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Luxury Accommodation At The Kumbh Mela

February 16, 2013 1 Comment

wealthymatters We are mostly familiar with the tented city with basic infrastructure that springs up in Allahabad each Kumbha Mela.

But some entrepreneurs have done well by providing more luxurious accommodation and services,Here are 3 examples:

wealthymatters.com The Lakshmi Kutir Cottages, marketed by Cox and Kings is one such example.Entrepreneur Dhruv Singh’s aunt Lakshmi Singh, who stays in a Haridwar ashram, was keen for someone to offer a nice place where devotees of various saints can come and stay comfortably. Dhruv Singh, who runs wildlife cottages in MP and Rajasthan, was game and set up 50 luxury tents, six of which are air-conditioned with wooden floorings. Lakshmi Kutir charges Rs 6,000-Rs 28,500 per night and is situated just outside the main Mela area on a small hillock from where guests can have a panoramic view of the Mela. An in-residence Ayurveda doctor offers herbal treatments and massages. The guests include a 40-member group from Harvard University, which comprises of their alumni, students and professors who have come to study the lessons offered by the Kumbh Mela. Read more of this post

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The Most Expensive Hotel Rooms In The World

February 15, 2013 11 Comments

Ways To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Credit Card Fraud

February 15, 2013 Leave a comment

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All About Freezing Bank Accounts

February 15, 2013 Leave a comment

Freezing bank accounts is something some State authorities can do in serious cases.However,banks more often use the threat of freezing accounts to strong arm customers. Here are the ins and outs of freezing accounts.

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Nirav Modi’s Jewellery Advice

February 15, 2013 2 Comments

Nirav Modi’s Golconda necklace and coloured diamond ear pendants that was auctioned by Christie’s for 16 Crores

1)Where you get your diamonds certified is a big a deal as most labs have varying standards. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), with its stringent standards is recommended by NiravModi.

2) Diamonds are an excellent way to store wealth. They don’t leave a messy paper trail, and government permissions aren’t so stringent. Also, according to Nirav, diamonds that weigh 3-carats and more appreciate very well. Prices will double every 10 years.This has been noticed over an 80-90 year period.

3) Given the current dismal economic climate, investing in diamonds, especially coloured diamonds like pink diamonds, might be a good idea. These precious stones have been consistently out-performing gold, silver and shares in the recent past.

4) The blue Tanzanite stone, found only in Tanzania, is a great alternative to the ‘cursed’ sapphire.

5) Basra pearls are no longer available because of the situation in Iraq. So any Basra pearl necklace should immediately becomes a rare heirloom and treated with care.