DK Kapila The Oracle

  Purely Anecdotal - High Prices and Consumption. I have been thinking whether the high price of vegetables and fruits as witnessed the last few months would be impacting consumption patterns and purchases. And in what manner. Hence the last two days days I went over to four retailers in nearby localities, two sell only fruits while two retailers sell both fruits and vegetables. These were informal conversations as many clam up on seeing a diary. Plus I just wanted it to be comfortable., The fact is that all four are stating that there certainly has been a fall in consumption. One fruit vendor went to the extent of saying he has reduced his orders, this when he retails in an upper middle class locality, as those who would buy say 5 kg of apples earlier are now ordering 2 to 3 kg. The retailer in a middle class locality stated that the sale of Bananas was down 50 % and families were now buying fewer fruits. Apples this year were at Rs 220 / kg, Mango stayed at Rs 120/- plus a Kg, as...

  Watch the Bags or Clutch Bags and Enjoy the Game Dinesh K Kapila Well this post actually flows from an observation on a small piece on my blog - My Varied Laws. It’s at https://dkkviews.blogspot.Com and I am reproducing a part here for understanding what it’s all about. The observation by by my reader is that - … to follow the laws ., then how we can lead a smooth life on earth… just to watch clutch or bags Well, do read the extract as I have placed below to know the context. Kapila’s Law of Handbags They have gone nuts. The pricier, the better. And obviously the richer you are. Each square inch could cost a bar of silver. But now a days ladies notice first the clutch or the bag and then the rest of the carefully put together get up. On each other. Kapila’s Law of Dieting and Clothes. Don’t throw away the older trousers and shirts. Store them for when you bounce back. Permanent victories are rare. Kapila's Law of Recalling Old School Mates This applies to the guys. In any give...