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Re: Hostels for Rs 100 or less - still that cheap, right?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jun 7, 2013
How can the price of any commodity jump by 800 per cent in two-three years?

Inflation, curr...

Re: Is the Indian Rupee on the verge of collapse ?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jun 6, 2013
India cannot afford to weaken rupee too much vs. US dollar. Since crude oil is priced and traded ...

Re: Oh dear, not another one....
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jun 4, 2013
*"*The 30-year-old was raped by men in a truck on Monday night. They offered her a lift and she a...

Re: Oh dear, not another one....
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Jun 4, 2013
Tragic! I feel for the victim. My sympathies and understanding will not help the victim, she is s...

Re: I never felt unsafe. Till I came to India
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 29, 2013
The article articulates very sad but true account. Some of the problems were avoidable. For examp...

Re: Bundi : Best city in Rajasthan!
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 12, 2013
Excellent presentation, very detailed.

RE: Visa in Thailand
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, May 10, 2013
Travisa works fine here in US, however, Travis coordinates with Indian Consulate. Consulate folks...

Re: Longterm car parking in Delhi
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 21, 2013
Here is an elaboration why you should sell it:

1. When a car sits this long, all the expendabl...

Re: Longterm car parking in Delhi
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Apr 19, 2013
Perhaps, you need to seriously consider selling it.

RE: Buying gemstones in Jaipur
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 28, 2013
Unless you are an expert, avoid!

RE: Amritsar or an Indian wedding?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 27, 2013
If you want to watch an Indian wedding, watch it on YouTube. On the other hand, if you want to pa...

RE: Where to go weather wise
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 27, 2013
Konark temple/calcutta

Hyderabad/Bidar

Bhuj/Ran of Kutch.

Darjeeling

Lucknow/Kanp...

RE: Amritsar or an Indian wedding?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 26, 2013
My opinion, Amritsar.

RE: HOLI - Is The Paint Throwing on Wed or Thurs?
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 25, 2013
Oh no, Pirate, watch out, the goondas sometimes attack buses on that day. Keep your bus window cl...

RE: tip for driver
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 20, 2013
100 rupees daily at the end of the day + minimum 10% of the total bill. Tip generously if the dri...

RE: tip for driver
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 20, 2013
For a good driver, I give 100 rupees daily at the end of the day + 15% of the total fare at the e...

Re: Flyers won't need to fill up landing forms
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 13, 2013
Pirate, this is good news. Now, I hope they can get it done,

RE: Opinion on updated itinerary
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 12, 2013
Extremely hot: Delhi, Ambala, and Amritsar. You will be alright if you move on ASAP.

RE: Teach and Help Street Children in India
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Mar 11, 2013
Kolkata is an extremely challenging city. You have to experience it first-hand to understand the ...

RE: Where to celebrate Holi festival 2013
in Departure Lounge » Asia - Indian Subcontinent, Feb 28, 2013
Avoid Holi if you can. Or, you will be an open season for every street hoodlum. If you can watch ...