Monthly Archives: September 2006

Skype Out vs Yahoo Voice – Service Review and Comparison

Posted on September 22, 2006 by Harshad Oak

I have been using Skype for a long time and recently started using Yahoo Voice as well. Considering that both Skype Out and Yahoo Voice are paid services, thought I would blog my experience. Maybe it will help someone decide … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet, Review, Software | 49 Comments

Cook Indian Dishes and Recipes

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Hey, check out this wonderful new site dedicated to cooking Indian dishes and delicacies. The site has some true Indian and particularly Maharashtrian dishes like Ukadiche Modak, Kheer, Puran Poli, Laddoos… If your mouth’s not watering by this time, you … Continue reading →

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Iqara Broadband becomes You Telecom – Internet quality stays just as bad

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Iqara Boradband recently changed its name to You Telecom. Unfortunately the name’s the only thing that has improved with Iqara. I have been using Iqara / You Telecom for a couple of years and here are some quick observations:

Posted in Broadband, India, Internet, Protest, Thoughts | 20 Comments

Microsoft does it again with Windows Vista – Great news for Linux

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Microsoft has announced the pricing for its new Windows Vista operating system. Vista Home Basic – $199 Vista Business – $299 and the most expensive will be Vista Ultimate – $399.

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PYC Sports Gymkhana Pune stops serving alcohol – Is the focus back on sports?

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Harshad Oak

A few days back I heard that the PYC Gymkhana located in the Deccan Gymkhana area in Pune has stopped serving alcohol. This came as a pleasant surprise and compeltely against recent trends in Indian cities. Pune Youth Club (PYC) … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Pune City, Society, Sport | 7 Comments

Save Pune Tekdi Drive – ( Environment VS so called Development )

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Harshad Oak

Sometime back I blogged about the dispute about Paud Road – Senapati Bapat Link Road from the Pune Hills. The supporters of the road had declared victory following a decision from a lower court. However the matter is still very … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Protest, Pune City | 6 Comments

Iqara / You Telecom Customer Support – STD Calls

Posted on September 1, 2006 by Harshad Oak

If you are an Iqara / You Tele customer, please note that all calls made from Pune to their customer support call center are STD calls as the support number is Mumbai based. I have repeatedly compalined about this to … Continue reading →

Posted in Broadband, Internet, Protest, Pune City | 20 Comments