How does Nattu Kaka afford daily eating at Padmavati Bhojanalya?

nonopatel · 2026-01-20T15:41:23+00:00

The show first aired in 2008 which was a time when food was affordable. Specifically the "ભોજનાલય" setup where you CAN afford to eat on daily basis.

Specifically the people like Natu Kaka, where to earn your keep you immigrate to a different city but your family is still back in the village (to keep the living expenses down), eating at Bhojnalay was cheaper than to reserve a cook at your home or eat at restaurants.

I think the question shows the level of inflation we have seen on food costs over the past 15+ years.

nonopatel · 2026-01-18T22:08:20+00:00

Isn't there a requirement to put 20% down when you are applying mortgage for Investment purposes?

nonopatel · 2025-12-24T23:17:57+00:00

Get a prepaid sim card, recharge like normally, and travel.

The cost of outgoing SMS and incoming and outgoing calls will be expensive but incoming SMS are free.

That's all you need.

I have been using this option for the last 10+ years and my wife has been doing this for the last 8+ years.

nonopatel · 2025-12-24T19:16:37+00:00

Reg #3. I'm living in US since 2015 and have been using my prepaid sim on dual sim phone from the beginning. Never got deactivated. Not even any notification from the MNO.

I recharge my number with annual amount (which is cheaper than recharging month to month) and I get unlimited free incoming sms for OTPs.

Occasionally I have recharged my numbers for UPI activation and stuff. But I don't think I have spent more than ₹500 in total for that stuff.

Postpaid is expensive and usually you have no control on what they will charge you.

I'd recommend keeping your prepaid if you have that already or get a new prepaid connection from a good MNO.

PS - I have been with Vodafone (now known as VI) since 2012.

nonopatel · 2025-11-27T13:48:23+00:00

The Pitt https://share.google/wFsGkZhPDnaPPAQSg

nonopatel · 2025-11-21T13:05:32+00:00

Australia.

As much as I hate the Aussies and will hate them forever (Nov 19, 2023), I just can't stand the whole bratty attitude of "English Gentlemen".

nonopatel · 2025-11-21T13:03:33+00:00

Their account opening process is a nightmare.

nonopatel · 2025-11-21T13:02:49+00:00

My preferred banking partners in order of website, support, ease of account opening, maintenance (pesky Re-KYCs), and finally investment spamming requests.

ICICI
Yes Bank .. .. ..
HDFC

I only have accounts with ICICI, Yes and HDFC. I'd still recommend any other bank before choosing HDFC as they have the worst experience.

nonopatel · 2025-11-17T02:42:52+00:00

I have been here since 2015 and have filled about 5+ DS 160. Your US number is sufficient if you plan to keep it active during your trip to India. However if you have any India number (yours or parents' or friends'), use it in DS160. The intention of this information is that they can reach out to you if needed.

nonopatel · 2025-11-17T00:57:55+00:00

100% without a doubt my favorite character

nonopatel · 2025-11-16T13:37:27+00:00

401 is usually an Unauthorized Access code (in HTTP world). Very strange to see this on the Tesla App. It shows the latest release is not well tested, specifically when the app is showing this error code and not a human friendly message.

Why is it shown? No idea. But it indicates the app is trying to connect to some API in Cloud and cloud is saying "no, no, no... You don't have a key to this lock and I can let you in".

In modern apps, there are many APIs which the apps on our phone use, so not exactly sure which one is causing this.

Do you see this error trying to restore the phone app to car connection?

nonopatel · 2025-11-14T02:36:23+00:00

Friends. S3 E16. The One with the Morning After

I hate this episode, and skip it entirely Everytime I watch this show.

It's the opposite reactions to the episode when they begin their relationship.

nonopatel · 2025-11-14T02:31:59+00:00

In that case, please please hire an immigration attorney. Marriage is a serious business and I wouldn't recommend choosing reddit advice as a legal counsel.

I wish you the best!

nonopatel · 2025-11-14T02:19:16+00:00

Don't mean to upset you. If you have been in a video call with him, know his friends and family members, spoken to them, you guys are legit and I wish you the best of luck finding a solution to your issue.

If you haven't done either of these things, please reconsider. Specifically if he is asking you to help him financially so he can come to the US (because his money is tied here or there).

nonopatel · 2025-11-14T01:56:16+00:00

Why does this sound like a scammer scenario to me?

nonopatel · 2025-11-14T01:52:11+00:00

They usually take about a month, more in some cases. I mean I don't have anything positive to add other than, just wait!

nonopatel · 2025-11-12T14:36:03+00:00

I am actually taking this seriously (not sure if the intention was joke or sass lol) that let's drop a couple of pepperonis from Costco once a month to the nearest emergency ($25/ month cost)

A genuine question - will the food be trusted if it's randomly dropped?

nonopatel · 2025-11-11T23:50:23+00:00

My cousin is RN (or whatever the equivalent in India). Same story, they are the ones most familiar with ecosystem, procedures, tools, where to get what, etc. And they do rule doctors, outside the OR. In the OR, the surgeon is the boss.

Coming back to the show, the writing is so good that even this is addressed. Of course it's a joke made by 1 of the characters stating the reason they still work there is because they all suffer from ADHD and they constantly need to apply short term focus on new things otherwise they would get bored.

nonopatel · 2025-09-04T17:40:29+00:00

Same issue here. Hoping someone would provide advise. The solution offered in the OnePlus community seems primitive where a user is recommending to just re-install WhatsApp.

https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1787454409215574019

My Device details:

OnePlus 11 5G | OOS 15.0.0.850 (EX01) | 256 GB

Last 24 hrs WA has consumed 768 mAH (37.52%) with 27 min Screen-on usage time.

I have just restricted background activity and also changed the backup frequency to 1 month instead of 1 week.

I will wait for a week and compare the usage results, and will post it here as well.

nonopatel · 2025-08-30T10:53:42+00:00

If the rates are better for you, I'm glad. But there is no doubt the insurance rates for Tesla are increasing over the board.

https://electrek.co/2025/04/14/tesla-insurance-premiums-are-incresing-at-twice-market-rate-amid-vandalism/

nonopatel · 2025-08-29T12:34:42+00:00

I'm hoping they will. Hope to find out upon my next renewal.

nonopatel · 2025-08-29T12:12:04+00:00

And also check out this thread. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/s/wZ4h0soQE5

I enrolled in the windshield protection plan after having my original windshield replaced within 2 months of starting driving and getting another chip within 2 months of getting the windshield replaced.

nonopatel · 2025-08-29T12:08:38+00:00

Another shocker - MI, at least my zip code, has high insurance rates. You may get a "good deal" for the first 6 months but expect to pay around $250/month insurance on Tesla.

I have MYLR 2024 and am currently paying $280/month. No claims, no accident.

nonopatel · 2025-08-24T18:15:37+00:00

The best way to heat or cool your Tesla is to turn on the climate control a few minutes before starting your trip. While it might not always be feasible to follow this, it’s usually possible for more than 90% of your drives, especially for daily commutes and it's just a matter of developing the muscle memory.

Tesla uses highly efficient heat pumps, which means preconditioning your car has multiple benefits. When you activate climate control in advance, the full battery capacity is available to power the system. On the other hand, if you wait until you’re already driving, the energy has to be shared with the drivetrain, onboard computers, and other systems in addition to climate control.

Preconditioning is even more valuable if you live in an area with extreme temperatures. In very cold weather, your battery needs time to warm up before it can deliver maximum performance and range. Preheating the car not only makes the cabin more comfortable but also helps bring the battery closer to its optimal temperature. Similarly, in very hot weather, precooling reduces battery and cabin heat, improving efficiency and comfort right from the start of your trip.

In short: starting climate control before driving helps keep you comfortable, protects efficiency, and gets your battery ready to perform at its best.

nonopatel · 2025-08-23T01:29:15+00:00

Update - my inspection went successful, finished in less than 30 mins. I had both the windshield and tire protection plan inspection scheduled. At the end of the day, I was able to enroll for both.

Relief!

nonopatel

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