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Pureit Classic 23 Ltr Water Purifier Total Waste
Pureit Classic Water Purifier

Well, after 3 days the technician turned up and tightened some components of the filter which he said were 'loose'. However, that hasn't quite made any difference to the bad odour remaining in the filtered water. The very purpose of my buying this Pureit Classic 23 Litre Water Purifier was to have a... safe drinking water, but seems the purpose is not served, with tall claims by a reputed MNC company. But for the steep price of RO purifiers I would not have settled for such a water 'purifier'.Read More

Reviewed Pureit Classic Water Purifier

Pureit Classic 23 Ltr Water Purifier Total Waste

I have recently relocated to a suburb outside Mumbai city in Mira-Bhayander area, where I get water supplied through tankers (yes, the tanker lobby is alive n kicking even decades after I first visited this  place). As the water is undrinkable even after boiling it and filtering it in the tradit...Read more

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ORIENTATION IN LIFE AND THE RIGHT CAREER
Choosing the Right Career

Nice post Mr. Karve. I agree that values, interests, and skills are the three key factors contributing to one's most contented career choices. In fact, the latter two, i.e. interests and skills need to be closely linked for a 'successful' career, while inclusion of values makes it a truly 'satisfyin...g' career. I have always believed that parents and teachers are duty-bound to help children identify their innate talents and passions in life, which they can nurture to their full potential for a successful AND satisfying career. But, sadly, these days everyone has joined the rat-race, and success is interpreted as amassing wealth and fame, regardless of what one's true calling in life is. No wonder, many people who are perceived to be high achievers (Bill Gates, Warren Buffet) tend to take up philanthropic pursuits later in life to satisfy their values, as money alone can't buy happiness. As someone has rightly said, giving gives more satisfaction than receiving/accumulating. Wish the youth of today would ponder of this and pursue their true calling in life, which again is very difficult to identify, particularly if one doesn't have unique qualities and happens to be a 'jack of all trades'.Read More

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TATA CARDS : FRAUDULENT AND BIG TIME CHEATERS
Tata Card

I agree with you @nikhilsamkumar. I had been using a Tata Credit Card for over 7 years (being a Tata employee) but last year when I faced some serious issues about redemption of reward points, they promptly 'expired' my points gradually, and by end of last year wiped out Rs. 1600+ worth points from ...my card a/c. I discontinued using the card due to the ordeal of redemption. A person named Nergish Variava of Tata Capital coordinates with SBI Cards (with whom Tata Cards has a tie-up) but her intervention made matters worse. Finally, I have discontinued the Tata Card and am more than happy to use a Platinum Card from a leading Bank, with options to redeem points from online catalogue of products, unlike TataCards, which only offers redemption thru SELECT partner outlets. They also NEVER share list of Partner Outlets where one can REDEEM points, but their website too only lists Partners where one can EARN points. So much for the big Tata name. Sad to know the Tata Group has become so untrustworthy and unethical over time.Read More

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Tata Credit Cards - Pathetic service levels. Avoid
Tata Card

Tata Credit cards are cheats and have poor service standards, despite being associated with the famous Tata Group who carry the motto - A Century of Trust. Unlike my other Credit Cards, I wasn't able to redeem reward points from my Tata Card at many of their partner outlets like Croma, Westside, Tit...an Showroom, as most of these don't even have the EDC machine for redemption from TataCards. Besides, there is no option to redeem online from a catalogue of products as per one's choice (as my other card issuers have provided). So, one has to literally go on a wild-goose chase from outlet to outlet trying to redeem their points, else they are promptly 'expired' by TataCards. After much altercation with them for months last year, I stopped using TataCard and preferred using other cards which offer similar benefits, and also the convenience of redeeming from online catalogue of a variety of items. Would never recommend TataCards due to their poor back-end support, and mysterious redemption processes.Read More

Commented on rockang448's review

MTNL - the most underrated GSM operator
MTNL 3G Jadoo Mobile Operator

@vshanbag, since your review is more recent than other reviews on MTNL's 3G services, would like to believe that their services have indeed improved over time. However, I hear they have a waiting period for their GSM & 3g services. Can you share the contact numbers where I can call to know more abou...t their 3G Data Card & connection in Mumbai ? It's not listed on their website hence the request.Read More

Reviewed Idea Netsetter

Idea 3G Data Card & connection is terrible

About the product & services - I have been a recent subscriber of the Idea 3G Data Card (branded as Idea 3G NetSetter) in Mumbai. I opted for the same as the 3G Data Card (Huawei Model-303d) was economically priced at Rs. 700, and the tariff starts from Rs. 250/pm for 1Gb Free usage for the m...Read more

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Reviewed Pacenet Broadband

Pacenet Broadband Internet (Mumbai) cheaters

I have been using Pacenet’s BB Internet connection at home in Mumbai suburbs for over 2.5 years now. They offered competitive tariff plans and assured good speed and reliability, hence chose them over other popular ISPs in my area, such as You Telecom and Tikona (wireless). However, though I ...Read more

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Tata Credit Card - Shamelessly dishonest
Tata Card

Thanks @Cattie ! While credit card issuers are a dime a dozen, I never expected a reputed and respected business house like the Tata Group to cheat and indulge in such unethical practices. Goes completely against their motto 'A Century of Trust', for the century-old business group. Also, unlike o...ther card-issuers, TataCards don't have any option to redeem points online. One has to compulsorily visit one of their partner outlets (basically all major Tata firms in Retail businesses, such as Westside, Titan Showrooms, Tata DoCoMo Stores, etc. So, if the EDC machine meant for redemption is non-existent or defunct at the outlet one visits, one can kiss goodbye to one's reward points, which TataCards will shamelessly 'expire' periodically. Such a shame !Read More

Commented on siddharth0507's review

Lousy order processing; Preordering sucks
Flipkart

I have shopped at Flipkart.com plenty of times for a long time, but usually items like books or small electronic items. Have always found them to be prompt in their delivery, though occassionally they did delay beyond period mentioned on the site, perhaps due to procurement delays from manufacturers.... However, I feel of late, Flipkart.com has been floundering because of increasingly large volume of transactions through its website. I have always observed and believed that as an organization grows, what determines its efficiency is its robust systems and processes. When a firm is small, minor systemic/process flaws are hidden by personal intervention or workarounds. This is not possible beyond a limit as a firm grows bigger. That's when its processes are tested, and this is what seems to be happening with Flipkart.com. Media reports suggest that they are also cash-starved, making such operational issues crop up more often. Having been setup by two ex-Amazon.com executives, it flourished so far, but has started floundering now. Let's hope they iron out their flaws and remain one of the top online shopping sites in India.Read More

Commented on naveenloves007's review

Worst phone ever
Nokia E5

I have been using the Nokia E5-00 handset for over an year and find that though this model was released in early 2009, it is still one of the best business phones around. I have been using Nokia phones all along, and find them worth the money. I feel that most of the drawbacks of the phone you have ...mentioned seem to be specific to your handset, not to this model per se. The keypad is one of the best on any QWERTY phone available at this price. Also, the reception is very good and call quality is excellent (though most Nokia phones have very low earpiece volume, forcing one to use the hands-free headset while commuting or in crowded place). My operator doesn't have 3G license in Mumbai, so have been using email on my E5 using 2G network which works quite well. The built-in T9 dictionary is quite sufficient too. Guess you may need to upgrade the firmware on your handset to see if it sorts out issues faced by you. From personal experience of over 1 year I can say confidently that the Nokia E5 is still one of the best business phones around (a poor cousin of E72). Hence, feel you are being unfair in your review, as your issues may be specific to your handset.Read More

Reviewed Tata Card

Tata Credit Card - Shamelessly dishonest

I have been using the Tata Credit Card for over 7-8 years, which is backed by the reputed Tata Group in partnership with SBI Cards. However, of late I have been facing issues of unfair and unethical business practices by the'trusted' Tata group firm. As I used to use the Tata Credit Card as m...Read more

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CATTIE'S TITBITS BLOG SALAD ( Part 5 )

Lucky u ! @Cattie, you are lucky to get away to Goa in this busy month (year-end) ! Goa's one place where people seem to be permanently on vacation, no matter which time of the year one visits it. In these recessionary times most corporate firms make a beeline for Goa for their annual business revie...w meets etc. Great place to unwind !!! Yeah, let's wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery....and add to more confusion on (vice) captaincy within the team ;-) Seems Genelia has made her transition from being a bubbly college-girl to a 'bharatiya nari' post her wedding. Shd be curtains to her film career as well :-( Somehow I didn't quite like the new Vodafone ads featuring kids. I liked the ones with the Zoozoos much more. Hope they return to these soon... I do wish you hit a jackpot soon... n don't forget ur good ol' pals on MS.....Read More

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HOW LOW WILL ADVERTISING GO, TO SELL PRODUCTS ??

No self-regulation by media Yes @Cattie, this ad is absolutely gross and obscene. Thankfully, I don't subscribe to the DNA newspaper, so I have been saved the blushes at home. It reminded me of the Tuff Shoes ad many years ago. Though one can report such obscene ads to the ASCI (Advt Standards Counc...il of India) which is a toothless body, but sections of media will create hue n cry if such advts are regulated - in the name of freedom of expression. But then, in these times of 'Paid News' I often wonder which bit of news is paid and which isn't. Such advts seem to appeal to the so-called Gen Next, or atleast to gain publicity for their shock value (selling by hook or crook ?). There are scores of ads showing young skimpily clad women promoting products used mainly / only by men (all those shaving kit ads will have a women drooling over a clean-shaven man). Some women even appear in ads for males only inner-wear. It just reflects the low standards of decency in society, what with most youngsters using 4-letter words freely with not just their peers, but even elders in the family (and yes, I have seen/heard even girls doing so, so no gender bias here). With parents and kids watching 'unhealthy' programs together(like Bigg Boss), our family value systems have gone down the drain. Yes, I may sound old-fashioned, but programs like Bigg Boss only promote voyeurism not good values. But with many couples having 'outsourced' parenting, they no longer spend quality time with their children tutoring them on our traditionally strong value systems - something the 'developed' West envies us for. Regret this long post, but just felt very strongly about this.Read More

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CATTIE'S TITBITS BLOG SALAD ( Part 3 )

Fun n Cattie ! You're welcome Cattie ! Your blog is a refreshing change from all the raves n rants posted more often on MS (by others, which pass for 'reviews'). It's great that u find time to share yr witty / funny anecdotes with yr MS Friends. Thanks for yr efforts n do keep the goodies coming....... bye RameshRead More

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CATTIE'S TITBITS BLOG SALAD ( Part 4 )

Cattie turns Bratty ? Hi Cattie, now that winter has finally ended in Mumbai, and the familiar hot and sultry days are back, guess it's end of a rather extended ''Woolens' Day Out'' ! Presume you practiced lip-care (if not heel-care) well before V-Day ;-) Yes, Aishwarya Rai seems to have ushered in... an era of Baby Booms in Bollywood, as many more will follow in her footsteps thru the year. Atleast some of them are delivering a Baby, if not a Box Office Hit !!! Your take on men getting the bump reminds me of Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie Junior. It sure made for a good laugh, though at Arnie's expense ! Bye Ramesh P.S. :- How about naming yr blog as say, Cattie's Corner ?Read More

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CATTIE'S TITBITS BLOG SALAD ( Part 3 )

Changing tracks ??? Hi Cattie, Seems you have spared the males of your species this time, and taken pot-shots at your ilk (women, that is) for a change !! It was quite amusing to read though. As for the interesting captions on tees, you seem to have chosen the 'sober' ones as I've seen far worse ...which I'd rather not mention about. Sure, the prolonged winter has abated but will linger on in Mumbai for few more days. So, the shawls and stoles gotta stay out a while longer :-( Though lots of people whine about winter due to its accompanying list of ailments, I enjoy winter the most in Mumbai - the only time we don't sweat much. And yes, our beloved politicians are making their presence felt through all their ugly and loud posters. But, wonder if Mumbaikars will actually turn up to vote, instead of disappearing to nearby week-end get-aways for a family picnic. Regards, RameshRead More

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CATTIE'S TITBITS BLOG SALAD ( Part 2 )

Had a good laugh ! Hey Cattie, both the post and the accompanying pic were quite funny. Seems you have shifted from shopping on Internet to shopping at yr dentists' !! I dread having to go to a dentist, though I have enough cement in my mouth to build a small sky-scraper !! Donno how u manage to jus...t visit yr dentist for routine cleaning and flossing etc. Good luck with your appointments (that's to your doc, not you !!) ;-)Read More

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CATTIE'S MS AWARDS - 2011

Pleasantly surprised.... Hi Cattie, appreciate your innovative blog post, and your efforts to compile yr MS friends of all hues. Am pleasantly surprised to find mention in it and thank you for the same. You deserve an award for being so enterprising too !! It's always interesting to read your witty... posts, so keep the goodies coming.... and have a wonderful year ahead... Best wishes - RameshRead More