The previous generation, our parents, often shied away from investing in the stock markets. Their apprehension was not unfounded, given the financial scandals and economic crises that have rocked the investment world over the years. Here's a closer look at some of these events and their implications: 1. The 1992 Harshad Mehta Scandal: In 1992, (I was in class 12) the Indian stock market was hit by a colossal scam orchestrated by Harshad Mehta, amounting to 4000 Crore. This scandal caused the stock market to plummet by more than 50%, shaking investor confidence to its core. Example: Imagine an investor who had put their life savings into the stock market before the crash. The value of their investment would have halved almost overnight, causing significant financial distress. In response to this scandal, the Indian government passed the Securities Laws (Amendments) Act in 1995, granting the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) the authority to regulate depositories, Foreig...
From Kitchen to Construction: How Starches Help in Cow Dung Brick Making The utilisation of a binder in the process of creating bricks out of cow dung is an essential step because it helps to keep the mixture together. While producing bricks out of cow dung, it has been discovered that starches are one of the most effective natural binders to utilise. Other natural binders, such as guar gum or wheat flour, can be used with great. In this article, we will discuss some of the starches that can be used for the production of cow dung bricks, as well as the characteristics of these starches that make them suitable for use in this capacity. Cornstarch: Cornstarch is a popular type of starch that is commonly used in cooking and baking. It can also be used as a binder in cow dung brick production to help hold the mixture together and improve the strength and durability of the bricks. Potato starch: Potato starch is another type of starch that can be used as a binder in cow dung brick pro...