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Reviewed Kalmatia Sangam - Almora

The woods are lovely, dark and deep...

I've  actually bounced back from the malaise, fatigue and monotony of everyday life after a week well spent at this little piece of heaven on earth.  A week, you may ask, quite incredulously.a  full seven days in back - of - beyond Almora? With no TV, no internet, no shopping.and yes...Read more

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Reviewed Armed Forces Medical College-Pune

Best years of my life

Well I am an ex AFMC - ite, and a die-hard fan of all things AFMC. My batch, S, celebrated its silver jubilee Dec 2005, and the few days we spent there kindled vivid memories of those wonderful years spent in Pune many moons ago. AFMC was not a defence academy then, as it is now, though we we...Read more

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Reviewed Thanedar

Little known but enchanting

I wonder how many of you have heard of this quaint little hamlet in Himachal, nestling as it does at a height of appx 7400 feet asl, 80 odd kms from Simla? A winding mountain road takes you there from Narkanda in less than an hour, through lush green mountains densely populated by conifers, with...Read more

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Commented on airteldsl's review

Airteldsl broadband delhi
Touchtel DSL

Kindly refrain from diluting the very essence of Mouthshut ..this is more of a promo for Airtel than a review!

Commented on myviews's review

Home away from home
Pune

Hi there Shilpy, Both my hubby and I spent the best years of our lives in Pune studying medicine. That was a long time ago, but we are still extremely fond of the place and keep going back for old times sake. Wd have loved to settle there, but there were really no jobs available, and those t...hat were paid really poorly. :( We still haven't got used to Delhi..and despite being vastly different from what it was 2 decades ago, Pune tops our list of eminently liveable cities. Envy you! ReneeRead More

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Privately run guest houses in the hills
Choosing Tourist Destinations in India

I intentionally did not, since I did not want to get personal about any one establishment. All addresses and other info is available in travel guides.. Outlook Traveller, for instance. R.

Reviewed Choosing Tourist Destinations in India

Privately run guest houses in the hills

There are several privately run guesthouses and bungalows on offer in the hills these days. No doubt many be a real fun experience, especially because many of these are offbeat and one can truly commune with nature. However I would suggest one checks out a few things for oneself before planni...Read more

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Commented on karand's review

They should all be shot!
Touchtel DSL

I really wonder if all this really has any effect on those who manage the affairs of the company. At least potential and existing customers may well be warned of what to expect ..going through the reviews on this site. Let me also add that I finally heard from a customer care exec informing me th...at I had actually been overbilled..only after I adversely reviewed them. Nothing else seems to have mattered to date. I was told I could expect a correction in the next billing cycle.. am still waiting to see what happens!!Read More

Commented on san2dee's review

Immigration to Canada
Immigration Dept.

We've tried several times to move out west.. for the very same reasons as yours'.. to be able to afford our kids a better quality of life than ever possible here. Things here don't seem to be getting any better..and the future for our kids looks bleaker by the day. However as doctors immigration... to a western country is hugely difficult, if not impossible. It is perhaps much easier if one gives all the requisite exams soon after one's preliminary studies etc are done. Postgrad / residency has to be repeated in most western nations before one can settle down into a decent job. This is variable but extends from 2 - 4 years at the very least. Clearing the USMLE ( that allows you to get into a residency program in the US), for instance, at this age, with family and home and work is pretty daunting..and certainly not for the weak hearted!! UK is in dire need of docs but there is an immense amount of paper work required, right from transcripts to testimonials from one's teachers.. many of whom one has lost complete track of. Plus they have a host of completely rigid , non flexible rules..almost as though there is an invisible barrier preventing you from taking up advertised jobs. I recently accessed the Canadian High Commission's site for an online assessment ( and incidentally discovered your review today!) and found I fit the bill for a skilled worker with a not - too - great score of 77. I am very hesitant to put in all the money required, even for an expert assessment, since I know doctors are very low on the employment scale. A doctor colleague of mine was recently told she could be sent across to Canada as a medical sonographer (read technician), where she could work for sometime, clear the requisite exams, complete a residency and then look for a job. The whole idea of that long an incubation for both of us is more than just daunting. Then you tell yourself..let the kids make a mark for themselves and move out.. we will of course notRead More

Reviewed Tips for Doing Homework with your Child / Children

Homework made interesting!

My kids do not, fortunately, carry home much work from school. I think the internet is a real god - send. My older kid, now 10 +, is fairly independent as far as homework and stuff goes. She however still needs help with school projects and the like. We do not as yet allow our children unsupervi...Read more

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Reviewed Choosing a Specialization / Stream

Medicine as a career choice

I opted for medicine a long time ago and am today a practicing doctor in this huge city. All of 17 years when I joined medical college ( those were undoubtedly the best years of my life!!) I am not so sure that I made the best career choice. Of course, those days the number of options one had...Read more

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Commented on san2dee's review

A super holiday
Naukuchiatal

Hi Sandeep! After a lot of searching and experimenting with off beat places to holiday in (some of which have been major disappointments), we finally found THE place that we were looking for!! In fact we've been thinking of trying to organise a short free medical camp for the local population ...there on our next long visit There is a real dearth of medical care in the region despite efforts by various NGOs. Our 10 year old had a bad fall from one of the ponies there this summer(despite being a rider herself).The young fella just decided to zip off with her!! So pony rides..wherever.. are out. I agree completely that the personal touch at the Lake Resort makes all the difference!! Ciao Renee Read More

Reviewed Naukuchiatal

Great destination in Kumaon

We are busy professionals and try and take at least 2 weeks off in the year with our young children ..every six months or so. We've seen a lot of Himachal and most of Kumaon over the last few summers. There is a lot I look for in a holiday destination.. the cost factor, comfort levels, distan...Read more

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Reviewed Touchtel DSL

Think twice before opting for a DSL connection

I have come across some rave reviews of Touchtel DSL on the net. However I have a different story to tell, and going by the scenes I have seen at their local centers and my own personal experience, things with them are far from being hunky dory. I agree that their connectivity is good and far...Read more

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