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The people at my organization just wouldn't participate in any cultural, extra-curricular activities. They seem too dull, and energy-less in almost anything they do. We have an online discussion forum, but we barely get 5-10 posts a month. How do I make my people speak-up, and be more energetic?

Hi,

This is for users from India only.

I've recently booked a flat, and have paid Rs. 79,000 towards the stamp duty. I've also made some payment to the builder towards the first slab installment. The construction will be completed a year later, and my loan installments will also start then onwards.

Can I avail any tax rebate for the payment I've made so far? If yes, under what section? Can I still avail the regular tax benefit under section 88 (NSC/ELSS etc)?

By tax rebate, I mean any discount from the *income* tax payable.

Does the rollup pack actually increase the stability and performance of my PC? I have Windows 2000 Professional edition with SP4. Should I install the rollup1 patch on it? Has anyone tried it here? Did it give any trouble?

The front tyres of my car (Maruti Suzuki Zen) always look as if the air-pressure is low. But, I've got it checked from 3-4 mechanics who all say that the pressure is OK, and it's only bcoz of the engine weight. Is this really normal? How come all other cars have fully inflated tyres, and mine doesn't?

The area where I live, I have a big problem of street dogs barking all night. I'm fed up with it. I'm thinking of giving them smthing to eat that -

1. is easily available (an OTC drug, for example).

2. would make them really sick and weak, so that they stop barking and fighting with each other.

PS - I've even thought of poisoning them, but I guess that's too cruel...