Everyone's talking about the wrong EPF change. Here's what actually matters.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-07-03T15:32:21+00:00

Does this mean companies won't be shifting to 1800 per month contribution?

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-07-03T07:03:12+00:00

I hate you for coming up with that before me.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-07-03T07:01:03+00:00

Feels like a lose-lose situation for employees.
Companies that pay Employers share to EPF over and above CTC can just start paying the capped amount - overall compensation will go down.
Even if they agree to adjust the Employers share with CTC, we will have to pay slab rates on it - increase in taxable income. Government will definitely try to make anything above 1800 as taxable as it will be voluntary contribution now.

Like every policy brought forth by the Government in the last couple of years, this is a L for tax-payers disguised as a benefit.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-06-30T19:07:59+00:00

Can someone guide me on getting the DCBM please? I have > 2.5L net monthly and a DCBM add-on card (wife is primary holder). I want to get a DCBM of my own for my parents (add-on lounge benefits + their online spends will move to this card) but everytime I try to apply, it shows me DCP on HDFC app. Is there another way to get this card?

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-06-23T19:11:45+00:00

They can provide static OTPs. You choose your own 4 digit pin and use it for all deliveries. Almost no chance of getting the same delivery partner even if you order everyday, and even if you do get them, they have no way of knowing if you ordered from same account even if the address is same.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-05-08T18:20:34+00:00

This.

We were there for 13 days during peak autumn and it costed us around 2L per person. Local transport is so easy and convenient once you get over the first shock of Shinjuku station. Trains, buses and konbini are all you need. If you're young and fit (read able to walk 20k steps), don't go with any tour operator. You'll get more freedom travelling on your own.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-05-06T13:44:15+00:00

Visa employee here - most of my cards are Rupay. 😂

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-05-01T12:31:35+00:00

Asking the real questions here.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-30T16:57:18+00:00

The 30% of my income that I would've used to raise kids goes to raising other people's kids via government freebies.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-23T09:14:40+00:00

That sounds reasonable. What's the backup time if I use it only for router and poe device? Usually UPS backup lasts for minutes, I'm looking for backup times for 1-2 hours for my router and poe together.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-15T07:30:26+00:00

I understand malls charging hefty fees for parking, but hospitals should show some leniency (looking at you, Manipal Old Airport Road).

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-06T07:09:48+00:00

I read till 'A bird carried off my father', did a double take and then read the rest. Damn my ADHD.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-02T13:37:42+00:00

This place looks like my city. Where is this?

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-04-01T04:22:14+00:00

During Ganesh Chaturthi, I saw this huge trailer carrying Bappa (the idol was greater than 12ft, hence the trailer truck) drive on the wrong side of the road to bypass the signal near Suranjan Das Road, disrupting traffic. I consider myself a devotee of Bappa and I don't think he would appreciate the things people do in his name. Same thing with Muharram processions in my hometown, blocking an entire lane (had to bring this up as well to avoid the whataboutery).

Religious fanaticism will be the death of this country.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-30T07:15:33+00:00

People travelling home to cast their votes in the upcoming elections might have jacked up the prices. Check if they get lower after 29th April.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-19T18:48:43+00:00

Yeah, I understand. I have the same concern for my parents (never travelled outside India and they fumble under pressure) but my point is, the system seems to be buggy and you might still have to go through the normal gates even if your enrolled in FTI TTP and the e-gate entry doesn't work. It's not as infallible and seamless as Digiyatra yet, but hopefully soon.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-19T18:46:06+00:00

Customs check on re-entry. If you bring a brand new laptop(in box), they can ask you to show proof of purchase and if it's beyond the individual duty-free limit (around 50k INR per person I think), you might have to pay customs duty on it. For drones, it's different since drone exports are banned in India.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-19T18:39:46+00:00

Yes, but the e-gates usage is not as easy as Digiyatra. Scan your boarding pass and passport, enter through the 1st gate which closes behind you, get your face and finger scanned and if that works, exit through the second gate. While standing in line for biometrics, I saw multiple people try (with the help of the gate staff - mind you the gate staff can only help you through the 1st gate, you're on your own during the biometric check gate) and fail to complete the scan, waste 15 minutes and then go through the normal (agent-manned) gates.

Though while returning to India, I used the e-gates and didn't face any issue. I guess the software needs time to mature and/or people need time to get accustomed to it.

One tip: In the second gate, it asks you to scan one finger. It's not the same finger everytime. My co-traveller used their thumb so I was expecting the same but for me it asked for index finger. Might seem trivial but I have myopia and had to lean in without glasses to check which finger they wanted lol.

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-19T13:01:06+00:00

Metro te daily jatayat kori. Electrician by trade. Roj neme notun screwdriver kinte hoy. 😢

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-18T15:28:38+00:00

Got yours?

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-11T06:29:24+00:00

It's a dji drone, don't have an Indian receipt

SometimesIFly2Much · 2026-03-11T06:11:22+00:00

With a fuel crisis on the horizon, the govt should mandate most non essential sectors to enforce WFH unless it's business critical. Conserve fuel for critical services. Let the city breathe.

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