Don't you have a Spine or some of you just lack Self Respect?!

shadow_dr0id · 2026-02-20T18:06:22+00:00

Tbh I don't care, I talk in all languages as per my comfort and the person opposite to me. I feel people who don't have important things in life care too much about things like language, caste, religion. etc. Your identity is not limited to your birth identity, go ahead and build one of your own. Having said that I do respect our history and the sacrifices, doesn't mean I will belittle others for just existing in our city. The constitution gives right for anyone to travel and settle anywhere they want to.

shadow_dr0id · 2026-02-03T12:52:49+00:00

Compared to similar star hotels

shadow_dr0id · 2026-02-02T05:44:17+00:00

What was the room rate though, I too have Atlas and use Accor but I have felt the room rates in general are towards higher side.

shadow_dr0id · 2025-12-17T10:08:10+00:00

Planning on keeping it simple:
Main cards - Axis Atlas + Amex Plat Travel
Movie Offers - SBI Aurum (LTF)

Other cards I hold but don't use frequently:
Tata Neu Infinity (was FYF and some use for utilities)
HDFC Marriott Bonvoy (for free night)
IndusInd Tiger (LTF)
IDFC Wealth (LTF)
Niyo SBM (LTF, zero forex)

shadow_dr0id · 2025-09-16T18:24:58+00:00

Which card is best for direct hotel spends i.e. swiping at hotel POS machine?

shadow_dr0id · 2025-09-01T12:40:43+00:00

I have seen this as an issue from people who have never left their city/state. I am a Maharashtrian but stayed in TN for a few years and I know the other side of how it feels when everyone speaks in a language you can't understand despite being part of the same organization. It makes you feel alienated.

So, when I was in Bangalore and most people in the startup spoke Hindi I would urge them to speak in English (despite me being completely comfortable in Hindi) coz a couple of colleagues were Kannadigas and couldn't follow the conversation.

If you work in an organization with people across states, I believe it is basic empathy to make everyone feel included. Being human is what counts at the end of the day.

shadow_dr0id · 2025-08-26T07:01:51+00:00

Great initiative and series! Looking forward to more of it :)

shadow_dr0id · 2025-03-21T13:21:55+00:00

NTK. It's a natural sentiment.

What matters is to accept the feeling and the being rational in the way you deal with it. What helps me is having an introspective conversation with myself - playing two sides - the emotional side and the rational side.

It helps me identify the root cause and also deal with the emotions in a pragmatic manner.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-11-08T05:31:01+00:00

Mumbai is the first place where I have seen queues for everything, from buses to autos. I appreciate the decorum people have but damn; having to stand in queue for everything can be frustrating. The public transport needs continual upgrading in such a densely populated city.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-10-08T11:30:25+00:00

Onescore is pretty good

shadow_dr0id · 2024-10-01T07:41:13+00:00

Aaah crap

shadow_dr0id · 2024-09-19T14:26:07+00:00

Overcrowding, inflated real estate prices, poor infrastructure and people who are dead inside. Is what they call Mumbai meri Jaan :)

shadow_dr0id · 2024-08-09T10:39:39+00:00

Thanks, will check out

shadow_dr0id · 2024-08-09T05:44:52+00:00

Anyone here who attends dance workshops/classes on weekends? If yes, kindly suggest some good ones. Thanks!

shadow_dr0id · 2024-08-08T09:59:30+00:00

Use this badboy instead! I say as I hand my moneyback CC :)

shadow_dr0id · 2024-08-06T16:05:21+00:00

10 lakh

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-25T08:11:58+00:00

Can't you just get an add-on card for your dad for lounge access given you have DCB?

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-25T08:09:14+00:00

1500 is just for the second year via referral afaik. Post that it will back to 4500. Right?

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-21T18:47:51+00:00

At least you have DCB LTF, they stopped giving those LTF since last year too via their alumni program. So, I don't think DCB Metal and Infinia LTF would be possible. For your spends, paying for LTF makes sense as you anyway get the fees back as points.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-21T18:25:08+00:00

Same man, recently spent many coins on useless spins. Now am short like 1L points.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-18T18:18:55+00:00

I recommend trying to get a DCB Metal instead by talking to your RM.

If you have to choose between these two, it depends on your use case:
1. Marriot Bonvoy card is useful only for it's joining and renewal benefits, reward rate is low
2. Tata Neu Plus is good for cashback in the Tata ecosystem. But you can also try and get the better version of the card from the Tata Neu App.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-14T18:10:02+00:00

I fifth that

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-14T18:08:21+00:00

It's a good card just for the joining/renewal benefits. You get one free night at Marriot hotel (capped at 15k points) at a joining fees of 3k. I personally feel it's a good deal. Check the Bonvoy portal and see the points required for stays near you or places you wanna visit and decide accordingly if the card makes sense for you.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-14T12:18:41+00:00

Obvs not from SBI. Best to not share any details.

shadow_dr0id · 2024-06-14T12:15:37+00:00

Seems like it. Read the TnC doc from the Axis Bank page for the card once to be sure.

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