2014 New Year Parties At Hyderabad

New Year Parties are being held from the last week of 2013 to the first week of 2014 at various restaurants , hotels and pubs in Hyderabad , like :

1. Taj Falaknuma Palace , Falaknuma 
2. Hyatt , Gachibowli 
3. Vivanta Taj , Begumpet 
4. Taj Krishna , Banjara Hills
5. Taj Deccan , Banjara Hills
6. Westin , Madhapur 
7. ITC Kakatiya , Begumpet Road
8. Marriott Hotel , Tank Bund Road
9. Hard Rock Cafe , Banjara Hills
10. Ramoji Film City , Hyderabad
11. Ohri's
12. Bottles & Chimneys
13. The Park , Somajiguda 
14. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel , Banjara Hills
15. Leonia Resorts , Shamirpet
16. Celebrity Club , Shamirpet
17. Novotel , Near International Airport
18. Hotel Golconda , Masab Tank
19. Taj Banjara , Banjara Hills
20. Hotel Avasa , Madhapur
21. Hitex , Madhapur

Price range starts from 1500 to more than 10,000 rupees based on the package you choose and most of them allow entry to only couples . Even if stags are allowed it is at a premium price and usually separated from couples. Also make sure you book a cab well in advance if you do not wish to drive home back . 

Cognizant Off Campus Freshers 2013

Cognizant Technology Solutions also known as CTS is conducting off campus recruitment drive for Freshers of the batch 2013 in the city of Hyderabad and other places through AMCAT.

Eligibility criteria for this recruitment drive :

• 2013 batch of B.E , M.Tech , M.E , B.E and MCA belonging to branches like CSE , IT , CSIT , ECE , EEE , EIE , E & E , Applied Electronics , Computers & Technology , software engineering , automobile engineering , mechanical and other circuit branches.
• Regular and full time 2013 passed out's only.
• More than 65 % from major states like Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu , Karnataka and others and more than 60 % for other states.
• No standing arrears at the time of interview. 
• Recent provisional and consolidated certificates or semester wise mark sheet is compulsory.
• Only for Indian nationals. 

Compensation :

• Annual total compensation (ATC) during probation : 3,01,500 INR including annual target incentive of 20,000 INR .
• On successfull completion of probation period and clearing all the dovetail exams salary would be 3,35,000 INR per annum. 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THIS JOB 

Do let us know your experience after attending the interview through comment option below.

Google Nexus 5 Available In India

Google has finally launched Google Nexus 5 in India through Google's play store after much wait and in no time the 16 GB black colored Nexus 5 variant was out of inventory . Other variants of 32 GB and in other colors are still available on the play store.

Prices of Nexus 5 :

16 GB model of Google Nexus 5  =  28,999 INR 

32 GB model of Google Nexus 5  =  32,999 INR

Most of the enthusiast who wish to buy the Nexus mobile phone can do so online from the below mentioned Google's website. 

BUY GOOGLE'S NEXUS 5 In INDIA

Nexus 5 is the first phone to be launched with android 4.4 KitKat version , phones specifications have been very impressive considering the price tag . 

Overview of the Nexus 5 specification :

OS : Android™ 4.4 (KitKat®)
Screen : 4.95" 1920x1080 display (445 ppi) , Full HD IPS , Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Camera : 1.3MP front facing , 8MP rear facing with Optical Image Stabilization
Size : 69.17 x 137.84 x 8.59 mm
Weight : 130 g
Battery : 2,300 mAH
Talk time : Up to 17 hours*
Standby time : Up to 300 hours*
Internet time : Up to 8.5 hours on Wi-Fi, up to 7 hours on LTE*
Wireless Charging : Built-in
Audio Output : Built-in speaker , 3.5mm stereo audio connector
CPU : Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800, 2.26GHz
GPU : Adreno 330, 450MHz

It will be interesting to see if Google reduces the prices as done for Nexus 4 , if it is done it will hold back consumers from buying the phone as soon as it is launched.

Do leave your feedback of this phone if you have already got hands on it . 

GATE 2014 Online Procedure

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur announced that the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2014 will be conducted between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Admission to post graduate courses (Masters and Doctors) in India with MHRD and some other Government Scholarships/ Assistantships in engineering/ technology/ architecture/ pharmacy/ science is open to those who qualify in GATE.

Also those aspiring candidates need details on HOW to fill the applications details are as follows. Candidates may apply for GATE 2014 through online procedure ONLY . For General/ OBC category candidates the application fee is Rs 1500. For Women Candidates its Rs 750 and for SC/ST/PD category candidates, the fee is Rs 750 .


Important change made to GATE 2014 is that it will be VALID for only 1 YEAR. The GATE 2014 scorecard will consist of actual marks obtained by the candidate, the GATE Score, Percentile Score and All India Rank (AIR). Scorecard will be sent only to the qualified candidates. No information will be sent to candidates who are not qualified. A new paper "Ecology and Evolution" is introduced in GATE 2014. Examinations for all the 22 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.

GATE 2014 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details on complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date. 


Eligibility for GATE 2014:

• Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
• Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree program and Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology.
• Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
• Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
  
  
  
  

Important Extended Dates for GATE 2014:

• Commencement of online GATE application form submission :: 2nd September 2013
• Online application end date (website closure ) :: 3rd October 2013
• Last Date for Receipt of completed printed application forms at GATE Offices ::10th October 2013

Need any more information ? feel free to leave a comment and we will get back to to you at the earliest .

Inter 2nd year 2013 results - Manabadi.com & Others

The board of intermediate (Inter) education also known as BIE of Hyderabad , Andhra Pradesh, India will  announce results of intermediate (IPE)  second year on 26 April 2013 at 04:00 PM IST as per unconfirmed reports. Intermediate first year results we already announced on 22 April 2013 successfully by BIE. After the 2nd year results are announced students of Andhra Pradesh including Hyderabad will need to focus on Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) which is scheduled on 10 May 2013.

As usual we will try to provide the intermediate second (2nd) year results before than any one else. Alternatively results will be also available on AP government websites and Manabadi.com results websites. Also results will can be received through SMS in all major service providers.

Do visit this site for results and detailed marksheet after 04:00 PM IST 26 April 2013.

Apple Product Service Centre Hyderabad

Apple is among the top gadget making company across the world including India . Apple has major products like MAC Books , Ipod , Iphone 4 , the latest IPhone 5 and IPad Tabs (Tablets )

Apple doesn't sell all of its product in Hyderabad , it routes them through REDINGTON here . Redington has 2 stores located in Hyderabad One at Ashoka Metropolitan Mall and other one at Himayatnagar.

But the question every one has is Where can We get Apple products serviced in Hyderabad , Well if you have all documents like Receipt and warranty cards do call the Apple help desk at the following numbers :


Call Apple Support at your convenience.
Hours of operation and eligibility restrictions apply.
Phone: (91) 1800 4250 744
09:00 to 21:00 (Monday through Friday)
10:00 to 18:00 (Saturday)


Else you can reach at the following service centers in Hyderabad directly for all Apple products including  IPhone :

1.   REDINGTON India Limited
      G.S Mall, F-2 & F2A,
      First Floor,
      Near RAJIV GANDHI Statue , Somajiguda,
      HYDERABAD - 500082
      Telephone Number : 040-30471800 to 07


2.   AMPLE TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD 
      6-3-354/1/1 Hindinagar , Punjagutta,
      HYDERABAD - 500034
      Telephone Number : 91 40 23356671/672


3.   CONQUER TECHNOLOGIES
      510,5TH FLOOR,
      Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet,
      HYDERABAD - 500038
      Telephone Number : 91 9866022288,  91 40 66834545


4.   RESQ LIMITED 
      Plot Number: 51,KODALI Towers, BALAJI Enclave,
      Near DIAMOND Point, TRANSPORT Road,
      SECUNDERABAD - 500034
      Telephone Number : 91 40 44722222


5.   Other Option is to go to Jagdeesh Market at Abids , Hyderabad but you need to be extra cautious and take care of the parts of your products .


Apple needs to improve on the service network when compared to Samsung which has dedicated service centers in Hyderabad . This is also one the criteria where people are opting for Android based Samsung Galaxy .

Aadhar Card

Aadhar Card:

Unique Identification Authority Of India is issuing Aadhar cards in India. Major number of people enrolled are from Andhra Pradesh , long queues are seeing at the enrollment centers in Hyderabad . As Aadhar cards are linked to Gas subsidy in Hyderabad and few other districts in Andhra Pradesh , number of people enrolling has sky rocketed.

What is Aadhar :

Aadhar is a 12 digit individual identification number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India on behalf of the Government of India. This number will serve as a proof of identity and address, anywhere in India. Any individual, irrespective of age and gender, who is a resident in India and satisfies the verification process laid down by the UIDAI can enroll for Aadhaar. Each individual needs to enroll only once which is free of cost. Each Aadhar number will be unique to an individual and will remain valid for life. Aadhaar number will help you provide access to services like banking, mobile phone connections, gas subsidy and other Govt and Non-Govt services in due course.

How to Enroll For Aadhar :

1. Obtain or Download the Aadhar Enrollment form (Link given below)

2. Fill the form and carry the necessary identity , address and age proof documents.

3. Locate the nearest enrollment center near you , details present in the link below 

4. Submit the form and the agent will take your biometrics and photograph.

5. Retain the Aadhar receipt number for checking the status.

Aadhar Card Application Form Can be Downloaded Here :

Aadhar Application Form

Check your Aadhaar enrollment status Here:

The top of your acknowledgement slip contains 14 digit enrollment number and the 14 digit date and time of enrollment. These 28 digits together form your temporary enrollment ID (EID).

Enter the 14 digit enrollment number and the enrollment date and time in the boxes provided link in below

Aadhar Enrollment Status

Below is the list of Enrollment centers of Aadhar Cards in India and specially Hyderabad:

Aadhar Enrollment Centers

Bigg Boss Season 6 Winner Is Urvashi Dholakia

After months of long wait Bigg Boss Season 6 Winner is Urvashi  Dholakia ..... :) Dont forget to tune in Colors tv at 21:00 IST to catch Salman Khan and to confirm the winner .

Winner of Bigg Boss Season 6 is Urvashi Dholakia going by the rumors on the internet , twitter and the past record of Bigg Boss Seasons.


Final Two Contenders for Season 6 Bigg Boss - Alag Chee :

1. IMAM SIDDIQUI : He has been a fashion model since his young days and is a well known talent manager Imam Siddiqui is a casting director and image consultant by profession and a photographer, dancer, poet and performer by passion. He has launched many a faces in the fashion world. He is also a former model. He is also a fashion critic and anchor. 
2. URVASHI DHOLAKIA : Urvashi is half-Punjabi, half-Gujarati by birth. She was married at age 16, had twin sons at age 17, and was divorced one-and-a-half years later; her sons study in a boarding school. Urvashi first acted in TV commercial of Lux soap with actress Revathi at age six. She made her television acting debut, Though she really started acting after her first major appearance, as actor Vishal Singh's teenage love interest in comedy-TV series, Dekh Bhai Dekh (1993) at age 14, and she has been acting ever since. She had already acted in Zamana Badal Gaya, Mehndi Tere Naam Ki and serials like Ghar Ek Mandir and Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli, when she was offered the role of Komolika, part of the principal cast of Kasautii Zindagii Kay in 2001, the role made her one of most famous vamps on Indian television, in a series which ran till 2008. The role got attention not just for her acting as a crafty daughter-in-law, which soon "became an unofficial yardstick to rate bad women on TV", but also for the garish make-up, saris and characteristic bindi stylings of her characterUrvashi is best known for playing the villainous character, Komolika, in the Star Plus daily soap opera, Kasautii Zindagii Kay, which ran from 2001 to 2008.

Other 2 eliminated participants of the day : 

1. SANA KHAN :  Sana Khan is an Indian film actress and model. Best known for her appearance in the Amul Macho ad ‘yeh to Bada toing hai’ Sana Khan is a popular Tollywood actress who was born and brought up in Mumbai. She worked as model in Mumbai, appearing in more than 30 ad films alongside the likes of Shahrukh Khan and Akshay Kumar. She later on, appeared in item numbers in films such as Bombay to Goa and Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, before she was signed in 2008 do to the lead female role in the Tamil film Silambattam opposite Silambarasan, who approached and offered her the role. Playing a talkative, tomboyish brahmin village girl in the film, she won rave reviews for her performance as Jaanu and the ITFA Best New Actress Award in Singapore. Subsequently, she has been signed to do two more Tamil films, Thambikku Indha Ooru with Bharath, Aayiram Vilakku with Shanthnoo Bhagyarajand "Payanam" with Prakash Raj, Nagarjuna, Rishi and others.
2. NIKETAN MADHOK was eliminated on the last day of the show .  Niketan Madhok is a Model who has walked on ramp for famous Indian and International labels. He came into limelight after Lakme India Fashion Week 2002. Niketan Madhok started his career as a model in 1994 with shows in Mumbai and Bangalore. A year later he hit the Delhi ramp circuit. Niketan has worked with a lot of big names in the fashion industry like Rohit Bal, Rajiv Bajaj, Rohit Gandhi, J J Vallaya, Muzaffar Ali, Ashish Soni among others. He has walked the ramp at the Lakme India Fashion Week for a host of fashion designers including Rohit Bal, Aki Narula, Rocky S, and Ritu Kumar.

Other contestants like Kashif Qureshi from Hyderabad , Navjot Singh Sidhu , Santosh Shukla , Ashika , Niruhua , Sapna , Rajeev  , Vishal , Mink, Delnaaz and Karishma were seeing enjoying the finals along with famous personalities like Tushar Kapoor , Prabhu Deva and others.

Keep watching this space , we will let you know the winner shortly :)