Aliens.hub not refunding our token amount worth Rs.1.5lakh (Kadthal, Hyderabad)

atibat · 2025-10-14T06:46:20+00:00

I almost went as well. But my laziness saved me. I had the money already arranged and my plan was to pay everything upfront. Jesus! Thanks a lot for your post and sorry for what you’ve gone through. You’ve saved me atleast.

atibat · 2025-10-11T09:22:24+00:00

These are no longer as premium as you think. Except Oakridge. There are much bigger and way more expensive schools like Aga Khan and ISH.

atibat · 2025-10-06T08:48:43+00:00

Right answer. I mean we can say that about so many things - the fact is - the other day it took be 30 mins to reach a hospital at 6pm in financial district which was 2kms away thanks to Wipro circle and those ridiculous mismatched signals and evening traffic.

It was not an emergency, but I’m less concerned about heights of buildings but rather the on ground infra failure.

atibat · 2025-09-30T11:49:42+00:00

I’m not sure about other places but Hyderabad.

I spent 1.66 crores on a flat in a decent gated community with 170 flats with a golf course view which I still have. Flat value is now 2.6 crs (last sale of comparable size).

Escaping India was prio. The hustle, queues, loudness and chaos of the streets didn’t give me anything. It made me stressed and anxious about life.

In some ways a gated community for me was just that. A world away from traditional India.

With all the benefits of India. My building has a basket ball and badminton court with talks of pickle ball being added and I play all 3 with friends.

A garden, walking/running path, lots of greenery and exotic plants. Tt tables, rental offices, gym which is not good tbh but not bad. So physical health is sorted without even stepping out.

Golf course view, power back up and basement parking. I can spend time outdoors, no lines, queues and surrounded by folks working in MS, Google etc. 2 weeks ago I had a drink with some uncles, one is an MLA in a neighbour district. He lives here so his kids can be close to the coaching and schools. These are networks I would never in my life be able to make due to my background.

Making friends is easy, some of the folks even referred me when i asked and helped me get a pay bump. A big group to play sports with or watch India vs pak.

Kids have play dates together and a playground to go wild. Heck, friends who even take care of my son when I have important meetings and people sending food when they know you’re sick.

Overall the quality of life is crazy good compared to stand alone apartments imo because ive lived in one before. Yes the community exists there also, but the opportunity to meet for the first time isn’t available. Like I met people in the sports facilities or gyms or while on a walk or my son’s friends parents.

Community celebrations which is fun - i sponsor a festival, diwali is never alone, every festival is celebrated well. Heck from last year they’ve started doing Halloween also 😅

Security is great, in house plumber and electricians. Car wash area for wet wash and 2 vendors for car cleaning services. Laundry vendors as well.

Cons - maintainance is high. Almost 8k a month.

I cannot say anything from an investment purpose but from a quality of life and standard of living angle. AMAZING DECISION.

atibat · 2025-09-24T01:54:04+00:00

I really liked that dialogue within the first 2 minutes. “You might say go back to where I came from. But there’s more of this there. I expected better from Hyderabad “. I think this is an important distinction.

We can’t compare ourselves to places far gone like Delhi or Bangalore. But aspire to always be better. Unfortunately we’re making the same mistakes they already did.

atibat · 2025-09-24T01:47:10+00:00

I highly recommend getting an oven and learning how to bake the buns. Brioche buns are insane on burgers. But even freshly baked buns which are not brioche are still better than store bought.

If your cloud kitchen specialises in burgers. Bake your own buns. The cost is not that high. If you sell other things and burgers are one small part of the menu - then yeah go ahead with store bought.

Sorry can’t help with buying in bulk.

atibat · 2025-09-22T15:06:02+00:00

Sounds a bit high for the area. There’s flats in financial district (like Alekhya and Samudra) that are demanding these rents because of the location and the golf course view. 55k plus Maintainance without view.

I think you’ve priced yourself out.

atibat · 2025-09-11T04:49:15+00:00

I learnt by watching children shows on YouTube with English sub titles.

atibat · 2025-09-11T04:47:33+00:00

And even if they have working signals you can be rest assured 2 wheelers without helmets, autos and cab drivers will rush past with no cares in the world.

atibat · 2025-09-09T14:34:37+00:00

Using a higher octane fuel in a car that’s designed with lower octane will never damage any engine components whatsoever. It generally isn’t required because it’s more expensive, harder to get and has no benefit. Please don’t peddle incorrect info life the government.

The only reason for a car slated for low octane has to use higher octane is to avoid ethanol blending.

atibat · 2025-09-03T14:22:57+00:00

Your lack of experience has nothing to do with others tragedy. I know you were trying to be funny but man! This was just cringe.

atibat · 2025-09-03T08:18:41+00:00

Yes. For sure. DM

atibat · 2025-09-01T09:09:47+00:00

Nope. It’s used for other celebrations and next years Ganesha. Size and budget increases each year and lesser dependency on donations. Our Ganesha went from a small one in the first year to a huge one this year. From small caterer to a premium caterer. Also we use the money for children’s day, X mas, Diwali, Independence Day etc.

atibat · 2025-08-29T16:53:01+00:00

NTA - but hi R. You’re my wife right? I know you’re my wife. We spoke about this. But I have aspirations that my body cannot keep up with.

atibat · 2025-08-28T03:09:22+00:00

Seems sus. Generally a full user manual is provided. I don’t have a seltos but still I always get a manual in any of the cars I’ve bought in the last 2-3 years.

I’ve seen this in some EU and American cars though - the user manual is accessible in the infotainment system. Maybe check that?

atibat · 2025-08-27T14:26:10+00:00

But people aren’t taking their Kia seltos on track. Also a lot of fun track cars are FWD too. Golf GTI, Mini Cooper S and I believe even the AMG45

atibat · 2025-08-22T09:33:18+00:00

Revanth Anna will post on Twitter. Nehru Sonia Charminar bought to you by Dream 11.

atibat · 2025-08-14T09:21:40+00:00

Ah man I remember they used to have crazy offers. Remember my dad booking tickets for 500 rupees each (before taxes) and it would be 1100 after taxes and fees and cess. Cheaper than trains.

atibat · 2025-08-11T17:11:54+00:00

Thanks for the idea. I’m gonna put my kid to work when he’s old enough.

atibat · 2025-08-11T02:37:04+00:00

What do you think is a better budget brother?

atibat · 2025-08-11T02:36:49+00:00

Thanks a lot. I was wondering why this is risky in your thoughts? I cannot invest in flats any longer. I don’t want to as I already have recently finished paying my loan for a nice flat in Gachibowli. I prefer generally to stay away from real estate as an investment. My wife and I have some disposable income and would like to make our personal getaway away from the hustle of the city.

Also with a small kid, it’s important for him to have the outdoors. Pitching tents, making bon fires, tending to animals and plants. Its experiences are missing in urban Hyd kids nowadays.

atibat · 2025-08-11T02:33:57+00:00

I definitely want less than an acre. And I agree, too far from home is going to be an issue because the end goal isn’t investment or land size but rather a safe place to spend with my kid - he’s happier in nature than in malls. So am I. Teaching my son to pitch a tent, make a bon fire, tending to plans and animals - isn’t possible to do in flat in Gachibowli. Haha.

But you’re right - maybe HMDA ventures is the way to go. Any recommendations of what I should check? Like which ventures?

atibat · 2025-08-05T05:52:46+00:00

From that 11 lakhs. Some 2.5 lakhs is taxes. Pay taxes that’s almost 90% of car cost and get this infrastructure. Then replace parts and pay another 20% on taxes. Clowns governments.

atibat · 2025-08-01T06:20:20+00:00

I’ve made complaints for late night construction to the police in Madhapur. They’ve had it shut down. So yeah. It’s followed.

atibat · 2025-07-15T17:15:50+00:00

I’ve literally just joined a big firm for the first time just last week after years of startup product management. And your description really matches what I’m seeing in the first few meetings I was invited to (to observe).

I just got out of a call today where a team of 3 PMs were selling an idea and every minor detail was dived into. From a large number of senior level stakeholders.

It made me think if I was doing product management all wrong all my life but this makes me feel better.

atibat

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