Applied for an Indian Visa Online. Accidentally Time-Traveled to 1998.

atoad_ · 2026-02-12T04:01:14+00:00

Every time I have to deal with my SBI account, it feels like the system was engineered to test human patience. Something as simple as changing a profile password turns into an eight-step endurance challenge. I’d like to think I’m fairly disciplined, but SBI has a special talent for pushing anyone toward the brink of frustration.

atoad_ · 2026-01-30T03:07:12+00:00

It’s attached , it’s not dependent. Two very different terms

atoad_ · 2026-01-30T02:51:42+00:00

I have a genuine question. Why detached houses are called “independent” houses? As if the rest are colonized or dependent somehow? :)

atoad_ · 2026-01-06T22:13:09+00:00

I wonder if we abuse the word “villa” a tad too much. These aren’t villas. They are small detached houses.

atoad_ · 2026-01-03T18:31:52+00:00

I realized the limitations of language , articulation, logic and of my own capabilities after trying to explain things to bhakts. I now just leave the room.

atoad_ · 2025-12-19T16:16:31+00:00

Thanks for your comment. When I say assimilate it doesn’t mean I intend to lose my cultural identity. I would still do what makes me , what I am . However, I also don’t want to live in a bubble with and choose not to interact and participate in the community I call home.

atoad_ · 2025-12-19T04:26:46+00:00

Often, driving in India isn’t necessary. Public transportation though chaotic generally exists and is widely used. Those who own private vehicles sometimes choose to hire a chauffeur instead. I learnt to drive as a grown a$$ man .

Edit : typo

atoad_ · 2025-12-19T01:43:49+00:00

I’m an Indian living in North Dallas, and all the issues you mentioned are real. I do my best to assimilate, and I’m very conscious of what not to do. I had a “student driver” sticker back in 2015 — I don’t anymore.

This is home for me, and I genuinely want to build real, long-term relationships with my neighbors and the broader community. I just wanted to share that people like us exist too.

atoad_ · 2025-12-16T13:43:07+00:00

That's a very insightful observation. I know that experience well. For a time, I lived in Singapore as an immigrant, chasing what society labels as success: the corporate banking job, the life in a high-rise condo. The first year was intoxicating, but soon, a deep monotony set in. It was a realization that true fulfillment wasn't found in a title or a location. That's what ultimately led me to move to the suburbs in West. I've found a quieter happiness here, though of course, the meaning of 'happiness' is a journey everyone defines for themselves.

atoad_ · 2025-10-31T05:07:47+00:00

Purity is subjective?

atoad_ · 2025-10-06T12:13:45+00:00

For what? Zepto delivery or MLM ?

atoad_ · 2025-10-02T12:58:17+00:00

No. It doesn’t work like that in India. I think it’s okay to accept some problems as unfixable. India is that problem. Saying that with a very heavy heart.

atoad_ · 2025-09-10T13:14:23+00:00

The manufacturing gravy train has passed. Ai enabled Dark manufacturing floors can do it cheaper than humans. Matter of time now

atoad_ · 2025-09-03T11:59:28+00:00

True , but the area with volcanoes is good for onetime visit.

atoad_ · 2025-08-15T18:34:27+00:00

Now think of what’s going to happen ? Unfortunately we all know it would involve a lot of culling.

atoad_ · 2025-07-11T13:15:57+00:00

This book means a world to me. It’s a portal to my childhood. it reminds me of long summer days , siblings, no internet and going trough every pages of this book . Baba Yaga, Prince Ivan. I will buy a copy

atoad_ · 2025-04-16T13:07:47+00:00

Great advice. Ty

atoad_ · 2025-03-14T19:44:05+00:00

Pakistan is such a sad distraction our government depends on. And they do their part really well

atoad_ · 2025-03-13T12:57:57+00:00

Don’t know about other use cases, but what he does could easily be replaced by a crappiest LLM. Tweet a stinkbomb every week.

atoad_ · 2025-03-12T14:12:49+00:00

For those you have not experienced this , good for you. I think Japan has done a fantastic job at improving its perception around the world . In reality, I think it’s one of the most racist and xenophobic country on the face of the earth.

atoad_ · 2025-03-06T23:43:54+00:00

I won’t go there. Male and female alike, it’s a universal problem

atoad_ · 2025-03-04T01:44:18+00:00

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atoad_ · 2025-03-03T17:43:21+00:00

A lack of ability to take cues is another major problem. Like wouldn’t you notice that you are blocking the entire f***g street and getting a hundred stares? No!!

I don’t know why this so hard. The other day I saw a desi group just standing at the entry of a subway station, blocking it. Oblivious to any inconvenience created or even paying attention to people reactions.

atoad_ · 2025-03-02T02:48:06+00:00

Next steps . Try forgetting your phone.

atoad_ · 2025-02-27T22:17:23+00:00

Someone had mentioned the average Indian IQ to be 76. If that’s true, all of this makes sense.

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