Content by Richa Ojha

Best option for Students Studying Abroad: Wire Transfer or Forex Card? Gaining world class education from a top notch university in foreign land is something I have always wished for. And to bring it into reality, I have done enough hard-work and thankfully met most of the University’s enrolment requirements. And now, I am eagerly waiting for the final acceptance call letter. Before witnessing the proudest moment of my life, there are host of financial decisions that are needed to be considered such as fund transfer from home country. How will I pay for tuition fees, books, accommodation and daily expenses? The first and foremost thing to look upon is the best payment option which should be safe as well as quick. Let’s explore foreign exchange services wherein Wire Transfer and Forex Card are the most talked ways. Wire Transfer! As the name suggests, wire transfer is the way of transferring money electronically from one person to another through banks and non-bank mediu...

As soon as David gets invitation for an overnight stay at friend’s place, for attending a birthday celebration, going for a formal or casual dinner party, he began searching for ideas to say no in a polite manner. Earlier, I took him a shy and introvert person but later on I realized he is excited to attend but the postulation to make mistakes stops him from going to such places. And he avoids going at such places where the number of guests are mostly less and each and every person is noticeable. I consider the invitation very important as host or hostess thought enough of us to invite and make arrangements in order to ensure we had a nice time, so accepting the invitation is a small gesture that conveys gratitude.    If you are no different than David, then you certainly need to read this piece of article for accepting the invitation in a very positive manner. Try understanding that your company was desired, which is why, you have got the invitation to spe...

Tipping is something on which everyone has their own opinion. It is an option that after having a good meal you are expected to leave a good amount as a tip. But at few places it has become an obligation and people ask you to tip them. I have yelled at few people and find it very unreasonable to pay them extra, something for which they are already get paid. Here, I am sharing few occurrences to make sure I am not behaving like a cynical customer and over reacting to this matter.   Last time when I got a nice hair cut I stopped for few seconds and asked myself—Do I need to pay more or not? Is it something for which they get paid or I should tip them because I have been entertained well. Even I don’t reach to a tipping service amount which I could call appropriate.  I have asked people about the right tipping amount. They said 10 per cent is okay while 20 per cent is considered standard. And from my personal experiences, I have learned paying 15 per cent is d...

  Mariam was five years old when she first heard that she was illegitimate. Though, she could not understand what the term means but she definitely understood that Nana, her mother was cursing her. It happened on a Thursday when Mariam finger’s slipped and broke the blue-and-white porcelain tea set, the sole relic of Nana’s mother. It was the day when Jalil Khan had to visit Kolba to meet Mariam. Jalil never called Mariam this name. She was always his little flower and she also loves the stories of Queen Gauhar Shad, wheat field of Herat, the orchards, the city’s crowded markets. Nana always told her that she was not welcomed at Jalil Khan’s home. Even on the day when she gave birth to Mariam, no one came to help. Jalil didn’t even bother to summon a doctor. It was for two days when she was laid on cold floor without food and sleep. But Mariam had always believed on Jalil’s version that he had arranged for Nana a good doctor in a hospital and the affair was all over ...