24 Belvedere Estate

The Bug Is Still Alive

Posted on | September 4, 2011 | No Comments

Well.

I am still at it.

I mean iphoneography & instagramming.

(have kind of surprised myself)

Here are two ways to keep an eye on how bad I am at this.

1. Via Inkstagram - Here

2. Via Webstagram - Here

The interface is simpler – it’s easier than navigating my photoblog.

And it really is a fascinating world full of some remarkably talented people out there.

I have a few social media friends to keep me company.

And yes, they all shoot better than I do.

Till now :-)

Category: Blog, Instagram, iPhone, Photography, Social Media
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Photo/Shoto/Blog/Shlog

Posted on | August 4, 2011 | 5 Comments

Just a short update on my last post.

I have compiled the Instagram pictures into a photoblog:

There is no defined theme.

Random pictures – taken on the spur of the moment.

The photoblog is at http://24blvd.tumblr.com/

And I hope to keep it updated.

Comments/feedback/brickbats are welcome.

Okay, do go easy on the brickbats ;-)

 

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Shoot At Sight

Posted on | July 30, 2011 | 2 Comments

There’s a wannabe photographer in most of us.

So I was quite delighted when I discovered Instagram.

I can take pictures with my iPhone.

And an Instagram App allows me to choose from a set of filters that, when applied, make the end product look pretty good.

Then there’s this community of awesome Instagram photographers as well.

They, of course, have gone way beyond the level of just applying filters.

Their pictures are, in any case, fabulously taken.

Trust me.

I guess it’s still a newish thing because I couldn’t find too many developer apps for it.

Of the ones around, I found Carousel to be apt for me.

It let’s you explore the world of Instagram simply and nicely.

(If you look to the top right of my blog, you can see how it’s made my pictures look interesting. I believe if you refresh the page, you’ll see different ones.)

Oh yes, it’s nice to be writing again.

The nicer part?

Now if I see a writer’s block, I’ll simply shoot it  :-)

 

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The Significant Other

Posted on | April 18, 2011 | 3 Comments

In other trivial news, I’ve taken a shot at Tumblr.

Random stuff.

Random reblogging.

Random, really.

If you have nothing better to do, you can check it out.

It’s called The Significant Other Blog.

Feedback is not actively solicited, but will be welcome ;-)

 

Update: Blog has been deleted.

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Airtel – 1. Customer – 0.

Posted on | January 16, 2011 | 18 Comments

“Good afternoon. This is Sheetal. How may I help you?”

“Hi Sheetal. My number is 98*******0. I wish to surrender this number.”

“Thank you for the number Sir. How can I help you?”

“I want to surrender this number, this connection.”

“Why Sir?”

“This is a Delhi number. I moved to Mumbai a few years back but kept this number alive. I don’t really need it and there is no point incurring roaming charges on it.”

“So you don’t want this number?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Sir I can give you an option. We can transfer this number to Mumbai.”

“Meaning?”

“We can give you another number in Mumbai with the last five digits same as this one.”

“I already have a Mumbai number with the last 5 digits same as this. I want to surrender this number.”

“You are sure Sir?”

“Yes I am.”

“Sir I can give you a second option. We can put this number in suspension for 3 months. So you will be charged zero rental. As long as you don’t use this number, you will be charged nothing. But if you use this number in this period, you will be charged.”

“Madam, I do NOT want this number. Can you please take in the request to surrender it?

“You are sure Sir?”

“Yes I am.”

“Sir I will give you a third option. Why don’t you gift this number to a relative? Your wife?”

“Madam, we all already have mobile connections here in Mumbai. I don’t need this number.  Can you PLEASE log in my request?”

“So you are convinced that you want to surrender this connection Sir?”

“Yes. I am.”

“Okay Sir. I can see you have no outstanding amount to be paid. Please note this service request number.”

“Tell me.”

“******.”

“Thanks. By when will this process complete?”

“Sir you will need to give me an alternate contact number.”

“96*******0.”

“Thank you for the number Sir. You will get a call from us soon on your alternate contact number.”

“Great. But what for?”

“They will ask you these same questions I asked, once again.”

“Why??”

“You will have to convince them just like you convinced me Sir.”

“Meaning??”

“You have convinced me. You will now have to convince them Sir. Once you do that, they will surely disconnect your number.”

“What???”

“Thank you for calling Airtel. You are speaking to Sheetal.”

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This transcript is 99.99% accurate, barring a word or two that I may have missed. Needless to say, I am still awaiting the call back from Airtel Customer Care.

P.S. The name Sheetal is purely representative.

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(19.01.11) UPDATE: The call-back happened today. Yes, the lady who called began going through the same motions again. I had to, tad rudely, cut her short. I’ve been assured the number will be disconnected by the 21st.

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(20.01.11) UPDATE (1): Spoken too soon. Yet another lady called, asked the same questions, again. Now assures the disconnection will happen in 7 working days. Sigh.

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(20.01.11) UPDATE (2): And YET another lady called, asked the same questions, again. Assures the disconnection will happen in 2 working days. Grrr.

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(31.01.11) I destroyed the SIM Card. Checked after 4 days. Number disconnected. Case closed. Phew.

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