Mi Rupee 1 Flash Sale - How much of it is true

So Xiaomi came up with a dhamakedar Diwali sale from 3rd Nov to 5th Nov with products claiming to be sold at Rs.1. As per the website it would be selling 1000 product per day for these 3 days at a mere value of Rs.1. This is unbelievable but Xiaomi claims it to be true. 

So, I thought of finding it for myself.

I registered myself for the sale. Booked my seat by sharing it. And sat in front of my system to check it out. To make sure we test it well, I also asked 3 of my friends to register for the same and we all were ready to go. Just to mention, we all were on high speed connections, with one on 3G, 2 on corporate network and 1 on home broadband. We did not check it on first day but as the claims rose high, I though of giving it a try.

So what was the result?

You are in a queue...

SOLD OUT...

This is what all of us got to see.

First a waiting message and in a few seconds, SOLD OUT. Everything within 15secs. How?? :-O

So, we say the SALE IS FAKE...

Why do we say it is FAKE-

1. 500 orders in seconds... We were also on time, but weren't one of them. :-D I am saying this because different days on both the hours 2PM and 6PM we tried using different strategies but still we failed. Seems impossible.

2. Even if we were not among first 500 people to get into our cart, how come everyone did there transactions in under 15 seconds only. At least we should be in queue until everyone actually does the complete transaction till payment. But within seconds OUT OF STOCK message came up. It seems impossible that all the 500 people would complete transaction within 15 secs.

3. We also tried on mobile with 3G connectivity. I started tapping before hand to make sure once the timeout happens I get the click. But to no avail. 

4. Only one person claimed on twitter that he got a Mi Power bank while tagging XiaomiMiIndia and Mi India CEO Mr. Manu Kumar Jain. We just can't say whether this guy actually bought it in that sale or was one of the guy from Xiaomi. ;-) :-D

If any of you reading this post have actually tried to buy from this sale can share your views in comments as well. :-)

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What happens when it rains heavily in Pune?

Things change in Pune when it rains heavily. Water logs, worse traffic jams, doomed transport system, stranded people at bus stands and much more.

So, today after a long time it rained heavily. I love rain, even though I knew it will bring problems for me in a while the thought of it didn’t stop me from enjoying the drops that showered after a long time. I was working in my cubicle when it started raining and soon it filled the way with large amounts of water flowing aggressively downhill.

Here is a snapshot from my desk.

Image: And above they are two boys. Not a couple. :-D

And here’s a video

and one more

Some more pics from inside Infosys Campus after the rain,

Image: Mountain behind Infosys boundaries.
Credits: Shivraj Aiholi

Image: Water flowing down the cricket ground.
Credits: Shivraj Aiholi


Leaving from office. This is the status outside. So many people standing to get either a bus or auto.

Image: People standing to get some commute

Now see people fighting to get into an already loaded bus, :-D

Did you just think of getting a cab, then this is for you…

 
Image: Screenshot from OLA and Uber app.

I tried getting a cab from OLA as well as Uber. None of them had cabs available at that moment around that area.

Ultimately got into a bus which would lead me half way, from where I can walk 1.7KM to reach my destination.
See the traffic behind us. The same is in front of us. Bus moving at a speed of a bullock cart. :-D

Image: Clicked from the emergency window at the end of bus. It was dirty so could not get a clear shot.

So most of us in Pune are frustrated of bad conductors in PMPML buses. Not this one. Great person. Great conductor. He earned my respect.

Image: The good conductor.

Image: Here’s another shot.

A very jolly person, talking very sweetly with the passengers. Helping out people regarding bus stops as people are running in havoc to catch any bus possible. Asking the people on door to be safe while the bus was being rubbed by the hanging twig of trees beside the road. And also advertising that there are very less buses available due to rain, and so they board this bus. :-D I was amused when he made an announcement asking if someone needed change of 500, the person would get the change in hundreds, fifties or tens as well… :-D funny guy. Had to photograph him. And so I did. ;-)

Reached Hinjewadi chowk. Got down the bus. Clicked the conductor’s photo. But forgot to ask his name. my bad…

 

1.7 KMs to go… Have to walk so long…

In my way. Bought some Jalebi’s… It’s good to award yourself for doing what I was doing. Eheh… :-D

Well… At last I reached my room. And there was a surprise awaiting. No electricity. :-D
Well, again not a problem. My mobile phone’s torch proved to be enough for now.
So, sometimes life sucks at its best, but do not let it suck out your soul like a dementor does in Harry Potter :-D. In fact boo it away by enjoying in whatever it throws at you. :-D I did, its your turn now. *wink* *wink* ;-)

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Why am I here?

After multiple failed attempts to start the habit of writing, I am back with a new blog again to start the practice of writing. Lets see how it goes.

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