Monthly Archives: July 2008

Electricity supply

Due to poor rains and maintenance work, there are a lot of problems in electricity supplied. Initially load shedding timings were in the evening – 4 p.m to 7p.m , then it was changed to 6.30 a.m to 10.30 a.m daily , but now they seem to have extended the timings from 6.00 a.m to [...]

Maruti Swift Dzire delay in delivery

Some reported problems for Maruti Swift Dzire 1. High booking amount – some dealers charge Rs 100000 saying that by paying a higher advance, the car will be delivered faster. Other dealers ask buyers to pay a premium 2. There is a delay in delivery of the car: Delivery of the car within 3 months [...]

FutureBazaar review

There are only a few reliable e commerce websites in India. eBay.in (earlier Baazee) is the largest marketplace, but many of the merchants there are unreliable. After one bad experience there , I stopped buying there. Since FutureBazaar was advertised and backed by a big company (Pantaloon / Big Bazaar), I have purchased a few  [...]

Missing PAN card

Many people are applying for Permanent Account Number (PAN) card , but they have not received it even after a few months. The status of the PAN card can be checked at the UTSIL  (UTI Technology Services Limited) website. It usually shows that the PAN card has been issued, the applicant can find out his [...]

Some problems

Problems in Online jobs Netsafe from HDFC Bank Laptops from Dell India BSNL and other internet problems Craigslist DreamHost GoAir SpiceJet MLM and Network marketing Amway Herbalife Problems helping poor people Financial problems of retired people Difficulties faced in getting loans