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Maharashtra
Member Since:Mar 17, 2002
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Typical Taurian, stubborn, analytical, logical, practical. Straight forward in my opinions. I don't like someone else taking decisions for me. Sincere, dependable. Non-smoking, non-alcoholic, strictly vegetarian. God fearing. Food lover, read my reviews on Restaurents - I also won a prize on MS for this. I like travelling and photography. Photography. <b> Indian music </b> - Classical, SD & RD Burman, Jagjit Singh, Talat Mehmood, Kishore+Asha, Kishore+Lata. Instrumentals by Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Vegetarian food (eating only) <b>Movies</b> - by Hrisikesh Mukherjee, Basu Chhatterjee, Prakash Jha, Steven Speilberg, Jackie Chan. <b> Reading </b>- Reader's Digest, National Geographic, Tintin, Asterix, Sherlock Holmes, Bombay times, Amul butter advertisements, RK Laxman cartoons. and of course...browsing internet :-)
About Me
Education: Engineering
Food and Drinks: TeaBooks: Leadership Wisdom by Robin Sharma, The Alchemist, Books by PU LA Deshpande.T.V. Shows: Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai, Marathi SaReGaMaPaMusic: Indian ClassicalQuotes: Forgiveness, is the fragrance which the flower gives, even when it is being crushed.
Food and Drinks: Tea
Books: Leadership Wisdom by Robin Sharma, The Alchemist, Books by PU LA Deshpande.
T.V. Shows: Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai, Marathi SaReGaMaPa
Music: Indian Classical
Quotes: Forgiveness, is the fragrance which the flower gives, even when it is being crushed.
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A nice beach resort
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Reviewed Dolphin Resort - Andaman
During our vacation to Andaman islands recently, we had stayed at this beach resort on Havelock islands. The journey from Port Blair to the Havelock islands is read more...
Masala Bay - Taj Lands End Bandra
Reviewed Taj Lands End - Bandra West - Mumbai
Taj Lands End - Bandra West - Mumbai Introduction: Taj hotels are known for its warm hospitality and stylish decor. The Taj Land’s End at Bandra - Mumbai iread more...
Very formal, good fitting
Reviewed John Miller
"Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen" , even these words sound better when you wear John Miller shirt and trousers. Of course, I am not advertising for their proread more...
Real singing talents here
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Reviewed Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little champs
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa - a singing talent show was started on Zee TV more than a decade ago then hosted by Sonu Nigam. The show initially started in Hindi soon found taread more...
A Klaas apart, really
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Reviewed Hotel Ashoka Klaasic - Hyderabad
During my visit to Hyderabad with my family in Nov 2008, I stayed at this hotel. The hotel was chosen on the basis of the information provided on their website read more...
Must visit this place, when in Hyderabad
Reviewed Chutneys - Banjara Hills - Hyderabad
This restaurant was recommended to me by one of my friends, who lives in Hyderabad. I chose this place for dinner on last wednesday(12th Nov 08). The place lookread more...
A nice blend of antiques and modern
Reviewed Taj Bengal Hotel - Kolkata
This was my only second visit to Calcutta and one of my friends recommended me to stay with Taj Bengal. He said "Divakar, you will really like it there". I deciread more...
In midst of nature
Reviewed Fountain side cafe - Goregaon - Mumbai
Location This restaurant is in Park Plaza Hotel, Aarey Colony, Goregaon(E), Mumbai. You can either enter from(and also exit) Powai side or from Goregaon side. Iread more...
Been there, seen her...
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Reviewed Tata Nano
May I say that since this car is not yet on the road, none of us could write a real review so far. I would, therefore call mine a ’preview’. Guys, I wread more...
Truly international experience..
Reviewed Austrian Airlines
I had to travel to Germany this November(sorry, I am writing the review so late) and my first choice was NOT this airlines. Since I had to travel at very short read more...
Grand in Bangkok
Reviewed Sheraton Grand Sukhumvit - Malaysia
I happened to visit Bangkok on for official tour in first week of June 2006 and this time I was booked in Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok. This hotelread more...
Muzik to ears.
Reviewed Nokia 3250
I recently bought Nokia 3250 and when I told this to my wife she could not believe it, as my earlier mobile was Nokia 3315 (yes !). She thought that it was a biread more...
Banglore heights..
Reviewed Ebony - MG Road - Bangalore
....that’s the thought which came to my mind when I entered the open terrace of this restaurant. Most probably this is the only restaurant in Banglore on 1read more...
Simply Never again....
Reviewed Simplifly Deccan
I always wanted to try this new low cost domestic airline but I did not get a chance. We planned to go to Nainital in November’05 and so we decided to try read more...
Budget business hotel in Cochin.
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Reviewed Taj Residency - Cochin
Taj group remains my favourite hotel chain but rest assured that my reviews are not influenced by it. My experience so far says that ’’Taj Residency&#read more...
Classic hotel of Bangalore.
Reviewed Le Meridien - Bangalore
Most of the frequent travellers in India would know that in Bangalore it is very difficult to get a hotel room. I should consider myself lucky to get a room in read more...
Only if some Indians could behave...
Reviewed Sri Lankan Airlines
.....then flying from Colombo to Chennai by Sri Lankan could be a good experience. I decided to take SriLankan from Colombo to Chennai this July 2005, generallyread more...
It plays scratched CDs.
Reviewed Onida DFX 7100
Consumer electronics in city like Mumbai are doing flourishing business. The kind of advertising they do, the gifts and discounts they offer sometimes is mind bread more...
How to buy a Laptop?
Reviewed Buying a Laptop / Notebook
Buying a computer these days is not a very big decision. Most of you either do it for yourself of for your wife or for your children. In most of the cases the iread more...
Great Railway Experience.
Reviewed Mandovi Express
Since long we were planning holiday to Goa. This November we finally made it. On the recommendation of one of our friend, we decided to travel by Mandovi Expresread more...
The Most Heart-Touching Romantic Drama
Reviewed Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat
Introduction I’ve always been a big fan of romantic dramas, as those films are full of emotions and keep me captivated until the very end. They focus on deeply read more...
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@Amrita: thanks. glad that you enjoyed it.
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Commented on bathalaprathap's review
Sorry to hear about this. I hope by now they have sorted out your problem. Yesterday in an electronics mega mart, I was having a look at Samsung LED TV. The salesman cautioned me that due to the humid and salty air in and around Mumbai area (also any other part of India, with similar weather c read more...
Commented on ipspati's article
Maybe true Dear Ipspati, Maybe you are true with your thought that we all should lock out our bad natures. The issue here is that we are just too many and we cannot control or influence thoughts and deeds of others. We do not have any thought leaders like... .... the great Mahatma Gandhi wh read more...
If we didnt have locks, what would have the bunch of keys done??
Sad but I am little surprised This is definitely a sad news. But I am surprised that this same story was sent to me by two more people.
Accident due to absence of knowledge on technology
The proposed union budget is out today and the common man has a sigh or relief at the first glance. After the railway budget declared no fare hikes, the union budget also has brought some cool breeze. The income tax slabs have changed, additional investment in infra bonds are allowed thus increasin read more...
Commented on Ashwed's review
Good review buddy. Thanks for not disclosing the end of the movie. Finally, I may watch it for the performance of the cast.
Commented on fenil_seta's review
Great review. In fact I wanted to write a review on the movie but after reading yours I thought otherwise. So just writing my comments. I watched it yesterday with family and friends. We loved it and the kids loved it too. Obviously the movie must have made a good impression overall. Seve read more...
Congrats... Hey, long time no see.... Yes, the good score will boost your confidence - I am sure. Keep it up. We are all lucky to be born as human beings, let us enjoy it by living it to the fullest.
This is Life
Great review.....you could consider being a honest film-critic as well. This movie is on my wish list and it seems that RGV has finally come back on the right track with this one. I hope he brings more of such films than any kind of remakes. Once again, great review.....
Commented on vsdeepthi's review
Thanks Deepthi, your review came just in time. I was about to buy the book and also extra copy as a gift to my friend. I have changed my mind now. Hope to read more from you..... Cheers, Divakar.
When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anybody who leaves you. & It does not mean that you are bad It’s just that their part in the story is over… Someone else will come to play their part and the Story will continue….. read more...
Some nice thoughts... NEVER CRY FOR ANY RELATION IN LIFE BECAUSE FOR THE ONE WHOM YOU CRY DOES NOT DESERVE YOUR TEARS AND THE ONE WHO DESERVES WILL NEVER LET YOU CRY......... ........ TREAT EVERYONE WITH POLITENESS EVEN THOSE WHO ARE RUDE TO YOU, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT NICE BUT BECAUSE YO read more...
Commented on sydbarett's review
Good review indeed no wonder its ROTD. I am/was one of the very early owners of 5800, which I bought in Jan2009. It was by far the best piece on rack those days, costing Rs.21K approx. I somehow managed to damage it, as I accidently dropped it in sea-water. Now it is absolutely useless and I a read more...
Here is a very touching poem, sorry, I don’t know who wrote it. I thought of sharing with you all, I know many people will say... why the...... BUT.... If this can even make one person not to drink and drive, it’s worth the effort. I went to a party Mom, I remembered what you said. Y read more...
Dear all, I read this poem and could not help putting on my diary. I learnt something from it and I am sure you all would also learn a thing or two....... SUPPOSE ! Suppose, my little lady, doll should break her head, Could you make it whole, by crying till you nose and eyes were red? Suppose, read more...
Commented on own article
Thanks Ross ...for sharing a wonderful thought and wish you a happy 2010. ~Divakar
Looking back and forward
Soon, we will big good-bye to 2009 and welcome 2010. It’s good to look back every once in a while and see how far you have come, but it’s even better to keep looking foward to the mountains yet to scale and the views yet to thrill to. It’s important what you are carrying along in yo read more...
Commented on dpkwr12's review
Welcome to MS, and thanks for your review. I rated it 'Somewhat useful' as the review is too short and you have not mentioned about the movie. How about sharing your view on some aspects of a movie e.g. the storyline, cast, music, direction, photography etc. etc. Hope to read more from you read more...
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