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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zodiac signs who would spend their entire salary on the ‘main character' purchases
I explored the unique personalities of the zodiac signs, portraying them as fashionable adventurers in their element. There's a type of energy that screams 'main character,' with spectacular outbursts, visual spectacle, and living life like a movie moment. A few of the zodiac signs don't mind spending their whole pay on stuff that makes them feel they're in a movie, even if it means living off instant noodles afterwards. Let's take a look at which signs are most likely to have the whole aesthetic for all those main character feels. Aries Aries adores the rush of being daring, and nothing shouts main character more than purchasing that leather jacket, concert ticket, or spontaneous weekend trip. They will gladly spend their entire check for the sake of experiencing one unbeatable, Instagram-perfect moment. Leo Leos are born to be noticed, and they'll spend anything that makes them feel like they're the stars of the red carpet — whether it's high-end accessories or a nice dinner at the trendiest restaurant in town. It's not overspending for Leo; it's an investment in their story. Libra Libras can't resist anything beautiful, stylish, or perfectly curated. If there's a chance to buy that 'Pinterest board' aesthetic wardrobe or those dreamy home décor items, they will swipe the card without thinking twice. After all, the main character's energy requires the right backdrop. Sagittarius Sagittarius is an adventurous soul, and they will shell out their whole salary on airfares, road trips, or equipment that quenches their travel thirst. To be the star of the show for them is to gather experiences, come what may. Pisces Pisces adore treating themselves to whatever makes their daydreams richer, books, art, fragrant candles, or offbeat café stops. They will blissfully spend their last dollar on something that makes life softer, prettier, and straight out of a cinematic romantic indie movie. Discover everything about astrology at Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces . Read your detailed Horoscope Today and Horoscope Tomorrow here.
Economic Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Want to look rich? Or be truly rich? CA shares how a middleclass man built Rs 25 crore portfolio silently
Synopsis Nitin Kaushik's viral X post highlights the difference between perceived and actual wealth. He contrasts those who flaunt luxury items with those who quietly build assets through strategic investments. True wealth, he argues, lies not in outward appearances but in owning assets that appreciate over time, leading to financial freedom and peace of mind. CA points out the stark difference between looking rich and actually being rich. (Pic credit- istock. Image used for representative purpose only) In a world obsessed with luxury cars, designer labels, and Instagram-perfect lifestyles, it's easy to mistake flash for fortune. But Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver a powerful reminder that real wealth often looks nothing like what social media shows us. His post went viral for cutting through the illusion that high-end consumption equals financial success, and it hit home for drew a striking comparison: One person with a Rs 25 crore portfolio drives a modest Rs 10 lakh car. Another, with just Rs 1.7 crore in total assets, flaunts a brand-new luxury vehicle. The difference? One is quietly building wealth through solid investments. The other is burning it to keep up appearances. Rich isn't loud — it's strategic. Kaushik breaks it down simply: True wealth isn't about what you wear, drive, or post. It's about what you own — the kind of assets that grow while you sleep. He labels two financial archetypes-Person A: Low on lifestyle expenses, high on equity, real estate, and the power of B: High EMIs, low savings, always chasing status and approval. One is financially free. The other is financially fragile. Using the example of a car — a classic symbol of success — Kaushik points out the brutal truth: cars depreciate. The moment you drive them out of the showroom, they start losing value. On the other hand, assets like stocks, mutual funds, rental properties, and land don't just retain their worth — they multiply it over time. — Finance_Bareek (@Finance_Bareek) Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Kaushik's post is that the truly wealthy don't feel the need to look rich. They blend in, quietly owning freedom, time, and peace of mind. Financial freedom, as he puts it, isn't found in a luxury showroom — it's built with discipline, patience, and smart investments. His final message is clear: If you want to look rich, buy a luxury car. If you want to be rich, buy time, freedom, and compounding.A user reflected on the fleeting nature of life, reminding others that it's important to maintain balance—many people accumulate assets worth ₹25 crore or more, only to eventually pass away owning nothing more than a ₹10 lakh car. Their message was clear: enjoy life while you can, and live in alignment with your age. In response, Nitin simply emphasised the importance of balance. Another user raised a question: what's the point of accumulating wealth if it's never spent? To that, Nitin offered a deeper perspective—explaining that the true value of money lies not in spending it, but in the freedom it brings. Not just financial freedom, but the ability to live without stress. According to him, money enables peaceful sleep, new adventures, travel, and hobbies. Freedom, he argued, isn't a small part of life—it is everything. ( Originally published on Jul 08, 2025 )
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Want to look rich? Or be truly rich? CA shares how a middleclass man built Rs 25 crore portfolio silently
In a world obsessed with luxury cars, designer labels, and Instagram-perfect lifestyles, it's easy to mistake flash for fortune. But Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to deliver a powerful reminder that real wealth often looks nothing like what social media shows us. His post went viral for cutting through the illusion that high-end consumption equals financial success, and it hit home for thousands. Kaushik drew a striking comparison: One person with a Rs 25 crore portfolio drives a modest Rs 10 lakh car. Another, with just Rs 1.7 crore in total assets, flaunts a brand-new luxury vehicle. The difference? One is quietly building wealth through solid investments. The other is burning it to keep up appearances. Rich isn't loud — it's strategic. Kaushik breaks it down simply: True wealth isn't about what you wear, drive, or post. It's about what you own — the kind of assets that grow while you sleep. He labels two financial archetypes- Person A: Low on lifestyle expenses, high on equity, real estate, and the power of compounding. Person B: High EMIs, low savings, always chasing status and approval. One is financially free. The other is financially fragile. Using the example of a car — a classic symbol of success — Kaushik points out the brutal truth: cars depreciate. The moment you drive them out of the showroom, they start losing value. On the other hand, assets like stocks, mutual funds, rental properties, and land don't just retain their worth — they multiply it over time. — Finance_Bareek (@Finance_Bareek) The invisible rich Perhaps the biggest takeaway from Kaushik's post is that the truly wealthy don't feel the need to look rich. They blend in, quietly owning freedom, time, and peace of mind. Financial freedom , as he puts it, isn't found in a luxury showroom — it's built with discipline, patience, and smart investments. His final message is clear: If you want to look rich, buy a luxury car. If you want to be rich, buy time, freedom, and compounding.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Cheap, chaotic': Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's star-studded $50m wedding faces massive backlash
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez 's wedding in Italy turned heads as it pumped millions into the local economy and became a global PR showcase for the City of Canals. But the $50 million wedding was marred by protests and also sae the anger of locals. The wedding party used 30 water taxis and booked up to five luxury hotels across the city. The ultra-luxurious wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez had A-list attendees- from the Kardashians, Oprah Winfrey and Leonardo DiCaprio. The three-day affair looked to be dripping in wealth, reports now claim that it was merely for the spectacle. ALSO READ: Diogo Jota's wife Rute Cardoso posted joyful wedding reel hours before he died in fatal crash by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's wedding cheap? Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez 's wedding is now facing flak and is drawing accusations with some labelling it as 'cheap'. Many rumours from inside the guest list suggest that behind the Instagram-perfect images was an event many found poorly planned and surprisingly 'cheap'. With one of the world's most enchanting cities as the backdrop, the three-day affair was dubbed the 'Wedding of the Century". The cost of breakfast alone was 1,000 euros per head (Rs 1 lakh and above). Bezos and Sanchez stayed at the Aman hotel, a luxury 16th-century palazzo on the Grand Canal with a view of the Rialto bridge. Live Events According to a report in The Daily Mail, a source indicated that the experience for many guests was far from luxurious. Many media outlets also questioned the apparent contradiction between his climate activism and his presence at a lavish event possibly involving private jet travel. Sanchez's dress to the choice of carpet at the ceremony is also being scrutinised, with the couple mocked for walking along an 'industrial grey hellscape' after exchanging vows. ALSO READ: Diogo Jota killed in car accident: What was Liverpool star's net worth, endorsements and market value? 'What people won't know from the pictures is how exhausting and full-on it was for the guests. The heat didn't help but people were forever needing to get around Venice, which means by boat, and that was a hassle and took ages, and there were a lot of people who all needed to get to the same place at the same time. People were complaining about being completely tired by the time of the wedding day, never mind the day after,' a source was quoted as saying by The Daily Mail. Entertainment journalist Rob Shuter also reported that the guests at the wedding were 'unimpressed" by the gift bags they had received, saying they felt like 'corporate retreat" merchandise. One guest seemingly believed 'it was a gag" that Sanchez handed out goodie bags with black open-toe Amazon slides in them. 'ShuterScoop can exclusively reveal that guests at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish three-day Venetian wedding were quietly asked to provide personal credit cards at check-in — all to cover their own mini bar charges.' While much of the attention focused on Sanchez's wedding dress, others were left baffled by the grey carpet, which was dubbed 'industrial'. 'I need to know why Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez chose to get married on a grey office carpet," another person said. ALSO READ: Diogo Jota death: Liverpool star's last Instagram post will leave you heartbroken as footballer killed in tragic crash Social media users speculated that the carpet choice could even have been a nod to Bezows's early days at Amazon. One person said: 'It was a nostalgic relic from early Amazon office days, OKAY?!' But another added: 'Couldn't it have been the books?' Protests before wedding Several Venetian organisations, anti-cruise ship campaigners and university groups protested under the banner 'No Space for Bezos' amid complaints he has 'taken over the city.' ALSO READ: Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg 'asked to leave' Oval Office meeting? Know what was Trump discussing with officials One group displayed a banner which read: 'Money cannot buy style.' Another banner read: '55 million dollars spent on the wedding just to get a divorce in three days'. Greenpeace activists unfurled a huge banner in St Mark's Square, the iconic heart of Venice, protesting against the wedding. It showed an image of Bezos face and the slogan: 'If you can rent Venice for your wedding then you can pay more tax'.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's threw a $50M wedding party, now guests are calling it ‘chaotic' and cheap; heres why
Jul 02, 2025 05:36 PM IST For a wedding that cost around $50 million and drew in megawatt names like Oprah, Leonardo DiCaprio and the Kardashian-Jenner clan, CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos (61) and Emmy Award-winning former journalist, Lauren Sanchez's (55) Venetian nuptials were always going to be larger than life. And while the three-day affair looked to be dripping in wealth, reports now claim that it was merely for the spectacle. Murmurs from inside the guest list suggest that behind the Instagram-perfect images was an event many found poorly planned and surprisingly 'cheap'. Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos According to a source who spoke to the Daily Mail, the experience for many guests was far from luxurious. 'What people won't know from the pictures is how exhausting and full-on it was for the guests. The heat didn't help but people were forever needing to get around Venice, which means by boat, and that was a hassle and took ages, and there were a lot of people who all needed to get to the same place at the same time. People were complaining about being completely tired by the time of the wedding day, never mind the day after,' said a source. In a city known for its charm but not exactly for easy logistics, the boat-hopping chaos seemed to clash with the event's otherwise carefully curated image. And then came the kicker: while the venue may have screamed opulence, the fine print felt oddly frugal. Entertainment journalist Rob Shuter revealed a surprising detail on his Substack ShuterScoop, claiming that guests were allegedly asked to provide personal credit cards at hotel check-in — not for damage deposits, but to cover their own minibar bills. 'ShuterScoop can exclusively reveal that guests at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish three-day Venetian wedding were quietly asked to provide personal credit cards at check-in — all to cover their own mini bar charges.' It's the kind of move that seems almost unbelievable at a wedding of this scale, but also strangely on-brand for a billionaire best known for revolutionising cost-cutting through Amazon.
