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  1. Vince

    The investments thread

    a) Make sure only a smallllll amount of your networth is into shares directly, because you are new to this. (Also, the markets are making obscene highs now) b) What IS your trading strategy? c) Check moneycontrol-> MutualFunds, and see the returns.
  2. Vince

    Airtel Broadband Feedback Required

    :( I need to talk to their stupid CC. Will make a separate thread for my issue.
  3. Vince

    Airtel Broadband Feedback Required

    ^ Yes. If I use my own modem, can I connect any number of devices without any MAC id lock? Also, can i use the airtel modem for another isp?
  4. Vince

    Airtel Broadband Feedback Required

    Don't know if this point is relevant, but they allow only 5 devices to be connected via the wifi, bound by MAC ids ( i think) Luckily i have less than that, but it is a pain in case of visitors, or just using some devices temporarily.
  5. Vince

    An Engineer explains how Glass is not a $80 device

    The biggest downside with this device would be its need for internet coupled with a lack of wifi zones in india. Even a CCD which claims to have wifi, doesnt allow you to access almost anything on its network!
  6. Vince

    Airtel to hike fixed line broadband rates from April by up to 40 per cent

    I really don't think they are going to face issues. Maybe in populated parts of metros, yes, where cable BB players can muscle in. But elsewhere I see Airtel providing good service, like in my area of Chennai, where there are no cable operators and my only other option is Tata (crappy overhead...
  7. Vince

    Teenager forces Coca-Cola, Pepsi to remove controversial ingredient

    I'd trust them to continue putting this dangerous stuff in India.
  8. Vince

    Airtel to hike fixed line broadband rates from April by up to 40 per cent

    Is there any way to see actual Airtel broadband rates/plans? For my chennai connection, i was on a 1099Rs plan (9 GB, 2mbps, 512kbps at no extra charge after FUP). The cheapest plan according to their website, for chennai, was the rs.799 plan (3 GB, 2mbps, 512kbps at 20p/MB after FUP). I...
  9. Vince

    HDFC Classic Customer

    Avi, you are not getting your priorities right. non-HDFC atm transactions and non-home branch cash deposits. - isn't the former a normal feature? Will you really use the latter feature a lot? Else what are the charges? Annual Charges for Debit/Credit Cards: How much can they be? say Rs.2000...
  10. Vince

    How do you tackle email spam ?

    Seriously. Happened to me a few times. Clicked on Unsubscribe, and it had no effect on spam.
  11. Vince

    Airtel or ACT

    Why don't you upgrade to a better Airtel plan if your company is going to boot the bill? Like indy mentioned, their CC is good, and hassle-free.
  12. Vince

    What all I need to know about home and home loan ?

    vyral_143, am in a similar boat as you are in. (Post-PG, decent sal, looking to buy a 1bhk in mumbai) I hear its better if one tries to hunt as part of a group of flat-buyers, to get a better rate from the builder. Do PM me if you have any good leads, and i'll keep you posted as well. :)
  13. Vince

    Deals for Domestic Flights through Indian Travel Sites

    Theres an offer of 50% off base fare for Spicejet's loyalty program.
  14. Vince

    The investments thread

    Depends on why you invested in the first place a) Have the stocks breached the level you thought they would reach? Then sell. b) Are these long term buys? Like shares you want to pass onto your children? Then hold. c) If you anticipate a fall, say due to a hung election verdict, then you can...
  15. Vince

    Deals for Domestic Flights through Indian Travel Sites

    Oh. I thought it was because your name is "the oracle" :p BTW I managed to book tkts mumbai-chennai at a little over Rs.3k for a return tkt. Tactic: I normally use MakeMyTrip's fare calendar to find the days with lowest rates. But Makemytrip, expedia, yatra, almost none of them were...
  16. Vince

    Deals for Domestic Flights through Indian Travel Sites

    Dang. That was a good sale, but servers were overloaded :( How did you hear about it so early??
  17. Vince

    What to take and get from Dubai?

    And les parfums. Better quality out there. Edited by Crazy_Eddy i presume//: And le camels
  18. Vince

    Visit to Bangkok

    @ashu: The Airport Link train stop is there in Pratunam, so it was very useful while checking out of the hotel, just walking 150 meters, and catching a train to the airport
  19. Vince

    Visit to Bangkok

    Having stayed at Pratunam, I would recommend it. Lots of indian food options available, and lots of markets within 2-3 kms (though two junctions, MBK mall and Lumpini, with good malls, were blocked by protesters a month ago. Do check up on the situation now) Reg. stay, i booked through expedia...
  20. Vince

    Introduction Vanakkam from Chennai!!!

    You mean Rahul Gandhi? :P (I keed I keed... adding the kidding disclaimer before Kapil Sibal bans this site.) @Crazy_Eddy where art thou?