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Though a Leo, my friends consider me slightly introverted, with an embarassing tendency to be brutally frank. While that may be an absolute no-no in a social setup, I believe it makes for good, honest reviews. Find out all you want about my life and work by visiting my website (http://shankar.shorturl.com). Come on, I need some traffic!. I am a tech guy, hooked on to computers, automobiles and all electronic gadgets-the toys of my adulthood. I read books by the bushel and love all sorts of food, from sushi to tandoori chicken!
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Reviewed LG MC 8083MLR
I had purchased an LG microwave oven in the last quarter of 2010, and it was pretty good and worked well for nearly 18 months, when it suddenly conked out on thread more...
An expensive mistake
Reviewed Puma Bags
I had just had a pair of Reebok sneakers stolen in April 2010, and was looking for a suitable replacement, when I came across a "Shoe of the Day" offer from wwwread more...
Bag-you-today!
Reviewed The Indian Book Club
The India Today Book Club has been in existence for a few years, and I was one of their first customers, purchasing books from them. The site was good, and deliread more...
What on earth is Customer Support?
Reviewed Ebay
I had been using Bazee.com since 2001, and used to bid on items once in a while. To date, I have purchased 16 items online and had never had any significant proread more...
Protect your computer against a terrorist strike!
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Reviewed Norton Internet Security 2009
How well is your computer protected against "terror attacks"? "Very well", you say. But unless you are an expert on Windows or a geek who runs Linux, the chanceread more...
A Paragon of Restauranteur Virtue
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Reviewed Paragon Restaurant - Kannur Road - Kozhikode
Most visitors to Kozhikode (Calicut) are interested in one thing-to check out the culinary specialty of the region, the famed Malabar Biriyani! While a number oread more...
The King is Back (Corolla Altis)
Reviewed Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Altis I had read a lot about the new version of the Toyota Corolla, and decided to give it a whirl when the opportunity presented itself so as toread more...
A flickering flame
Reviewed Brisingr - Christopher Paolini
Brisingr is the third book of the Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini and was preceded by Eragon and Eldest. The fourth and as yet unnamed book is expecteread more...
Manna from Heaven
Reviewed Giveawayoftheday
For a long time, especially when I was a student, I was reduced to using trial versions of a number of software because I could not afford to buy them. Wheneverread more...
VFM
Reviewed Sony Ericsson K550i
I had been searching for a good phone which crammed all the available features (except PDA functionality, which I do not need) into a nifty package. I had zoomeread more...
Tears in Heaven
Reviewed Ahagiya Theeyae
First of all, let me begin with the fact that I am a Keralite, and that my knowledge of Tamil is not perfect. What Tamil I know was picked up during a six year read more...
Searching for the pot of gold
Reviewed Pacha Kuthira
Pacha kuthira literally means "grasshopper" in Malayalam. A grasshopper was a sign of prosperity in rural Kerala; seeing one meant that you were likely to come read more...
Jack or Ace?
Reviewed Thuruppu Gulan
Mammootty begins life as Kunjumon, the son of a dhaba-owner (Innocent), and the lucky charm of a local businessman played by Devan. When Devan starts a five-staread more...
They win, you lose!
Reviewed Kotak Securities
Kotak Securities in Kochi recently approached me with an offer to do portfolio management for a small sum of money (usually, managers need at least Rs 5 lakhs, read more...
New Lancer Cedia
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Reviewed Mitsubishi Cedia
I know that this is technically cheating, but I am left with no options as Mouthshut seems unable to do anything properly these days. First, I asked for productread more...
Reviewed Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8 X-LR
I am posting this in a wrong subsection, as Mouthshut did not provide a new one for the Lancer Cedia despite repeated requests. Perhaps they did not realize tharead more...
Short and sweet
Reviewed Best Mysteries, The - Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov is best known as the doyen of science fiction writers, and some of his works like I, Robot and The Bicentennial Man have been made into films. But read more...
The shorter, the better
Reviewed To Cut A Long Story Short - Jeffrey Archer
This is a collection of short stories from Jeffrey Archer, following on the footsteps of A twist in the tale and A quiver full of arrows. Considering the class read more...
The ABC of resuscitation
Reviewed Dealing with Road Accident Victims
Imagine the scenario You are walking along the road, happily ogling at all the girls(or guys) on view, when a car turns suddenly to avoid a head on collision anread more...
Ford gets it right (finally)!
Reviewed Ford Fiesta
Impressions When you first see the car, you notice that it has a very muscular look from the front, with flaring wheel arches. Unfortunately, these arches make read more...
Extremely Disappointed with Skinsii's Service
Reviewed Skinnsi
I am beyond frustrated with the ongoing issues I have experienced with Skinsii’s laser hair removal service. Over the course of my treatment, Ive faced conread more...
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Commented on own review
Does it look like an abused shoe in the photos? Like I said, I have used it for a total of less than 5 days of continuous wear. And there were another 9 people in my party to Malaysia, all of whom walked through the same terrain, and none of whom had any problems with their shoes! I would also like read more...
Commented on avinash77's article
Options aplenty Have you tried the new Ford Figo, Suzuki Ritz, Nissan Micra or the Volkswagon Polo? All are excellent cars, but may have a waiting period. The Figo Diesel may be a great option if your daily mileage is high.
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Dear Vishpan, Then how can you review a book, movie or service? You don't own any of those things. And I don't recall reading anywhere in Mouthshut that you have to own an item to review it! Do you think all reviews that appear in magazines are by owners?
Hi Digital Devil, It is unfortunate that Ebay treats its customers so badly, and still no one gets to hear about it. I wish more people would come forward and comment about their experiences! Ebay is an anachronism of an internet company, that does not allow you to send scanned documents by email read more...
Commented on s_rajesh's review
Hi, Nice review, but you could have added more details regarding the place and the things you can do there. Think of what a person who has never heard of would want to know before deciding to come for a visit! Keep up the good work. Shankar A
Commented on Paulsb02's review
Even after reading the review, I couldn't decide whether to see the film or not. Hence the 'useful' rating.
After reading the review, I still couldn't make up my mind as to whether I should see the movie or not. Hence the 'Useful' rating.
Commented on barista_82's review
I fail to understand why an electric power steering will not 'go well with the consumer' because it is more frugal on the fuel compared to a hydraulic power steering, as well as cheaper to maintain over the long run. I personally felt that the interiors were quite rich, with leather upholstery in read more...
Commented on blueblast's article
Tough luck Did you try the trick that tyre repairers use-immersing it part by part in water, to figure out where the puncture is? Considering the size of the thing though, you may need to throw it into a swimming pool! Also, try using the Fevibond that is specifically made to stick rubber/plastic (i read more...
Telebrands Air-Lounge
Commented on gonewiththewind84's review
If you paid by credit card, the card companies might have insurance cover for online purchases, and if you conctact them, you might at least get your money back. Why don't you go to the consumer court for redressal?
Commented on IAMCHHAJED's review
I have used the site extensively, and never had any great problems. As for items being costlier or cheaper than you anticipated, it shows poor market-searching on your part. I always search at least 3 different shopping sites (Sify, Rediff, Indiatimes) in addition to Indiaplaza, as well as Ebay, bef read more...
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