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Commented on Dushie's review

PVR-Priya Village Road Show the new age cinema...
PVR - Koramangala - Bangalore

Nice review...gives u a complete picture of the place...keep going! Just 1 thing tho'..I think u got Europa n Gold mixed up...or maybe they changed it..?Cos the Europa u mention sounds a lot like the gold class in other cities...

Commented on duleep's review

Calicut - The city of truth
Kozhikode

between us we've given a comprehensive review of Kozhikode wldnt u say...all sides!:)

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Great Goan food in Panjim!
Riorico - Panaji - Goa

ha ha...ur right..i meant to say 'Great Goan food'!!That was awfully daft of me- Sorry abt that!Change made!

Commented on duleep's review

Calicut - The city of truth
Kozhikode

I see most of your review(the 1st half) is a total rip off from another website...and all the accolades are going to you ...tsk tsk...(check out keralabest.com)...the 2nd half of your review looks original so why plagiarise the rest???This site is for ORIGINAL stuff...changing Calicut to Kozhikode d...oesn't count as original!!! I take back what I said in my previous comment ('detailed!!')about your effort...your review made me get interested in more places and when I google...i find your article was a copy from another!!Very disappointing...Read More

Commented on duleep's review

Calicut - The city of truth
Kozhikode

Good review...comprehensive!Looks like a lifetime of research went into it!! i'd like to add something for people who look for a light snacky meal...there are loads of bakeries(on Mavoor Rd and near the Taj flyover) where u can grab a subway sandwich or a burger and a juice.

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Calicut-venture at your own risk!
Kozhikode

Nice website... Sad thing is many of the activities are closed to unconnected people(as u urself said!)..and am not a fish-fan..so that eliminates half the places/things to do...but am sure it would appeal to those who have a liking for fish/fishing! The drives are good though...have done those......as are the beaches further up towards Mahe...the good thing about Calicut is its location-easy to reach better places nearby! Its a very tough place to have a good time if you haven't lived here most of your life/had family that has...the most fun locals have in their daily life is with their community clubs/members only events.Not much for a person passing through on assignment for a few months. Not much scope to mingle with the locals unless you chance upon some who speak English/Hindi or are polite enough to speak in a mix of Malayalam n a common language so u have a chance to pick it up!!! Am sure you're very passionate about Kerala cos this is where you belong...and you probably miss it cos u r away right now...and that's precisely my point-u love it if you belong-but unlike other parts of the country where you wish you belonged-this place doesnt leave you with that warm welcome feeling...what I think most people here fail to understand is just how closed this state is(in terms of language/culture/things to do) to someone who is completely new to it! Like the assumption that 1.everyone will understand the language you choose to speak 2.everyone eats fish 3.coconut oil is the cooking medium of choice everywhere/liked by all 4.driving down narrow roads at 80kmph and expecting everyone to move out in time is how its done everywhere! No place is perfect..and nor is this one...just as I've been asked to be open to this place...i ask you to be open to the fact that not everyone thinks this is Gods own Country-so dont expect universal love!Read More

Commented on pravin_sn's review

God's own restaurant
Coconut Grove - MG Road - Bangalore

You managed to capture nearly everything I'd want to know before I visit the restaurant... Incidentally..i happen to love their food too!For mocktails I'd suggest the Tomato Cucumber Cooler... And I second you on the Caveat on the crabs...i made the mistake of ordering them...they serve up shr...imp sized tasteless little fellers!!Read More

Reviewed Riorico - Panaji - Goa

Great Goan food in Panjim!

While the great Goan food is out there waiting to be discovered in shacks on the beaches of Goa...there's some good stuff to be had even in the heart of Panjim. Riorico at the Hotel Mandovi is easily accessible(on the riverfront)...and has a good variety of Goan food.. A meal for two inclu...Read more

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Reviewed Britto's - Bardez - Goa

Britto's-heaven!

When one thinks of Goa...its all about great beaches..great food n drinks...and sheer indulgence...doing nothing...and if there's one place where you can do all of this at one go..its Brittos! When! Britto's at night has been amply covered...here's a not so usual time to visit-Afternoons.....Read more

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Moore please!
Fahrenheit 9/11 Movie

while i agree that Moore may have highlighted what was already out there-what makes this movie watchable is 'how' he tells the story...its more for the ride...and if you aren't aware of the details-it gives you that.

Reviewed Thailand - General

The Amari hotel chain

Thailand's a great place to visit.Whether its on work or for leisure. There's plenty of reasons why. 1.The exchange rate is great- rupee is almost equal to the baht...so you can actually shop and convert while you are at it-and still feel you are getting a great deal. and Everythings on sa...Read more

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Reviewed Royal Cafe - Hazratganj - Lucknow

Royal Cafe-an unfinished odyssey

Royal Cafe is the one stop shop for anything foodie in lucknow... Before you even enter the dining area there's 2 sections waiting to start you off..the chaats and the drinks/dessert area... Kick of the proceedings with some amazingly refreshing paani puri/golgappas...its made with aquagua...Read more

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Reviewed Nirulas - GTB Nagar - Delhi

Familiar haunt!

Nirulas is the stuff memories are made of. Any of us who grew up in Delhi in the 1980's or 90's will remember Nirula's for their all american get-up-for being the first rel fast food chain india had even before the finance minister Dr Manmohan Singh came along and waved the flag that let in McDo...Read more

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Reviewed Coconut Grove - MG Road - Bangalore

Relaxed dining @ the grove

Coconut Grove is a cool green place to getaway to in the heart of Bangalore..the restaurant and bar is part of a chain-I've been to the one in Chennai as well (that's located in landscaped lawns in the area where Shoppers Stop is)... I'm writing this to recommend a very specific menu-having t...Read more

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Reviewed Kill Bill Vol 2 Movie

The script of Kill Bill 2-more than a 'sequel'

DISCLAIMER: This review might not belong here...its neither a book review nor a movie review..its the screenplay of KillBill2...with a lil something on the movie itself as well! _____________ Who is Bill? What is the bride's real name?What is the ten-point palm - exploding heart tech...Read more

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Commented on nidhi1's review

Amalgamation of good & bad.
Eleven Minutes - Paulo Coelho

Good to see your review...clearly u got a lot out of this book as well! That's the power of coelho...means different things to different people...!

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Starkness and Magic-Ladakh
Ladakh

had hunted hi n low for the category 'leh'..didnt find it..and so posted it under this..how do i create a new category..?

Commented on own review

Moore please!
Fahrenheit 9/11 Movie

the 'film' is a documentary and the cast includes: George Bush senior-as himself George Bush Junior-as himself Michael Moore-as himself Osama B Laden-as himself The Laden family-as themselves US army recruits-as themselves US army families-as themselves Senators-as themselves hope that ...gives u an idea of what the 'movie' is about!:) and yeah-it is a must-see! Read More

Reviewed Eleven Minutes - Paulo Coelho

Coelho-11 minutes-Unputdownable

Coelho has mastered the art of writing everyman's story ..and every womans. This book is what it seems and then some. It is about temptation and sin.But not as one would imagine it. It is the sin of greed of wanting more than what one has.Of the search for the land of treasures..and the...Read more

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