Author Archives: Prax

About Prax

I blog , I trek , I make mistakes... After all im human.

Cheap Nokia Dual sim

Was looking for a cheap nokia dual sim that could use my BL 5C batteries from my old nokias and concluded that there were 2 options under Rs 2500 Nokia 114 and Nokia 101 Flipkart comparison http://www.flipkart.com/mobiles/compare?ids=MOBDGGZRYQTG5AHY,MOBD2DXET2W6QK9D Phonearena compare http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Nokia-114,Nokia-101/phones/7591,6111Continue reading

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Chinese budget smartphones tablets and phablets

Was checking  out top of the line chinese budget tabs and smartphones, that most chinese locals buy. Now a days there are multiple cos that import chinese devices and sell them under their own brand name. Eventually these companies would … Continue reading

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Is Lic the new ATM that funds the Congress UPA govt disinvestment ?

The seeds of the failure of UTI 64 were sown by bureaucrats, trustees and politicians … some of the current lot like Mr MMS and Mr Mukharjee had seen scams or wrongdoings during their tenure and Mr PC had not allowed … Continue reading

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Public Provident Fund Faqs

PPF is popular form of long term investment which is a deductible U/s 80 C or old Sec 88. Account opening Rules You can open only one single PPF a/c in your name in a bank or post office.  NRIs … Continue reading

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Sec 80 C Options At a Glance – Fixed Income

Fixed Income Tax savings options under Sec 80C for all For table 1 pf postal investments the rates are for current yr and next yr as there is downward revision For 5 Yr Tax savings  Fds from banks the first … Continue reading

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Quad Core Budget Smartphones Xolo Q800 vs Canvas HD A116 vs Titanium S5 vs Wammy Titan 2 vs Wammy Passion

The new bunch of Budget Quad Core mobiles are finally out and this is how things stack before the post budget tax increases kick in.. The war is between :- Micromax Canvas HD A116 vs Lava Xolo Q800  vs Karbonn Titanium S5 vs Wammy Titan … Continue reading

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India Budget 2013 What matters most!

P Chidambaram budget speech is  known to induce dreams and elevate people to a euphoric state of mind but the fine print in the draft is known to always have a googly and take back more than what he has … Continue reading

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Fridge Testing Fault finding and Basic Repairs

Tired of inexperienced repairmen , i did some investigating , here is what i can share:- When you switch the fridge off always give it at least 15 minutes rest before you turn it on again. Problem : U left … Continue reading

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Bal Thackarey at his unequivocal best !

As Bal Thackareys body was resigned to flames , im posting one thing that he was most known for, his speeches…watch him at his unabashed and unequivocal best ! I dont agree with a lot of what he says but respect … Continue reading

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Buying a Gas Geyser

Gas Geysers are environmentally and pocket friendly, and as electricity costs soar most people are switching to them. Pic: Venus Gas Geysers My Recos : Buy a gas geyser from a reliable manufacturer with A 6 or 6.5 litre minimum … Continue reading

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