Here’s why mobile money is dramatically reducing poverty in Kenya

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/in-theory/wp/2016/12/22/heres-why-mobile-money-is-dramatically-reducing-poverty-in-kenya/
-via Opeddiction

WOW! This is a good example of how technology and business (not necessarily conscientious or ‘ethical’),  working together can do a lot of good, sometimes even better & greater than governments. 

Development Economics and financial inclusion

I am learning more about finance nowadays, for personal reasons. I can see how money is not inherently a bad thing… 

“News Editorial Feed app – Opeddiction”

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=learning.ost.editorial

Ah! Just what I was looking for…… 😊

What’s the use of just gathering information without adding any meaning to it? 

I need the bridge of expert interpreters to help me make sense of my world. 

A big THANK YOU to the developer! 

Namaste 🙏

Berlin attack suspect emerged from Italian jail with ‘totally different mentality’

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/berlin-attack-suspect-emerged-from-italian-jail-with-totally-different-mentality/story-36yxUHuqo5vZoToCeOVkKP.html

Refugees >> terrorists

Terrorists >> refugees? 

What good does it do the cause of the “Islamic State” to randomly massacre civilians in the developed world?? 

Were those German Christmas shoppers really ‘innocent’? Maybe this is the question the Jihadists want us to ask…! 

What truths do movies like “Elysium” & “Snowpiercer” try to bring out? 

Neglect ~ exploitation ~ brutalisation! 

The sociology & psychology of the demonic

The close connection between economics & law-&-order

Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, explained

http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gst-bill-parliament-what-is-goods-services-tax-economy-explained-2950335/lite/

Seems to be a good move. Another move, along with demonitisation, to increase tax revenue. 

I only hope that the newly generated income will be used efficiently and transparently by the government. 

Quite happy with the recent changes – lot of political activity to bring in significant reforms in major issues! 

Whatever the motives, this government deserves some credit/praise for shifting the gears forward, from a previous paralysis/stagnation 

Trump calls for expanded US nuclear capability until ‘world comes to its senses’

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trump-calls-for-expanded-us-nuclear-capability-until-world-comes-to-its-senses/articleshow/56127212.cms

Oh! The American fiasco with catastrophic global implications is beginning with a bang…… 

Isolationist ~ imperialist

Sometimes, a fool can do much more damage than a villain! 

Watching “House of Cards” now, & reading about Trump, is like using the Prisma app for photos… 

“அவள் அப்படித்தான்” Tamil movie review (4/5 – Hit!) 

I had to watch this, after reading the director’s daughter’s article, it was a tribute to her father. 

Not just another feminist film! I think it’s a very personal film, maybe even autobiographical… 

A rebuke & a warning to all wannabe male feminists, like me! 

Poetic, poignant & critical, not just ideological propaganda or a purely aesthetic narrative. 

Way, way ahead of its time! Subversive and sentimental at the same time. I never thought that was possible…… 

A film about film-making too. Truly a great movie. 

I downloaded it from YouTube. Very bad video & audio quality! 😠

Clip (Trailer not available) 
Review

“I want to watch my film in a local theatre”

http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/%E2%80%9CI-want-to-watch-my-film-in-a-local-theatre%E2%80%9D/article16911863.ece

(Referred by Jairaj David) 

Oooh Yeah, baby… Would you like to watch with me?? 

Ex-engineer – a new genre of being human, especially in this country! 

Forwarded to Shanthuru (Sri Lankan refugee & film-making) & Rowan (post-ideology). Masi too? Yes! 

Compare with the article by Rudraiah’s daughter. Just now finished watching “அவள் அப்படித்தான்”. Perfect timing! 🙂 

Uniqueness is sweet, but it’s secret is bleed

From eschatology to apocalypse!