Mac under the Mango tree

  Hi Everyone --   Hope you, family, relatives and friends are doing well.   In this blog, I will mention about my experience with e-pass. https://tnepass.tnega.org/   (We have a rule or system in place within TamilNadu - India, where you need to get e-pass in this system, if you would like to travel between districts within the state)   I am really confused whether it is electronic pass, or entry pass or exam pass!.   I really mean it, because the happiness is so much after getting the e-pass. :). You feel like, you passed exam.   First of all, I really want to THANK the folks behind every approval and every rejection . They have been doing good job for sure.  Also, the system ( https://tnepass.tnega.org/) has improved a lot in last few weeks. It was very rough when it was launched. Thanks to the technical team as well .  The system is in place, to control corona spread and also to help the needy people.   However, e-pass is becoming a business as highlighted in newspapers.

Hi -- Hope you and family are doing safe, during this COVID time. My prayers are with you. Last few months, I saw my credit card due amount is ZERO. I had similar situation almost 15 years back, where I intentionally avoid to use credit card to do savings.  OK, what happened now?. Of course,  it is due to COVID.  However I wanted to analyze the spending patterns, places etc.   1. Fuel Bills - Twice a month, sometimes it is more than that due to travel 2. Multiplex & Restaurant Bills - Twice a month for sure 3. Super Market Bills - Every weekend or weekly twice (Vegetables, Fruits,  Groceries etc) Due to COVID, yes, it is completely understandable about #1 (Fuel) & #2 (Multiplex/Restaurant). However, what happened to #3?  :) Every day, we are still using vegetables, fruits, groceries, snacks, milk etc. How are we paying?, From where are we buying?  Answer is:  Government has shut down all air-conditioned shops and malls. We are buying all the mandatory items from local shops or