Fiction > Self-Help?

Lately I’ve been wondering whether fiction can teach you more about people and life than self-help books.

I want to try fiction for the first time and was thinking about The Count of Monte Cristo. Good starting point?

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u/Pajiishere — 3 days ago
▲ 4 r/BettermentBookClub+1 crossposts

Are Fiction Books Better Than Self-Help?

I’ve read quite a bit of self-help, so I’m thinking of trying fiction for a change. I was considering starting with The Count of Monte Cristo.

Would that be a good first fiction book? And what would you recommend as my first fiction novel?

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u/Pajiishere — 3 days ago

Schweser 2026 SALE UNUSED

Have a full set of CFA Level 1 2026 books that I never ended up using. Completely unused and in mint condition. Ideal if you want fresh material without paying full price. DM for price/details.

VC FOR LIVE CONDITION

u/Pajiishere — 13 days ago
▲ 1 r/coffeeindia+1 crossposts

Is the De'Longhi REALLY the best coffee machine, or is everyone just paying for the brand?

I'm completely new to espresso machines and only drink milk-based coffee (cappuccinos, lattes, flat whites).

I'm considering a budget of ₹20k or ₹30k. Is spending the extra ₹10k actually worth it? What do you really gain—better coffee, better milk steaming, durability, or just extra features?

Is De'Longhi the best choice, or are there better brands for the money?

What should a beginner actually look for in a coffee machine, and what are the best options under ₹20k and ₹30k? + best grinder options

If you were buying your first machine today, what would you recommend and why?

https://preview.redd.it/i2ucnnbfvlfh1.jpg?width=1224&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7650f20849923be1bfcc529738f6f1e69584fb2f

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u/Pajiishere — 25 days ago

I'm confused between the Vivo T4 Ultra and Nothing Phone 3.

My main use is shooting macro videos of jewellery (rings, gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc.), so videography matters much more than photography.

If you've used either phone:

  • Which has the better camera sensor and video quality?
  • Which is better for close-up/macro videos?
  • any other recommendation under 40k

Looking for real user experiences, not spec-sheet comparisons , Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 1 month ago

I'm confused between the Vivo T4 Ultra and Nothing Phone 3.

My main use is shooting macro videos of jewellery (rings, gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc.), so videography matters much more than photography.

If you've used either phone:

  • Which has the better camera sensor and video quality?
  • Which is better for close-up/macro videos?
  • any other recommendation under 40k

Looking for real user experiences, not spec-sheet comparisons , Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 1 month ago

I'm confused between the Vivo T4 Ultra and Nothing Phone 3.

My main use is shooting macro videos of jewellery (rings, gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc.), so videography matters much more than photography.

If you've used either phone:

  • Which has the better camera sensor and video quality?
  • Which is better for close-up/macro videos?
  • any other recommendation under 40k

Looking for real user experiences, not spec-sheet comparisons , Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 1 month ago

I'm confused between the Vivo T4 Ultra and Nothing Phone 3.

My main use is shooting macro videos of jewellery (rings, gold, diamonds, gemstones, etc.), so videography matters much more than photography.

If you've used either phone:

  • Which has the better camera sensor and video quality?
  • Which is better for close-up/macro videos?
  • any other recommendation under 40k

Looking for real user experiences, not spec-sheet comparisons , Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 1 month ago

I'm looking for the best smartphone in the ₹25,000–30,000 range primarily for macro videography of jewellery.

My priority is camera quality only

I'm looking for:

  • Excellent macro video detail (rings, gemstones, textures, engravings, etc.)
  • good stabilization
  • Accurate colors and exposure
  • Good lighting performance indoors

If you've personally used a phone for macro photography/videography or know one with an exceptional ultrawide/macro camera, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Please mention why you're recommending it (camera hardware, autofocus, stabilization, image processing, etc.) instead of just naming the phone.

Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

I'm looking for the best smartphone in the ₹25,000–30,000 range primarily for macro videography of jewellery.

My priority is camera quality only

I'm looking for:

  • Excellent macro video detail (rings, gemstones, textures, engravings, etc.)
  • good stabilization
  • Accurate colors and exposure
  • Good lighting performance indoors

If you've personally used a phone for macro photography/videography or know one with an exceptional ultrawide/macro camera, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Please mention why you're recommending it (camera hardware, autofocus, stabilization, image processing, etc.) instead of just naming the phone.

Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

I'm looking for the best smartphone in the ₹25,000–30,000 range primarily for macro videography of jewellery.

My priority is camera quality only

I'm looking for:

  • Excellent macro video detail (rings, gemstones, textures, engravings, etc.)
  • good stabilization
  • Accurate colors and exposure
  • Good lighting performance indoors

If you've personally used a phone for macro photography/videography or know one with an exceptional ultrawide/macro camera, I'd really appreciate your recommendations.

Please mention why you're recommending it (camera hardware, autofocus, stabilization, image processing, etc.) instead of just naming the phone.

Thanks!

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago
▲ 81 r/coffeeindia+1 crossposts

Cothas or Bayar?, Filter coffee veterans, I need an intervention before I buy the wrong pack

Okay so I've been a Bayar loyalist for a while now, specifically the Brownie Special, and that thing genuinely ruined other coffees for me. Chocolaty, nutty,

Now I'm trying to branch out and Cothas keeps coming up everywhere, but the second I start looking into it I fall into a rabbit hole of blend ratios. Apparently anything above the standard 80:20 coffee to chicory split changes the whole game, and some of these blends go way past that into territory I don't fully understand yet.

So here's where I need the community's brain. If you've had both Cothas and Bayar, which one actually deserves the hype and which one is just good marketing. And inside each brand, which specific blend should I be hunting down and which one should I avoid completely so I don't waste a tin learning the hard way. please mention the exact blend you tried from both of these companies like hotel blend, or the one which i uploaded or etc...

Drop your honest takes.

u/Pajiishere — 26 days ago

Buying an AC in India shouldn't require a PhD, Please Suggest 💀

Need a 1.5 ton 5-star AC that can run ~12 hours/day and survive 5–7+ years without giving up on me.

Only considering these brands:

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries / Mitsubishi Electric
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

Got burned by an LG 2020 model, high maintenance, weak and slow cooling, never again 😭 So I'm not trusting random recommendations this time.

Problem is every brand has like 10 different models with basically identical specs on paper. What should I actually be comparing? Compressor type, copper content, IDU/ODU build quality, something else?

And from the brands I listed, which one is genuinely the best for long-term reliability? Also drop any other things I should check before buying, anything that isn't obvious from spec sheets.

Request: Please answer only within these 4 brands. I know there are other good options out there, but I've already decided to stick to these for personal reasons. Suggestions for other brands won't really help me here, so I'd really appreciate it if the answers stayed focused on what I asked. Thanks for understanding 🙏

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

Buying an AC in India shouldn't require a PhD, Please Suggest 💀

Need a 1.5 ton 5-star AC that can run ~12 hours/day and survive 5–7+ years without giving up on me.

Only considering these brands:

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries / Mitsubishi Electric
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

Got burned by an LG 2020 model, high maintenance, weak and slow cooling, never again 😭 So I'm not trusting random recommendations this time.

Problem is every brand has like 10 different models with basically identical specs on paper. What should I actually be comparing? Compressor type, copper content, IDU/ODU build quality, something else?

And from the brands I listed, which one is genuinely the best for long-term reliability? Also drop any other things I should check before buying, anything that isn't obvious from spec sheets.

Request: Please answer only within these 4 brands. I know there are other good options out there, but I've already decided to stick to these for personal reasons. Suggestions for other brands won't really help me here, so I'd really appreciate it if the answers stayed focused on what I asked. Thanks for understanding 🙏

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

Buying an AC in India shouldn't require a PhD, Please Suggest 💀

Need a 1.5 ton 5-star AC that can run ~12 hours/day and survive 5–7+ years without giving up on me.

Only considering these brands:

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries / Mitsubishi Electric
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

Got burned by an LG 2020 model, high maintenance, weak and slow cooling, never again 😭 So I'm not trusting random recommendations this time.

Problem is every brand has like 10 different models with basically identical specs on paper. What should I actually be comparing? Compressor type, copper content, IDU/ODU build quality, something else?

And from the brands I listed, which one is genuinely the best for long-term reliability? Also drop any other things I should check before buying, anything that isn't obvious from spec sheets.

Request: Please answer only within these 4 brands. I know there are other good options out there, but I've already decided to stick to these for personal reasons. Suggestions for other brands won't really help me here, so I'd really appreciate it if the answers stayed focused on what I asked. Thanks for understanding 🙏

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

Buying an AC in India shouldn't require a PhD, Please Suggest 💀

Need a 1.5 ton 5-star AC that can run ~12 hours/day and survive 5–7+ years without giving up on me.

Only considering these brands:

  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries / Mitsubishi Electric
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

Got burned by an LG 2020 model, high maintenance, weak and slow cooling, never again 😭 So I'm not trusting random recommendations this time.

Problem is every brand has like 10 different models with basically identical specs on paper. What should I actually be comparing? Compressor type, copper content, IDU/ODU build quality, something else?

And from the brands I listed, which one is genuinely the best for long-term reliability? Also drop any other things I should check before buying, anything that isn't obvious from spec sheets.

Request: Please answer only within these 4 brands. I know there are other good options out there, but I've already decided to stick to these for personal reasons. Suggestions for other brands won't really help me here, so I'd really appreciate it if the answers stayed focused on what I asked. Thanks for understanding 🙏

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u/Pajiishere — 2 months ago

VERY IMP!

India ka fitness culture grow kar raha hai, but supplements abhi bhi ek bada dhoka hain. Hum isko genuinely badalna chahte hain. Community ke liye sirf, 2 min ka form hai. tumhara community ke jawab is mission ko shape karega.

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u/Pajiishere — 3 months ago

Why does buying an AC in India feel like solving JEE Advanced? 💀

Need a 1.5 ton AC that’ll run ~18 hours/day, consume less electricity, and last 5–7+ years.

ONLY considering:

  • Mitsubishi
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

After suffering with LG 2020 models, I don’t trust random recommendations anymore 😭

Every brand has 10 different models with the same specs. What are we actually supposed to look for while buying?

Also, which brand/model is genuinely the best long term?

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u/Pajiishere — 3 months ago

Why does buying an AC in India feel like solving JEE Advanced? 💀

Need a 1.5 ton AC that’ll run ~18 hours/day, consume less electricity, and last 5–7+ years.

ONLY considering:

  • Mitsubishi
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

After suffering with LG 2020 models, I don’t trust random recommendations anymore 😭

Every brand has 10 different models with the same specs. What are we actually supposed to look for while buying?

Also, which brand/model is genuinely the best long term?

reddit.com
u/Pajiishere — 3 months ago

Why does buying an AC in India feel like solving JEE Advanced? 💀

Need a 1.5 ton AC that’ll run ~18 hours/day, consume less electricity, and last 5–7+ years.

ONLY considering:

  • Mitsubishi
  • O General
  • Daikin
  • Hitachi

After suffering with LG 2020 models, I don’t trust random recommendations anymore 😭

Every brand has 10 different models with the same specs. What are we actually supposed to look for while buying?

Also, which brand/model is genuinely the best long term?

reddit.com
u/Pajiishere — 3 months ago