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by Investopedia Staff
Have you ever borrowed money? Of course you have! Whether we hit our parents up
for a few bucks to buy candy as children or asked the bank for a mortgage, most of us
have borrowed money at some point in our lives.
Just as people need money, so do companies and governments. A company needs
funds to expand into new markets, while governments need money for everything
from infrastructure to social programs. The problem large organizations run into is that
they typically need far more money than the average bank can provide. The solution is
to raise money by issuing bonds (or other debt instruments) to a public market.
Thousands of investors then each lend a portion of the capital needed. Really, a bond
is nothing more than a loan for which you are the lender. The organization that sells a
bond is known as the issuer. You can think of a bond as an IOU given by a borrower (the
issuer) to a lender (the investor).
Of course, nobody would loan his or her hard-earned money for nothing. The issuer of
a bond must pay the investor something extra for the privilege of using his or her
money. This "extra" comes in the form of interest payments, which are made at a
predetermined rate and schedule. The interest rate is often referred to as the coupon.
The date on which the issuer has to repay the amount borrowed (known as face value)
is called the maturity date. Bonds are known as fixed-income securities because you
know the exact amount of cash you'll get back if you hold the security until maturity.
For example, say you buy a bond with a face value of $1,000, a coupon of 8%, and a
maturity of 10 years. This means you'll receive a total of $80 ($1,000*8%) of interest per
year for the next 10 years. Actually, because most bonds pay interest semi-annually,
you'll receive two payments of $40 a year for 10 years. When the bond matures after a
decade, you'll get your $1,000 back.
Debt Versus Equity
Bonds are debt, whereas stocks are equity. This is the important distinction between
the two securities. By purchasing equity (stock) an investor becomes an owner in a
corporation. Ownership comes with voting rights and the right to share in any future
profits. By purchasing debt (bonds) an investor becomes a creditor to the corporation
(or government). The primary advantage of being a creditor is that you have a higher
claim on assets than shareholders do: that is, in the case of bankruptcy, a bondholder
will get paid before a shareholder. However, the bondholder does not share in the
profits if a company does well - he or she is entitled only to the principal plus interest.
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Why Bother With Bonds?
It's an investing axiom that stocks return more than bonds. In the past, this has
generally been true for time periods of at least 10 years or more. However, this doesn't
mean you shouldn't invest in bonds. Bonds are appropriate any time you cannot
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which is why his/her retirement fund is mostly in stocks, but the executive cannot
afford to take the chance of losing the money going towards his/her education.
Because money is needed for a specific purpose in the relatively near future,
fixed-income securities are likely the best investment.
These two examples are clear cut, and they don't represent all investors. Most personal
financial advisors advocate maintaining a diversified portfolio and changing the
weightings of asset classes throughout your life. For example, in your 20s and 30s a
majority of wealth should be in equities. In your 40s and 50s the percentages shift out
of stocks into bonds until retirement, when a majority of your investments should be
in the form of fixed income.
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PLANT-BASED DIET by Miranda Hammer
You may have heard the term plant-based, but are you confused about what it really means? Is it the same thing as
being a vegan or a vegetarian? Does it consist solely of a squirrel-like diet in which you are subsisting on nuts and
seeds? NO!
I'm here to demystify some common misconceptions and concerns and tell you why you should lead a more
plant-based lifestyle.
What do you eat on a plant-based diet?
A plant-based way of eating focuses on consuming plant-derived whole foods that are unrefined and minimally
processed. This means pure, unadulterated ingredients that are in their original form.
Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tubers, and legumes are the dietary staples. These are full of vitamins,
minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals and provide an abundance of nutrients for your body.
Following a plant-based lifestyle doesn't necessarily mean fully avoiding animal products like a vegan or vegetarian.
For plant-based eaters, animal proteins can happily fit into the lifestyle, yet they serve as more of a supporting role to
your veggies and whole grains.
Vegan vs. plant-based
To get technical, a vegan doesn't consume any animal products including meat, eggs, milk, dairy, and honey. For some
vegans, the primary reason for leading a vegan lifestyle is related to ethics and animal welfare. Yet, a vegan diet is not
always as nutritionally virtuous and as clean as a plant-based lifestyle-hello, faux meat and french fries.
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The vegan focus is usually set on avoiding animal products, but the priority is not placed on unprocessed plant-based
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A huge concern for many when contemplating a plant-based lifestyle is whether eating in this manner is balanced
and nutritionally sound. The resounding answer is YES!
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Protein
Where to get your protein is often the major concern for individuals considering a plant-based way of life. Beans, nuts,
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Protein needs vary from person to person depending on your age, health status, and amount of physical activity.
Garnering all of your protein needs from a plant-based diet is simple and achievable.
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One of the main reasons to start following a plant-based diet is for the health benefits. Now, more so than ever,
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A plant-based lifestyle can help to promote weight loss and help to maintain your goal weight. Weight loss commonly
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A plant-based lifestyle is full of fiber, which helps with digestion by moving things along, preventing constipation,
and promoting regular bowel movements. It has also been seen to help lower blood pressure.
The other benefits
Another major reason to jump on the plant-based eating train is for the external benefits. Plant-based foods are
loaded with healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which improve skin clarity and help you get that
glow.
One of the plant-based vitamin all-stars is vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant. A large number of fruits and
vegetables contain vitamin C, such as broccoli, papaya, apricot, and bell peppers. They assist in stimulating collagen
production, smoothing lines, and reducing wrinkles.
Feeling more energized and alert is another benefit of following a plant-based diet. The standard American diet is
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KABALI STORY
28 MAY 2016
IDHU NAMMA AALU STORY
Kabali is a tamil action movies direction by Pa Ranjith and produced by Kalaipuli S Thaanu under his V Creation. The Idhu Namma Aalu is aTamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Pandiraj. The film features Silambarasan,
Nayantara and Andrea Jeremiah in the lead roles, while Soori and Jayaprakash portray supporting roles.
film stars Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Kishore, Kalaiyarasan, Dhansika, and Dinesh Ravi.
Santhosh Narayanan to compose music and Murali J to handle the Cinematography. Editing by Praveel KL.
Produced by T. Rajender and featuring music by Kuralarasan, the film has been in production since 2013.
CHARACTERISATION
SOUNDTRACK
Director Pa Ranjith reveals the character of Kabali movie. Kabali is a self confident, angry man. But he doesn't talk The tracklist of Simbu starrer 'Idhu Namma Aalu' has been revealed on Feb 2nd, 2016 and audio launch is schduled on
punch dialogues. He talks only thoughtful dialogues which will touch your heart. In Kabali Rajini Superstar has given a Feb 5th.
reality performance.
RELEASE
Radhika Apte has lived as garden worker 'Kumudhavalli'. We shot a song in Goa depicting the love between a husband Sri Thenandal Films company has acquired the distribution rights of Idhu Namma Aalu. The movie gets 'U' certificate
from the censor board and movie is scheduled to release on May 27th, 2016.
and wife in the old age, she has given beautiful expressions.
PRODUCTION
Kabali runs a school for the kids, which got affected in the gangster fights, 'Kalaiyarasan' acts as the teacher
Pandiraj had written a love story and approached Silambarasan to play the lead role in the film, after his friend 'Poster'
Tamilkumarn. Attakathi Dinesh is the son of another gangster gets impressed by Kabali and he joins in Kabali's group.
Nandakumar helped set up a meeting.
John Vijay plays the role called 'Ameer' who is a friendly advisor of Kabali ; his role will have more values in the movie.
Silambarasan began filming his portions from October 2013 alongside Soori in Urapakkam. The first schedule was
Dhanshika acts as a 'Yogi' in this movie, she changed her complete look with short hair cut. She challenges Kabali in the
completed without a lead actress.
movie.
Stalin had convinced the actress of that film, Nayantara, to meet Pandiraj. Subsequently, Nayantara signed on to be a
Actor Kishore is playing the role of Malaysian gangster who is opposite to Kabali. Taiwan born Chinese actor 'Winston part of the film during November 2013, agreeing to work with Silambarasan for the first time since their break-up, with
Chao' is another big don who is challenging Villain for Superstar in Kabali.
the news creating increased hype around the project.
PRODUCTION
By April 2014, the film was seventy percent complete. Pandiraj began casting for a second lead actress during the
Initially the talk was started on May 3rd and it was officially announced on June 1st, 2015. The movie shoot will start middle of 2014 and held discussions with Bindu Madhavi and Taapsee Pannu, before finalising on Andrea Jeremiah.
from August in Malaysia with 60 days of the shoot and it continues at Thaliland, Hankong and Chennai with 60 days of Actor Jai also shot for the film, and took part in a single day's shoot with Silambarasan, Nayanthara and Andrea. The
shoot.
project first ran into production troubles during July 2014, when Silambarasan had changed his hairstyle in between
“Dhansikaa was recently signed for the project. She’ll be essaying Rajinikanth’s daughter, while Radhika Apte will be schedule breaks, leaving Pandiraj unhappy. Silambarasan subsequently disclosed to the media that Idhu Namma Aalu
was his production and that others should not question his involvement in the project.
seen as his wife,” a source from the film’s unit told IANS.
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The petrol BR-V is amongst the most refined
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six-speed gearbox is an absolute delight to use.
As is the case with most petrol Hondas, the
clutch is light and the travel is just right. Power
delivery is linear and the motor picks up pace
cleanly. We like how well Honda has tuned the
engine and gearbox combo to make up for the
weight of the BR-V.
The engine gets an optional CVT automatic as
well. Keep a steady and light right foot, and the
auto box does not disappoint one bit. Under
hard acceleration, the gearbox gets whiny and
revs the socks off the engine. It isn't a pleasant
noise either; so we'd recommend you keep the
weight on the accelerator pedal in check. Of
course, you can take charge of the gears
yourself by using the paddle shifters. Response
is acceptable - no reason to complain there.
1.5-litre i-DTEC (Diesel)
The diesel motor fits well into the overall
package of the BR-V. NVH levels are well
controlled compared to the Amaze, but there's
still a fair bit of noise that filters inside the
cabin, especially over 3000rpm. There is a
noticeable turbo-lag that will bog you down if
you let the engine fall below 1500rpm. Like the
petrol, the clutch on the diesel is light as well. In
case you are stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic
with this one, you shouldn't have an issue.
touchscreen audio system, reverse camera or
The best part is the Honda BRV mileage which
parking sensors.
the company claims is a respectable 21.9km/l.
2. Build quality isn't the best. Sheet metal
While it didn't achieve that figure while on test,
seems thin and the quality of interior plastics is
it never dipped below the 15km/l mark. We
a let-down as well.
think that is phenomenal for a car its size.
3. No diesel automatic variant on offer. The
Safety:
Creta and the Duster offer the same.
The BRV is at par with the competition in terms
Stand-Out Features:
of safety. The BRV scored 5 stars in the Adult
1. 210mm of ground clearance is on par with
Occupant Protection (AOP) and 4 stars in the
segment best – Renault Duster AWD.
Child Occupant Protection (COP) tests
2. Paddle shifters on the petrol automatic are
conducted by the New Car Assessment
exclusive to the BR-V.
Programme for Southeast Asian Countries
Exteriors:
(ASEAN NCAP).
In terms of safety features, the car gets dual
front airbags as standard while ABS is available
in all the variants except the base trim.Other
The Honda’s City’s interiors are one of the
safety features that are spread across the
sedan’s USPs, and Honda has decided to
variants include a driver seatbelt reminder,
continue with the trend, offering a familiar
security alarm and impact sensing door unlock.
layout in the cabin. The all-black layout of the
Variant:
Honda BRV interiors offers a sporty and classy
Dual front airbags come as standard across the
touch, though some buyers may prefer a beige
range which is a welcome addition and while
palette. The piano-black centre console and
ABS with EBD is offered as standard with the
Honda insists on calling the BR-V an SUV. dull silver accents across the cabin add a
base diesel, the petrol only gets it in the
However, it is hard to overlook the MPV premium touch, with subtlety.
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HONDA BRV REVIEW
Introduction:
The compact SUV segment has been buzzing of
late, with a plethora of launches and updates
flooding the market. The segment that was
kickstarted by the Renault Duster now has an
entrant from the Land of the Rising Sun. Honda
has jumped into the fray with the BR-V, a
seven-seater crossover SUV. The Hyundai Creta
and the Renault Duster lie squarely in its
crosshairs. What does it offer? Let's take a look
in this short Honda BRV review!
Pros:
1. An extra row of seats. Can accommodate the
in-laws for the occasional weekend trip.
2. Leather upholstery on the top-spec variant
adds a premium touch to the cabin.
3. Petrol motor is very refined. Optional CVT
automatic available as well.
4. The diesel engine is amongst the most
fuel-efficient engines of the lot. The ARAI-rated
mileage stands at 21.9km/l.
Cons:
1. Woefully under-equipped vis-a-vis rivals
such as the Creta and the Duster. No
overtones that the design carries. We have to
add that the Honda looks significantly smaller
in the flesh. Prepare to be slightly surprised
when you first lay eyes on one.
While the new Honda BRV is amongst the
longest in its segment, it isn't very wide. For
instance, the Duster is a full 87mm wider. The
narrow dimensions are evident easily, as the
BR-V does not have the mandatory butch
stance most compact SUVs have. Honda has
added SUV-inspired elements such as
matte-black cladding and roof-rails, which gel
well with the overall theme. The sixteen-inch
alloy wheels get a finish we have seen on the
Mobilio RS. While they look cool in isolation,
they seem tiny and lost in the busy side profile.
Our favourite angle to view the BR-V has to be
the front three-quarters. The Accord-inspired
face, with large projector headlamps, LED light
guides and the matte-silver skid gives the
compact SUV a likeable face. We like the creases
on the bonnet and around the foglamp housing
on the bumper that go the extra mile in adding
some aggression to the face.
The rear looks quite drab and mini-van like. The
wrap-around tail lights are connected by a
huge reflector strip that runs across the length
of the boot. Barring the small strip of chrome
above the number plate area and the skid plate,
there's nothing to write home about the rear
section.
Summing up, the styling isn't as muscular and
butch as a Renault Duster, nor as clean as a
Hyundai Creta. It is somewhere in the middle.
While it does look nice from certain angles, we
wish it did not resemble the Mobilio as much,
especially from the side. For more Honda BRV
images, you can have a look at our Pictures
section.
Interiors:
While the exterior of the BR-V does emit a
Mobilio-esque vibe, the interiors don’t share
the MPV’s relatively cheap look and finish,
though there is room for improvement,
especially considering the competition it faces.
The top-spec version gets good-quality leather
upholstery with leather around the steering
wheel, gear knob and door armrest as well. You
also get adjustable headrests for all seven
seats.
Honda’s “man maximum machine minimum”
philosophy has given its cars a good reputation
when it comes to space, to the extent that
hatchbacks like the Jazz offer space that can put
sedans in segments above it to shame. All three
rows of the BR-V are very accommodating and
can hold the average Indian frame in
reasonable comfort, even if the person is on the
bulkier side. Space in the second row is
generous enough to accommodate one
six-footer behind another. The seat compound
isn’t very soft and, while it will help on
long-distance highway trips, short in-city
journeys could prove to be a little irritating.
Legroom and headroom get a thumbs up from
us, but under-thigh support is inadequate
because of the small seat base. Another
problem in the second row is the fact that it
can’t support three passengers together, and
the S-Cross does a better job of this. In the third
row, headroom is surprisingly good, but this
still isn’t a seat of choice to begin with.
Passengers here will tend to sit with their knees
pointing upwards and under-thigh support is
not commendable by any means. It’s best
suited for kids, or perhaps adults on short
journeys.
Boot space with all the seats up is 223 litres,
expandable to 691 litres with the third row
tucked away.
The BR-V does make a good proposition for a
large family and will satiate most needs, but
ignores many of the buyer’s greeds. The feature
is far too spartan and, while you do get keyless
entry and go, and automatic climate control
with roof-mounted rear AC vents, these
features aren’t differentiators. The music
system would barely be acceptable in a Brio, let
alone the BR-V. Additionally, the 4.4-metre
length should immediately warrant the
inclusion of parking sensors at least, if not a
rear-view camera; not to mention, you get just
one 12V charging socket (for the front
passengers) in a car that has three seat rows.
Performance:
The BR-V is available with two engine options,
both of which have been tried and tested under
the City's bonnet. Have a look at the Honda BRV
S-variant. The base (E) variant does get the
bare essentials and adding an after-market
entertainment system will make this a
decent package for the price-sensitive
buyer. However, you will have to upgrade to
the S-grade to get a little more novelty.
Thankfully, you don’t have to go up to the
top-end variant to get a good share of what
the BR-V has to offer. The S-variant gets the
2DIN entertainment system with
multi-media support and steering
mounted audio controls. You also get
automatic climate control and chauffeur
driven owners get a sliding 2nd row seat
and rear AC vents. A height-adjustable seat
for the driver, along with the rear defogger,
wiper and washer are also offered, making
this the most value for money variant in the
range.
The V-grade adds niceties such as push
button start, alloy wheels, and an MID, but
this variant is mainly for those opting for
the CVT automatic gearbox, as the
additional features do come at a steep
premium. The range-topping (VX) model
primarily adds premium leather to the
interior and a few additional features to
bump-up the BR-V’s premium factor.
Verdict:
With the BR-V, Honda has done just about
enough to keep up with the competition,
but little to beat it. It has seven seats, offers
a compliant ride, and has engines that have
proven themselves in other cars from the
Japanese automaker’s stable. However,
everything else is lukewarm at best, with
nothing to make you exclaim in
appreciation. In a market that has buyers
who are hungry for features, loading the
BR-V to the gills should have been a
no-brainer. Hyundai did it with the Creta
and the results are here for us to see.
The two deal makers for the BR-V will be
the fact that it has seven seats and Honda’s
hassle-free ownership experience. Honda
had an opportunity to more than one up
the slow-selling Mobilio, but may have
played it too safe in a highly-competitive
market. Honda has priced the BR-V petrol
between Rs. 8.75 – 11.99 lakh and the
diesel between Rs. 9.90 – 12.90 lakh. This
puts it around the same range as the Duster
and Creta and will make it tempting for
buyers with large families. We feel the
Honda BRV price in India is decent but we
wish it came with more kit to drive the deal
home.
Source: www.cardekho.com
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