Guys,
Just got back from bangalore. It has been 2 months away from home. Feels nice to be back. These 2 months were hard because i missed both my bike and my system.
When i got back home, i was in for a big shock. My system was yet again attacked by a virus. And this time, the virus was a nasty one. This one is called as the 'Funny UST Scandal.exe' virus. Let me tell you one thing, this virus is not funny at all.
The initial symptoms were that i was not able to open certain drives in my hard disk. I tried restarting the explorer, my system just to ensure it was not a windows error. The same situation continued after reboot. Now, i knew that the system had a virus. I thought of killing the virus process by opening task manager. I opened the task manager and saw the process called 'killer.exe' running. While i tried to kill it, the task manager was closed automatically! I was really shocked. I tried opening task manager again, but this time it wudnt even open. Then i tried to prevent the virus from starting itself during reboot. I opened msconfig. To my utter shock, it closed automatically too! The damn virus wouldnt even let me open the command prompt.
I searched the net for information regarding the virus and got some info abt it. Few sites said that the virus file resides in C:\Windows with a hidden attribute. When i tried to view hidden files from the tools menu in the explorer, it closed too!
I was really shocked. The guy who wrote the virus must have been a genius. When i tried searching for the virus cure in the net, any web page which pointed to the cure also closed automatically. I couldnt open symantec or mcafee's site.
To make things worse, the damn virus wouldnt let me install anti virus softwares too. As i said before, who ever who wrote this virus must have been a genius.
To summarize the symptoms,
1. Task Manager closes automatically
2. CMD prompt closes automatically
3. System Configuration Utility [msconfig] closes automatically
4. Anti virus installations fail
5. Websites pointing to its cure closes automatically
6. Cannot open hard disks where the virus resides.
7. Cannot open 'Folder Options' in Explorer menu.
After numerous attempts in finding cure for the virus, i finally stumbled upon http://piyushlabs.wordpress.com/smss/. This blog really helped me a lot. This blog gives complete information abt the virus and how to clean it. The cleaning process is made easy by the batch files given in the site. The author of this site, Piyush is absolutely great. His solution helped me remove the virus from my system. Thanks Piyush! Continue in your attempt in kicking out viruses [and not creating them :)]
Hope you guys dont get this virus in your system. And if you are unfortunate to get the virus, consider yourself fortunate to find the solution at http://piyushlabs.wordpress.com/smss/
Until next time.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
The Champions!
Indians have finally done it. They have conquered the 'All Conquering' Aussies in their backyard. When i wrote my previous blog during the mid innings break of the match, i dint know that it wud turn out to be such an interesting match.
I thought 260 was a score that can be chased. The Australian batting let them down very badly. They shud have concentrated on a decent opening partnership like the Indians. At this point i shud mention abt Adam Gilchrist. Wat an ambassador of the sport has he been! It is only fitting that he "walked" today before the umpire cud raise his finger. A career that he shud be certainly proud of.
Spare of thought for Brad Hogg who has always been a good bowler [for India]. A career which never settled down, a career where a major part was spent as the 12th man.
Ponting's bad form continues. He showed signs getting back to form with a century couple of matches ago, but that dint really carry over to the crucial matches. I wudnt be a surprised if Ponting is removed from captaincy. I simple feel the Aussies have concentrated too much on the talking part and have failed to play some gud cricket. The team relied heavily on the 2 home ground boys, Hayden & Symmonds. Their mix up in the middle was the turning point of the match. Otherwise they would have scored 250 odd in 45 overs or so. Hopes gave some 'hope' for the Australian crowd. Entertaining innings from him & Hussey.
The match had everything including the symmonds attack on the stripper. [i dont have the simplest clue why some one wud run around nude in public]
Indians have had a very good tour down under. 2-1 defeat in the tests and winning the CB series championship is something they will be really proud of. Young Ishant Sharma was the find of the tour. Praveen Kumar looks promising, but these are early days and comments cannot be made at this point of time.
This tour also marked "The Master" return to his throne. Sachin played a mature innings in the finals. For all those critics who say 'Sachin doesnt play in finals' must shut their mounts.
The blog's title is 'The Champions'. There is another team from India who are now crowned the 'World Champions'. I will certainly write a blog on that in the next few days.
Right now, i leave you with this picture.
Monday, March 03, 2008
CB Series - Second Final - Lunch
At lunch of the second final between India and Australia, both teams stand with a good chance of winning the game. Indians would feel bit sad of not scoring 280+ provided the solid start they had. Having said that, the pitch hasn't really helped their cause.
Crucial Toss won by Dhoni. Solid opening partnership between Sachin & Uthappa to give India the start they wanted. They had decent partnerships in between. Sachin yet again proving his class. Not the typical type of innings you would expect from him. Unlucky to get out in the ninties.
Had Yuvraj, Sachin or Ghambir carried on for slightly longer, Indians would have more runs on the board.
Aussies on the other hand would be happy that they still have a chance in the match. They have the batting strength to chase down this total. Indians have gone 3 seamers & 2 spinners. I sincerely hope, Sreesanth bowls decently.
Watch out for Hayden, Gilchrist, Ponting & Symmonds. If one of these guys gets going, Indians are gonna be in big trouble.
The second session promises to be a cracker. Sad that i cant watch the match. :(
Hope Indians come out victorious.
Crucial Toss won by Dhoni. Solid opening partnership between Sachin & Uthappa to give India the start they wanted. They had decent partnerships in between. Sachin yet again proving his class. Not the typical type of innings you would expect from him. Unlucky to get out in the ninties.
Had Yuvraj, Sachin or Ghambir carried on for slightly longer, Indians would have more runs on the board.
Aussies on the other hand would be happy that they still have a chance in the match. They have the batting strength to chase down this total. Indians have gone 3 seamers & 2 spinners. I sincerely hope, Sreesanth bowls decently.
Watch out for Hayden, Gilchrist, Ponting & Symmonds. If one of these guys gets going, Indians are gonna be in big trouble.
The second session promises to be a cracker. Sad that i cant watch the match. :(
Hope Indians come out victorious.
Sunday, March 02, 2008
CB Series - Finals
Well then, what a match it was!
Disappointing if you are an aussie fan but cheerful if you support India. Good all round efforts by the Indians to restrict Aus to 239 and then chase them down well.
The special thing about this match was Tendulkar's innings. I dont remember seeing Tendulkar remain not out while chasing. This has to be one of best innings he has played. He has certainly silenced the critics who say he has a poor record while chasing. Rohit Sharma played a quality innings i think. A crafty innings which was over shadowed by Sachin's innings.
Aussies have a mountain to climb from here. They have 2 defeats in a row which they are not used to. Speaking of the aussies, i thought they wore outfits in yellow. But look at this!
The next match at the Gabba should be a cracker. Ind-Aus clashes are become more and more interesting. They are now considered equal to Ind-Pak & Aus-Eng clashes. Hope we have a cracker a match at the gabba where Aussies would be desperate to get back.
Disappointing if you are an aussie fan but cheerful if you support India. Good all round efforts by the Indians to restrict Aus to 239 and then chase them down well.
The special thing about this match was Tendulkar's innings. I dont remember seeing Tendulkar remain not out while chasing. This has to be one of best innings he has played. He has certainly silenced the critics who say he has a poor record while chasing. Rohit Sharma played a quality innings i think. A crafty innings which was over shadowed by Sachin's innings.
Aussies have a mountain to climb from here. They have 2 defeats in a row which they are not used to. Speaking of the aussies, i thought they wore outfits in yellow. But look at this!
The next match at the Gabba should be a cracker. Ind-Aus clashes are become more and more interesting. They are now considered equal to Ind-Pak & Aus-Eng clashes. Hope we have a cracker a match at the gabba where Aussies would be desperate to get back.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Blogs I Read - 2
Pointless Wandering
This blog is just crazy [actually funny]. A must read.
This blogger really deserves appreciation. He has this News column.
The title of his blog is "Pointless", but i think it is worth pointing to it.
This blog is just crazy [actually funny]. A must read.
This blogger really deserves appreciation. He has this News column.
The title of his blog is "Pointless", but i think it is worth pointing to it.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Blogs I Read
Guys,
It has been sometime since i started blogging. It has always been a problem to find some time to blog. In blogspot.com, i have found some very interesting bloggers and blogs. I thought i will spend some time in creating a blog where i speak about blogs which i liked reading. :)
Coffee with Sundar
This is one innovative blog which i came across. Sundar has this unique concept of interviewing people through his blogs. It is certainly very interesting reading some of his interviews.
Muthu's Flashes
This guy has started blogging only recently. In this short span of time, he has come up with lots of interesting and thought provoking blogs.
Smiling strokes
I particularly liked this blog due to my interest in painting and photography. Couple of good photos in this blog Click here
Harsha Bhogle
Technically speaking, this is a blog. But not the kind you expect. Harsha has always been my favorite commentator and his blogs on latest news in cricket are always worth reading.
Hope to add more in this list.
Until Next Time.
It has been sometime since i started blogging. It has always been a problem to find some time to blog. In blogspot.com, i have found some very interesting bloggers and blogs. I thought i will spend some time in creating a blog where i speak about blogs which i liked reading. :)
Coffee with Sundar
This is one innovative blog which i came across. Sundar has this unique concept of interviewing people through his blogs. It is certainly very interesting reading some of his interviews.
Muthu's Flashes
This guy has started blogging only recently. In this short span of time, he has come up with lots of interesting and thought provoking blogs.
Smiling strokes
I particularly liked this blog due to my interest in painting and photography. Couple of good photos in this blog Click here
Harsha Bhogle
Technically speaking, this is a blog. But not the kind you expect. Harsha has always been my favorite commentator and his blogs on latest news in cricket are always worth reading.
Hope to add more in this list.
Until Next Time.
World's Greatest Paradox
This is said to be among the greatest paradox
Many years ago, a Law teacher came across a student who was willing to learn but was unable to pay the fees. The student struck a deal saying, "I will pay your fee the day I win my first case in the court".
Teacher agreed and proceeded with the law course. When the course was finished and teacher started pestering the student to pay up the fee, the student reminded him of the deal and pushed days. Fed up with this, the teacher decided to sue the student in the court of law and both of them decided to argue for themselves.
The teacher put forward his argument saying: "If I win this case, as per the court of law, the student has to pay me as the case is about his non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, student will still pay me because he would have won his first case. So either way I will have to get the money".
Equally brilliant, the student argued back saying: "If I win the case, as per the court of law, I don't have to pay anything to the teacher as the case is about my non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, I don't have to pay him because I haven't won my first case yet. So either way, I am not going to pay the teacher anything". This is one of the greatest paradoxes ever recorded in history.
Many years ago, a Law teacher came across a student who was willing to learn but was unable to pay the fees. The student struck a deal saying, "I will pay your fee the day I win my first case in the court".
Teacher agreed and proceeded with the law course. When the course was finished and teacher started pestering the student to pay up the fee, the student reminded him of the deal and pushed days. Fed up with this, the teacher decided to sue the student in the court of law and both of them decided to argue for themselves.
The teacher put forward his argument saying: "If I win this case, as per the court of law, the student has to pay me as the case is about his non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, student will still pay me because he would have won his first case. So either way I will have to get the money".
Equally brilliant, the student argued back saying: "If I win the case, as per the court of law, I don't have to pay anything to the teacher as the case is about my non-payment of dues. And if I lose the case, I don't have to pay him because I haven't won my first case yet. So either way, I am not going to pay the teacher anything". This is one of the greatest paradoxes ever recorded in history.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Impressive Dancing
Salsa
Irish River Dance - One of my favs
Hips dont lie - Exotic ;)
The Haka - Maori War Dance, used by Kiwis before their rugby matches
Hope you guys enjoyed the videos as much as I did :)
Until Next time.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
10 advantages of not having lover
1. Save time.
2. Can sleep well.
3. Don't have 2 bother abt missed calls..
4. Don't have to worry abt how u look..
5. Can eat in any restaurant..
6. No boring sms in the middle of night..
7. Can talk with any boy/gal...
8. You won't hear "aaw.. U r dull today"..
9. Can go anywhere with any one..
10. Don't have 2 listen same old crap jokes..
Proud to be SINGLE !!!
2. Can sleep well.
3. Don't have 2 bother abt missed calls..
4. Don't have to worry abt how u look..
5. Can eat in any restaurant..
6. No boring sms in the middle of night..
7. Can talk with any boy/gal...
8. You won't hear "aaw.. U r dull today"..
9. Can go anywhere with any one..
10. Don't have 2 listen same old crap jokes..
Proud to be SINGLE !!!
Sunday, January 06, 2008
The game loses
The first match of 2008 has certainly triggered controversies. This is one victory that Australians shud be ashamed of.
They wudnt have wanted their record equaling win to have come under such circumstances. Having said that, i really wonder if they were ready to do just anything for victory.
This is certainly not equal to the standards that steve waugh's team set. It wud be a big shame if this winning streak, under such abnormal circumstances, is compared with Waugh's winning streak.
Ricky Ponting wasnt given out caught behind. Symonds was not given out caught behind. But Rahul Dravid was given caught behind. For a very long time i thought he was given out leg before !!! The ball certainly hit his pad and not the pad. And Ganguly !!!! The umpire shud have thought they were playing street cricket. Cuz that is the only place where "one pitch" catches are allowed. :)
To make things worse, the umpire thought cricket was still a gentleman's game and asks the fielding side if the catch was taken cleanly. I think the leg umpire just wondered what he was doing there. He wasn't even consulted.
Looking at the other side of the match, i think it was a fairly intriguing match. Australia recovered remarkably from 130 for 6 to 460 odd. This is not the first time the indians have let the tailenders score so much. India replied very well. Laxman's knock was scintillating. Tendulkar was magnificent. Shown below is wat i would like to call the "gladiator's pose" :)
Australia showed character in their second's innings. Indians just dint have things going their way. Couple of half chances and inside edges missing the stumps. The declaration came a bit late i thought. Steve Waugh would have declared an hour earlier and had another 10 overs to bowl at the Indians.
The fourth innings was filled with controversy which will be discussed a lot over the next few days. I seriously cant understand Ricky Ponting complaining to the match referee about harbhajan's behavior. Australians have behaved worse on the field in the previous years.
Anil Kumble proves to be a lion hearted captain. He showed courage and patience. It is time the axe fell on Jaffer and Yuvraj. Time to bring in Sehwag & Karthik as openers. This wud bring dravid back to his familiar no. 3 position. I wish Pathan is also brought back into the team. Probably drop young ishanth sharma.
Indians have a lot to take out of this match. Australians wont be pleased with this victory. The teams go to Perth from here, a pitch known to be one of the fastest in the world.
Although Australia have retained the trophy, the series is still open. Indians would play for pride. This defeat would only make Indians stronger and put up a great fight in the remaining 2 matches.
They wudnt have wanted their record equaling win to have come under such circumstances. Having said that, i really wonder if they were ready to do just anything for victory.
This is certainly not equal to the standards that steve waugh's team set. It wud be a big shame if this winning streak, under such abnormal circumstances, is compared with Waugh's winning streak.
Ricky Ponting wasnt given out caught behind. Symonds was not given out caught behind. But Rahul Dravid was given caught behind. For a very long time i thought he was given out leg before !!! The ball certainly hit his pad and not the pad. And Ganguly !!!! The umpire shud have thought they were playing street cricket. Cuz that is the only place where "one pitch" catches are allowed. :)
To make things worse, the umpire thought cricket was still a gentleman's game and asks the fielding side if the catch was taken cleanly. I think the leg umpire just wondered what he was doing there. He wasn't even consulted.
Looking at the other side of the match, i think it was a fairly intriguing match. Australia recovered remarkably from 130 for 6 to 460 odd. This is not the first time the indians have let the tailenders score so much. India replied very well. Laxman's knock was scintillating. Tendulkar was magnificent. Shown below is wat i would like to call the "gladiator's pose" :)
Australia showed character in their second's innings. Indians just dint have things going their way. Couple of half chances and inside edges missing the stumps. The declaration came a bit late i thought. Steve Waugh would have declared an hour earlier and had another 10 overs to bowl at the Indians.
The fourth innings was filled with controversy which will be discussed a lot over the next few days. I seriously cant understand Ricky Ponting complaining to the match referee about harbhajan's behavior. Australians have behaved worse on the field in the previous years.
Anil Kumble proves to be a lion hearted captain. He showed courage and patience. It is time the axe fell on Jaffer and Yuvraj. Time to bring in Sehwag & Karthik as openers. This wud bring dravid back to his familiar no. 3 position. I wish Pathan is also brought back into the team. Probably drop young ishanth sharma.
Indians have a lot to take out of this match. Australians wont be pleased with this victory. The teams go to Perth from here, a pitch known to be one of the fastest in the world.
Although Australia have retained the trophy, the series is still open. Indians would play for pride. This defeat would only make Indians stronger and put up a great fight in the remaining 2 matches.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Quintura.com
Quintura is a visual search engine based on the Yahoo! Search engine.
A search returns both a list of search results and a tag cloud. The tag cloud contains the original search terms surrounded by related tags. The closer to the search terms, the larger the keyword suggestions (both in terms of font size and boldness), the more relevant they are deemed. Holding the mouse over a term will display a new set of results in the bottom window and will also show another keyword cloud overlaying the original.
Keywords can be dropped from the semantic display by clicking on the appropriate icon, and any associated keywords are also dropped at the same time. Words can be added to a search by clicking into a blank area in the screen and typing them into the search box that appears; words can be excluded in a similar manner as well with the usual minus sign in front. It's possible to save searches as a favorite or it can be emailed to a friend or colleague.
In February, 2007 Quintura re-launched its user interface, becoming the first search engine to help visually find webpages, images, video, and Amazon products. In November new features enriched the service - a Hot News default cloud, occasional holiday search verticals and search management options - undo/redo actions, Save a cloud as a bookmark or webpage, Share it with friends and Embed it into a website/blog by copypasting its customizable HTML code. In December AltSearchEngines, a leading blog on minor search engines, chose Quintura Alternative Search Engine of the Year for its search widget and "We're not afraid of Google!" marketing campaign.
The innovative graphical user interface (GUI) of Quintura presents search results in two panes - the left pane contains a preset interactive tag cloud and the right pane lists search results. Holding a mouse cursor over a tag in the cloud causes new, related tags to appear surrounding an original tag and search results to change in the scrollable right pane.
Quintura is the first to display graphical images (favorite icons) next to tags (search terms) in the tag cloud. The icon is associated with a URL that corresponds to a search term. Clicking the icon users can visit web pages right from the tag cloud making Quintura easy to use for simple search queries.
Quintura is based on advanced algorithms of artificial intelligence (neural networks). The algorithms simulate the intuitive work of human brain. The Quintura technology helps to develop an idea and build the Semantic Web.
(Taken from wikipedia.)
Tuesday, December 04, 2007
A Little Green Book
Hi,
Have you ever wondered how it will be to open a book like a real time simulation in your computer rather than pressing the next page or previous page button in system.
I mean flipping through the pages of book by holding and turning the edge of the book similar to real time book.
Just check this virtual real time book experience of book.
http://www.morganstanley.com/about/community/littlegreenebook/
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Search Mash
Google has created a search site without any Google branding to test
new features. The site, SearchMash, has a simple blue and white
interface with a search bar and an option to click on "popular
searches." Once keywords are entered, the results page features links
to results running down the left side of the page and the top three
image results on the right side.
SearchMash also lets you click on a result and drag and drop it to
change the order. Also, when the green link is clicked on, the user is
offered the option of opening the listings in the current window or a
new window, seeing more pages from the Web site or finding similar
pages. Additional results are added to the bottom of the original
results page by clicking on a "more web pages" link.
With SearchMash, Google "plans to test user interface ideas without
Google's brand somehow skewing the tests," .
Take a look at www.searchmash.com
You could also try the flash version of the site at www.searchmash.com/flash
It is mind blowing to say the least
new features. The site, SearchMash, has a simple blue and white
interface with a search bar and an option to click on "popular
searches." Once keywords are entered, the results page features links
to results running down the left side of the page and the top three
image results on the right side.
SearchMash also lets you click on a result and drag and drop it to
change the order. Also, when the green link is clicked on, the user is
offered the option of opening the listings in the current window or a
new window, seeing more pages from the Web site or finding similar
pages. Additional results are added to the bottom of the original
results page by clicking on a "more web pages" link.
With SearchMash, Google "plans to test user interface ideas without
Google's brand somehow skewing the tests," .
Take a look at www.searchmash.com
You could also try the flash version of the site at www.searchmash.com/flash
It is mind blowing to say the least
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Monday, September 24, 2007
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Being Tagged
I have been tagged by Padmashree & Venki to tell 5 things the world doesnt know about me.
Basically, i am a very open guy and not much is "closed" about me. Anyways, I will try to tell things which is not known to many people.
Until next time,
Rmn
Basically, i am a very open guy and not much is "closed" about me. Anyways, I will try to tell things which is not known to many people.
- I made a resolution on 1.1.2006 and i have managed to hold onto that resolution till date. :)
- I dint know how to drive a bicycle until i stepped into 9th grade.
- My childhood inspiration was always to become a doctor like my dad. But then it all went down the drain when i developed the fear of blood in 8th grade.
- During my childhood, i was notorious for my ability to tell lies. And i am very good at generating innovative lies on the spot. If you are (un)lucky enough, one day you will experience how good i am telling lies.
- I am die hard fan of Cadbury's Temptation. I ate a lot of those during my 12th grade prep. To remember all those efforts, I have around 30 Temptation boxes stacked one upon the other in my bed room.
- Now this is the best one. Though i look thin & week, I posses good arm power. I was very good at arm wrestling in school defeating very strong guys. Believe it or not, I was the shot put champion in my school. :)
Until next time,
Rmn
Monday, March 19, 2007
Shopping - Comes with Experience
Hi folks,
I just came up with this completely different topic on shopping.
I just realized that it is not as simple as it sounds. Much more complicated.
Am pretty sure, all of u have had ur own good and bad experiences while shopping. As always, it is the bad experiences that tend to linger longer in our minds. And i for one, am the worst when it comes to shopping.
I have had bad experiences in buying things from mobile phones to shoes to system speakers.
I was seriously cheated while i bought my first mobile. It dint even last for couple of months. Next time i was very careful while buying another mobile phone.
There is always a group of ppl who insist on "branded" things & another group of ppl who prefer to buy things for "cheaper rates". For god sakes, am really confused which to chose from.
Sometimes i wonder, is the nike "tick" on the shoe really worth spending 1000 more on it.
Sometimes i wonder, is it safe to buy a "cheap" shoe worth 500 that wud last only a year or so.
The really good shoppers, end up buying the package with the best combination satisfying all corners. And poor shoppers ( like yours truly ) end up buying the wrong package.
You can buy things in the road side shops of chennai or buy the same things at costlier price in the big malls.
And, electronic goods is a different thing all together. The prices tend to decrease as time progress. so, u are never really when is the right time to buy electronic goods. the old saying of "Mobile phones and girls are the same, U always feel u wud have got a better one if u had waited for some more time.." comes to my mind.
Woooh.. Branded vs Unbranded. Time to buy electronic goods.
Aaaaah, and almost forgot discounts. The one who invented the concept of discount is by far the greatest innovators in my opinion. There are some genuine discounts around. they are worth buying. There are fakes around too. They just hike the price to 200% and introduce a discount of upto 60%. !!!!
One more funny thing. People travel many kms in auto and buy loads of stuff cuz there is some discount attached. Come on ppl, u have spent extra money & TIME on the travel. just take a calculator and do some maths, u will realise u have actually spent more money and time on that pursuit.
And what about freebies !!!! Buy one get one free !!! Can u really believe it ??? Is it true or is it some other innovative way of cheating u ? Sometimes it really gets weird. I remember once boro plus putting ads on TV flashing "Buy one, get two free". What the ????
Just imagine.. is it really possible to come to a conclusion which one is better ? Mastering the art of shopping is really tuf.
After trying unsuccessfully to master the art of shopping, it has finally dawned upon me that i am indeed a "poor shopper". So, u guys out there, be careful while u do shopping next time. It is very "bad" world outside there. :)
I just came up with this completely different topic on shopping.
I just realized that it is not as simple as it sounds. Much more complicated.
Am pretty sure, all of u have had ur own good and bad experiences while shopping. As always, it is the bad experiences that tend to linger longer in our minds. And i for one, am the worst when it comes to shopping.
I have had bad experiences in buying things from mobile phones to shoes to system speakers.
I was seriously cheated while i bought my first mobile. It dint even last for couple of months. Next time i was very careful while buying another mobile phone.
There is always a group of ppl who insist on "branded" things & another group of ppl who prefer to buy things for "cheaper rates". For god sakes, am really confused which to chose from.
Sometimes i wonder, is the nike "tick" on the shoe really worth spending 1000 more on it.
Sometimes i wonder, is it safe to buy a "cheap" shoe worth 500 that wud last only a year or so.
The really good shoppers, end up buying the package with the best combination satisfying all corners. And poor shoppers ( like yours truly ) end up buying the wrong package.
You can buy things in the road side shops of chennai or buy the same things at costlier price in the big malls.
And, electronic goods is a different thing all together. The prices tend to decrease as time progress. so, u are never really when is the right time to buy electronic goods. the old saying of "Mobile phones and girls are the same, U always feel u wud have got a better one if u had waited for some more time.." comes to my mind.
Woooh.. Branded vs Unbranded. Time to buy electronic goods.
Aaaaah, and almost forgot discounts. The one who invented the concept of discount is by far the greatest innovators in my opinion. There are some genuine discounts around. they are worth buying. There are fakes around too. They just hike the price to 200% and introduce a discount of upto 60%. !!!!
One more funny thing. People travel many kms in auto and buy loads of stuff cuz there is some discount attached. Come on ppl, u have spent extra money & TIME on the travel. just take a calculator and do some maths, u will realise u have actually spent more money and time on that pursuit.
And what about freebies !!!! Buy one get one free !!! Can u really believe it ??? Is it true or is it some other innovative way of cheating u ? Sometimes it really gets weird. I remember once boro plus putting ads on TV flashing "Buy one, get two free". What the ????
Just imagine.. is it really possible to come to a conclusion which one is better ? Mastering the art of shopping is really tuf.
After trying unsuccessfully to master the art of shopping, it has finally dawned upon me that i am indeed a "poor shopper". So, u guys out there, be careful while u do shopping next time. It is very "bad" world outside there. :)
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