Author: Abdul Vasi

Alright, let’s get something straight. If your bank account is constantly looking like it’s gone through a tornado, you’re not alone. Most of us, myself included, have this annoying habit of throwing money away without even realizing it. It’s like we’re all starring in our own personal financial tamasha (spectacle), where money magically disappears faster than gulab jamuns at a wedding feast. If my bank account were a Bollywood movie, it would be a horror flick, where all my hard-earned money is being chased by some invisible, money-eating monster, and there’s no hero in sight to save the day. I used to constantly wonder…

Alright, let’s get down to brass tacks, shall we? Let’s talk about the thing that makes our heart race (or maybe sink a little): money. Or, more specifically, the lack of it. A year ago, I was, for lack of a better word, broke. Not just “waiting for payday” broke, but “eating Maggi for every meal” broke. My bank account was emptier than a politician’s promise, and my financial situation was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I felt like I was trapped in a never-ending episode of “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi”, but instead of family drama, it was financial…

Alright, let’s talk about something that most of us pretend doesn’t exist, but secretly obsesses us every single day: money. Or rather, how little of it we seem to have left at the end of the month. It’s like there’s some kind of magical money-eating monster hiding in our bank accounts, devouring every hard-earned rupee the moment it appears. I used to feel like I was in a constant battle with my finances; trying to make ends meet, and feeling as if I was constantly trying to put out a financial fire, with just a small cup of water. My…

Alright, let’s talk about the unexpected, shall we? The curveballs life throws at you when you least expect them. I’m not talking about finding a ₹100 note in your old jeans (though, let’s be real, that’s a pretty good feeling too!). I’m talking about those moments when you stumble upon something so surprising, so transformative, that it completely changes the trajectory of your life. If my life were a Bollywood movie, this would be that scene where the ordinary hero suddenly discovers his superpowers and saves the day, while everyone else stands there, mouths agape in astonishment. I was just…

Alright, let’s talk about the hamster wheel of life, shall we? You know, that endless cycle of trading your precious time for money, where you’re constantly running to keep up, but never actually getting ahead. It’s like being in a never-ending chakkar (circle), where you’re putting in the hours, but not seeing the financial freedom that you truly deserve. My life was like that Bollywood movie where the hero is stuck in a monotonous job, dreaming of a life where he’s not constantly chasing after a paycheck. I was working the usual 9-to-5 grind, and while I wasn’t necessarily unhappy, I felt…

Okay, let’s talk about that thing that keeps most of us up at night: debt. That nagging feeling of having too much month left at the end of the money, the constant worry about bills, and the overwhelming stress of financial obligations. If debt was a Bollywood villain, it would be that khadus (grumpy) character that always seemed to be one step ahead, making my life a constant struggle. A year ago, I wasn’t just in debt; I was drowning in it. My financial situation was like a poorly written saas-bahu (mother-in-law and daughter-in-law) drama – endless conflict, zero solutions, and a whole lot…

Alright, let’s be real. I’m not exactly known for my boundless energy. In fact, if there were an Olympic sport for napping, I’d probably be a gold medalist. I’m the kind of person who believes that if you can do something sitting down, you should absolutely do it sitting down. My mantra is “work smart, not hard,” or as we say in India, “dimaag se kaam karo, taqat se nahi” – use your brain, not your brawn. So when I tell you that I’ve found a side hustle that makes me an extra ₹20,000 a month without breaking a sweat,…

Let’s be honest, the daily commute is the bane of most people’s existence. It’s the part of our day where we’re squeezed into crowded buses, stuck in endless traffic jams, or crammed onto packed trains, feeling like sardines in a dabba. It’s the time of day where we dream of being anywhere but where we are; somewhere more interesting, more relaxing, or simply anywhere but in this endless cycle of commuting. If my daily commute was a Bollywood song, it would be a depressing one, filled with honking, pushing, and the constant fear of missing my stop. I used to spend…

Alright, let’s cut to the chase. How many times have you found yourself scrolling through your phone, seeing those “make money online” ads, and thinking, “Yeah, right. Another scam.”? I get it. I used to be that skeptic, the one who would roll my eyes at every “get rich quick” scheme, all while silently wishing there was a way to make some real money, without having to resort to selling my kidney on the black market. My bank account was like a stubborn bhindi (okra) dish – it just wouldn’t budge, no matter what I did. My life felt like a classic Bollywood comedy,…