For anyone who watched Indian Matchmaking and didn’t like Aparna- READ THIS. Totally changed my mind on her, wow.

TLDR: it was all editing, purposely focusing on the entertaining (and negative) sides of her. So many good things she said were kept off camera.


https://www.filmcompanion.in/streaming/netflix/indian-matchmaking-netflix-they-wanted-everyone-to-hate-me-aparna-shewakramani-on-life-after/

Anyone watching KBC this time?

Buying the doge dip?

Old Foresters 100 proof bourbon and rye are the best bang for your buck whiskeys on the planet. Finally got a hold of the Rye and that punches above the bourbon, IMO

Any edibles you folks can recommend?

Who’s got a great put credit spread or iron condor for a play? I have about $2,000 to play.

Netflix earnings are coming up on Thurs. TIA!

I would love to see the original ATT/Time Warner book.

I need more than one Wordle a day

Best bars/restaurants with large outdoor space in McLean/NOVA? I’m looking for something for St. Patrick’s Day that will be spaced out

So I’d really like to learn more about Web3. I’m a bit of a noob in this space. Any recommendations for books, podcasts, etc to get started and learn the basics?

Anyone know any good fishing spots around Austin ?

Does anyone over 30 still play video games ? I recognize as an adult, my priority should not be on gaming. It’s part of my R&R, and doesn’t bother my family. Other unusual hobbies for your age?

Any tips for exploring wine country? Has anyone taken the wine train? Is it worth it? Ty ❤️

Hello! Does anyone have recommendations for an Indian restaurant in the DMV with many spicy, dairy free options? I love Indian food but can’t eat any dairy, and I always feel so bad asking at my local restaurant for them to make so many modifications :/

Music was always there for me while being deployed. I mostly listened to classical music, even though I was never a fan before. Did anyone else find escape in music?

When will Chennai Ascendas office start functioning?

Does H1B transfer in India need stamping again? Please let me know

My closest friend of 15 years told me she's been in love with me for several years. I don't know what to do. She's my closest friend. We talk about everything under the sun. I don't want to lose her. I could feel the pain in her voice as she told me this. She already knows she's just a friend to me. I'm serious about my girlfriend and we've discussed getting married. Is there anything I can do to lessen her pain and preserve the friendship?

I have 3 yoe. Is applying for a role for 4-6 yoe worth my time / will I even be considered? Technically could be competing with people double my experience

Do any of you volunteer as a doctor? Now that I've settled into my practice, I'd like to help out in the community. Would love to hear your experiences!

How do you look after your sore feet after standing all day? I think my age is starting to catch up with me.

Welcome and thank you for joining this bowl. I'm hoping that this will be a place where fishbow-lers can respectfully share their experiences of toxicity at companies that continue to harbor these little "corporate terrorist". But most importantly, I want people to be heard without being censored, which is what Glassdoor, Indeed and LinkedIn seem to be doing on behalf of some companies.

X-bowl post. Looking to rent a house in Houston - Richmond, Sugarland area. Not finding a lot of luck on Zillow. Any other effective ways to approach this?
I'm not from Texas, so completely unaware of any local ways to handle this. TIA

Anyone try ketamine for treatment resistant depression? I’ve heard great things about it, but I am scared and it’s very expensive. I would love to hear about anyone’s experience.

Key West advice. Looking for a 3-4 day stay in February. Hoping to add this as an extension to an already planned trip so don’t want to spend to much money. Everything seems so pricey for not great value. Any recs on stays / best activities, let me know!

Can I use my Avis leisure rate to book a rental for a family member? Book under my name, but have an additional driver? How would insurance coverage work?

The power oils out here in my small Midwest city. Thank God nothing is due today!

Whoever said BEC is easy is a liar

Time to buy another pair of shoes. How quickly do you blow through tennis shoes on the job?

Any tips and tricks on negotiating rent? Found a place that I love but Im curious to see if i can get a better place.

If your firm is looking to hire, start approaching people at HCSC. Their return to office policy is infuriating employees.

I accidentally sent an email to my whole team (9 people) that was supposed to go to my immigration lawyer. In this email it had information about my base salary. Compensation is still a taboo in my company and I’m wondering if this email will have any negative repercussions?

PS: I make $200K and some of my coworkers make $80-100K

Has anyone transitioned from being an Account Executive into a CSM at a new company? If so, how’d you do it and what was the process like?

I am relatively new to networking and IT but I have been learning quickly and have worked my way into networking from helpdesk within a year. What would be the best steps (education, experience) to make it into big tech?

Don’t know where else to post it! I got married to my husband through arranged marriage. It’s been one year since we got married. He is very smart, educated, and kind. No complaints there. But contd

Good desi movies on Netflix, Prime or Hotstar?

🇮🇳 passport renewal. Applied under tatkal, got a text saying police verification will be conducted in the next few days and to keep documents ready. It’s not clear what documents are required. also I have tenants at my Indian residence.
Does anyone know what documents are needed?

Deloitte is in middle of processing my green card ....How much do we have to pay uncle D if you end up quitting .,.. I can't seem to find the details on this ....

Just found out my wife’s uncle had a heart attack and they had to take him to 4 hospitals to get treatment.... the 1st 2 wouldn’t admit him cause they said how do we know if has covid or not... the 3rd one said we can’t admit him cause he didn’t come in our ambulance ... WTF is happening in India ... another reason why India is still and will continue to be a 3rd world country!!!

Desi Fishes. My sibling has to make a quick move to Silver Spring MD for a job. Any recommendations for good apartments (preferably near the FDA While Oak campus? Thanks in advance!

Anyone here live in Austin and/or looking to move? Have a 3bed 2bath available for lease.

Looking out for desi cricket enthusiasts (Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi etc) to enjoy watching matches together. It used to be so much fun watching all of this together back home.

Would be awesome creating a community doing that, playing fantasy cricket and having all the fun.

Let me know if you’re interested (NJ-NYC area)

Hi folks, I need to find a good criminal lawyer in Bengaluru to handle a case for my family. I’m living in the US, so struggling to find someone reliable. Any suggestions/recommendations?

Desi Ladies, have you experienced hair fall with fable and mane HoliRoots hair oil? I’ve used it thrice and seeing insane hair fall! I’m panicking!!

I filed 3 separate DS160 forms for my parents and brother. How can I go about creating a family appointment for interview. Any help is much appreciated!

i will be in india this summer for a month and wanted to know how the phone/wifi works. i currently have AT&T so should i get a international plan from them or get a phone/plan when i get to india or get something prepaid here in US? also, i heard that you need aadhar card to get a phone so i dont know anyone in india who can get me one.

If you are making $275k to $300k in SF bay area, would you take a Rs 1 cr + job in india with a prestigious firm?

Zindagi jhand ba, lekin phir bhi ghamand ba.

I'm new to NJ and don't have dental insurance. Need to see a dentist for mind-numbing tooth ache. Can anyone recommend a dentist who's is affordable for people without insurance? Please help!
Thank you.

Any recommendations on a good, affordable orthodontist for Invisalign and dentist for veneers in nyc/nj? What’s a good range for each of these services without insurance?

Will the start of premium processing be announced tomorrow or is all rumour mills? This is for cap exempt visas.

Unpopular opinion:
Don't understand what people are loving about Indian Matchmaking
I do not find it hilarious and do not find Nadia adorable 🙄

Indians in Chicago willing to catch up? We can meet in an outdoor setting if that works!

Folks, what is the best health insurance that you have gotten for visiting parents?