Jobs
Finance and Banking Jobs in Dubai: Breaking Into the Sector
Dubai has established itself as the Middle East's leading financial centre, and DIFC is the epicentre of that ecosystem. Major investment banks including G…
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Finance
Finance and FinTech: Beyond Wall Street
When I graduated with a finance degree, I thought I had to move to New York and grind it out on Wall Street. The burnout stories scared me. Luckily, I disc…
Banking
Banking in America – Checking, Savings, and Why You're Paying Too Many Fees
Banking in America is different from many other countries. First, you need a checking account for daily spending and a savings account for money you don't…
Banking Comparison
Credit Unions vs Big Banks – What Regular Americans Don't Say Out Loud
Everyone's got an opinion on credit unions versus big banks. Here's mine after banking with both for over a decade. Credit unions are not-for-profit. That…
Banking Comparison
Credit Unions vs Big Banks – What Regular Americans Don't Say Out Loud
Everyone's got an opinion on credit unions versus big banks. Here's mine after banking with both for over a decade. Credit unions are not-for-profit. That…
Rise of America
The New Deal: When America Reinvented Its Government
By March 4, 1933, the day Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as the thirty-second president of the United States, the American economy was in a stat…
Education
UPSC Civil Services Exam Form Fill 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide for India
Filling the UPSC Civil Services Exam form is the first real test. Not of your knowledge, but of your patience. The form looks simple, but one wrong entry c…
Banking Culture
Why Americans Still Use Checks (And You Might Have To)
You'll hear people say checks are outdated. And yeah, for everyday stuff they are. But try paying your landlord with Venmo. Or your plumber. Or that old-sc…
Digital Payments
Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App – The Unwritten Rules of American Money Transfers
If you're banking in America, you need to know about the big three: Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. They all send money from your phone. But they work very dif…
Digital Payments
Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App – The Unwritten Rules of American Money Transfers
If you're banking in America, you need to know about the big three: Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App. They all send money from your phone. But they work very dif…
Banking Culture
Why Americans Still Use Checks (And You Might Have To)
You'll hear people say checks are outdated. And yeah, for everyday stuff they are. But try paying your landlord with Venmo. Or your plumber. Or that old-sc…
Claude Comparison
Claude vs Microsoft Copilot: Which AI Tool Is Right for You?
Microsoft Copilot and Claude are targeting similar users — professionals who want AI assistance in their daily work — but they take very different appr…
Security
The Cyber Frontier: India’s Vulnerability to Digital Warfare
Geopolitics isn’t just about soldiers on a mountain; it’s about hackers in a basement. India has faced massive cyber attacks—the 2018 UIDAI breach, t…
Defense & Technology
Space is the Place: India’s Anti-Satellite Test and the Militarization of Space
When India shot down one of its own satellites (Mission Shakti) a few years ago, it became one of the few countries with anti-satellite (ASAT) capability…
Security
The Dark Side of AI Agents: Security Risks You Need to Know
Okay, let’s be real for a minute. Handing over your passwords and API keys to an autonomous piece of software is a security nightmare waiting to happen i…
Fee Guide
UPSC Application Fee: Payment Methods, Exemptions, and Refunds
The UPSC CSE application fee is Rs.100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted completely. Payment is on…
Fee Guide
UPSC Application Fee: Payment Methods, Exemptions, and Refunds
The UPSC CSE application fee is Rs.100 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted completely. Payment is on…
Personal Finance
Opening Your First Bank Account in the U.S. – What Nobody Tells You
So you want to open a bank account in America. Good move. But let me tell you what the teller won't say while you're sitting there with your passport and s…
Money Saving
Overdraft Fees Are a Trap – Here's How to Beat Them
Let me be straight with you. Banks made twelve billion dollars from overdraft fees in 2022 alone. That's not a service. That's a tax on people who are alre…
Money Saving
Overdraft Fees Are a Trap – Here's How to Beat Them
Let me be straight with you. Banks made twelve billion dollars from overdraft fees in 2022 alone. That's not a service. That's a tax on people who are alre…
Personal Finance
Opening Your First Bank Account in the U.S. – What Nobody Tells You
So you want to open a bank account in America. Good move. But let me tell you what the teller won't say while you're sitting there with your passport and s…
Technology
How to Choose Between Claude, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Grok
With so many AI options, choosing can be overwhelming. Here is my practical guide. Choose Claude if you need large context windows, excellent documentation…
Technology
Claude vs ChatGPT: Which One Feels More Human?
After spending hundreds of hours with both Claude and ChatGPT, I have noticed distinct personalities. Claude often feels more conversational and careful, a…
Technology
Grok vs ChatGPT: Which AI Handles Humor Better?
I decided to pit Grok against ChatGPT in a humor contest. I asked each to write jokes, satirical news headlines, and respond to silly prompts. Grok definit…
Human Behaviour
Status Anxiety: The Hidden Driver of Most Human Behaviour
You probably do not think of yourself as particularly preoccupied with status. Most people do not, which is part of how status anxiety does its work so eff…
Build Tools
Gradle vs Maven: Why I Switched for Some Projects
For years, I was a Maven guy. The rigid structure of Maven is comforting. You know exactly where to find things. But when I started working on a project wi…
Technology
DeepSeek vs Claude: Coding Capabilities Compared
I ran the same set of coding tasks through DeepSeek and Claude to see which performs better. For straightforward algorithms and boilerplate generation, bot…
Frameworks
Spring Boot vs. Micronaut: Which Framework Wins?
For the last five years, Spring Boot has been my default choice for microservices. It’s the Swiss Army knife of Java frameworks. But recently, I started…
Business
Best Laptop Buying Guide for Students in India (2026) – Budget to Premium
Before buying, focus on these 4 key factors: Processor (Brain) → Minimum Intel i3 / Ryzen 3 RAM → At least 8GB (16GB recommended) Storage → SSD…
Claude Comparison
Claude vs GPT-4: Strengths, Weaknesses, and When to Use Each
GPT-4 and Claude are both flagship-level language models, and if you're trying to decide which one to use for serious work, the differences matter. This is…
Claude Comparison
Claude vs ChatGPT: Which AI Assistant Should You Use?
The two names that come up most often when people talk about AI assistants are Claude and ChatGPT. Both are incredibly capable, and honestly, both are wort…
Business
Dubai Free Zones Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Business
Choosing the right free zone in Dubai is a decision with long-term consequences, so it deserves proper research. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, known…
Claude Comparison
Claude vs Gemini: Google's AI vs Anthropic's AI Compared
Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude are two of the most capable AI assistants available today. They take somewhat different approaches, and understandin…
Business
Dubai Free Zones Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Business
Choosing the right free zone in Dubai is a decision with long-term consequences, so it deserves proper research. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, known…
Introduction to Claude
Claude Opus vs Claude Sonnet vs Claude Haiku: Which Should You Use?
Anthropic offers Claude in three tiers — Opus, Sonnet, and Haiku — and understanding when to use which one can save you money and get you better result…
AI Technology
What Makes Claude 5 Different From Other AI Tools
Claude 5 is quickly gaining attention for how naturally it interacts with users. Unlike many AI tools that feel robotic or overly structured, Claude focuse…
Rise of America
The Industrial Revolution in America: How a Farm Nation Became a Factory
In 1800, the United States was an agricultural country where about ninety-four percent of the population lived in rural areas and most families produced mo…
Claude Comparison
How Claude Compares to Human Experts: An Honest Assessment
One of the most common questions about Claude is how it compares to human experts in various fields. The honest answer is nuanced — and being precise abo…
Technology
AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What's the Difference?
People keep asking me if Siri is an AI agent. The short answer is no, not really. A chatbot is reactive. You ask a question, it gives an answer. It’s lik…
Jobs
Dubai Salary Guide 2025: What Different Professions Actually Earn
Salaries in Dubai vary enormously by industry, seniority, nationality, and employer — and the variation is larger than most people expect. In technology…
Claude Comparison
Claude vs Llama: Open Source vs Closed AI Compared
The distinction between open-source and closed AI models is one of the more important fault lines in the AI landscape right now. Claude (closed, from Anthr…
Economy
India vs China Economy: Which Giant Is Winning the Race?
Let’s be honest—when you hear ‘future superpower,’ two names pop up immediately: India and China. But if you look closely, these two are playing co…
Economy Comparison
GDP Numbers Lie: Here's What India Does Better Than America (And What America Crushes)
You see those headlines – India's GDP growing at 7%, US at 2.5%. And everyone starts celebrating. But GDP is a liar if you look at it alone. Let me give…
Economy Comparison
India vs USA Economy: Which One Offers a Better Future for Young Workers?
I’ve been looking at job markets in both India and America for months now, and honestly, it’s like comparing two different worlds. In the US, a fresh g…
Economy Comparison
India vs Pakistan Economy: Which One Is Doing Better Right Now?
Let’s be honest. When we talk about India and Pakistan, most people jump straight to cricket or politics. But what about money? How are these two neighbo…
Inflation & Living Costs
Inflation, Roti, and Reality: A Simple Comparison of India and Pakistan’s Economy
Let me tell you about the price of roti. In Delhi, a plain roti at a street stall costs about 10 rupees. In Lahore, the same roti costs 40-50 Pakistani rup…
Travel & Economy
From My Notebook: What Traveling Between India and Pakistan Taught Me About Their Economies
Last year, I crossed the Wagah border. Not as a journalist. Just as a guy with a backpack and a lot of curiosity. What I saw changed how I think about mone…
Economy
Why China’s Economy Is Slowing Down (And India’s Isn’t)
I’ve been following economic news for years, and one thing is clear: the China dream is facing a reality check. Real estate crisis. Youth unemployment…
Economy Comparison
I Lived in Both Countries for 5 Years Each – Here's What Nobody Tells You About Taxes and Savings
After living in Mumbai for five years and then Chicago for another five, I've stopped believing in easy answers about which economy is better. The US gives…
Economy Comparison
Middle Class Dreams: Can You Still Buy a House in India vs America in 2025?
My friend just bought a 2-bedroom apartment in Pune for ₹1.2 crore. Another friend bought a similar-sized house in Texas for $300,000. On paper, the Amer…