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Book Review: The Great Indian Tamasha by Rasika Bhatia

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 I just finished reading a really interesting book...a topic on which hardly anyone had threw any light before. I have always preferred memoirs over fiction and this book is a perfect example how a collection of real life events can be more entertaining than some imaginary tale. Book title: The Great Indian Tamasha Author: Rasika Bhatia Publisher: Om Books International Paperback 170 pages Rasika Bhatia is a bespoke wedding planner based in Delhi, who has been in this business for the past 20 years. She not only executes weddings all over India, but abroad as well. So when she decides to compile many of her wedding planning stories together, you know that you are in for a crazy ride. Because face it, no one is crazier than a would be bride, more anxious than the father of the bride, more apprehensive as the mother of the bride and the list goes on. In a nutshell, the families getting married belong to a different dimension altogether. These stories are absolutely hilarious; most of...

Empowering the Next Generation: The Importance of Financial Literacy for Kids

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LXME, India's first financial platform for women, is dedicated to transforming the Indian financial landscape by extending support to parents in instilling the right financial knowledge among their children. They believe that financial literacy serves as the foundation for children's financial well-being and helps them inculcate responsible money behaviour. It encourages them to understand the value of money, recognize the difference between wants and needs, and imbibe the habit of saving and investing early on in life so that they can build a better future for themselves. As a part of this endeavour, LXME has launched a ‘Summer Money Camp for Kids’- a unique program that teaches children various money lessons like budgeting, responsible spending, goal setting, how to save & grow money, diversification, and the power of compounding - all crucial money lessons in a fun, interactive, and engaging way. The children will get also 3 resources and a Participation Certificate post...