Commented on own review
Jun 27, 2006 10:10 PM
Yeah I agree with you pri20. I really can't believe that they actually gave the guy a prize. I mean, the least the mouthshut guys could do is just read the 5-6 reviews that they are giving prizes too. I am sure that's not toooo demanding.
The funny thing is I just read Punjabiboner's profile and ...it turns out that he is a Rao from Bangalore !!! Perhaps he suffers from an inferiority complex ?!Read More
Commented on own review
Jun 21, 2006 10:15 PM
Well, thankfully most of the other readers have already given their views on the Punjabi so I shall be saved from saying too much. I think he has mentioned too many of his prejudices in one small comment....East, West, North, South...:-)
Anyway, frankly speaking, after visiting Europe, I found th...at, yes, most of the Europeans do have certain endearing manners like wishing strangers in a lift, saying Hi to people siiting in front of you in a metro... BUT service standards are extremely poor in comparison to India. Probably because there are very few service staff unlike in India. Its not uncommon to find only one lady serving breakfast in a crowded restaurant. Obviously, service will be bad and they are not apologetic about it. Mostly I found people very patient with the lack of service which was a little difficult for me to digest.
Secondly, I feel Indians are in fact much better behaved there. I saw some of them thanking the bus driver before getting off - something which they would never do in India. Some were a little crude but that was more due to ignorance than lack of manners.
Talking about Indian carriers, I feel they are angels after having flown BA :-) At least they give warm food and sont complain if you ask for water.
I dont know why Punjabi feels South Indians should be differentiated from North Indians. I assume he means North Indians are superior, which I would definitely not agree.
In fact, I feel that the only place in India (and I have travelled quite a bit) where people are genuinely rude and the service is as bad as in Europe is New Delhi (where I am living now). To give a small and typical example, the people at the parlour I go to in Delhi refuse to recognise me although I have been going there for a year whereas the people at the parlour in Kolkata (where I lived before) not only knew my name but also knew my son's name, how old he was and which school he attended !!! I can give a million such examples........Read More
Reviewed British Airways
Jun 20, 2006 09:52 PM
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(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:36 PM)
Where do I begin ...?
The first flight we (my husband, my son and me) took on BA was from Delhi to London.The flight attendants were absolutely awful.We asked for 2 glasses of water. The attendant came with one. When we told him again that we wanted 2 glasses, he demanded whywe didn't tell hi...Read more
Commented on bharat5's review
Dec 11, 2005 09:33 PM
Very detailed and good review. Would like to read more about what you like and dislike about the life
Reviewed Olympia Gym - Delhi
Dec 04, 2005 10:14 PM
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(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:38 PM)
Being new to Delhi and living very close to Olympia Gym, GK-II, I decided to join up, desperate to lose some weight.
One advice I would like to give prospective customers of gyms is to pay a visit to the gym during the time slot that you plan to go in. Since I am working, the only time I can ...Read more
Commented on own review
Jul 08, 2005 11:02 PM
Well, its been 3 years now and we have done 5000 kms. Its still doing pretty well. All that we have done so far is changed the battery once. And one clutch seal was replaced. There was the normal change of brake shoes at 25000 kms.
Commented on jackofalltrades's review
Dec 24, 2004 12:44 PM
That was very well written. I am going to Goa in Jan (second time) and had planned to go biking (pillion, its much more tension-free + I dont have to deal with the 'fine' cops). Your review is just what I needed...
Commented on own review
Dec 09, 2004 01:42 PM
Dear Snaz,
I know I posted in the wrong category but I didnt find the right one. Last time I tried to post a review on something that didnt have a 'right category', my review didnt get posted and I received an email saying that the category does not exist and my review will not be uploaded !
G...reat that you liked the review though !Read More
Reviewed Sony CCD-441
Dec 08, 2004 04:32 PM
5825 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:41 PM)
The first question that comes to mind while investing (I say ''investing'' because digital cameras can cost quite a bit) in a digital camera is whether it is really worth the money to buy a digital one or whether it is good enough to buy a normal one.
It is true that one can buy a very good n...Read more
Reviewed The Terminal Movie
Oct 09, 2004 10:48 AM
2885 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:41 PM)
After reading some of the reviews on this movie (which were quite mixed), I thought I would write what I liked about this movie.
For one, when I went in to see this movie, I really didn't know it was a Steven Spielberg one. If you are expecting Sci-fi or the like, you will be definitely disap...Read more
Reviewed Forum Mall - Elgin - Kolkata
Sep 25, 2004 12:23 PM
7333 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:42 PM)
Kolkata has always been viewed by other metros as being dirty, boring and full of people who start a ''michhil'' (strike/procession) at the drop of a hat. I have friends living in Delhi who are very well-travelled but have never been to Kolkata. Yet, they are the main people who seem to be propa...Read more
Reviewed Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Sep 23, 2004 11:34 AM
4965 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:43 PM)
I fervently hope ’’Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’’ - one of the most favourite Indian serials at present - is not a reflection of the Indian psyche.
But first, I’ll start with the good (redeeming) qualities :
One good thing is that the mothers-in-law / daughters-in-law are not shown typic...Read more
Reviewed Mahindra Scorpio
Sep 16, 2004 11:24 AM
13108 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:44 PM)
Well, I have been using a Scorpio for the last one and a half years and shall attempt to give an impartial view on it.
First the looks - its really good looking, no doubt about it. I mean, practically all SUVs look good to men. But most women (including yours truly) dont generally appreciate ...Read more
Reviewed Nokia 6220
Sep 14, 2004 04:11 PM
3102 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:44 PM)
The best thing about this phone is its talktime. If you are an average user, simply charge it and forget it.
Its slim and fits into ones palm quite snugly. Its very easy to use.
It has nice in-built wallpapers and polyphonic tunes. The volume is quite loud and can easily be heard even when...Read more
Reviewed Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Sep 14, 2004 03:51 PM
13995 Views
(Updated Aug 02, 2014 10:45 PM)
I had been to Bharatpur in February this year which is a great time to visit the sanctuary. It is around this period that the Siberian come visiting and the sight is breathtaking. The place is a nature lovers delight - unending stretches of rivers, greenery, flora and fauna.
The best way to d...Read more
