WhatTheFs

Someone is killed...but who? why? and by whom?
The enchanting coastal town of Monterey in California, right at the edge of one of the most scenic drives in the world, the Big Sur, is the setting for this stunningly mesmerizing HBO series on the lives, the loves, and the losses of the top 1%, nay the top .01% amongst us. The star wattage of the cast is by itself enough to put this two-season series in the top 1% of streaming sh...

Welcome to the latest episode of WhatTheFs, lucky episode number 13! WhatTheFs episodes are my weekly take on fads, films, finance & fun, with friends, and have been dropping regularly every friday. I do know they have become sort of a weekly ritual for some of the committed listeners and their families, so thanks for your support. 

I strive to keep in touch with whatever the F is happening around the world, so that fi...

Once upon a time  …the garden of internet was an unspoiled, innocent, open playground for all of us. It held so much promise. There was an Apple in this garden too. Beguiling, tasty….And then the serpent appeared! The fault lines from the offline world, the typical human failings showed up here too, and even a bite of the mighty apple has not been enough to restore the internet to its pristine state.

Welcome to the 12th e...

Welcome to the Eleventh episode of WhatTheFs, inspired by and with apologies to Mark Knopfler & the Dire Straits band! 
Never have I ever sung publicly before, maybe not even in private 😔, but this knock-off on their popular song contains a simple but relevant message on how to use the power of long-term investing & compounding to get money for college, for free.

For an average person in the US, and even globa...

Welcome to What The X: a special episode to mark WhatTheFs 10th episode!!!
Ten stocks that I believe will be multi-baggers, with potential to go up 10X in the next 10 years!
Presenting to you my very own RAK fund :-)

Why am I doing this? Some of you have asked me for tips & picks in the past...and my own portfolio has consistently beaten the s&p500 index over the last few years. WhatTheFs podcast is my wee...

In this episode, a love story to fall in love with! One of the best movies we watched last year during the depths of covid:
Music unites them, differences intrigue them, passion ignites them, class divides them, and aspirations pull them apart. Their love is supposed to transcend boundaries. It does, ... until it doesn't. Watch this with your special one...with a glass of wine in hand! Jazz music is provided free of charg...

Welcome to the latest episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends! 

In today's episode, Never Have I Ever had experiences as a first generation India American kid in a local diverse American high school! And have you ever invested in crypto currencies? Maybe you have always wanted to but felt too shy or didn’t know enough to take the first steps…but have claimed you did. Ha, h...

You know what is a Russian doll: dolls within dolls, right? Every time you open one, there is a smaller one exactly like the bigger one…and you keep repeating it to find smaller and smaller dolls :-)  They’re also a great metaphor for getting to know someone’s or something’s inner mysteries after breaking through their superficial layers.

In today's episode,  I am going to talk about two such items that are like these nested do...

In this episode, I am going to talk about bonds for life…best kept secrets for low-risk, high returns. And helping  you lead a long happy life. Hiding in plain sight ;-)

One of the bonds is Friendship! Having friends for life…and especially friends that know you from the past and are still part of your life now and will be in the future…for your retirement and beyond!  

In What the Fun & Film , recommending a series that is tight...

Welcome to What The Fifth: the fifth episode of WhatTheFs, Rak's Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends! If you are just tuning in, and haven’t had a chance to listen to the earlier ones, no worries - am using this one to do a recap of the first four, provide updates on what’s coming, and the general idea behind the podcast.
So far, we have covered the irrepressible & funny Ted Lasso, the s...

In time for Father's Day, in this week's episode, a sizzling revenge tale served piping hot, wrapped in a delicious story, with suspense, comedy, and  a contemporary message. A must-see for college-going students, and their parents! And a neat, easy way to protect your assets, provide easy & quick access to beneficiaries, and increase your FDIC insurance coverage, all at the same time!
Let me know what you think. ...

Forget about the birds & the bees! This week on What The Fs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun, with Friends, learn about Poppy & Pootie, and APRs & Penalty! In about five odd minutes, learn about a chatty, contemporary series on GenZers & Gaming at Work, Mythic Quest, and a nudge to get started with building Credit history plus financial common sense for your kids. 
Happy listening...e...

Welcome to the second episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five, on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun with Friends! I stay plugged in, connected with whatever the F is going on around the world, so I can share with you tips & recos on what will bring you JOY! And you can of course do whatever the F you want with it…:-)

So, this has been a special week for us. Our younger son turned 18 and also graduated from high school: this...

Its summer time! Almost…Memorial Day is the official start of summer in the US, so in a few days it will be! Now with most folks getting into vacation mood, and more time on your hands, I thought this is the right time to kick off my new podcast, something I have been toying with for some time! So, Welcome to the very first episode of WhatTheFs, Rak’s Weekly Take in Five, on Fads, Films, Finance & Fun with Friends! 
Here’s ...