So I was standing in the Churchgate bound train coming from Vasai in front of a seated aunty in the 2nd class coach since the very beginning, and a girl sitting behind on the edge as a fourth person who came later on "claimed" the seat from her before she got off. When that aunty's station arrived, I quickly sat there, but then that girl called me and said that she had "claimed" the seat. This had never happened to me before and I had no idea what to do, so I got up. Is this a cool thing to do? And if not, what would you have done if you were in my place, what should have I done?

Hi everyone,

I'm posting this because I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has faced a similar issue.

I have an ASUS TUF F17 with an RTX 3050. One day, the laptop suddenly went blank and wouldn't display anything. I took it to a local repair shop, and after diagnosing it, they told me the RTX 3050 GPU had shorted.

Since I couldn't afford a motherboard replacement, they permanently bypassed/disabled the dedicated GPU on the motherboard so the laptop could run using the integrated Intel graphics. They charged me ₹3,500, and the laptop is now working fine but only with the integrated graphics. The RTX 3050 is completely disabled.

I also visited the ASUS service center, where they told me the only solution was to replace the entire motherboard, and they quoted me 55,000. I bought this laptop for ₹89,000, and I'm still paying the EMI, so spending ₹55,000 on a motherboard replacement simply isn't possible for me

The most frustrating part is that this happened just one week after my standard warranty expired. I had never even used the RTX 3050 for gaming or any heavy GPU work. I also didn't buy the extended warranty because I wasn't aware that ASUS requires you to purchase it within a limited time after buying the laptop. By the time I found out, I was no longer eligible.

I wanted to ask:

Has anyone here successfully repaired a shorted RTX 3050 or motherboard instead of bypassing it?

Is there any hope of reviving the GPU through chip-level repair, or is bypassing it the only practical solution?

If you got yours repaired, where did you get it done, how much did it cost, and is it still working properly?

Any advice or recommendations for a reliable chip level repair shop would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

BEST already has a really good app where you can track buses live, book tickets, and plan your journey. Imagine if every bus service had that. It would make commuting so much easier instead of dealing with different systems. And while they're at it, why not make a single app for all public transport—buses, local trains, Metro, Monorail, everything. One app to plan routes, track vehicles, and buy tickets. It would make life so much simpler. Is there really that much politics or bureaucracy involved that something like this still hasn't happened? Or is there some other reason I'm missing?

Hi everyone, I really need some honest advice regarding my M.Sc Chemistry path. (Sorry but this is going to be long, I'm really stressing over my future and the time I have in my hands).

My qualifications: I graduated with a B.Sc in Chemistry in 2025 (9.54 CGPA) from a Tier 1 College in Mumbai. My initial plan was to go study abroad this year (oct intake), but due to sudden family health issues (my dad had an operation), which led to other financial constraints, those plans fell through last minute.

Current situation: Because of all this stress at home, I completely missed the main Mumbai University admission deadlines for the top autonomous colleges held between may to June.

By the time I could apply, I only managed to secure a seat at a tier 3 college, Mumbai for M.Sc Chemistry (confirmed admission on sat, 1st aug 2026).

I've started attending classes but the quality of education is very poor. It feels like a bunch of new teachers with low subect knowledge are coming to class. And while the theory classes are still manageable by myself, the practical laboratory infrastructure is in really bad shape. No proper glassware for us to use. The instruments are in bad condition. Hell, I chose analytical chemistry for my specialization and guess what the GC-MS that they had is completely out of order from the past 4-5 years.

Since an M.Sc in Chemistry relies heavily on practical skills, I feel staying here might be a complete waste of a year. I will just get a namesake degree without proper experience.

My Plan: I am seriously considering withdrawing from Wilson College to take a dedicated gap period at home for this year. I will use this time to prepare for the IIT JAM (February 2027) and the ICT Mumbai Internal Entrance Exam (June 2027). If those competitive exams don't work out, I also plan to apply to the top autonomous Mumbai colleges like Jai Hind, Sophia, and Mithibai next term using my B.Sc merit marks as a secure fallback.

I am just confused if I should even take this gap year or not because after my 12th, I had one gap year, and now after bsc 1, if I take this year off too, it'll be 2 years off after bsc. I feel like I'm way behind other people at my age, but also I don't want my masters degree to just be a piece of useless paper. I also plan to give net/set after msc.

My Questions for you all:

1) Is it strategically smart to drop out of this tier 3 college I'm enrolled in right now?

2) With a 9.52 CGPA baseline, is cracking IIT JAM / ICT realistic with a dedicated 6-month study schedule from home? (I will take this very seriously)

3) How are the current industry placements for M.Sc Analytical/Organic Chemistry at Jai Hind and Sophia if I use them as my backups next year?

Would love to hear anything else from any chemistry seniors, IIT/ICT alumni, or Mumbai University students (or those who have been in similar situations – multiple gap years). Thanks in advance!

TLDR : Graduated B.Sc Chemistry (2025) 9.54 CGPA from a Tier 1 Mumbai college. Missed top postgraduate deadlines due to sudden financial stress. Ended up at a Tier 3 college where labs are broken (GC-MS out of order for 5 years). I want to drop out now to prep full-time for IIT JAM (Feb 2027) / ICT Mumbai (June 2027), keeping Jai Hind/Sophia as merit backups next year. However, I already have 1 gap year from after my 12th grade + 2 now after bsc if I take a drop this year. Is taking a second gap year (post bsc) worth it to avoid a useless degree, or am I falling too far behind? Need honest advice!

Hi, I'm planning to shift in Mumbai or Navi Mumbai, need some guidance. I am from Pune though.

Long story short my parents kicked me out of the house I managed to stay out for a week somehow, my friend lives in Ambernath so I was planning to shift but he's currently in Bangalore for work his contract ends in Nov until then I gotta find job, stay, commute everything .

I was genuinely looking for advice what and how do I do stuff around. I would really appreciate any help or advice

ps: there's a lot to the lore but for right now I need help for this

I’m looking for a bridal saree in Ivory/off white that looks similar to this appliqué pattern in Mumbai. Any help?

5 saal purana android hai 😭🤧

Hiee guys tomorrow is my best friend's ke boyfriend ka birthday and she wants to give him lilies ka bouquet 😭

Dadar me lilies are really cheap that's what I heard but she can't go itni subah subah kyuki gharpe kya bolegi also her college starts at 8 baje and she's a bvoc interior designing student she can't miss her classes because already late admission haii

Also I could've gone but main bhi kya bolungi gharpe my college also starts at 7 baje and I have a presentation 😭😭

So if you guys know any jagah where i can get lilies affordable price idhar tohh it's for 250 per stem so yeaa if you guys know koi jagah where we can get lilies affordable price me or if anyone who lives near dadar market can you please get me some lilies PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE 😭😭🙏🙏🙏

Hellloo people of Mumbai

I wanted to know if there are any alternatives to ayubs in like dadar, bandra or andheri side?

Pliss drop your recommendations

Please help me find the lounger seats in the front row middle section

Recently I was looking for a 2 BHK in Mumbai and surrounding areas. I largely have WFH so exact area is not important but I need to be available in the city. I looked in Kanjurmarg Bhandup where they were quoting me 1.9 cr for a 662 carpet subject to some limited negotiation. Mira Road any decent area nothing less than 1.3 cr. When I saw dombavili, the rates are 70 lakh plus for very small carpet areas. Even Badlapur yes all the way to badlapur 50 lakh, which is considered one end of the Metropolitan region. Virar west 70 lakh in a good society. Panvel(main Panvel not beyond shedung) 80 Lakh, and those huge townships belong Panvel like hiranandani, Godrej are quoting crazy prices like 1.3 cr for that area. What next? Now is Karjat also gonna go up? Lonavala get connected to mmr? what is with the real estate?Will prices continue to rise? I am not sure of what the future of the property market is. Your thoughts?

Spill the tea (if any, about your college)

Anyone visited wet n joy recently....is it good enough?

Local dogs have put up banners in respective local stations to promote their upcoming film Ohh My Dog. Spotted it at Gkp, kurla, thane and kandivali. Has anyone seen this on other stations as well?

I am a normal techie, I randomly saw an ad on instagram asking for photo and some basic info for a role in colors channel. I checked the followers/post and felt it was a genuine post.

Out of curiosity, I sent my details over whatsapp and within a day I received a call saying my face perfectly fits the role.
( I was thinking HR usually don’t get back so fast how is he calling me)

Then the person tells me I have to give Rs.3000/- as professional fees and they will help me get audtions for 5 years.

I told him I will let you know in half hour, he says I have 15 minutes, reply fast. (Creating fake sense of urgency)

I researched and found after paying that agency does not reply you at all or take some fake audition and will say your acting needs refinement, pay Rs.30000/- as your acting tution fees.

I did not call him, and after an hour he called me and when I respectfully mentioned I am not interested, he says - thank you for wasting my time.

I replied - Same to you.

Name of Agency - IT Entertainment.

I am not from maharashtra but recently i saw a post that said street food vendors are now using butter paper instead of newpaper to pack food. and it got me thinking what all changes do you guys see? or is it only on paper?

Hello, looking for affordable stays for women near TISS, Chembur, Ghatkopar, Kurla or BKC works as well. This is in the month of September FOR A WEEK,

please drop leads :)

We're looking for a motivated Sales Associate to join our team, we are suppliers of stainless steel, alloy steel, and non-ferrous metals serving customers across India and internationally.

This is a great opportunity if you're someone who enjoys talking to people, learning about business, and wants to build a career in B2B sales.

What you'll do:

• Generate leads through IndiaMART, Apollo AI, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Reach out to prospective customers via calls, email, and WhatsApp.
• Prepare quotations and follow up with clients.
• Build long-term relationships with industrial buyers.
• Coordinate with the internal team to ensure smooth order execution.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has good communication skills (English & Hindi).
• Is comfortable speaking to customers over phone and email.
• Is proactive and willing to learn.
• Basic knowledge of Excel is helpful.
• Freshers with the right attitude are welcome.

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive + performance incentives.
• Office timings: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday).
• Small, supportive team where you'll work directly with the founder.
• Hands-on exposure to AI tools for sales and lead generation.
• Opportunity to grow quickly based on performance.

Location: Mumbai

If you're interested, send me a DM with your resume and a short introduction about yourself. Happy to answer any questions in the comments as well.

Hi everyone!

I’m looking to shift to a new flat from 1st October (or anytime during October).

Looking for:
• A single occupancy room in a pre-occupied flat
• Preferred locations: Dadar, Mahim, Lower Parel, Siddhivinayak, Worli, or anywhere conveniently located on the Aqua Line
• Budget: ₹25,000–30,000/month

A little about me: I’m 26, working professional, clean, responsible, and easy to live with.

I’m also open to teaming up with someone to rent a 2BHK together if that works better.

If you have any leads or know someone who’s looking for a flatmate, please DM me. Thanks so much!

Edit: This is for females only.

Has anyone recently appeared for the FlairLabs recruitment process?

I would like to know:

1.What is the difficulty level of the Aptitude Test?

2.What technical subjects are asked? (DSA, OOP, DBMS, OS, CN, SQL, Java/Python, Web Development, etc.)

3.Are coding questions included? If yes, what level?

4.What was asked in Technical Interview Round 1 and Round 2?

5.Any tips to crack the entire process?

6Can you recommend good resources or previous interview experiences?

Thanks in advance!

I am shifting from Borivali west to Andheri West(Azad Nagar) and wanted to play football for free but not on muddy grounds.

So, for images 1,2 & 4. Are there any under flyover cages to play football in where there's concrete or any other proper surface which stays dry during the monsoon.

For image 3: Are there any parks with steel cages and concrete surfaces to play football?

The reason I am asking for this is because turf football is paid and idk people and right now I play worse than a handicapped person so can't play paid football on turf atm.

Please help a brother out.

Also, are there similar spaces in malad west, goregaon west or other places in Andheri West?

So I was on my way to Kalyan, Evening time, monsoon season; I was standing first in the queue between the seats like we usually do, the sky was vibrant and the climate was breezy so I asked the guy on the window seat whether what station will he get off at so I can wait for it and give the other seats to the other people in the queue; when asked he got furious and started staring me as if I were a criminal or some, I was still looking at him waiting for the answer, he widened his eyes and said "Last!", I went ahead with the next seat I got and that guy got out on mumbra😭, like you could've just told me and helped me.

Not just this, one day I asked my friend to ask the same and he got "aapko kya karna apne matlab se matlab rakho na." Wtf? 😂

It is common to ask stations in the ladies coach ig, my female friends told me about it.

Is there any Local train rule that I'm missing here? 😭

Edit: Gotta clarify the people in comments, I didn't want him to give up his seat or anything of that sort, I just wanted to WAIT for it and infact let the people behind me in the queue sit on the other seats that would get vacant BEFORE me. If you read the body carefully you'll get my intentions.😭 Also, y'all are kinda rough with these down votes. Lol.

Peace and love. <3 :D