Dear passengers, we request you to kindly turn off your phones…

…as they interfere with the aircraft’s communications. Really? —————-   Dear flight attendant, Let’s stop, pause and ruminate over what you just said. Are you saying, that you and your crew, who are supposed to have great presence of mind and judgment and are solely responsible for ensuring my safety in case the going gets … Read more

Inelasticity of Economics and the Ingenuity of Man

Ever wonder, how does one make telecom usage price inelastic? International SMSs have been Rs.5/sms since as far back as I can remember. The telcos have not dropped that rate, for reasons best known to them. Maybe they have evidence that the price does not change behaviour. And if no one is going to use … Read more