Nakul Pal

Bernie Madoff’s darkest genius move wasn’t the Ponzi scheme — it was telling billionaires “no.” Rory Sutherland explained it brilliantly: When ultra-wealthy people begged to invest, Madoff would say he couldn’t take their money right now. That rejection flipped their brains. All normal skepticism disappeared because being denied access by the “exclusive club” became unbearable. Same psychology behind fake queues at nightclubs, impossible-to-join members clubs, and why scarcity feels so addictive.

Getting gas from a sovereign country into another sovereign country is "smuggling?" Only a Ghulam would say so.

فيديو نادر للرئيس الإيراني الأسبق أحمدي نجاد: في 2011 اتهم دول أوروبا بإستخدام تقنيات لسرقة المطر من إيران. الآن العالم اكتشف أن كلامه كان حقيقي و ليس مجرد نظرية مؤامرة 👌

Modi called his 2021 drone policy a “landmark moment.” Ambani called it a business opportunity. CBI just exposed what that looks like in practice: → Reliance’s Asteria Aerospace allegedly paid ₹5 lakh per file × 3 files to bribe a DGCA official for drone import clearances → ₹37 lakh cash + gold + silver coins seized from that same official’s home → Both booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act This is the same Asteria whose AT-15 drone was proudly displayed at the Republic Day 2026 Parade; Modi government’s personal stage, Ambani’s personal branding moment Revenue: ₹1.1 crore in 2020 → ₹40 crore in 2024. That’s a 36x jump since Reliance acquired them for just $2.45 million Jio Platforms, which holds 74% of Asteria, is reportedly preparing for a Mumbai IPO, and this scandal just landed. Now ask yourself; why is CNN-News18 silent? Why is CNBC-TV18 silent? Why is Moneycontrol silent? Because Mukesh Ambani owns all three. The man at the centre of a CBI bribery probe OWNS the channels that should be investigating him. RT this. Because Godi Media won’t.

Did you know? NFOs once charged up to 6% upfront. Even in 2018, it was around 3%. After SEBI banned it, upfront fees are now zero. A big win for investors. ♥️

Instead of buying Direct stocks, Indians are now pereferring ETFs for two major reason; 1. To avoid risk of holding single stock from the sector. It may happen that the particular stock bought may not move up despite sector doing well. 2. Buying ETFs attract negligible STT as comparison to a stock. Example given below.

Your great-great-grandfather didn't check a caste box. He didn't need to. Then the British conducted the 1871 census. Suddenly, every village headman had to categorize millions of people into fixed, ranked lists. Fluid social groups became permanent administrative categories. Occupational mobility froze into hereditary identity. Before 1871, jati was contextual. A weaver in one region, a warrior in another, a merchant in a third - same family name, different social function. People moved. Boundaries blurred. Power shifted. But colonial administrators needed data. Clean boxes. Hierarchies they could map, control, and tax accordingly. So they invented the "caste system" as we know it. Not the social practices themselves - those existed in various forms - but the rigid, all-India, ranked taxonomy. They wrote it down, published gazetteers, made it official. By 1901, entire communities were petitioning the census commissioner to be reclassified higher. The boxes became real because administration made them consequential. Today, we fight endlessly over reservations, caste surveys, and political representation. All within the framework the 1871 census created. We argue over who gets which box, never asking why the boxes exist at all. We turned colonial administrative categories into constitutional rights. We made the cage into our identity. So here's the uncomfortable question - when we demand caste data today, are we reclaiming dignity or reinforcing the architecture of our own categorization? And who actually benefits when we stay in the boxes they built? 🏛️

The most secretive hedge fund in the world, in one line: "Buy low, sell high."

The battle of Bengal has gone into Metaphysical and Astral Dimensions. Exceptional visuals. @avarakai

One thing that won't change: People focus on performance, not risk. At the top of the market, they focus on performance. At the bottom of the market, they focus on risk. This doesn't seem to change. 😍 - S. Naren Credit - @nikunjdalmia

Guess who’s behind the entire Manipur conflict? The usual suspects.

In money management, performance matters more than philosophy. 1] PPFAS became popular because of performance, not just philosophy. If performance slips, investors move fast. 2] Marcellus PMS gained AUM through strong marketing, but weak performance didn't sustain it. 3] Quantum Mutual Fund has a solid philosophy, but returns lagged, so AUM stayed small. 4] Quant Mutual Fund delivered strong returns from 2020-2024 and attracted big inflows. Now facing pressure. 5] Motilal Oswal saw strong performance in 2024-2025 and gained AUM. Now slowing. Performance drives flows. Flows drive AUM.

He manages ₹11 lakh crore of public money… His rule is simple: “If you don’t write why you’re investing, don’t invest.” Credits: @_soniashenoy YT

"South Asia" accounts trying to create controversies and incite Indians using caste, religion, region differences = BLOCK. Do not engage please. Destroys their reach and psyops capability even if a few do it. Takes 1 min to go check the account, report for hate, and block.

@ThamizhTharmar Did they even invite you. 🤣🤣. Nobody in there right mind will invite people like you to there special ocassion, wether they are Christian or brahamin or just human .

Just came back from a so-called "traditional" Brahmin wedding. The food looked decent at first, but when shirtless Brahmin guys started serving it sweaty, no shirts, just dhotis and sacred threads I completely lost my appetite. Felt disgusting to even sit there. Left the plate half-full and walked out. Is this "culture" or just poor hygiene passed off as tradition? Never eating at these events again.

The Real Estate market is in slowdown is no secret. It most likely will worsen. The X factor that can revive it is: Corruption. If your bet is that Corruption will rise even further, it will pick up sooner. If you bet is that Corruption will reduce, it will slide fast.

#WATCH | Bengaluru | A student who appeared for the CET examination at the center in Krupanidhi College, Madivala, Bengaluru, says, "I went to the center around 9.40 am. I kept the bag in the room and they didn't allow me because they saw my 'Janeu'. They started telling that you have to remove it. If you don't remove, we can't allow you to write the exam...Around seven students were also asked to remove their Janeu. We had no option so we removed it...I felt very sad. I could not write the CET exam properly...This happened yesterday..."

In a major consumer-friendly decision, Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal has made it legally mandatory for all hotels and restaurants to clearly disclose on their menu cards or electronic display boards if they are using cheaper "cheese analogue" instead of natural milk-based paneer. The new rule, which came into effect on April 27, 2026, will be strictly enforced from May 1, 2026, with violators facing action under food safety laws, including permanent cancellation of their licence. Maharashtra's initiative has already been recognised nationally, with FSSAI issuing a circular on April 21, 2026, extending the rule across the entire country. Citizens can report violations on the toll-free number 1800-222-365. #FakePaneer #CheeseAnalogue #FDA #Maharashtra #ConsumerRights

Lesson for Hindus Whenever Hindus became overly secular, they faced defeat. After Guru Gobind Singh had lost all four of his sons and his mother, he somehow managed to settle at a place called Nanded in the south. By then, Shivaji Maharaj had already departed on his eternal journey. At that time, two Pathans (Muslims) came to Guru Ji and, appearing deeply influenced by his thoughts, became his disciples. Through their service and conversations, both Pathans gradually won Guru Ji’s trust. Slowly, the two Pathans became among Guru Ji’s most trusted followers. One day, on the banks of the Kaveri River, Guru Ji was writing something, while the two Pathans stood before him with folded hands, waiting for his command. Even Guru Ji’s bodyguards no longer considered the Pathans a threat. Then suddenly, with lightning speed, the Pathans attacked Guru Ji. One of them grabbed Guru Ji’s sword, while the other drove a dagger into his chest. By then, the guards had become alert and immediately beheaded both Pathans. But Guru Ji had been gravely wounded, and after some time, Guru Gobind Singh left for his heavenly abode.

@blitzkreigm Why post only retail number what about weak numbers? Be a journalist not like employee.