PARTHA KANSABANIK

@SHARINGPARTHA (172)

New Delhi, India • Age 57

Joined myLot 9 years ago

An inquisitive man always ready to share information and experience. Special Interest: Investment (mainly in India), International Relations (Indian context).

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The Martian....plus Chowman!

Ria Roy @ria1606roy (2797) • Kolkata, India 12 Oct 15

After long days of sitting at home getting bored, me and my boyfriend went out to have a fun day watching a movie and doing lunch somewhere good. It was the best day ever! First we got to see Matt Damon in "The Martian 3D" and...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK So far as Chinese food in Kolkata is concerned, the great connoisseur Late Sankariprasad Basu once termed these as 'Indian Chinese' food. These are not Chinese foods. The spices and the other ingredients are not Chinese. In Kolkata, authentic Chinese food...

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Navratri's and Dandiya Time !!!

ashuli @ashuli (1196) • India 9 Oct 15

Its the time of year, when in India lots of festivals are celebrated with all pomp and show. Among the long list of festivals, just 2 days from now starts the Navratris, where Goddess Durga is worshipped for nine days n nights in...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Yes, eagerly waiting for Durga Puja and Kali Puja (Diwali).

10 Oct 15

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Do You Pay Yourself First?

John Loberiza @jrlcentral (2605) • Roxas, Philippines 8 Oct 15

Every time you receive your salary, commission, or other income, what do you do? Do you budget it, first according to your monthly expenses, e.g. bills, credit card debts, food, clothes, etc..) or you pay your self first? Pay...

personal finance

financial management

how to save

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Good post! I try to first fulfill my saving targets after I receive my salary, then I go for other commitments.

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are you adicted to outside food?

Chaitra Vasanth @chaitra001 (3278) • Bangalore, India 9 Oct 15

Hi friends, we know having food from outside most of the time is not good for health always. But sometimes we are kind of addicted to outside food and indulge in them too often. And sometimes because of lack of time or traveling...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Although I have been living outside my home since I attained the age of 21, I try to avoid outside food. Even I try to avoid food of so-called good hotels and restaurants, although it is not always feasible because of my official position. I always prefer...

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Metro rail snag

Ria Roy @ria1606roy (2797) • Kolkata, India 7 Oct 15

On the day of the exam, we faced a large snafu. A reliable comfortable transportation system was in jeopardy. The Metro Rail distress strikes again! I got off on a nearby station and with three others, took an auto. Took 30...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK I have heard from my younger brother that this has been a regular occurrence in Kolkata Metro. As my brother is to some extent claustrophobic, he has been avoiding Metro for some time, particularly when Kolkata Metro is mainly underground. In Delhi, we...

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Are you a Online Shopper?

ashuli @ashuli (1196) • India 7 Oct 15

Oh yeah! I am a online shopper and till date always had an awesum experience in terms of bargains too.. and do feel that online shopping is better than real time shopping... But yesterday only, I noticed a headline in newspaper...

online shopping

shopping portal

bargains

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Yes, I have purchased some books online, although not very frequently. I can't afford to do frequent online purchasing. My wife also have purchased some items, mainly household articles like refrigerator, washing machine, etc.

7 Oct 15

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What's your Dream Destination?

Anushree @anushreem (333) • Mumbai, India 6 Oct 15

I am sure you all must be having one dream destination which you would have fascinated to visit one day. In my case, I would love to visit Greece, especially Santorini which is the most popular island there. It is the place...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK I always love to travel unknown or lesser-known places. Recently I visited Lava, Lolegaon, Peling (near Darjeeling; West Bengal) and Towang in Arunachal Pradesh. I was spell-bound by the natural beauty of these places. Fortunately, very few tourists visit...

7 Oct 15

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How many discussions can you manage ?

Shyamala annavarapu @Shyamalaa (525) • Udaipur, India 6 Oct 15

How many discussions are you able to read in a day? I can barely manage 4 or 5 because I like to read all the responses and comments, and maybe add some of my own. I get so engrossed, I don't realise how time flies! And my...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Frankly speaking, I write lots of articles and participate in various discussions in many sites. In addition, I have to carry a lot of burden in Office also (although while joining Government, I thought I would enjoy life like anything without...

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Have You trust online investment

k sridharprasad @yugasini (12893) • Secunderabad, India 5 Oct 15

Hi Mylot Friends, I never tried to invest money on line, I do not trust the online sites for investment. I do not wish to loose my heard earned money by investing on online. But I have seen several on line sites saying that they...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Yes, all my investments are being made online. Moreover, I do online banking, pay all the bills online and transfer funds online. But I take necessary precautions, check the reliability of the sites and religiously log out after every transaction. Even...

6 Oct 15

Goodbye MyLot...Hello MoraChat?!!!

sharksfin @sharksfin (1091) • Philippines 5 Oct 15

I came across this post by a person with the username Aries1973 with the title I used for this post. Didn't find it in any posts here but at her own site. How true is this? Then why am I writing here? Am I returning here for...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Absolutely no idea. If what have you mentioned is correct, it is a matter of concern!

6 Oct 15

Exams....and frustration!

Ria Roy @ria1606roy (2797) • Kolkata, India 5 Oct 15

Imagine you have to give two semester exams only a month and a half apart. How is this even justified? That too, with a college fest in the middle? The second exam is a complete waste of time, because these marks won't be added...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK How is it possible? Two semestar examinations within one and a half month? Is there any major problem at CMC in the current jungle-raj of the GREAT LADY!

5 Oct 15

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Keep Mobile on Airplane mode while you sleep

Anushree @anushreem (333) • Mumbai, India 5 Oct 15

I generally keep my phone on airplane mode while I go to sleep at night. I am following this from the past 3 months and have observed a difference. I get a sound sleep now. What's your take on it.

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PARTHA KANSABANIK It's a new information for me! Let me try during my next air travel. But I would like to know the benefits of airplane mode and how to do this on a Nokia model which is more than three years old.

5 Oct 15

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We're celebrating Gandhi's Birthday Today?

Anushree @anushreem (333) • Mumbai, India 2 Oct 15

2nd October is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as "Father of our Nation-India" or simply "Bapu" The day is declared as a national holiday and all schools and offices are shut on this...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Various action of Gandhi-ji, particularly during the last part of his life, have become controversial. Nevertheless, he would be known as apostle of peace, non-violence and truth.

5 Oct 15

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What is your fitness mantra?

Shyamala annavarapu @Shyamalaa (525) • Udaipur, India 3 Oct 15

The importance of exercise in today's life cannot be over-emphasized, what with obesity diabetes, hypertension and other diseases being on the rise. Being a diabetic, I have tried yoga, aerobics, weights, gymming, spot jogging,...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Although I don't consider myself a fitness-fanatic or a physically over-active person, I do morning walk everyday and generally try to avoid junk food from roadside eateries. I think this is sufficient to have a healthy life till I reach 70!

5 Oct 15

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Man lynched for ''allegedly'' keeping beef at home.

Kchitij Tewari @Kchitij2007 (445) • Pune, India 3 Oct 15

50 yr old Mohammed Iqlakh was lynched by a mob of apparently 6 men after an announcement in the local temple was made alleging that he had beef stored in his home refrigerator, in Dadri village near New Delhi. So apparently all...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK The law of the land is one of the best in the world. What it lacks is its execution. The law-executing agencies are slow or incompetent to nab the culprits. Moreover, the personnel are overburdened with cases and political pressures. However, all is not...

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Where Would He Sit?

jaishankar @else34 (13515) • New Delhi, India 2 Oct 15

One of my friends is a cobbler.He comes from a poor family.He doesn't have a shop of his own.Sitting by the roadside under the shade of a shop from day to evening he mends shoes and somehow manages to make both ends meet for his...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Try to arrange a place is the same market elsewhere (in front of any other shop). He will manage to keep his regular customers if he sits in the vicinity.

3 Oct 15

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How to tackle those tough times in life?

Anushree @anushreem (333) • Mumbai, India 2 Oct 15

Everyone's life is a roller coaster life. You get to experience the best of it, but cannot escape the worst. Some bad times results in depression too. I have also experienced such tough times in life which completely shattered...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Yes, I do think that facing storm in life makes a person mentally strong. At present, I am going through some problems but trying to face these problems as calmly as possible.

3 Oct 15

How do you like your tea?

Shyamala annavarapu @Shyamalaa (525) • Udaipur, India 1 Oct 15

Tea, I feel is one of the most flexible drinks. It comes in a variety of forms, from the delicately brewed teas of Darjeeling, Assam or China, to the strong and sweet chai served on roadside of most Indian cities to the milky...

tea

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PARTHA KANSABANIK I always like my tea and coffee very strong. On this issue, I differ from my parents, brother and sister. Now my wife also shares my preference in this regard.

2 Oct 15

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How Can I Forget ?!

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90721) • Philippines 2 Oct 15

Yesterday morning , I passed by the bank’s ATM to withdraw some of my salary before proceeding to the office . It rejected my card and said I have a wrong password. It tried it twice and have same message . I checked my...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK Fortunately, I am so far good in numbers. Nevertheless, have kept my total aggregate marks in Board Exam. followed by a zero as my ATM pin, which I will change after one year with my aggregate marks in another Board Exam.

2 Oct 15

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So near yet so far

fufurinha @fufurinha (11930) • Portugal 30 Sep 15

I can't believe this, I was really good heading towards the 10 dollars to finally cash out for the first time here at myLot. Unfortunately, I was away for almost a week (when I went to London last week) and now I am still 70 cents...

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PARTHA KANSABANIK It may take more than one year for me to reach that coveted target! Sigh!

1 Oct 15

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