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OYO Rooms-CROOKS IN A SUIT-HOW TO SHAFT CUSTOMERS

This is the first & last time I am going to use OYO . I mean, I couldn't have had a worse experience in all my life. Yesterday, I booked 3 rooms for my cousin+ his friends(in all 6 guests) at OYO Jaisalmer Fort(Hotel Shiv Shahi Palace) for 1 night(5th-6th March.) This is how it went. At 19...Read more

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Happy Birthday Ajeetji

Happy Birthday Ajeetbhai, Many happy returns of the day. Tum Jiyo Hazaaro Saal! Thanks to Deepakji for this intiative. Best Regards Mail2mac

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INDIA ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS

The World Cup Yes, India won the WC after 28 years. So it’s an extremely ’’emotional’’ moment for the cricket fans. As usual, the media overkill will make sure we won’t forget it for the next 28 years. Dhoni, the best captain? Debatable point. When 60 to 70% of your team clicks, you are definit...ely hailed as the ’’greatest’’ or ’’best’’ captain, Just as Ricky Ponting was one of the great captains of Oz. The Oz team was unbeatable coz of they had Matt Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Mike Slater, Damien Martyn, Mike Bevan, Andy Symonds, Glenn McGrath, Jason Gillespie, Brett Lee, Damien Fleming & Shane Warne. Now that they have all gone, the Oz team is suddenly looking very ordinary. Same Ponting but different team mates. IMHO, the India-England tie & the Ireland-England match were the best matches. Andrew Strauss’ gritty run chase stands out & Kevin O’Brien’s knock is the stuff legends are made of. Gautam Gambhir deserved the MoM more than Dhoni. And Virat Kohli gets my Best Supporting MoM, award. In all the hype & hoopla about Tendulkar & Dhoni & the win, everybody seems to have forgotten their contribution in resurrecting the Indian innings. Remember, most had switched off their sets after Tendulkar got out expecting a repeat of a dozen similar situations in the past. The media overkill as usual focused on Dhoni, Sachin etc. Dhoni in his post match speech with Ravi Shastri was quite churlish in saying “tough luck” to Gambhir about not getting his ton. Neither did he, unlike Sangakkara, have a kind word to say about the opposition. Even Ponting did acknowledge that India outplayed Oz in the semi-finals. Dhoni is extremely lucky that his batting clicked in this match. He has been in woeful form for nearly more than a year now. And let’s not forget Gary Kirsten’s contribution in forging the team into a cohesive unit. Just imagine if India had lost, the same media would have torn Dhoni & the team apart. For once, everything went right for IndiaRead More

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Good low cost airline
Indigo Airlines

@Abish1, Quite a compact review & congrats on the ROD. I've flown Sahara, IA, KF, Jet, Indigo, Spice & Go. KF & Jet are full fare so no complaints there. KF Red (erstwhile Deccan Air), Sahara leave much to be desired. IA is, well, a govt. airline. So don't expect much. Go is the worst! Indigo & S...pice rock among the LCCs. The only issue I have with Indigo are the number of flights. Spice scores over them in this respect.Read More

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Kashid Beach.... go for it......
Kashid Beach - Kashid

Viren, Nice review. Instead of driving try taking the ferry to Mandwa/bus to Alibag. Kids will love the ride! Ferry runs from Radio Club (used to run from Gateway before 26/11, they have moved it to RC end) AC ferry costs Rs 110/- (by PNP & Maldar) & Rs.80 (non-AC by Maldar.)

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Jessica Is Dead, Long Live Jessica
No One Killed Jessica

Hey Shalu, back with a bang, I see. As usual, a well written piece. (your movie reviews always prompt me to go see them. remember Dhan-te-nan?)

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WARNING - mutual fund scams, my experience.
HDFC Mutual Fund

Dude, You don't even seem to know what instrument you have invested in. Is it a SIP investment of a particular scheme in HDFC MF or a ULIP scheme of HDFC Standard Life? They are two different financial products of two different organisations - one a mutual fund & the other an insurance company. You... are ranting about a 3 year lock in & admin charges etc These are features of a ULIP & not of an MF scheme. An MF scheme has an entry (now abolished) / exit load & any investment in a MF is subject to (stock)market risks. I suggest that you first study the financial instrument that you want to invest in & take an informed decision or seek professional advice. If you want to get rich quick, try your friendly neighbourhood gambling adda!Read More

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This Cobra doesn’t bite!!
Cobra, The - Frederick Forsyth

Yo, Deepak, Thanx for the review . Will read it anyway. I'm kinda hooked on the Master since my schooldays. Regards Mac

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Total Recall - a treat for music lovers
Total Recall

Hello Deepak, This is one program that you can actually sit through & watch. My major grouse is that not one song is played fully. I long to hear at least one played fully, but sadly, that is not to be & you get only teasers....And those long ad breaks, sigh! Otherwise, a excellent program. Highl...y recommended to all music lovers - to the older generations for the nostalgia & unforgettable melodies & to the newer generations for how music ought to be. Regards Mail2Mac Read More

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Advertising gone too far on MS?

Well Said Hi Vijay, Well said. Too many ads cluttering up MS nowadays. Like everybody else has said, I hope the guys who run MS really, really listen to their readers & take appropriate action. Mail2Mac

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Kaminey - Shortchanging the viewer
Kaminey

Hi Amit, Thanks for the comment. Well, as to 'other members'.. I say, each to his own. They saw it with different eyes.... See you around.

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Welcome to the US of 1934
It Happened One Night Movie

Yes, you can also watch the Bollywood copies - Chori Chori with Raj Kapoor & Nargis in the lead roles. (great songs!) More recently, Dil Hai ki Manta Nahin starring Aamir Khan & Pooja Bhatt....

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Kaminey - Shortchanging the viewer
Kaminey

Hello Abhishek, Guess our moviemakers can't do without Hollywood for 'inspiration.' Thanks coming in & the comment. See you around.

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The safe and the hidden….

Just like .... .... the petticoat pocket (this i love! Gotta tell the wifey.), the men's version (some brands of 'underviyer', 'baniyan')come with pockets.... to hide stuff in, especially cash. Yeah, the trick is to unravel without undressing.

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Kaminey - Shortchanging the viewer
Kaminey

Hey, Shalu, I'm a kinda discerning kind of movie goer (?)(ha,ha, LOL!). Maybe I shouldn't have too many expectations from the kind of movies that are made nowadays. Well, I guess each to his/her own....

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Accountant Jokes - 2

One more.... Interview Panel (interviewing an accountant): How much is 2 plus 3? Candidate (who is ex-Arthur Andersen): How much do you want it to be? Good ones, Deepak. Especially, ’’they want 15% to keep quiet.’’ Shows we are human after all. LOL!

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Kaminey - Shortchanging the viewer

Guys, hey, guess what? Having read all the rave reviews on MS & other media, I decided to go and have a look-see at India’s answer to Quentin Tarantino & Guy Ritchie. After all the hype n hoopla, I must confess, sadly, (yeah you guessed it), I came away disappointed. I expected better stuff f...Read more

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Interesting novel with a bold climax
Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie

If you can, get a DVD & watch the movie starring Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot. A great star cast including Sean Connery, Lauren Bacall etc. I guarantee that you will revise your rating.

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Maiya's - a modern MTR
Maiya's - Jayanagar - Bangalore

Hi Deepak, great coffee,you say? here I come! Things to do on my next trip - 1. visit Maiyya's for their coffee 2. visit Maiyya's for their bisibele baath. 3. visit Maiyya's for their dosa. 4. visit Maiyya's.....