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If you can drive in Coimbatore, you can drive anywhere in the world!
You need to have a special skill to drive in Coimbatore.
You get scoldings and abuses from people who share the roads with you in Coimbatore. With not great road conditions, people drive rash inside the small roads. Too many vehicles in the small place. Very few follow traffic signs!:|
One day I stopped for a red signal and I was honked by people in back to go fast and skip the signal. I never knew whether I have to stop when there is a red signal or not. No one stops at the exact line of STOP.
People honk their horns left and right. I am not sure why they honk many times. Roads are supposed to be silent with only the engine sounds of the vehicles. Some people keep on horning, for no reason. I am not sure if they know about noise pollution or not.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Coimbatore experiences: Time sense is poor
Where I go and whatever I do I have to deal with people correct?
Well, in Coimbatore when I deal with people or do business with people as a customer or as a vendor - I have to deal with the Coimbatore people.
Well, nobody has the sense of time in Coimbatore. If you cannot be strict in the timing, then do not promise that you will be able to make it at this time. People say - I will be there in 15 minutes. But they show up after 1 hour. It is accepted and adjusted easily.
Starting from electrician, plumber, Web designer, Relatives, Sales representatives, doctors anybody you name in Coimbatore. I did not see a single person who had stick to their timings.
People tend to accept it and do not seem to worry too much about time strictness. If used effectively, it would be better for Coimbatore and its people. Everyone could use everyones time effecitively, instead of any kind of wait times.
Well, in Coimbatore when I deal with people or do business with people as a customer or as a vendor - I have to deal with the Coimbatore people.
Well, nobody has the sense of time in Coimbatore. If you cannot be strict in the timing, then do not promise that you will be able to make it at this time. People say - I will be there in 15 minutes. But they show up after 1 hour. It is accepted and adjusted easily.
Starting from electrician, plumber, Web designer, Relatives, Sales representatives, doctors anybody you name in Coimbatore. I did not see a single person who had stick to their timings.
People tend to accept it and do not seem to worry too much about time strictness. If used effectively, it would be better for Coimbatore and its people. Everyone could use everyones time effecitively, instead of any kind of wait times.
Coimbatore Experiences: Terrible service of Airtel, Coimbatore
Well, this is very interesting guys...
The way these guys function is very odd. I needed a post-paid connection and I went to an Airtel center in bye-pass road. I was told someone will come to my place and they will help me in getting a post-paid connection.
I was glad at first place that someone will come and do everything for me. That became a nuisance for me. Two guys came to my place, and they were supposed to be for internet connection. So, those guys told me that someone else will come for Post paid Mobile connection.
Then came another guy - it is been 15 days I have not received a proper post paid connection. At last I had to change the connection to pre-paid to use the connection.
This has been a totally frustrating experience with that guy. I have not detailed a lot here, but it was frustrating for the fact that I could not get a normal post-paid connection in just a day.
At the first place, when I went to the Airtel office, I should have been able to complete my job there. Why should someone visit my place! I am surprised to see Airtel has such a man power, but doing poor customer service.
Another interesting thing is - when I went to another Airtel office in the same area - and explained my problem - they said - they cannot do anything about it - Only the agent who is working with me can help me in this, even though the Airtel office has written outside that - "Airtel Customer Relationship Office". I don't know what the ladies are doing there, wearing tight jeans and free hair - looks odd for those Coimbatore ladies. It is their independence on their looks, but I wish they do their duties properly or atleast the way these office function is terrible and it is not customer centric at all.
Again - this does not look like friendly for businesses!!!
The way these guys function is very odd. I needed a post-paid connection and I went to an Airtel center in bye-pass road. I was told someone will come to my place and they will help me in getting a post-paid connection.
I was glad at first place that someone will come and do everything for me. That became a nuisance for me. Two guys came to my place, and they were supposed to be for internet connection. So, those guys told me that someone else will come for Post paid Mobile connection.
Then came another guy - it is been 15 days I have not received a proper post paid connection. At last I had to change the connection to pre-paid to use the connection.
This has been a totally frustrating experience with that guy. I have not detailed a lot here, but it was frustrating for the fact that I could not get a normal post-paid connection in just a day.
At the first place, when I went to the Airtel office, I should have been able to complete my job there. Why should someone visit my place! I am surprised to see Airtel has such a man power, but doing poor customer service.
Another interesting thing is - when I went to another Airtel office in the same area - and explained my problem - they said - they cannot do anything about it - Only the agent who is working with me can help me in this, even though the Airtel office has written outside that - "Airtel Customer Relationship Office". I don't know what the ladies are doing there, wearing tight jeans and free hair - looks odd for those Coimbatore ladies. It is their independence on their looks, but I wish they do their duties properly or atleast the way these office function is terrible and it is not customer centric at all.
Again - this does not look like friendly for businesses!!!
Coimbatore Experiences: Terrible service of BSNL
I went to Thallakulam, all the way from the South part of Coimbatore for an internet connection at home in Coimbatore. There is no easy way of getting a phone number or a contact number to reach somebody to arrange for an internet. (Later I came to know other options like Reliance etc., who provide awesome internet data card (USB) in just 30 minutes).
Well, I went all the way to Thallakulam and searched for a Customer Service center. As soon as I enter the hall, I am by myself. Nobody approaches you for why you have come into that building. You search all the boards there and finally I reached a counter called Broadband internet connection. I was talking to a woman of my mother's age. Well, she was kind of enough and she got all the money I have to pay, but....
Interesting thing - when it comes to the service, nothing will happen.
It is been 3 weeks, from the time I applied for an internet connection for my home. Nobody showed up - though I was told that someone will come to my home within a week's time. Well, it is been 3 weeks. (I finally bought Reliance data card) yesterday to proceed with my work.
This is the situation of internet connection for anybody new to start a business. I had many dreams when I came here - but by this time I have not got internet the normal way!!
There is no easy way someone would start a business in Coimbatore. It is very hard to even get an internet connection!! Will I get an internet connection from BSNL at all! Let me count the days - when they would come to me for internet connection...
Well, I went all the way to Thallakulam and searched for a Customer Service center. As soon as I enter the hall, I am by myself. Nobody approaches you for why you have come into that building. You search all the boards there and finally I reached a counter called Broadband internet connection. I was talking to a woman of my mother's age. Well, she was kind of enough and she got all the money I have to pay, but....
Interesting thing - when it comes to the service, nothing will happen.
It is been 3 weeks, from the time I applied for an internet connection for my home. Nobody showed up - though I was told that someone will come to my home within a week's time. Well, it is been 3 weeks. (I finally bought Reliance data card) yesterday to proceed with my work.
This is the situation of internet connection for anybody new to start a business. I had many dreams when I came here - but by this time I have not got internet the normal way!!
There is no easy way someone would start a business in Coimbatore. It is very hard to even get an internet connection!! Will I get an internet connection from BSNL at all! Let me count the days - when they would come to me for internet connection...
Reached Coimbatore safely...Coimbatore Airport Photos
I wanted to make this article simple and short, but I will try my best.
It was a long flight for me from California to Chennai. I waited for almost a night in Chennai till morning for a morning flight to Coimbatore, from Chennai. I liked the fact that there is a direct flight from Chennai to Coimbatore. So I am connected for an international flight to Coimbatore, indirectly. Isn't that great?!!
As the flight was nearing, I was just watching down to see my lovely Coimbatore. Paramount Airways, as always is great in hospitality. I had great chat with my co-passengers, who where originally from Sivakasi etc.,
Atlast I reached Coimbatore and took photos in Coimbatore Airport.
I saw significant differences in Coimbatore Airport, not in the same terminal. Whatever airport was there, it is all the same. But, there is a nearby building being built for the new terminal. I was glad to see that.
Only the people who travel can take this photo. I don't think anybody outside, who is not travelling can take this photo. Here are some of my captures...
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Beating the Heat in Coimbatore
ssssssssss abbbbbbbbbbbaaaaaaaa! Ippavey kanna kattudhey!!!!!!!
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Coimbatore. Not only in coimbatore, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Coimbatore.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Coimbatore during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in coimbatore and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Yes the heat is breaking the heads of the people in Coimbatore. Not only in coimbatore, but many places around the world. As the climate is changing drastically due to global warming, summers are still heated up.
OK, lets come to our Coimbatore.
Lets discuss how to tackle this years heat in Coimbatore during this summer season.
Here are some ways:
1. Drink plenty of water / citrus juice. You can opt for Lemon/Watermelon as they are cheaper than other fruits and high in water content.
2. Avoid going in the sun and if needed, plan with an umbrella or a cap. Use helmet if you are taking your bike. Car driving will be a pleasure, but not for small distances.
3. Avoid non-veg foods like, Chicken, Eggs, crab, etc. Eat vegetables that are high in fibrous and water content.
4. Always wear light cotton wear preferebly in light colors that doesn't absorb heat.
5. Use boiled/purified water for drinking to avoid water borne diseases.
6. Carry a water bottle in your travel.
7. Avoid sitting in a same place for a longer time, escpecially in cusion chairs/sofa/bed.
Hope the above points can help you in beating the heat in coimbatore and prevent the diseases that may affect us in this summer is we follow them.
Mandaiya polakkudhu veyil!.
Yaruppa anga, thanni kondanga.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Price rise in Coimbatore
When you see the price rise in Coimbatore, it is comparatively lower than in other metro cities which I have been. Recently my brother who had come from US was shocked to see the price rise in Coimbatore. Truly he hadn't expected the amount of this much price rise over there. It is not a shocking thing but this is the case throughout India. People have got accustomed to it.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Coimbatore, just ask people in Coimbatore about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
My personal advice would be to do a little bit of research on what we are going to do and then act accordingly. For example if you want to buy anything in Coimbatore, just ask people in Coimbatore about where can we buy the thing, how much it would cost, and questions like that. This would give us the person the idea about the item. Then the person can proceed.
Or else we have to learn by ourselves and then understand. By this approach we would have wasted some amount of money and with that losing some peace of mind.
Be aware.
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