take, a descriptive version of eagle eye view
Where do we start?
Set your house in order before asking others!
We shall explore innovative technologies or import existing technologies via public-private collaborations in areas such as fossil fuels (e.g. gasification of coal for higher efficiency), transportation, and improvement in electricity distribution. For example, we shall install electronic sensors to reduce energy losses in appliances as well as in electricity distribution.
To facilitate swift acceptance, alternative technologies should be made more affordable and sustainable. For example, if solar cells could be fabricated in India itself than solar energy could become affordable. Solar energy has been a failure in India thus far due to high cost, low returns i.e. inefficient market dynamics. Govt. has means, and if Govt. also has will power then such costs can come drastically down.
This section will provide suggestion on technology and sectors, where govt or pvt. Sector can make a mark.
Can we tame this behemoth, the major obstacle?
India with more than 1.2 billion population produces more carbon via human machinery than half of world taken together. Over last decade, India has seen a spurt in infrastructure development but with this pace we may never be able to catch up with our needs. Controlling the population will directly lower the carbon production, decrease the overall consumption and will reduce the pressure on infrastructure.
Last section will synthesize the thought shared above. I will also explain couple of tangential view points on how to achieve the target.
The problem:
It is imperative to understand that when we think about moving towards low carbon economy, actually we are discussing about, changing the way an economy works, the way society lives and sustains. Intellectuals often argue or rather state as a matter of fact, “Low carbon economy is of essence for the survival of human race (in future)”. High carbon obviously causes harms such as soil degradation, health issues etc., all of which impact GDP of our country directly or indirectly.
This section shall explain why is low carbon economy critical but also not so critical, a debate.
Examples stated above are immediate impacts, the one that are of very dear concern for our society.
Policies - Charting the coercive path:
But before we embark on the journey of changing the way our society works, we shall define as to who constitute the society. Defining the stakeholders in the society is critical to ensure that all the policies and modernization/growth will be inclusive; excluding none, not even often ignored lower strata.
India (191 billion pounds, tied with Japan) has been estimated to be third largest low carbon economy after US and China. India, unlike US and Japan, lacks technical knowhow to exploit the opportunity of low carbon economy.
This section will explain the path that govt. policies should take, a descriptive version of eagle eye view
Where do we start?
Set your house in order before asking others!
We shall explore innovative technologies or import existing technologies via public-private collaborations in areas such as fossil fuels (e.g. gasification of coal for higher efficiency), transportation, and improvement in electricity distribution. For example, we shall install electronic sensors to reduce energy losses in appliances as well as in electricity distribution.
To facilitate swift acceptance, alternative technologies should be made more affordable and sustainable. For example, if solar cells could be fabricated in India itself than solar energy could become affordable. Solar energy has been a failure in India thus far due to high cost, low returns i.e. inefficient market dynamics. Govt. has means, and if Govt. also has will power then such costs can come drastically down.
This section will provide suggestion on technology and sectors, where govt or pvt. Sector can make a mark.
Can we tame this behemoth, the major obstacle?
India with more than 1.2 billion population produces more carbon via human machinery than half of world taken together. Over last decade, India has seen a spurt in infrastructure development but with this pace we may never be able to catch up with our needs. Controlling the population will directly lower the carbon production, decrease the overall consumption and will reduce the pressure on infrastructure.
Last section will synthesize the thought shared above. I will also explain couple of tangential view points on how to achieve the target.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Surprise Business
Came across couple of nice articles on Surprise business.
Japanese version of surprise business.
It sounds like a hell of an idea, surprise surprise surprise.
I think in India, surprise business idea could be very successful if scaled up to include multiple offerings such as commodities (low cost), cold drinks, stationary and likes. It could be combined with traditional shops wherein existing traders will offer both traditional as well as surprise buy offer...this will help the idea to take off. Moreover, early movers will gain an element of freshness and hence might corner extra business.
Wonder..what if u r offered a drink that is not what u asked for...u can play bets on it :)
Or may be u went to buy cheap Reynolds...and thanks to an evangelist u come back with a Mont Blanc ..
This will be very much like a Derivative trading or to be blunt ...sort of betting..anxiety...experience...greed will drive this business.
To start with..airport, railway stations etc...high volume churners could be ideal location to kick start the business.
Later on this business can be converted to a chain and scaled up across the country and region.
Came across couple of nice articles on Surprise business.
Japanese version of surprise business.
It sounds like a hell of an idea, surprise surprise surprise.
I think in India, surprise business idea could be very successful if scaled up to include multiple offerings such as commodities (low cost), cold drinks, stationary and likes. It could be combined with traditional shops wherein existing traders will offer both traditional as well as surprise buy offer...this will help the idea to take off. Moreover, early movers will gain an element of freshness and hence might corner extra business.
Wonder..what if u r offered a drink that is not what u asked for...u can play bets on it :)
Or may be u went to buy cheap Reynolds...and thanks to an evangelist u come back with a Mont Blanc ..
This will be very much like a Derivative trading or to be blunt ...sort of betting..anxiety...experience...greed will drive this business.
To start with..airport, railway stations etc...high volume churners could be ideal location to kick start the business.
Later on this business can be converted to a chain and scaled up across the country and region.
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