Ban on bulk SMS and MMS in india

As per the Instructions of The Government of India, Services to
BulkSMS have been disabled till Wednesday(29th September, 2010).

The government of India has imposed a ban on all bulk SMS (text
messages) and MMS (picture or video messages) under an effort to avoid
religious riots in the country as a court ruling on a controversial
religious site issue is expected to come out.

The ban is a daring step for the government of a progressive democracy
and has been imposed as text messages could be used to mobilize large
number of people for rioting or violent protests.

The Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology had
announced the ban on Wednesday for a period of 72 hours. However,
statements on the country's Press Information Bureau website said that
the ban has been extended until September 30. The ban does not include
one to one text message between two mobile phones.

The ban has been affecting various social networks based on SMS text
messages like GupShup, and a number of mobile-based businesses.
GupShup has more than 35 million users in a country and it uses the
text messages to connect its members. These firms are loosing revenue
because they are unable to reach out to their customers.

Vishal Nongbet, senior director and head of marketing at GupShup said
that company could loose as much as 30% of its monthly revenue. Some
estimate the industry wide losses to be around Rs30 million.

A report by international research firm, ComScore had shown that
GupShup had more monthly users than world's largest social networking
site, Facebook in India. Facebook had 22 million unique visitors in
India in August and has emerged as the fastest growing social network.
GupShup under an agreement with the site offers Facebook's mobile
status updates.

Several other business firms have also been affected with the ban in
place. In various parts of the country, mobile phones are the easiest
and most accessible medium of communications and availing services
like banking, health care and even education.

Now You Can Explore Underwater Landscapes on Your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Now You Can Explore Underwater Landscapes on Your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Google recently announced the availability of ocean bathymetry and
ocean layer content to Google Earth for Android. Today, with the
latest release of Google Earth 3.1 for iOS, Google announced that now
you can explore underwater landscapes and terrain on your iPhone,
iPad, and iPod touch.

Now you can dive below the ocean's surface to explore underwater
canyons, or travel to the ocean's deepest point, the Mariana Trench.
Once underwater, swipe the screen with two fingers to "look around."

You can reset your view by clicking on the north arrow on the iPad, or
on the compass on the iPhone and iPod. As with the desktop and other
mobile versions of Google Earth, Google also added the "Ocean" layer,
which features hundreds of photos and videos from more than 100
contributors curated by the Sylvia Earle Alliance.

This version also includes native support for the new Retina display,
which means that if you have an iPhone 4 or the new iPod touch, you'll
get to enjoy an even sharper view of the world.

Google Earth 3.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is available in the
App Store, or go to http://m.google.com/earth in your mobile browser.

iPhone 4 to Launch in China September 25, 2010 at 8 AM

Apple today announced that iPhone 4 will be available to customers in China beginning Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. at Apple Retail Stores including the new Apple Store Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai and the new Apple Store Xidan Joy City in Beijing opening on the same day. iPhone 4 will also be available on Saturday at China Unicom retail stores for qualified buyers with a new two year contract.

iPhone 4 features FaceTime, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store? provides access to more than 250,000 apps including the new iMovie app built just for iPhone 4.

Customers who buy their iPhone 4 at an Apple Retail Store will receive free Personal Setup service, helping them customize their new iPhone by setting up their email, loading their favorite apps from the App Store, and other tips to get up and running before they leave the store. In addition, Apple Retail Stores will host special workshops throughout the day to help customers learn more about iPhone 4. Every Apple Retail Store is staffed by a highly trained team of passionate employees who deliver innovative services like these, plus free technical support at the Genius Bar.

Pricing & Availability

iPhone 4 will be sold in China through Apple’s retail stores for a suggested retail price of CNY4,999 for the 16GB model and CNY5,999 for 32GB model without a contract. At China Unicom stores, iPhone 4 will be available for qualified buyers with a new two year contract, sold separately. The new Apple Store Hong Kong Plaza is located at 282 Huaihai Zhong Road, Shanghai. The new Apple Store Xidan Joy City is located in the Joy City shopping center at 131 North Xidan Avenue, Beijing. For more information please visit www.apple.com.cn.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices..

Officer Trainee (Engg & HR) in HPCL

Officer Trainee (Engg & HR)

Date of Posting: 21 September

Eligibility:

BE/B.Tech (Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & EIectronics)
MBA/PGDM (Human Resources)

Location: Any where in India Job Category: Govt Sector, MBA, Technical Last Date: 26 October 10

Job Type: Full Time Hiring Process: Written-test.

Job Details

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is a leading "Navratna" Public Sector Enterprise engaged in Refining, Distribution and Marketing of Petroleum Products. HPCL invites invites application for the position of Officer Trainees and welcomes bright, young & dynamic Engineering  and Management Graduates to join HPCL team of world class professionals :

1A. Officer Trainee - Engineering Disciplines, 161 Posts (UR-78, SC-24, ST-12, OBC-NC-43, PWD-04)

1B. Officer Trainee - Engineering Disciplines, 39 Posts (SC, ST, OBC-NC Backlog) (SC-13, ST-22, OBC-NC-04)

Qualifications :

• Full time Graduates in Engineering/ Technology in Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Mechanical Disciplines from AICTE approved/ UGC recognized institute/ university.
• Candidates possessing Engineering/ Technology Degree in the above mentioned disciplines (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Mechanical) from AICTE approved / UGC recognized institute / university can apply online against the respective discipline.
• Candidates possessing Combination Degrees (eg. Electrical & Electronics on Instrumentation & Control etc.) in Engineering / Technology in th disciplines related to the above mentioned disciplines (Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation and Mechanical) should apply under the "Others" option available in the online application form, provided that the Degree/ qualification should specify the same. Eg. "Electrical & Electronics" has "ELectrical" discipline as specified in the core disciplines above.

Important Note : (Officer Trainee - Engineering Disciplines), The candidates who apply against "Others" discipline will be given an option to select any one of the six disciplines mentioned above for which he/she intends to take the written test question paper. HPCL shall conduct written test for all the eligible candidates, the test paper will be only for the disciplines mentioned under "Qualification" above. Candidates with Combination Degree who apply against "Others" discipline will take written test for one of subject/ discipline selected by him/ her in the online application form.

Candidates possessing Degrees other than above mentioned core degrees or combination degrees, will not be considered.

Age limit : 25 years as on 20th October, 2010.

2. Officer Trainee - Fire and Safety, 2 posts.

Qualification :

• Full time graduates in Engineering/ Technology (BE/ B.Tech) in Fire & Safety discipline from AICTE approved / UGC recognized institute university.

Age limit : 25 years as on 20th October, 2010.

3A. Officer Trainee - Human Resources, 11 posts (UR-8, SC-1, OBC-NC-2)

3B. Officer Trainee - Human Resources (Welfare) , 2 posts

Qualification :

• Two year full time , Post graduate course with specialization in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations form AICTE approved / UGC recognized institute university.
• Two year full time , Post graduate course with specialization in HR, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations form AICTE approved / UGC recognized institute university, covering Labour Welfare as a special subject. Other candidates as per The AP Factories Rules, 1950 for appointment of welfare officer shall also apply.

Age limit : 27 years as on 20th October, 2010.

Note : Candidates scoring minimum 60% in aggregate of all the semesters (for SC/ST minimum 50%), in the qualifying graduate/ Post graduate degree (as applicable) are only eligible to apply.
Candidates completing their qualifying graduate / post graduate degree (as applicable) by September 2010 can also apply.

Selection Methodology :
Candidates fulfilling of the above criteria for respective positions will be eligible for appearing for Written Test (Objective type comprising of two parts. I General Aptitude consisting of Intellectual Potential test, Quantitative Aptitude test & test of English Language, II. Technical/ Professional knowledge comprising of questions related to Qualifying degree/ Educational background required for the position applied for). Candidates will be called for the Personnel Interview in order of their merit in the Written Test as per the policy of the Corporation.

Stipend :
During the training, the Trainees will get Rs.33000/- per month as stipend and after successful completion of training, they will be absorb in the pay scale Rs.24900-50500. (CTC Rs.8 Lac per annum approx.)

Fee : Rs.535/- (no fee from SC/ST/PH candidates) to be deposited in the SBI through Challan in HPCL Powerjyoti A/c No. 31178  245256 or can be deposited online by Debit/ Credit Cards.

How to apply

Apply online at HPCL website from 21/09/2010 to 20/10/2010 only. Take a print of the application form and affix passport size photograph and sign the form in the space provided for the same. Please ensure to preserve a copy of this application form for future references and send the same to Senior Manager - Recruitment & Planning, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Post Box No. 11402, Marine Lines Post Office, Mumbai - 400020, to reach on or before 26/10/2010.

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Company Profile

HPCL is a Fortune 500 company, with an annual turnover of Rs. 1,08,599 Crores and sales/income from operations of Rs 1,14,889 Crores (US$ 25,306 Millions) during FY 2009-10, having about 20% Marketing share in India and a strong market infrastructure.

HPCL operates 2 major refineries producing a wide variety of petroleum fuels & specialties, one in Mumbai (West Coast) of 6.5 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) capacity and the other in Vishakapatnam, (East Coast) with a capacity of 8.3 MMTPA. HPCL holds an equity stake of 16.95% in Mangalore Refinery & Petrochemicals Limited, a state-of-the-art refinery at Mangalore with a capacity of 9 MMTPA.

Recruitment in Indian postal department .......

Recruitment

Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants in Orissa Circle‏.       Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants in West Bengal Circle‏.       Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants, Postal Assistants (APS), Postal Assistants (SBCO), Postal Assistants (CO), Postal Assistants in Foreign POs, MMS,   PSDs in Andhra Pradesh Circle.       Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants Civil Division/PA SBCO/PA CO in Uttarakhand Postal Circle‏.       Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants in Bihar Circle‏.       Recruitment Of Postal / Sorting Assistants /Postal Assistants Saving Bank Control Organisation (PA SBCO) and Postal Assistants Circle Office (PA C.O.) in Himachal Pradesh Postal Circle.       Recruitment Of Postal / Sorting Assistants in Tamilnadu Postal Circle Circle.       Recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants in Karnataka Circle.

What is New in GATE 2011?

What is New in GATE 2011?

ONLINE examination in two additional papers:

In GATE 2010, the papers with codes MN and TF had ONLINE examination. In GATE 2011, two additional papers AE and GG will also have ONLINE examination. The ONLINE examination will be conducted in two sessions on Sunday, January 30, 2011. The ONLINE examination in GG and TF will be held in the forenoon session from 09.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs. The ONLINE examination in AE and MN will be held in the afternoon session from 14.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs.

Numerical answer type questions in AE and TF papers:

In AE and TF papers, the question paper will consist of 60 questions of multiple choice type and 5 questions of numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, each question will have four choices for the answer. For numerical answer type questions, each question will have a number as the answer.

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