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[QUOTE=r2i_decide;674911] On a slightly different topic, quite a few people worry about inflation in India. Yes it high - but I suggest you calculate your own family's inflation index rather than relying on the Govt's estimate. How many big-ticket items do you purchase annually? If you own your ...

[QUOTE=nineyearson;674643]I haven't seen the Karnataka assembly election result 2018 in details. The initial idea is that the result is quite different from the last election result. But also I think the result in Bangalore is almost the same as the previous one. The same set of candidates are ...

[QUOTE=TraderJoe1976;674741]In India there is a concept of Direct Taxation, which is also known as inflation. Inflation in India runs at 11% per year, which means that your money depreciates in purchasing power at the rate of 11% per year. This money goes into Indian government pocket.[/QUOTE] Maybe ...

vs16 - Your savings level is just about OK. Not a big cushion in today's India, considering your age. So taking a full break would be fine, as long as you keep your lifestyle to a middle class mode, living off less than Rs.5 lakhs per year. Then you should be able to stretch your savings longer ...

[QUOTE=nee1000;673458] So asking for some guidance and validation of my current financials and thinking around retirement to India. my profile: family of 3 - housewife + daughter going to college in a year likely in US and my current savings in US (cash, 401k) should cover her college and our living ...

Tweet to Sushma Swaraj. I did once for someone needing urgent help in Saudi Arabia, and within 24 hours they were contacted by the Indian embassy, and help was arranged.

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a. Rent - 25,000
b. Utilities - 3,000...[/QUOTE]

Your utility cost is quite low. I am impressed that you are managing electricity and water with just 3000 per month!

Liked this letter of Hawking from 1995..
[url]http://www.lettersofnote.com/2011/12/stephen-hawking-on-time-travel.html[/url]

[QUOTE=VS007;672136]Because Muthalik is part of BJP overtly and now covertly! Part of the right wing terrorism [/QUOTE] Nonsense. Muthalik has never been pro BJP. In fact he tried to most damage to BJP in 2014 elections and now also planning in 2018 state elections. He is threatening to sue BJP ...

[QUOTE=Hyderabadi;672087]The points made are as kiddish and ridiculous as Trump. He does it for a reason, can't imagine the reason for this post. Rebuttal for this post is a complete waste of time.[/QUOTE] Still you tried to rebut :) When Trump got elected, Dow Jones was 18,848. Now 25,179. I would ...