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Roti Murtabak to Ricotta Cheesecake – that’s Australian for food

A country's policy towards immigrants might be controversial. But immigrants also add diversity and richness to any local cuisine. And Australia offers, excellent Thai, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Malaysian food.

After Lokpal, it's time for an investor revolution

Indian investors need to begin a revolution against wealth destroyers in the market and for more transparency in the handling of their provident and pension funds.

Backing up your brain. One little app at a time

Starting with a telephone directory to new digital platforms like Facebook, Google and Outlook calendar, apps like Rememeberthemilk and programs like Basecamp we have started to slowly outsource our brain.

When technology fills in for human connection

A USB device that would wake up when a friend of mine logged on to IM, made me smile. The reason why this fascinates us is because we are the first generation of humans who have been touched by technology.

Budget 2012: Will the FM think long-term for a change?

The reduction of taxes, spending on rural employment and now a food security bill are all short-term measures guaranteed to bring down the country in the long term.

Why corruption can't drive house prices higher forever

Corruption has become a selling point for builders, while investors justify paying high prices citing corruption. But buying property based on it can only lead to disaster.<br /><br />

2012 can see a global equity market rally with euro as the carry trade currency

Low eurozone interest rates and high liquidity from the central bank will can act as a catalyst for carry trades.

Uncomfortable times coming up in real estate?

If business cycle conditions and financial conditions worsen, the problems of borrowing by real estate developers and speculators will get worse.

Why a falling rupee is the best thing for India

The country has to work hard to regain its star status and if it does so, it will actually be because of the panic caused by a falling rupee.

What investors should do when interest rates fall

In a falling interest rate environment, investors will do well to invest in fixed-income securities that have maturities of two years or more.