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En route to Tirupati(T) from Hyderabad(H), there's a small station called Renigunta(R) which is only about 15 mins from Tirupati. Having done our reservation only till Renigunta, Dad had wanted an extension( TTE seldom checks whether you get off at R or T when you are on your way to visit the Lord's town). Now our TTE at H, suggest to pay 300 bucks as official charges for extension( bollocks) else he'd "help" us by talking to a change over TTE in the morning for an unofficial mandvaali for a lower "fee". Now who wouldn't jump at this option-discount on 300 bucks for an extension ticket, when your fare from H-T itself costs 900 . Sensing that the kaala coat wala uncle was about to take us for a royal ride, Satyavaadi Harishchandra that my Dad is said he'd talk to the changeover TTE instead, . And like always the latter didn't even bother.

Simple Lesson learnt:
- Question whatever doesn't make sense. If we are actually in the wrong, weatleast learn what right.
- We take the easy way out(bribe) when it comes to covering up our mistakes. And these govt. officials take undue advantage of us.
- Change begins with US. Don't shy away from undoing the wrong.

Awake Spot says "Stay alert! Stay awake!" 87FCYSG4MYUS
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  1. badjalNovember 4, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    H-T train ticket = rs 900
    Tatkal charges = rs 150

    this is a perfect example of double standard. one who can afford can buy a ticket which otherwise is WL reject. tatkal is the new name for bribery here. when this is govt's own proposal. so one can always expect followers. Instead of trying to change its better we adapt to this and make easy way out. In this world of everyday inflation its only at these places we get to save. so Stay alert! Stay awake! else theres another person waiting to take it up for the take away price that it is being offered at.

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