u/win3zz
r/IndianStockMarket r/Earbuds r/DoctorsofIndia r/ahmedabad r/india r/motorola r/IndianSocialists r/MotorolaSignature r/mobilephotography r/Vivo r/PhotographyAdvice r/IndianModerate r/ColorTheory r/indiaStockMarket r/IndianIPO
Moto Signature - Unedited Random shots - 3x optical zoom
u/win3zz — 4 hours ago
▲ 15 r/MotorolaSignature
Android 17 Update
Quick update guys: I just checked with Motorola Support (https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/motorola-signature/Android-17-Motorola-signature/m-p/10041519) and came to know that Android 17 for Motorola Signature is still in testing/beta phase, and the stable public release is not available yet.
The ~5.75 GB update file is also not publicly available at the moment. Once testing is completed and Motorola starts the official rollout.
So, if you are waiting for Android 17, we need to wait a little longer. 😄
u/win3zz — 2 days ago
Greenery and nature through the lens of 'Signature' with GCam
u/win3zz — 3 days ago
▲ 20 r/MotorolaSignature
Haven't received the Android 17 update yet? Know why.
Motorola does not push major OS updates to all users simultaneously; this applies even to devices in the same region or of the same model.
This is because pushing an OS update (which is around 5+ GB in size) to millions of devices at once would cause a massive spike in server traffic.
Phased releases prevent Motorola's download servers from crashing or slowing down.
So, how do they decide who gets the update first?
During a staged rollout, Motorola's update servers likely queue devices randomly based on IMEI numbers (the phone's unique identification number) or batch registration dates.
In short, the official rollout of Android 17 for Motorola Signature has begun; your device will receive it in a later phase (likely within a few days or, at most, a week).
u/win3zz — 8 days ago
IPO Allotment: Q&A
Q: Does applying for more lots in the retail category increase allotment chances?
A: No. In oversubscribed retail IPOs (bids under ₹2,00,000), SEBI’s lottery system treats each application form (PAN) equally. Winning secures exactly 1 minimum lot, regardless of whether you applied for 1 lot or 10. Applying for multiple retail lots wastes capital efficiency because your extra blocked funds are simply unblocked and returned post-allotment with zero returns. Multiple lots only matter if an IPO is undersubscribed (you get all applied lots) or if you cross ₹2 lakhs into the HNI category (where allocation is proportionate).
Q: Why do trading platforms offer options to apply for multiple lots?
A: The multi-lot option exists to accommodate different investor categories and scenarios. It serves High Net Worth Individuals (HNI/NII category above ₹2L), where higher bids proportionally yield more shares, and caters to mildly/undersubscribed IPOs where excess demand allows applicants to receive their full multi-lot request.
Q: What is the "Cut-Off Price" and should I always select it?
A: Yes, always check the Cut-Off option. IPOs feature a price band (e.g., ₹450 to ₹475). Selecting "Cut-Off" means you agree to pay whatever final price is decided by institutional bidding. If you manually enter a lower price and the final issue price is set higher, your application is disqualified instantly.
Q: When does blocked money return to my bank account if I don't get an allotment?
A: Under modern SEBI timelines (T+3 listing), funds are typically unblocked within 1 to 3 working days after the final basis of allotment is finalized. Your money is never actually debited during the bidding window—it is merely placed under a temporary UPI or ASBA lien, meaning it continues to earn savings bank interest while blocked.
Q: What is GMP (Grey Market Premium) and should I trust it?
A: GMP is an unofficial, unregulated market indicator showing what premium people are willing to pay for IPO shares before they list. While a high GMP suggests strong listing gains, GMP is volatile and can crash overnight based on market sentiment. Use it only as a loose sentiment gauge, never as your sole investment rationale.
Q: Can I apply for the same IPO using multiple Demat accounts linked to my own PAN?
A: No, never do this. SEBI tracks applications strictly by PAN. Submitting multiple applications using the same PAN across different brokers or accounts will flag your details, causing immediate rejection of all your applications. To use multiple applications legally, you must use unique PANs belonging to different family members.
Q: What is the difference between Mainboard IPOs and SME IPOs?
A: Mainboard IPOs are larger companies listed on the main NSE/BSE boards with smaller retail lots (usually ₹14,000–₹15,000). SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) IPOs are smaller companies. SEBI mandates a higher minimum application size for SME IPOs (typically starting at ₹2,00,000), carrying significantly higher volatility, wider bid-ask spreads, and lower liquidity.
u/win3zz — 23 days ago
Signature+GCam, used telephoto lens, NOT macro, It's about the size of a finger nail
u/win3zz — 25 days ago
▲ 1 r/ahmedabad
Why is it so hard to have a logical debate with C0ngress supporters?
u/win3zz — 30 days ago
▲ 23 r/IndianStockMarket
Why Bank Nifty is falling
Bank Nifty is falling mainly because big banks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank are making less profit on their loans due to high deposit costs. On top of that, foreign investors (FIIs) are pulling their money out of Indian banking stocks, and rising crude oil prices are raising inflation fears making it harder for the RBI to cut interest rates
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
Motorola Signature: We Need Better Color Science, Not More AI
I bought the Motorola Signature mainly because of its excellent 50MP Sony LYTIA 828 camera. The first image is the original photo from the stock camera, and the second is the same photo after I asked ChatGPT to apply a ZEISS Natural Color profile. The difference is quite noticeable. Personally, I don't think we need more aggressive AI processing. The hardware is already capable enough. What Motorola really needs is better color tuning, accurate white balance, and more natural color science so the photos look closer to what we actually see with our eyes. Less AI correction, more true-to-life colors
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/india
Nationwide protests since 2014
I was looking at some of the biggest nationwide protests since 2014 and whether they ultimately achieved their primary objective.
| Protest | Years | Main Demand | Public "Win"? | Final Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Protest | 2020–21 | Repeal the three farm laws | ✅ Yes (Major) | Government repealed all three farm laws in November 2021. MSP-related demands remain unresolved. |
| Anti-CAA/NRC Protests | 2019–20 | Repeal CAA and stop NRC | ❌ Mostly No | CAA remains law. Rules were notified in 2024. A nationwide NRC has not been implemented. |
| Wrestlers' Protest | 2023 | Action over sexual harassment allegations | 🟡 Partial | FIRs were filed and charges were brought in one case. Wrestling federation leadership changed, but not all demands were met. |
| Agnipath/Agniveer Protests | 2022 | Withdraw the Agnipath recruitment scheme | ❌ No | Scheme continues, although later concessions and recruitment preferences were announced. |
| Maratha Reservation Protests | 2016–24 | Reservation in jobs and education | 🟡 Partial | Maharashtra passed reservation measures, but legal and constitutional challenges continue. |
| Patidar Reservation Agitation | 2015–18 | OBC quota for Patidars | 🟡 Partial | OBC status was not granted, but the later 10% EWS reservation benefited many economically weaker applicants. |
| Ladakh Constitutional Protests | 2024–Present | Sixth Schedule status, statehood and safeguards | ⏳ Ongoing | Talks have taken place, but the core demands remain unresolved. |
| Youth Exam Paper Leak Protests | 2026 | Accountability and education reforms | ⏳ Ongoing | No final outcome yet; protests continue. |
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
▲ 2 r/IndianModerate
Major Nationwide Protests During the BJP-led Union Government (2014–Present): Which Ones Actually Achieved Their Main Goal?
I was looking at some of the biggest nationwide protests since 2014 and whether they ultimately achieved their primary objective.
| Protest | Years | Main Demand | Public "Win"? | Final Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Protest | 2020–21 | Repeal the three farm laws | ✅ Yes (Major) | Government repealed all three farm laws in November 2021. MSP-related demands remain unresolved. |
| Anti-CAA/NRC Protests | 2019–20 | Repeal CAA and stop NRC | ❌ Mostly No | CAA remains law. Rules were notified in 2024. A nationwide NRC has not been implemented. |
| Wrestlers' Protest | 2023 | Action over sexual harassment allegations | 🟡 Partial | FIRs were filed and charges were brought in one case. Wrestling federation leadership changed, but not all demands were met. |
| Agnipath/Agniveer Protests | 2022 | Withdraw the Agnipath recruitment scheme | ❌ No | Scheme continues, although later concessions and recruitment preferences were announced. |
| Maratha Reservation Protests | 2016–24 | Reservation in jobs and education | 🟡 Partial | Maharashtra passed reservation measures, but legal and constitutional challenges continue. |
| Patidar Reservation Agitation | 2015–18 | OBC quota for Patidars | 🟡 Partial | OBC status was not granted, but the later 10% EWS reservation benefited many economically weaker applicants. |
| Ladakh Constitutional Protests | 2024–Present | Sixth Schedule status, statehood and safeguards | ⏳ Ongoing | Talks have taken place, but the core demands remain unresolved. |
| Youth Exam Paper Leak Protests | 2026 | Accountability and education reforms | ⏳ Ongoing | No final outcome yet; protests continue. |
Overall Record
✅ Clear public victory (1)
- Farmers' Protest (farm laws repealed)
🟡 Partial victories (3–4)
- Wrestlers' Protest
- Maratha Reservation Protests
- Patidar Reservation Agitation
- Some aspects of the Anti-CAA movement (for example, a nationwide NRC has not been implemented), although the core demand to repeal the CAA was not achieved.
❌ No major policy reversal
- Anti-CAA (core demand)
- Agnipath
Why Was the Farmers' Protest Different?
Analysts often point to several factors:
- Sustained participation for over a year.
- Strong organizational structure among farmer unions.
- Protest sites remained close to the national capital, keeping the issue in public focus.
- Broad participation across multiple states and farming communities.
- The government ultimately concluded that repealing the laws was preferable to continuing the standoff.
Observation
Looking across these movements, the Farmers' Protest appears to be the only major nationwide protest during the BJP government's tenure that resulted in a complete reversal of a flagship central policy.
Most other nationwide protests resulted in investigations, legal proceedings, committee discussions, administrative changes, or limited concessions rather than a full rollback of the underlying policy.
Do you agree with this assessment? Are there any major nationwide protests since 2014 that I've missed or categorized incorrectly?
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
Major Nationwide Protests During the BJP-led Union Government (2014–Present): Which Ones Actually Achieved Their Main Goal?
I was looking at some of the biggest nationwide protests since 2014 and whether they ultimately achieved their primary objective.
| Protest | Years | Main Demand | Public "Win"? | Final Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers' Protest | 2020–21 | Repeal the three farm laws | ✅ Yes (Major) | Government repealed all three farm laws in November 2021. MSP-related demands remain unresolved. |
| Anti-CAA/NRC Protests | 2019–20 | Repeal CAA and stop NRC | ❌ Mostly No | CAA remains law. Rules were notified in 2024. A nationwide NRC has not been implemented. |
| Wrestlers' Protest | 2023 | Action over sexual harassment allegations | 🟡 Partial | FIRs were filed and charges were brought in one case. Wrestling federation leadership changed, but not all demands were met. |
| Agnipath/Agniveer Protests | 2022 | Withdraw the Agnipath recruitment scheme | ❌ No | Scheme continues, although later concessions and recruitment preferences were announced. |
| Maratha Reservation Protests | 2016–24 | Reservation in jobs and education | 🟡 Partial | Maharashtra passed reservation measures, but legal and constitutional challenges continue. |
| Patidar Reservation Agitation | 2015–18 | OBC quota for Patidars | 🟡 Partial | OBC status was not granted, but the later 10% EWS reservation benefited many economically weaker applicants. |
| Ladakh Constitutional Protests | 2024–Present | Sixth Schedule status, statehood and safeguards | ⏳ Ongoing | Talks have taken place, but the core demands remain unresolved. |
| Youth Exam Paper Leak Protests | 2026 | Accountability and education reforms | ⏳ Ongoing | No final outcome yet; protests continue. |
Overall Record
✅ Clear public victory (1)
- Farmers' Protest (farm laws repealed)
🟡 Partial victories (3–4)
- Wrestlers' Protest
- Maratha Reservation Protests
- Patidar Reservation Agitation
- Some aspects of the Anti-CAA movement (for example, a nationwide NRC has not been implemented), although the core demand to repeal the CAA was not achieved.
❌ No major policy reversal
- Anti-CAA (core demand)
- Agnipath
Why Was the Farmers' Protest Different?
Analysts often point to several factors:
- Sustained participation for over a year.
- Strong organizational structure among farmer unions.
- Protest sites remained close to the national capital, keeping the issue in public focus.
- Broad participation across multiple states and farming communities.
- The government ultimately concluded that repealing the laws was preferable to continuing the standoff.
Observation
Looking across these movements, the Farmers' Protest appears to be the only major nationwide protest during the BJP government's tenure that resulted in a complete reversal of a flagship central policy.
Most other nationwide protests resulted in investigations, legal proceedings, committee discussions, administrative changes, or limited concessions rather than a full rollback of the underlying policy.
Do you agree with this assessment? Are there any major nationwide protests since 2014 that I've missed or categorized incorrectly?
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
▲ 17 r/DoctorsofIndia
Can India (We and the Government) ever fix this? Or is private hospital only hope?
My Shocking Experience (with an admitted patient) at one of India's biggest government hospital.
- Nurses recorded pulse/BP daily without actually checking the patient.
- Nurses shouted patient names from across the ward, and patients had to walk up to collect their medicines.
- Post-surgery toilet conditions were terrible - dirty, unhygienic, and unfit for use. (check this https://ibb.co/tp8pvwTz pic)
- Patients were sent for sonography at any time, sometimes even late at night after dinner, often in groups of 10 or more. They had to wait standing in queues (no seating arrangements), even if they had surgical tubes (catheter) inserted. When I asked a security guard why there was no seating arrangement, he said that some patients used to lie down on the seats, so the management removed all the chairs. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- There was no communication about surgery timings, which doctor would operate, or dietary instructions. Patients and relatives were left guessing or had to chase after doctors - who often got annoyed if asked.
- Family member were not allowed to accompany elderly/unconscious patients during doctor visits. A senior doctor used to visit once every few days; whenever he arrived, the entire staff would start treating him like a VIP guest.
- Cleaning was not done on time - sometimes it happened at midnight (Once, a cleaning guy arrived at 12:30 at night), disturbing patient rest.
- Patients were shifted from wards early in the morning just because nursing college exams were scheduled - treating real patients like test subjects for trainee doctors, without even giving them time to freshen up.
- Offices like Ayushman would simply blame "system errors/server down", provide no real support, and disappear for an hour-long lunch, keeping the doors shut even if someone needed urgent help.
- Some expensive medicines will not be available at the hospital dispensary; the patient will have to purchase them from outside at a higher price.
- During night duty, family members were instructed how to stop or change IV drips if they finished because nursing staff would be resting in another room, as if it weren't their own job!
- I have seen with my own eyes that a system based on 'references and preferential treatment' (connections and favoritism) is still in place here. Relatives of the hospital director or senior staff are treated like VIPs and given priority in their medical care. Sometimes, they postpone a surgery for an ordinary patient to attend to a VIP patient instead, forcing the regular patient to wait weeks for their operation.
- Some security and housekeeping staff spoke harshly to elderly and poor patients who had travelled long distances for treatment.
This is my lived reality.
I understand that government hospitals are overcrowded and resources are limited. This post is not intended to blame doctors, especially resident doctors who seem to carry most of the workload.
My question to doctors is:
- Are these issues common across government hospitals?
- Which of these are due to staffing shortages, and which are administrative failures?
I'm sharing it because public healthcare is the only option for millions of Indians.
If you've worked in a government hospital or have had similar experiences as a patient or attendant, I'd genuinely like to hear your perspective.
u/win3zz — 1 month ago
▲ 10 r/mobilephotography
One month with the Motorola Signature
I've had this phone for about four weeks now and I've been trying to push the camera as much as possible. I put together a little gallery of my favorite captures so far
u/win3zz — 1 month ago