Dail - a - CAB at Hyderabad

Hyderabad's citizens are switching from auto to cabs /taxi like never before. Specially these cabs are very useful for travelling to Hyderabad's new International airport at Shamshabad or any long distance travel. Advantages of using these cab/taxi services are as follows

1. On time
2. No manipulations in digital meters
3. Can drop you to any location in the city
4. Reasonable fares
5. Variety of cars to choose
6. Proof of travel
7. Polite when compared to rude auto drivers
8. Cheaper for long distance travel and when head count is more

Here is the list of various dial a cab services being offered in the city of Hyderabad which can be booked online as well as through a phone call

1. Zee Cabs Phone Number : 4242 4242
2. Uber - GPS Based App : Register Here and Use PromoCode - nl2ov to get 300 rupees for first time.
3. OLA Cabs - GPS Based App : Register Here and Use PromoCode - 2E6VDC and to get 100 rupees for first time.
4. Cosy Cabs             Phone Number : 2776 2023
5. Delta Cabs            (No Longer Operating)
6. Dot Cabs                Phone Number : 2424 2424
7. Easy Cabs             Phone Number : 4343 4343
8. Fast Track            Phone Number : 2888 9999
9. Green Cabs             Phone Number : 2460 6060
10. Hertz                      Phone Number : 6633 3843
11. Meeru Cabs          Phone Number : 4422 4422
12. Orange Cabs           Phone Number : 6632 4300
13. Taxee                Phone Number : 6460 6460
14. Yellow Cabs           Phone Number : 4400 4400
15. Cool Cabs               Phone Number : 3000 5000
16. Sky Cabs                 Phone Number : 4949 4949
17. Cel Cabs       Phone Number : 2324 2526
18. Taxi For Sure          Phone Number : 4040 9090
19. City Cabs       Phone Number : 2776 6611

Please read my other post about UBER services , I have used it recently and strongly recommend Uber . Best thing about GPS based mobile app called as Uber is that if we use the promotion code nl2ov  (that o not zero) and get flat 300 rupees to be used.

More details about UBER cabs

 

Other GPS based is OLA , but it's service is still improving especially in Hyderabad , use the promotion code 2E6VDC  and get 100 rupees for the first time registration.

More details about OLA cabs

 

From the above list of cab services dot , easy , meeru , orange and taxee cabs offer online booking too . The cheapest cab from all the above cab service is the GREEN CABS just 10 rupees per km. But we must make sure we book it well in advance as all the the time they are in huge demand. usually all cab operators charge 500 or more rupees from Airport to City and this amount may vary on the timings. 

Lately cab owners have started a new gimmick , when ever they get a longer pickup they start giving you lame excuses like

1. Tyre got punctured
2. Vehicle met with an accident
3. Stuck in traffic jam
4. Driver fell ill and was admitted to hospital
5. Drivers cell phone number is not reachable
6. Cab Engine problem.

Well these all excuses which are usually made by the cab operators , be carefull with such gimmicks . If the cab driver makes such a excuse do the following:

1. Keep the cab booking number safely.
2. Get the name of the operator who answers your call.
3. Speak to the manager .
4. If the above does not work out , file a legal case against the cab agency in the consumer forum for not fullfilling the service provided.
5. Lodge a complain on toll free number 1074 from BSNL phone , only for Hyderabad.
6. The above process is not complicated , for further details please visit the consumer forum website

Note : Any of the cabs operator want to include or update the numbers leave a comment below we will get in touch with you .

And passengers wanna leave a feedback or comments or even rate the service of the cab services , they can do so using the comment feature below.

Hyderabad Traffic : Few Solutions

Travelling in Hyderabad is turning out to be a nightmare with each passing day especially during peak office hours . Lately i have been writting a lot about Hyderabad's traffic conditions , well thats beacuse i m victim of traffic problems too . This traffic is taking 3 hours of life per day , thats almost 45 days per year i.e one and half month .

It time we start using the transport system intelligently rather than adding to the problem , well i would like suggest few ways that may reduce traffic problem to some extend if each and every starts thinking about this problem . They are as follows 

1. Increase usage MMTS (train) service to the maximum extend possible.
2. Car and Bike pooling will also be great idea.
3. Use routes which are less crowded.
4. Do not buy new car unless you have parking space. 
5. Select the timings which are non peak hours.
6. Prefer walking for short distances.
7. Various MNC's should provide cab services to employee's as it pools up single vehicle.
8. Discourage auto's and instead use cabs when number are passengers are more than 3.
9. Drive sensibly and don't be a cause for traffic jams.
10. Do not encourage beggars on the signals.

These are simple things if every one starts following may make a great positive impact in the traffic conditions.

Do share our views and comments 

RBI's Clarification On ICICI Bank

Reserve Bank of India(RBI) on 30 th september 2008 finally came out with a clarification on the financial conditions of ICICI bank . RBI clarified that the ICICI Bank has sufficient liquidity, including in its current account with the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), to meet the requirements of its depositors. The Reserve Bank of India is monitoring the developments and has arranged to provide adequate cash to ICICI Bank to meet the demands of its customers at its branches/ ATMs.

RBI's Clarification on ICICI Bank's Financial Position

RBI must also ensure that other private bank ATM's should accept ICICI Bank debit and credit cards , which was not happening after spread of this rumour of ICICI bankruptcy and also online transaction should be back to normal .Other important aspect which RBI of India should clarify is the current financial condition of all private banks including ICICI Bank's .

ICICI Bank Bankrupt - Rumour or Truth ????

ICICI Bank is India's second-largest bank with total assets of Rs. 3,997.95 billion as on March 31, 2008 and profit after tax of Rs. 41.58 billion for the year ended March 31, 2008. The Bank has a network of about 1,308 branches and 3,950 ATMs in India and presence in 18 countries. ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products and financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries and affiliates in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life insurance, venture capital and asset management.


Every thing was going great for ICICI bank untill the news of LEHMAN Brothers broke out . At this point of time things started to change for ICICI bank . People started feeling insecure about this bank and rumours started making rounds of ICICI going to be declared bankrupt . To add fuel to this fire people started speculating that the country's second largest bank had been adversely impacted by the stock market crash this week. By 29 th September 2008 news spread across INDIA like a wild fire . Almost all ATM's across INDIA had people waiting in queues to withdraw money , long queues where even found at 3 am in the morning at hyderabad. Moreover people also complained that they were unable to withdraw cash from other private banks using ICICI bank debit or credit cards. Also they were complains of unable to process online transactions . Unconfirmed news states that around 300 crores rupess has been withdrawn after the spread of this news . Despite repeated advertisements on local radio confirming the sound financial health of the bank, depositors could not be comforted.


As a result of current banking sector scenario people are switching back to nationlised public sector bank such as State Bank of India and State Bank of Hyderabad.

Finally RBI has come up with clarification on ICICI bank financial position and assured the customer that they need not panic . Its expected that after this clarification things will improve for ICICI bank and will end all the rumours that were spread across . Read the post below for further details regarding the RBI's clarification on ICICI bank

http://hydengg.blogspot.com/2008/09/rbis-clarification-on-icici-bank.html



Feel free to write your comments ............

GATE 2009 Apply Online

Indian Institute of Technology Rourkee announced that the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2009 on February 8, 2009 from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.


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.


Interested candidates may apply offline or online. For General/ OBC category candidates the application fee is Rs 1000 for offline and Rs 900 online. For SC/ST/PD category candidates, the fee is Rs 500 for offline and Rs 400 online.


Important change made to GATE 2009 is that it will be VALID for only 1 YEAR. The GATE 2009 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.


Eligibility for GATE 2009:

• 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 programme and Dual Degree programme 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.

Those who which to apply online can go ahead  and you save money too by applying online

You can also purchase the GATE 2008 forms at hyderabad from the following state bank of India branches :

1. State Bank Of India - Begum Bazar Branch
   
2. State Bank Of India - Nampally Branch
   
3. State Bank Of India - Parishrama Bhavan Branch
   

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

Steps To Conserve Electricity

In recent times Hyderabad drastic rise in the demand of Electricity , due high rise in the demand from the IT corridors. Adding to the problems was delayed monsoon , which resulted in power cuts across state for period of 2 -4 hours . Many Heavy duty industries also had to bare the crunch of this problem.

It has been noticed that huge amounts of electricity are wasted in every corner , right from hoardings to street lights , apartments to IT giant companies .

Well these are few small techniques which if used, can reduce the requirement and increase the profits of IT companies :

1. Make sure all monitors are switched off when not in use.
2. Make sure stand alone computers are completely switched on weekends.
3. Use a BLACK colored wallpaper and screen savers.
4. Make sure all lights are switched as soon as the last employee leaves the floor .
5. Increase the temperature of Centralized Air conditioners . Example : If its set at 18 , increase it 20 ( Even 20 will be fine in Hyderabad ).
6. Instead of ON and OFF switch , use a regulator switch . During day time , brightness of light can be reduced .
7. Use one way reflectors mirrors instead on the exteriors of the buildings
8. Plant tall trees around the surroundings which acts as insulators from direct sun rays.
9. Switch of printers and scanners when not required.
10. Encourage people to take lunch breaks at the same time , at this time AC and LIGHTS can switched off to save electricity.
11. Use Solar energy .
12. Use reflector paints on the terrace that reflects sun rays.
13. Use false ceiling made out of thermacool .
14. Disconnect speakers , web cams and other computer related devices when not in use.
15. Use mirrors to the maximum extend possible as reflect the light and thereby increase brightness of the room .
    

These are few simple techniques when employed in IT & ITES companies , can make a huge impact on the power consumption .These things can also be applied to indivual houses and computers .Well as an individual you may not be able to see the impact but if we all apply this , it can save electricity in huge quantities .

Preserve TODAY for BETTER TOMORROW .

A humble request to all the people , pass this few simple steps to all your friends .....................TOGETHER we can make a DIFFERENCE .

GATE 2009 Examination Details

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering which is also known as GATE is an all-India competitive examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising faculty from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.

To view the GATE 2009 results , please visit our home page .

The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are

1. Zone 1 - Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
2. Zone 2 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
3. Zone 3 - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
4. Zone 4 - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
5. Zone 5 - Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
6. Zone 6 - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
7. Zone 7 - Indian Institute of Technology Madras
8. Zone 8 - Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

GATE exam is eligibility criteria for Masters In Technology (M.tech ) degree under all IIT's , Regional Engineering Colleges ( REC ) and other top universities like Osmania University of Hyderabad and others.

Details for GATE 2009

• Commencement of sale of information brochure and application forms/ online application form submission :: Mondayday 22 Sept 2008
• Last Date of issue of information brochure and application forms by post from GATE Offices :: Friday 17 Oct 2008
  
• Last Date of issue of information brochure and application forms at Bank counters ::Friday 24 Oct 2008
• Last Date of issue of information brochure and application forms at GATE office counters :: Monday 30 Oct 2008
• Last Date for Online application form submission (website closure) :: Friday 24 Oct 2008
• Last Date for Receipt of completed Offline application forms at different GATE Offices ::Wednesday 29 Oct 2008
• Last Date for Receipt of completed online application at IIT Kanpur :: Friday 3 Nov 2008
• Last date for dispatch of admit cards by the respective Institutes :: Monday 22 Jan 2009
• Date of the examination :: Sunday 08 Feb 2009
• Announcement of results :: Sunday 15 March 2009

You can also purchase the GATE 2008 forms at hyderabad from the following state bank of India branches :

1. State Bank Of India - Begum Bazar Branch
   
2. State Bank Of India - Nampally Branch
   
3. State Bank Of India - Parishrama Bhavan Branch

If you need any more details , feel free to leave a comment and we will get back to you .