Weekend wrap: Amazon employee reveals tricks to avoid working from office, markets hit all-time highs

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As another week draws to a close, the financial world is abuzz with excitement, with markets hitting all-time highs and raising questions for investors on how to best navigate this promising terrain. We explored some strategies for mutual fund investors looking to capitalise on India’s robust growth, despite some experts warning of overvalued conditions. But it was not all about numbers; the remote work debate also heat up again this week. A former Amazon employee had even spilled the beans on creative tactics used by workers to skirt the company's recent office mandate.

Meanwhile, in a tech-savvy twist, Bengaluru's traffic police have deployed AI-powered cameras to ensure that rule-breakers aren't slipping through the cracks, whether or not an officer is present. This innovative move raises the stakes for those who might think twice about cutting a red light or using their phones while driving.

In a more personal journey, a 41-year-old bank worker reveals how simple dietary changes and a straightforward workout technique transformed his physique, proving that it’s never too late to make positive lifestyle changes.

And for music lovers, the excitement surrounding Coldplay's upcoming performance in India is palpable! However, with scalpers jacking up prices to exorbitant levels, we highlight how it may actually be cheaper to catch the band live in Abu Dhabi instead of facing the steep markups in Mumbai.

Join us as we unpack these intriguing stories and more, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly changing landscape.

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With markets hitting all-time highs, how should you position yourself as a mutual fund investor?

Despite experts currently pegging the market to be in over-brought category, with elevated valuations, India will continue to be amongst the world's fastest growing economies in the medium term. Per Goldman Sach's India strategy, companies operating in the auto, chemicals, real estate, FMCG and other consumer durables may observe a large surge in their profits, with consumer durables registering the highest growth in this cycle.

So, how can investors make the most of this uptrend? We decode that for you. Read more

Rename home Wi-Fi, leave badge at office: Ex-Amazon employee reveals tricks used by employees to not work from office

Amazon's recent decision to end remote work and require employees to return to the officesparked controversy. A former AWS engineer shared tactics employees used to dodge the mandate, including badging in briefly, renaming home Wi-Fi networks, and using colleagues to clock in. These tricks highlight ongoing debates about remote work's future. Read more


Hopping signals or using phones when cops aren’t there? You’re still going to get instant-fined, thanks to Bengaluru’s new AI cameras

If you've ever found yourself sheepishly glancing around after cutting a red light or using your phone while driving, only to relax because "no cops in sight," think again! In Bengaluru, the traffic police have gone tech-savvy, and they're now leveraging AI to keep an eye on you – whether or not there’s an officer standing by. Read more

A 41-year-old transformed his body with 2 diet changes and 1 simple workout technique

A bank worker in his 40s got more defined muscle with simple tweaks to his routine. He burned fat by paying attention to portion sizes and setting a daily protein goal. Read more

It is cheaper to watch Coldplay perform in Abu Dhabi than to pay scalpers for Mumbai tickets

Grammy-winning pop band Coldplay is all set to perform in India in January 2025 and the tickets went on sale recently. While excited fans rushed to book the tickets, most fans unfortunately couldn’t get their hands on them despite the band adding an extra show due to overwhelming demand.
Not all tickets were booked by fans as a lot of tickets showed up on re-selling platforms and social media, with scalpers charging a bomb for these tickets. With tickets costing as much as ₹3.65 lakh on re-selling platforms such as Viagogo, there’s another option for Coldplay fans to see their favourite band perform without burning a hole in their pocket. Read more

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