#pms providers in india

[pmsmarcellus]

In a shift since FY21, smaller Indian companies outpace top 20 listed ones in profit growth, attributed to India Stack, UPI, affordable credit, and social media. Despite stock market enthusiasm, the top 20's share in BSE 500 market cap is at a century-low of 35%.

[fiessystems]

5 Steps to Rebuilding & Maintaining Guest Trust

In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, guest trust is the cornerstone of success. Building and maintaining trust is a delicate dance that requires constant attention and adaptability. Understand the top five crucial steps to rebuild and sustain guest trust, with a special emphasis on the implementation of Property Management System (PMS) software.

[greenportfolioo]

Explore The Complete Benefits Of Hiring Best PMS Provider In India

Do you want to explore the complete benefits of hiring best portfolio management service provider in India? If yes, then go through this blog and know the impact of hiring best pms provider in india. In general, managing the investment portfolio is the time consuming and complex task, especially when you have the wide range of assets & financial goals. 

During that time, getting help from leading portfolio management company can be the better choice for you. You can grab many benefits after hiring the professional PMS provider in India. Through such benefits you can secure your financial future and achieve overall financial objectives. 

Benefits Of Hiring Portfolio Management Company:

Have a look at below to explore the complete benefits of hiring best portfolio management service provider in India:

Expertise & experience

The best portfolio management company in India have more expertise & experience in this field. They have the financial experts who have more knowledge about investment strategies, risk management and markets. They follow the latest market trends and hence can make better informed decisions. 

Diversification

The top notch portfolio management diversify your investment across many asset classes to spread major risks. The professionally skilled portfolio management service provider can create the diversified portfolio customized to your financial goals, and risk tolerance. It can reduce the chances of your losses during market downturns. 

Risk management

The risk management is the major part of the investment. The best pms provider in india use advanced risk assessment strategies and tools to secure your investments. They put more efforts in helping you reduce losses by navigating to the market volatility. 

Customized solutions

The professional portfolio management company in India offer you to customized solution and let you meet your financial goals & requirements. They closely work with you to understand the investment horizon, objectives and risk tolerance, creating the better investment strategy that meet you unique situations. 

Time savings

Managing the investment portfolio is time consuming and must need regular monitoring & research. You can get the free time to concentrate on other works by outsourcing the major task to the leading PMS provider in India. Hence by hiring these professionals can help you to save more time. 

Access to better opportunities

A leading portfolio management company often have the access to the highly exclusive investment opportunities & partnerships that are unavailable to the individual investor. It can give you better access to more investments that can improve the performance of your portfolio. 

Regular monitoring & adjustments

If the market condition changes, then the financial goals may be evolved over time. The skilled portfolio management service provides will monitor the investment actively and make adjustments when it is essential. It insures that the portfolio stay aligned with the market conditions and objectives 

Conclusion: From the above mentioned scenario, now you have explored the complete benefits of hiring best portfolio management company in India. They let you get 100% successful solution without any serious issues.

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Portfolio Management Services: The Best Alternative 

Introduction

PMS, or portfolio management services, refer to the expert administration of an investment portfolio that is created to achieve particular financial goals. A portfolio manager that oversees a portfolio of investments including equities, fixed income, debt, cash, structured products, and other individual assets offers PMS. The following are some essentials of portfolio management services:

A unified investment strategy known as PMS is based on an investor's objectives, time frame, and risk tolerance.

The ultimate objective of the portfolio manager is to maximize the projected return on the assets while maintaining a reasonable degree of risk exposure.

PMS can be a choice or an involuntary condition. Discretionary services provide the Portfolio Manager complete control over the timing and choice of investment choices. The portfolio manager simply makes suggestions for investments under non-discretionary services; the Investor is fully responsible for making the investment decisions and determining the timing of those selections.

For clients who are High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs), PMS is a personalized service.

The majority of PMS fees are calculated based on the client's managed assets.

The process of managing a portfolio includes identifying the investor's investment objectives, turning them into realistic goals, allocating resources to meet those goals, tracking the results, and rebalancing the portfolio for maximum performance.

Investors have the option and flexibility to customize their portfolios to suit personal tastes and financial goals, and PMS may be tailored to match specific investing objectives.

Benefits of using portfolio management services

Investors can profit from several things from portfolio management services. The following are a few advantages of adopting portfolio management services:

Personalized investment solutions: To assist investors in reaching their financial goals, PMS offers custom investment solutions. The portfolio manager builds portfolios using a variety of investment alternatives that may be tailored to achieve certain financial goals. 

Making knowledgeable investment decisions: PMS enables investors to monitor the progress of their small and big-scale investments over time. As a result, they can allocate their resources and make wise investment choices 

Expert management: PMS is run by a qualified money manager who has the knowledge and skill to handle a portfolio of investments that includes equities, fixed-income securities, debt, cash, structured products, and other individual securities. The ultimate objective of the portfolio manager is to maximize the projected return on the assets while maintaining a reasonable degree of risk exposure. 

PMS gives investors the opportunity and flexibility to customize their portfolios to take into account their tastes and financial objectives. Even though a portfolio manager could handle hundreds of portfolios, each account might be different. 

An integrated view of assets: Investors and portfolio managers can make wise investment decisions thanks to an organized portfolio that gives them a comprehensive perspective of their assets. 

In conclusion, Portfolio Management Services is a specialized financial service in which knowledgeable portfolio managers oversee an investor's stock portfolio to maximize return while minimizing risk. The ultimate objective of the portfolio manager is to maximize the projected return on the assets while maintaining a reasonable degree of risk exposure.

[reasonsforhope]

"Passed in February [2024], a massive subsidy program to help Indian households install rooftop solar panels in their homes and apartments aims to provide 30 gigawatt hours of solar power to the nation’s inventory.

The scheme, called PM-Surya Ghar, will provide free electricity to 10 million homes according to estimates, and the designing of a national portal—a sort of Healthcare.gov for solar panels—will streamline the process of installation and payment.

The program was cooked up because India had fallen woefully behind on its planned installations for rooftop solar. In many parts of the subcontinent, the sun is absolutely brutal and relentless, but by 2022, Indian rooftop solar power generation topped out at 11 gigawatts, which was 29 gigawatts under a national target set a decade ago.

Part of the challenge, Euronews reports, is that approval from various agencies and departments—as many as 21 different signatures in some cases—was needed to place a solar array on your house. Aside from this bureaucratic nightmare, the cost of installation was often higher than $5,000; more than half the average yearly income for a working Indian urbanite.

Under PM-Surya Ghar, subsidies for a 2-kilowatt solar array will cover as much as 60% of the installation costs, falling to 40% for arrays 3 kilowatts or higher. Loans set at around 7% interest rates will help families in need get started. 750 billion Indian rupees, or $9 billion has been set aside for the project.

Even in New Delhi, which can be covered in clouds and smog for days, solar users report saving hundreds during summer time on their electricity costs, with one apartment shaving $700 every month off energy bills.

PM-Surya Ghar is also seen as having the potential to cause a boom in the Indian solar market. Companies no longer have to go running around for planning and permitting requirements, and the government subsidies ensure their customer base can grow beyond the limits of household income."

-Good News Network, April 10, 2024

[gunsandspaceships]

MCU Timeline: The Avengers

All events of the movie take place in May 2012.

April 2012 - Steve Rogers wakes up after nearly 70 years in ice.

May 1st:

Early morning - Loki's arrival on Earth. Avengers Assemble.

Hill reports the situation to the World Security Council.

Day in the USA/Night in Russia - Natasha interrogates the Russian mafia. Coulson calls her from the Helicarrier and sends her to India to get Bruce.

Fury's meeting with the WSC.

May 2nd:

Natasha recruits Bruce in Kolkata.

Fury briefs Rogers on the situation.

Evening - Coulson informs Tony and gives him Dr. Selvig's documents on the Tesseract.

Night - Pepper goes to Washington, Coulson - to pick up Steve.

Tony spends the night studying the information provided by S.H.I.E.L.D.

May 3rd:

Pepper in DC ("working on the zoning for the next three buildings").

S.H.I.E.L.D. evacuates Jane Foster to Norway.

Rogers, Coulson, Banner and Romanoff arrive at the Helicarrier (Atlantic Ocean).

9:40 pm (local time) - Loki in Stuttgart. Rogers, Romanoff, and Tony appear shortly after his arrival. Tony arrests Loki.

Why May 3rd: the exhibition "Conquests and Sacrifice" is open from May 4 to Oct 21, as we can see on the banners. The event Loki is attending is a private opening ceremony, a vernissage, which usually takes place the day before the opening to the public.

Soon after - Thor arrives on Earth. The fight in the forest.

Night - Everyone is back on the Helicarrier.

May 4th:

Early morning - Thor and Coulson talk.

Morning - Natasha interrogates Loki. The team argues in the lab. Science Bros find out that the Tesseract is in NYC. Barton attacks the Helicarrier (over NJ). Hulk and Thor fall. Tony saves the Helicarrier. Natasha knocks Clint out. Loki escapes after killing Coulson.

Soon after (in 30-90 min) - Fury's "There was an idea" pep talk. Bruce wakes up in a warehouse in New Jersey. Clint is back to himself. Tony figures out Loki's plan. Everyone heads to Manhattan.

Afternoon - The Battle of New York. While Doctor Strange performs surgery, the Avengers and the Ancient One battle Loki and Thanos' Chitauri army. Tony saves the world. Thanos' Chitauri army is destroyed, Loki is captured by the Avengers.

Soon after the battle - STRIKE (HYDRA) takes the Scepter to deliver it to Dr. List. The Hulk is not allowed to enter the elevator and he takes the stairs. Tony and Thor somehow manage to keep the Tesseract and Loki out of HYDRA's hands. The team eats shawarma.

May 5-6:

People all over the world celebrate the victory. Some people (especially politicians) debate whether their saviors are a threat. Some continue to consider them and the aliens a hoax.

Thor, Loki and the Tesseract depart to Asgard. Avengers Disassembled. Bruce stays with Tony in NYC.

May 6th - Hill and Fury are interrogated by the World Security Council.

The First week after the Battle - Tony remodels Stark Tower into Avengers Tower with rooms for each member of the team.

5-12 days after the battle (May 9-16) - "Item 47" events.

Second half of May - Department of Damage Control is formed. After cases of civilians appropriating alien weapons and technology and committing crimes with them, the federal government restricts private contractors' access to clean up the aftermath of the Battle. Adrian Toomes starts his own alien weapons smuggling business.

Iron Man (2008) Timeline

The Incredible Hulk (2008) Timeline

Thor (2011) Timeline

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Timeline

[world-of-wales]

The Indian PM is asking for votes in the upcoming election by saying that voters shouldn't support the opposition leaders coz they eat........Non-vegetarian food.......

This isn't him relating environment problems and veganism/vegetarianism, but rather him campaigning that in a secular country only his party is the best because they follow the moral and vegetarian majority religion. Which is funny in itself since, except for North India, the rest of the Hindus in other parts consume all kinds of non vegetarian food items.

And to most people outside India, this vegetarian vs non-veg debate might seem foolish, but here it is proving to be the main election agenda now. A lot of people may think oh he's advocating for being vegetarian, that's great. But unfortunately not in this case coz his party which is filled with upper caste Hindus mostly use this argument of food choices to demonize minority communities in the country, they deny protein to poor children in the meals provided to them by the state in public schools, their supporters go and harass & have in many cases k-worded innocent people in name of 'Cow protection', force butchers who come from low income backgrounds to shut down their stores making them unable to earn even the meagre ammount that they do etc etc. So veg/non-veg in the case of Indian elections rn is so much more than just a debate on dietary choices.

So, no talks of education, health, economy, jobs etc this election season but rather cheap and completely nonsense topics during campaigning. And I wish I could call it satire, but unfortunately this is what the so-called largest democracy has come to.

This issue is just the tip of the iceberg of all the things that need to be changed in this country to take it back to where it was before this train wreck that the past decade has been and to start rebuilding it brick by brick.

The reason I'm posting this today is that, I want to request anyone who's eligible to vote in India to PLEASE GO VOTE! exercise ur right. Don't let anyone tell you that your voice doesn't matter coz it does. And it's never been more essential for you to make use of Article 326 and cast your vote. It is ur fundamental right.

I don't think there could be a more appropriate time to ask you for this, as it is the 133rd birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar today, the father of the Constitution. The man who fought all his life to make sure everyone in his country had democratic fundamental rights. He gave you that Constitution that protects you and your interests and rights. The tip of his pen changed the world you live in today for the better. So please don't let that the sacrifices made by him or of all those in the Constituent Assembly, of all those who came before you go to waste. They gave this country their all, so you could have all the freedoms that you do today. They gave you a constitution based on liberty, equality, fraternity, secularism, socio-economic democracy etc to protect you, the citizens. And now, as these rights slowly get encroached upon, it is more important than ever before for you to assert these rights.

Go read the election manifestos of the parties and learn about the candidates fighting elections from ur constituency. Please make an informed choice. Don't go and vote for people on the basis of religion, caste, etc. Go and vote for that person who actually talks about the on ground issues you face, who has plans to make ur life, and the society you live in better. Who promises to give you the basic rights that you deserve, someone who promises not to infringe upon the fundamental rights as enshrined in the constitution, the one who talks about creating better employment, creating a robust health system, making sure every child in this country has access to quality education, someone who wants to create a safe space for women not just out in the world but also in the private sphere, someone who promises to work towards dealing with the problems of inflation & other economic problems you face, someone who wants to work towards dealing with the vast enomic disparities that exist across the board. Someone who wants to work towards providing safeguards for the most vulnerable people and communities, etc etc.

Go on the website of the election commission, check out the dates of vote casting in your area, mark that date, wake up that morning take ur voter id card and please go push a button on the machine at the particular booth you fall under.

Don't let people tell you that you are young, you don't know what you need, you shouldn't be jumping into political discourse, don't let them discourage you from exercising the most important right the constitution has given you. TRUST ME, YOU DO KNOW WHAT YOU NEED, POLITICS AFFECTS YOU TOO, THE GOVERNMENT POLICIES AFFECT YOU TOO, SO YOUR VOICE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT IN THESE UPCOMING ELECTIONS AS THAT OF THE OTHERS!

YOUR VOTE MATTERS. IT'S NEVER MATTERED MORE!

[zvaigzdelasas]

[Mint is Indian Private Media]

"We have seen and reject the statement of the Canadian Prime Minister in their Parliament, as also the statement by their Foreign Minister. Allegations of Government of India's involvement in any act of violence in Canada are absurd and motivated...We are a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law," the statement said.

“Such unsubstantiated allegations seek to shift the focus from Khalistani terrorists and extremists, who have been provided shelter in Canada and continue to threaten India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The inaction of the Canadian Government on this matter has been a long-standing and continuing concern. That Canadian political figures have openly expressed sympathy for such elements remains a matter of deep concern. The space given in Canada to a range of illegal activities including murders, human trafficking and organised crime is not new. We reject any attempts to connect Government of India to such developments. We urge the Government of Canada to take prompt and effective legal action against all anti-India elements operating from their soil," MEA said.

"We didn't do it, but we'll do it again if you're not careful"

19 Sep 23

[beguines]

Israel's willingness to share its technology provided the Indian military with a unique opportunity to reverse the disappointments of its arms industry that neither lived up to expectations nor delivered the "self-sufficiency" repeatedly promised and desired by the security establishment. Little wonder then that Richard Bitzinger described the Indo-Israeli arms trade relationship as "symbiotic." N.A.K. Browne agreed: "India's quest for technology and Israel's need for economizing defence research have therefore become complimentary [sic]."

By 2013, it wasn't especially clear how the relationship would proceed given the soft-pedalling of public engagements. PM Singh appeared to have avoided meeting or being seen with the Israeli government, particularly Netanyahu. But Singh's government had courted Zionist lobby groups in the U.S. in the lead up to the nuclear deal of 2005, and precipitated closer economic ties with Israel even as they mercilessly pounded Gaza in 2008/9 and in 2012. The rhetoric around India's commitment to Palestine remained the same. "We are deeply concerned at the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, focused around Gaza, that threatens the peace and security of that region," the Ministry of External Affairs said in November 2012, as Israel bombed Gaza beyond repair. In response to a question seeking clarity over India's relationship with Israel in parliament in December 2013, Edappakath Ahamed, India's Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, replied: "India's relations with Israel stand on their own and are not at the expense of strong, time-tested and historic ties with the Arab world. Notwithstanding growing ties with Israel, there has been no change in the traditional policy of strong support to the Arab and the Palestinian cause."

Azad Essa, Hostile Homelands: The New Alliance Between India and Israel

[pmsmarcellus]

https://marcellus.in/blogs/marcellus-portfolio-leads-indias-capex-change/

Marcellus portfolio companies outpace BSE500 in capex growth, signaling potential for rapid earnings and superior share price compounding amid slower private sector capex in India.

[bouquetface]

Hello, thanks for providing free readings.

DOB- 03 December 2000

Time- 12:35 pm

Location- Thane, Maharashtra, India

Location i will spend majority of this year - Thane, Maharashtra, India

Thanks in advance ❤️

Hi

2024:

You may experience a disruption in higher education or travel. It may be sudden and surprising. You may feel like switching colleges or programs/majors. If you are planning a trip abroad, things may not go as planned. It’s hard to say exactly what it will be since it is suppose to be a sudden & surprising event. Conjunct the vertex, indicates this moment is fated. You must experience this disruption to help you lead you to your destiny.

There could be hostility in the home or family environment. In the workplace and at home, you could be fighting with authority figures. As a result, you may feel mentally or physically isolated. You may feel you or others are short tempered this year.

2025:

This is a year where you are likely to have a crush or relationship. This person may be met in the workplace or in a professional/formal setting. They may be a talkative, witty/clever and hardworking person. You could enter a committed relationship with this person. However, this may be money related and not romantic. You could be working hard to make money in 2025. You could be making big purchases too. Be cautious of not being reckless in money. Venus conjunct Venus can indicate being overly indulgent.

Unfortunately, it is likely to still be fighting with the family. They may very critical of you in 2024. The arguments may be very triggering.

If you already have a real plans (not dreams) of leaving, you may leave the home in 2025. If you do not leave the home, I can see you feeling trapped. You can have experience poor mental health because of home life in 2025. More than in previous years.

In 2025, you must be cautious with your finances. Be cautious of not getting yourself in debt. Make smart choices. Don’t overspend. Maybe consider creating a budget. Or begin saving now if possible.

Please leave feedback. thanks

[fiessystems]

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[greenportfolioo]

Unlocking The Power Of Online Portfolio Management Services

People are looking for more effective ways to handle their investments in today's quickly changing financial environment. Online services for managing portfolios have been a well-liked remedy as a result of technological developments. These systems provide an easy-to-use method for managing investments, enabling users to take charge of their financial destiny. We will examine the advantages of online portfolio management services in this post and throw light on how they might transform personal finance.

Portfolio Tracking Streamlined

Users may track and monitor their financial portfolios using a consolidated platform thanks to online portfolio management services. Investors may easily view their holdings, actions, and performance data thanks to simple interfaces and real-time updates. That simplifies the process of monitoring investments and gives consumers a complete picture of their financial situation.

Opportunities for Diversification

Investment diversification is one of the primary benefits of online portfolio administration services. These platforms frequently include a variety of investment choices, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equities, bonds, and so on. Investors may spread risk and possibly increase returns by diversifying among different asset classes. Individuals now have easier access to various investment alternatives that were previously only available to professional investors thanks to online portfolio management services.

Strong Tools for Research and Analysis

People need access to reputable research and analysis to make wise financial selections. Online services for managing portfolios frequently offer thorough resources and tools to help customers on their path to investing. These resources could include investment calculators, corporate reports, financial analysis, and market news. By utilizing these tools, investors can receive insightful knowledge that will help them make wise investing decisions.

 Automated Rebalancing and Effective Taxation

For long-term success, maintaining an even investment portfolio is essential. Automated portfolio rebalancing options are frequently available through online portfolio management platforms. These algorithms keep track of portfolio allocations and effortlessly alter them to conform to set goals. By doing this, investments are kept on track and less manual intervention is required. Some platforms also use tax-efficient investing techniques. These services strive to reduce tax obligations for investors by managing tax implications and optimizing investment choices. For people with complicated financial situations, such features might be extremely helpful. 

Affordability and accessibility

Best pms service provider in india frequently have expensive costs, which prevents many people from using them. On the other hand, online portfolio management firms frequently provide affordable pricing plans that appeal to a wider clientele. These services can drastically lower costs by doing away with the need for middlemen and physical infrastructure.

Furthermore, consumers can monitor their money at their convenience thanks to the 24/7 accessibility of online portfolio management services. No matter where they are or what time zone they are in, people may continue to actively participate in their financial preparation because to this flexibility. 

Conclusion: 

The availability, transparency, and efficiency of online services for managing portfolios have changed the financial landscape for people. These platforms provide a wide range of advantages, from simplified portfolio tracking to diversity options and powerful research tools. Additionally, automated rebalancing and tax-effective features guarantee portfolio optimization. Online portfolio management services are projected to develop further as technology progresses, enabling investors to realize even greater potential. Individuals can take control of their financial prospects and start along the path to financial well-being by adopting these platforms.

[cyndaquillt]

Ok I feel like writing a long essay on Indian elections so I'm gonna do just that. Full disclaimer though, I'm just airing my thoughts out and I'm just as much of the general public as anyone else. In other words, I'm not a social scientist. While I welcome healthy discussion, if I don't find the strength in me to answer to a certain reply, I simply won't and I hope you understand and forgive me.

With that out of the way, I'm coming out of my optimism bubble to take a stock of things. At this point (6:19 am IST), the counting has been done. It's apparent that BJP did not win the clear majority they were hoping for. In fact, they could only get about ~36% of the total votes, which means majority of seats in the Lok Sabha belong to parties that are not in the BJP. This is a huge deal, despite it being apparent that NDA WILL make the government and by extension, Modi may get elected for PM for a third term.

However, there's the matter of how tightly knit the NDA itself is. At this point NDA holds 292 seats. If JD(U) and TDP (i.e. Nitish and Chandrababu Naidu) flip, NDA loses 16+12 seats leaving them at 264 seats, i.e. below the 272 mark. If only JD(U) flips, they are at 280 and a majority and if only TDP flips, they are at 276, still a majority (See ECI's website for seat tally by party). While all hinges on what Nitish gets offered today and what conversations Chandrababu Naidu has in Delhi today, neither have given conclusive statements towards their intent, and on the contrary, TDP seems to be leaning towards staying in the NDA. For the current government to truly fall, BOTH TDP and JD(U) will have to fall out of the NDA, which is a very optimistic outcome and seems unlikely.

Let's consider both outcomes actually, I wanna do a thought experiment for myself to see how things would turn out if NDA forms the govt vs if INDIA forms the govt.

Option 1 : NDA holds the majority and forms the govt

Very likely Modi will come back for a third term but now there's a sizeable opposition majority in the Lok Sabha. And if systems work the way they should, this should at the very least provide some friction to motions BJP has had ease with passing in the past decade.

Certain ministries will probably be given to non-BJP members. As someone from Bihar I know for a FACT that Nitish is going to push for Something Big. I'm not going to make any conclusive statements about Nitish or Chandrababu Naidu or idk, Chirag Paswan taking up a ministry, but that is a possibility, for better or worse.

Depending on whoever takes up whatever ministry, if the core of the polities remain what the current BJP govt has executed, not much may change. Privatization of telecom services leading to death of BSNL and MTNL to death of Doordarshan/rise of sold out and censored media to increasing gas subsidy to tanking the value of the Indian Rupee, or literally any aspect of daily life that the current government made us used to like slow boiling frogs, may just remain the same or change veeery slowly. Since BJP is at the core of the NDA and still has a sizeable presence, this remains the most apparent possibility.

I do think the divisive, supremacist politics might deescalate. Not because BJP or NDA are going to be soooo nice all of a sudden, but because this election has shown that it clearly doesn't work. Eg: Manipur used to be a BJP stronghold. From 2007 to 2015, I have been in close contact with Manipuri friends who really believed BJP had potential to do great things for Manipur. And yet here we are. They instigated communities that were coexisting for ages to fight, left a trail of blood, ruined people's lives, and even lost the state. Also bringing Manipur in as an example because what happened in Ayodhya is already a national joke at this point. Modi almost lost Varanasi. If there's any lesson to take away from these experiences, it's to cut back on divisive politics.

Option 2 : INDIA forms the govt

I'm actually not sure who the PM would be. Rahul? Akhilesh? I actually don't like the alternative of Akhilesh being a PM tbh. His failure to understand the needs of the people in 2010s is what paved the way for Yogi Adityanath to win UP. Not that Yogi did a great job and solved everything, but BJP's whole pitch in 2014 was that they were coming in as 'underdogs' to throw out dynastic politics like the kind SP or INC play. Which of course, is a fucking joke seeing that Chirag Paswan or Pradyot Manikya Deb Barma (a literal prince!) are in the NDA this time, but I digress. I was in Varanasi at the time when Akhilesh was the CM of UP and he was pandering at best! I vaguely remember the biggest news was him giving laptops for free to girls who graduate from the state board but that was all! He was passive and BJP+Yogi took advantage of that! Rahul poses a similar issue, but I am overall just worried about whoever ends up as the PM, would perhaps be more of a figurehead than holding together a strong opposition, and that would mean an NDA/BJP opposition would eat them up for breakfast.

When you speak with people who are in denial of media being sold, their counterargument is almost always 'there were so many scams on the news before 2014! Now there are none!' Well, yeah, cause news media is a literal joke now. But they aren't wrong about the scams either! The thing is, there is next to no politician in the current political landscape who isn't a slave to power. Corruption won't go away. Scams won't go away. But will the media actually report them when people in power are involved in it? I'm actually not sure anymore......

Which also makes me think of how much will things actually change? And who will change them? Listen, I grew up in 90s and 2000s Bihar under the Lalu regime as a minority middle class with two state govt office workers for parents. 'Don't trust anyone in power' is in my DNA. I have also seen Nitish flip the landscape of Bihar and bring in resources we'd never even imagined. But core problems still stay. From casteism to corruption to infrastructure issues to brain drain, all issues remain. Simply using Bihar as a toy model, I lose hope of any rapid progress even under a drastic change of leadership. While it would be certain that this government would be Left-Center, I would be highly skeptical of whether or not they'll scrape all right wing policies. Not to mention Amrit Pal won?? Shiv Sena is in power??? Yeah it's a much more complicated and treacherous path up ahead, even if this option may be the most optimistic alternative.

This election was an important one. Preceeding this were whole movements (eg : farmers protests, CAA/NRC protests, etc), a pandemic that brought forth gaping holes in the health infrastructure, agitations that shook entire regions, and that's only scraping the top of the public outcry against the current government. In a democracy, riots, protests, movements are as much a voice of the people as votes and clearly these manifested as votes in this election. While this election day was extremely entertaining and the memes are fun, I do want to remind myself and others that communalism, casteism, regionalism, religious bigotry, corruption, and partisanship aren't simply going away. It will take work to undo things and even more work to right the wrongs that have been around since wayyy before 2014. But I do hope this is the beginning of something positive 🤞🤞

[lantur]

tw cancer, tw death, tw grief / life update

I was having a nice day on Saturday. I woke up, made a tea latte, did some yoga, went for a run, went to get groceries.

Around 3 PM I got a call from my mom and aunt, letting me know that the hospice nurse said that they expected my dad to have 24 hours or less to live. This was a huge change from previous estimates of a week-two weeks. Derek and I booked airline tickets same-day from Minneapolis to CA. Our flight wasn't until 9:30 PM.

We were at the airport, past security, waiting for our flight to board, when I got the call from my mom saying that my dad had passed.

I had prepared for this since he was diagnosed 10 months ago - I had prepared for this since he started hospice - I had prepared for this since the last time I saw him in April - but I still wasn't ready. I thought I was ready, I thought I would be ready, but I wasn't.

Derek held me when I broke down weeping in the middle of the airport. We flew 3.5 hours to CA, were on the road for another 1 hour, and got to my parents' house at past 1 AM. It was hell. It was a hell day.

The hell got worse the next day when we saw his body at the funeral home. I walked to him and automatically said "Daddy? Daddy?" like I always used to, and he didn't respond. He didn't say anything. It was hell. The worst thing I've ever been through.

My aunt and Derek had to go back to home (Pennsylvania and Minneapolis respectively) yesterday. My mom and I attended my dad's funeral today. Seeing the hearse, driving behind the hearse, was really hard. My dad taught me how to drive, and I used to sit in the backseat when he and my mom drove me around when I was a kid, and now I was driving behind the funeral hearse.

My mom and I were so nervous about the funeral, but it was beautiful. It was at a veterans cemetery, peaceful and quiet and beautifully maintained. The ceremony was beautiful. It gave us peace and closure.

My dad was 70 years old. He grew up in Chennai, India, in abject poverty, the youngest of seven kids, raised by a single mom. He grew up to become a pharmacist, and moved from a couple of decades of retail pharmacy work in India and Dubai and the United States, to moving to outpatient and inpatient clinic pharmacy management after he enlisted in the Air Force. He loved pharmacy so, so much. He was so passionate about it. His last job before he retired was an oncology pharmacist, at the same chemotherapy infusion clinic where he ended up receiving his chemotherapy after a diagnosis of small cell lung cancer.

My dad grew up in poverty, and his own dad was never around. He worked hard and provided for my mom and I.

I have had a lot of pain and grief ever since my dad was diagnosed with cancer. I could write for pages about it. All I can say is that I hope nobody has to see a loved one suffer and lose their life due to cancer, because it's hell to witness. I have the greatest empathy and love for others who have witnessed this painful process in their family.

All I can say is my only consolation is that my dad lived a long life. I know there are so many people who tragically die younger. My only other consolation is knowing that we are all united in grief, because this pain of losing a loved one comes to all of us someday.

This past few days, this past month, this past 10 months, has changed me irrevocably. I have new fears, new anxieties, new understanding (and fear) of death and mortality.

I also have more understanding and appreciation of life, how temporary it is, how important it is to live life to the fullest while we can, and how important it is to appreciate the people we love. My husband, my friends, and my aunt and cousins have been so supportive, carrying me through something so devastating. Even work, even my boss, who has been so understanding.

And to everyone on tumblr who has been so supportive during this journey. People who read my posts, who liked them to show solidarity with my feelings, who commented, who sent me messages of support and kindness. Thank you.