You are very kind, SavantGarde. Thanks for the tip about banking sector. I'll keep that in mind. I off-loaded IDEA @69 today. Freed the money. Recovered about half the loss during day-trading (i.e. not much profit today). THOMASCOOK I am holding for a while as you suggested. Same goes for HINDOILEXP.
By the way, I liked your views on DLF and Mutual Funds. I have the same sort of aversion - particularly on Mutual Funds. They have a simple policy: earn in abundance and give pittance to the contributors. If things go wrong, pass the loss. My uncle (a veteran trader) summed it best: if I have to burn my money, I don't need a bugger with suit and tie to offer me the light.
Thanks again for your time.