Honda Activa servicing

What a nightmare! My second in row. The first was with the Yelahanka branch who returned the bike as it was but took 3 grand from me. The second and latest was with the Jayamahal branch- nightmare unlimited. They called me up the day it was given and informed me that it will be done only by 7.30pm, by when the accounts will be closed. I went the next morning at about 9.30, work still not done.

My husband arranged for it to be delivered to my office in Residency Road. By this time, I'm already stressed. The guy who was to deliver it, lands up after 2 extra hours. And what do I see? The right mirror is broken! I called a manager, Mr.Patil, who said it was a small misshap and will fix it for free. I grudgingly took the bike and was shocked to discover many extra dents and scratches on it the next morning. We went back to the service station and spoke to Mr.Patil. Only now were we informed that the delivery person was involved in a bad accident and is on leave! Our question- how could you deliver the customer's bike after such damage which might endanger the customer's life?

We then took full inventory of the bike and agreed to have the damage fixed free of cost.

Well, the bike looks good now. But a few things like the indicator's sound and reverbration is still there. I just done want to go back to that place EVER again!

PS- a so called customer service exec, Sangeetha, did nothing but apologise like a parot over and over again. Get a life.

Vote

Today, I have done what I had not, for the very first time. I voted! We went to the polling booth at 8 AM and were surprised to find no queue. Who did I vote for? I don't know! I gave my vote to an unknown candidate, just because she was a lady. Her name is Padmaa K Bhat.

Why I am feeling extra good today is because Bangalore seems strangely empty today. It felt like Sunday. I reached my office in record time, 20 minutes, as opposed to 45 minutes that it takes for my commute :)

Pizza Corner in Garuda Mall

A conizza usually costs around Rs.100 at the PC outlets. Yesterday's experience with PC, was, how do I say it, like getting an injection shot. I asked for a Conizza which was displayed as Rs.95 and I was surprised when the bill was for Rs.135. Why? I asked the cashier lady? Has the menu not been updated? She was kind enough to let me know that Rs.130 was the price with cheese. I nodded in negative when she asked for cheese and now this? She said it was already billed and could not help it. It was her lucky day, I wasn't feeling well enough to make a fuss of it.

Hilarious posts

Came across this while was researching about phones... hhahaha

Gulabi Gang

Who? What?

I was really surprised that I came across this article online at MarieClaire. I don't remember hearing the name being mentioned, but that maybe because I dont watch the news everyday. Apparently, they are a bunch of women who have turned rebel for a good cause. In their pink sarees, they stand out, both because of the costume and the sad tale in the depth of their eyes. I googled it and came up with a video and quiet a few articles.
Gulabi Gang ( The pink women of India)



In one of the most backward regions of India, Uttar Pradesh, village women dressed in pink saris are getting togther to fight corruption and injustice and to raise their voices against the system. It was formed in 2006 and has largely grown to thousands of members from over 300 villages. Not only for themselves, but for everyone in need, Gulabi gang preforms peaceful demonstrations to prove their point... without violence. Inspiration personified.

Favorite Shop- not my favorite anymore

I recently bought 3 garments from the FS 50% sale. 2 of the kurtis' were of the same size and apparently under "No exchange" items. When I went to exchange the one that did not fit, the manager there flatly refused. Had to spend a lot of effort trying to make him understand. But, succeed, we did! So the next time you go there, make sure you read the signs around you that say no exchange and pick one that will definitely fit you!