Times Of India Complaints & Reviews

The Times of India news paper is less of quality, fully stuffed with the advertisements. Guys pls let out a separate sheets for the ads' don't blend them with quality news. Its totally waste of pocket to buy a newspaper for news n just to find junk ads' inbetween the required objects. Pls check your 5th Dec '10 issue to see the amount of adv' you stuffed in.

I am R. Raghuraman, a TImes of India subscription holder who have suscribed for the TOI news paper for one year tenure. I reside in Balaji nagar (near Bharth Engg COllege), Selaiyur, Chennai - 600073.The vendor who delivers the newspaper to my residence is highly irregular, unpunctual and irresponsible. The news paper aren't delivered to me on so many days. Regular complaints to the vendor aren't fruitful.
I am unhappy with the service of the vendor that Times of India possess for this area. This issue exists for other subscribers as well who reside in this area. Please do take necessary action. This would prevent your subscribers from withdrawing their subscription in future.
Thanking you.

I have been a subscriber of TIMES OF INDIA from 2009. I was buying the news paper from the vendor directly. But, in the month of December, 2009 I was approached by some representatives from T.O.I. and offered one year subscription at a discounted rate. I had handed over them a cheque of Rs. 390/- (Cheque No. 662493 dt 08/12/2009) for the purpose. The cheque was cleared from my account on 18/12/09 and my vendor started to deliver me T.O.I. news papers daily. But, I didn't receive the monthly coupons meant to be given to the vendor by me after several complaints. Even, one representative from T.O.I. ment me personally to address my grievances and assured me that the coupons would be delivered to me immediately. But, nothing happened.
Now, the vendor is asking for the cost of news paper from December, 2009, though I have already paid for it in advance.
What should I do?

not receiving newspaper since last 1.5 month. (no 3263486)

Hi,

I am a subscriber of Times of India yearly subscription for which the order no. is NAD 064048. I subscribed this service on 28th April 2010 and I recevied paper till 15th Oct 2010. From 16th Oct 2010 I moved to different address in Porur itself. Since then the problem started. In the last 1 and half month I received paper at new address only 3-4 times. When I contacted customer care, they just keep saying that they will come back to me however no one is bother to call me. I sent several email but no reply so far. Even I talked to Area Manager - Amugam and he gave me false promise that I will start getting paper very soon.

I am totally helpless in regard to this. Now I have asked them to refund my money for 6 and half month but no one is looking into this.

Please can you help me.

Regards
Arvind Sharma
[protected]

i had subscribed for a 1 year subscription of Times Of India daily but i have not been recieving my newspaper from 07/11/09 and iam not able to contact any of their customer care people
do the needful
ramachandran
1/10, koil street,
chendurpuram,
kattupakkam,
chennai - 600 056
[protected]

sir i have paid subscription for the year april 2010 to march 2011.but fron chennai office mr.ashok wrongly instructed the paper agent Dayalan, Valasaravakkam, Chennai not to deliver paper. My subsription receipt number is NAC 076198. Please confirm your reply.My email id [protected]@gmail.com

Request for changing Mumbai mirror to Maharashtra times as per the TOI offer
Hello,

Its since 3 months I have been following up with my Dsitributor Vendor - residing at Sector 4 Charkop Kandivali West ,Mumbai -67 regarding changing my Mumbai Mirror to Maharashtra times offer as per the TOI offer.
When I contact my local newspaper vendor told me that the distributor vendor needs to submit a form with my details to TOI office and automatically he will recieve an extra copy of Economic times to deliver it to me.

He has given one of the Times of India Sales Executive contact no who has told me that he would come alongwith the form but till date has has not come alongwith the form even after several follow ups me that the distributor vendor needs to submit a form with my details to TOI office and automatically he will recieve an extra copy of Maharashtra times to deliver it to me.
But why should I fill up up such kind of form if you have clearly mentioned on the each copy of Times of India that Rs 4.50 alongwith Maharastra time, Mumbai Mirror and Economices times (as your offer) It is no ever mentioned that you need to fill up form . The Newpaper Seller complusory give us Mumbai Mirror along with Times of India. Acutally it should be as per customer choice what he has want along with Times of India

Please clarify


Regards,
Vijay Sonawane
[protected]
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I am regular avid reader of TOI daily for past 25 years. I shifted to delhi about 02 years back. I have been receiving the newspaper around 8 AM which about the time when have to leave for the office.
This causing a lot of trouble as I rfemain uneasy and without the days update.
Inspite of repeated request he has failed to deliver the paper early,
Recently when the hawker owner came for monthly payment he has very rudely said, "HUMARE PAPER TO ISII TIME DALEGA, HUM AAPKA PAPER BANDH KAR DETE HAIN"
Since then he has stopped delivery of the paper. on contacting other hawker I came to know that they have cartel and the other hawker shall not deliver the paper in my area.
Mt address is
9547, Sector C, Pocket 9 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi Mobile [protected].
Kindly resolve the issue and arrange to resume the early delivery of the newspaper. Hope TOI will see this complaint in the right earnest and take corrective action on this without any further delays.
Thanks
Sanjeev Kishore

Dear Sir,

I availed annual subscription offer from Times of India for the period - 02/10/10 to 01/10/11, but I do not receive the paper for at least 2 days in a week and now for the last 6 days, I haven't received the paper. I have been raising this issue over phone[protected] and email (crm.[protected]@timesgroup.com) but to no avail. Even the circulation department of TOI seems to be sleeping and not interested in solving this issue. Now, they have stopped responding to my mails and are not picking up the calls. Doesn't taking the money in the name of subscription and not delivering paper amount to daylight robbery? Please initiate steps.

Regards,
R. Sreeram
[protected]

I have opted for 6 monthly subscription of Times of India + Economic times w.e.f. 16 August, 2010. However the newspaper vendor forgets to deliver the newspaper to me and this has happened for the 5th times since the subscription started. I was given the mobile number of Mr. Imran ( distributor) [protected] however he does not receive the calls and I am left stranded without newspaper for the day. This is serious problem and reputed company like Benett, Coleman and co. should take due note of this and if their distributors and vendors cannot supply newspaper despite taking entire subscription amount in advance then the company should refund my money and I will subscribe to Hindustan times which is much cheaper than TOI subscription.

Regards,
Nobert Castelino
Dreams Complex,
2C - 502, LBS Marg,
Bhandup West,
Mumbai 400078

To- TOI Gurgoan
Bill No.6744597/02 dt:06/10/10, Agency-266388, Consultant-Nivetaa,Vatika Triangle,Sushant Lok-I, Gurgoan.
I booked an adv for birthday wish for my wife for 10/10/10 in TOID & CIE & it did'nt publish.
Now ur gurgoan team says that I can collect my money back any time. Is this the way TOI treats his customers? Do u think that money is important for me? What is the price of your emotions/feelings, come & collect that much amount from me. I am customer of TOI from 20 years & I selected TOI because of the Professionalism, but I was in wrong impression. I am hurted and I will make sure that I teach a lesson to Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. I will fight with you people through consumer court.

I might be a very normal citizen as compared to the company but I will fight, I will take help of internet, media, legal & Press Council of India & will show you what a normal man can do. Will also contact Mr. Vineet Jain.
-Naveen Singh

I am Deepak Ghai, father of Sanjana Ghai of Amity college noida is constrained to point out that my daughter Sanjana was at no.1 on online competition of Clean & Clear contest.She has above 19,000 votes and you will be surprised to know that even a contestant with meagre 300 votes is selected in the final round.

It is unfair.Please do the justice.

This is suvarna bawaskar here. My ID no. ( membership) is MZ 149929 at times group. i have taken premium membership from times of india group in may 2010 for getting job . before taking this service times group promised me a lots of things regarding job but 4 months has been passed and still i dont have a job and i m a jobless. everyday i call executive of times but he gives me diplomatic answer and ignore me. i wasted my 3'000 rupees at times of india for job seeking. this company cheated me. this is fraud company. and its emloyee makes fool to people to acheive their target.

I am residing at 2350, Phase 11 , Mohali and had purchased an annual subscription of Times Of India newspaper and was given coupons bearing order no. TTAQ 001546.
The newspaper was being delivered at our residence in Mohali by Mr. Vijay the local vendor. The newspaper delivery started from 20th June but the same was not being delivered regularly. On a regular basis the newspaper was not being delivered once or twice a week.
In the 1st week of August the vendor came to our house with the bill for the period 20th June to 30th July 10. When we put forward our concern regarding irregular delivery of the paper the vendor refused the fact and argued that he was regular. Also , he refused to accept the subscription coupons and wanted us to pay him cash for the newspaper delivery. The vendor left or place after boasting that he would not deliver the newspaper to us and also would not allow anybody else to do the same.
The vendor was very arrogant and rude as he is the only vendor for the area.
We registered our complaint at the Times Of India office at Sec 8 Chandigarh during the last week of Aug 10 by personally meeting Mr. Sukhwinder Singh, RMD Department.
He assured us that the he will speak to the vendor and will ensure that the paper is delivered. But still nothing has happened.


Dr. S P Singh

ORDER REF NO [protected], DATED 17/9/2010
AS PER PRESS ADVERTISEMENT ON TOI, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, SPECIAL OFFER FOR TIMES OF INDIA READERSONLY.
I PAID BY CREDIT CARD RS 3398/= + DELIVERY CHARGES FOR THIS SPECIAL OFFER, WHICH ALSO HAVE ADDITIONAL AIRTEL TV SETTOP BOX AND A CONNECTION FROM AIRTEL.

UNFORTUNATELY UNTIL DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY ITEM NEITHER ANY COMMUNICATIONS FROM YOUR CALL CENTRE.

MY ADDRESS: MANAS KUMAR BHADRA
FE 497, SECTOR 3, SALT LAKE CITY,
KOLKATA-700106, WEST BENGAL.
MOBILE NO. [protected], RES PH- [protected]
EMAIL ADDRESS <[protected]@yahoo.co.in> <[protected]@hotmail.com>

I hope you will do the needful and take necessary steps to arrange timely delivery of those items. Regds. Manas Kumar Bhadra, 27th Sept.2010

Sir

This is T.N.Venkatesh, residing in Ulsoor Road, Bangalore and have been a reader of Times of India since the time of inception in Bangalore. In the recent past, Times of India has taken the initiative to deliver Bangalore Mirror free along with the Times of India City edition at Bangalore.

I have been getting my newspaper delivered at my doorstep every morning through the vendor AGK News Agencies whos proprietor is Mr. Gopalakrishnan.

During the last 7 days, despite the tall claim by Times of India at the top of the page that the Bangalore Mirror is complimentary with the copy of Times of India, it is rather surprising to note that there is no sign of the tabloid. Upon questioning the vendor, he cites that there is no supply from TOI.

I am puzzled and shocked to note that a newspaper of the calibre of Times of India is either hoodwinking the public or there is no action from Times of India on hauling up unscrupulous vendors who are under the guise of non-supply removing the tabloid and making a quick buck by doling it off at Rs. 1.50 per paper to unsuspecting public.

Is there an explanation from times group and if so what is the corrective action?

Venkatesh

Hi,
TOI is pushing its speaking tree.. we are not getting TOI without speaking tree and have been pushed to pay 2 rupee for it.. we are left with no other option but to pay for it.. we dont like it.. we hate this speaking tree... its like TOI is sucking the money from the readers... donno where to complain about it.. speaking tree should be sold seperately.. should not be pushed with sunday times...

respected sir,
We are staying in suncity apartments , sarjapur road , bangalore.

1)the newspaper person does not distribute the newspaper daily and if he does it is very late almost at 9.00 am , by that time all have left for office and school .we try to call him but his phone is always engaged or switched off.

2)he also charges 10/- extra as service charge , do we have to pay him for this?

3) now a days we are also getting the bangalore mirror .

we are so used to read the daily newspaper that no paper a day leaves us cut out from our area, state and the country.we request you to pls. reply for the same and look into this matter seriously.

the name of the distributor is "T.K.R NEWS PAPER AGENCY "
prop. T.K.RAVIKANTH
contact no. [protected]

thanking you.

varsha

TIMES OF INDIA REGULARLY PUBLISHES ADULT SEXUAL CONTENT UNDER THE GARB OF "LIFE AND STYLE" ETC.
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Kamasutra, for perfect bonding

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The ancient manual to love-making is not restricted to only the physical aspect of your relationship. It also holds the key to a healthy emotional bond with your partner.

The notion that Kamasutra speaks solely of the physical aspect of sex is extremely skewed. The purpose of Kamasutra was not merely to educate masses about different sexual techniques, but promote a healthy relationship between the partners and constructively use sexual energy. Several Western (and even some Indian) authors, interpreters and commentators have paid attention only to the sexual / physicality aspect, leading to the scripture's misrepresentation. However, look deeper and the teachings of Kamasutra go far beyond sex

The purpose of Kamasutra was not merely to educate masses about different sexual techniques, but promote a healthy relationship between the partners and constructively use sexual energy. Several Western (and even some Indian) authors, interpreters and commentators have paid attention only to the sexual / physicality aspect, leading to the scripture's misrepresentation. However, look deeper and the teachings of Kamasutra go far beyond sex

Participation
Many positions (Asanaas) depicted in the Kamasutra call for active and equal participation of the woman. Rather than sticking to the monotonous / boring missionary position where the woman is a rather passive receiver, the scripture encourages more pro-active positions. Only when there's an equal contribution from both ends will the session truly be fulfilling and fruitful. There's no posture that's meant exclusively for the man, or the woman.

The message: Be it sex or any other matter; ensure that you equally involve your partner. Participation is the key word. When you seek an active role from your partner, (in and out of bed) he/she feels wanted and the synergy between the two leads to greater fulfilment. That's what samabhog (equal pleasure) is all about.

Body image Vs. the body
The varied techniques depicted in the scriptures make sex pleasurable for anyone irrespective of his/her body type and body shape. The person may be muscular, obese, or thin, body issues and pleasure are best not mixed, says Kamasutra.

The message: Work on your body image. You can still make the best of your body provided you stop having unrealistic expectations of how it should look. Acceptance is the word. Magazine covers may be flooded with images of perfect bodies, but don't let them sway you away from realism. Don't let negative body image play spoilsport in your life, sex

Touch matters
The Kamasutra lays a lot of importance on touch, and not only during intercourse. Going by the texts, touch is of varied forms, each designated to arouse a unique sensation from the partner depending on his/her liking. However, the role of touch starts from the foreplay stage itself (at times, the foreplay lasting for hours together) and continues till the very end.

The message: Do not undermine the power of small. That casual hug or the loving caress (initiated much before sex can say a lot more about your feelings than the act itself. The touch may not even lead to anything, but is a very potent method of conveying your emotions. It will do more good to your relationship than most other things.

Dress to impress
The scriptures' emphasis on shringaar cannot be undermined. Almost every character shown in the act in Kamasutra is embellished with elaborate ornaments. This includes men.

The message: While it does depict the culture and traditions of the time when these texts were written, the underlying idea is that of looking good and dressing up for your partner. Many couples after a few years of courting lose the urge to look good (for each other).

However, that's wrong. Just like you take the effort to dress up for a certain occasion, it is important to look at least presentable (if not great) for your partner. Do not undermine the importance of how you look. Get rid of the complacent attitude. It communicates that your partner is not important any more.

Go play
The scriptures pay a lot of importance on the fun element of sex. That is what converts a rather boring, mechanical session to something that a couple looks forward to. Try all the experimenting you want. If the fun element is missing, there's little that you can do.

The message: Learn to have fun with each other. Start by non-sexual activities and build a rapport. Play games, travel together, discuss movies, and find stimulating conversations. When fun becomes easy, no matter what the occasion, the joy will by default be communicated to other aspects of the relationship as well.

The Kamasutra also has advice on ways of making money and renewing friendship with a former lover

(Dr Rajan Bhonsle is a consultant in sexual medicine and counsellor)

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