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Showing posts with label Bangalore. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bangalore. Show all posts
Friday, December 10, 2010Saturday, December 4, 2010Beware of the Quacks and quick fix medical practitioners in Bangalore. Picture this!
Quacks are common sight in Bangalore roads, in India. This is a picture from Koramangala main road, on the way to Infant Jesus Church, as captured and send by PIE. See this:quacks-and-free-counselling-roadside
Do write in your comments and any valuable experiences, which would help other readers! Thursday, December 2, 2010Do you need a europe / schengen visa and have a passport with 10 year validity?
BANGALORE, India: If you have a passport valid for 20 years, you're no longer eligible for a Schengen visa, as per the information given in the vfs-germany.co.in/south, India. So, if you're planning to travel to any of the countries to which this visa gives you access, it's best to apply for a new passport right away.
Most passengers who approached travel agencies for this visa were asked to reapply for a passport. Those travelling at short notice had it particularly tough as the reapplication procedure takes around 20 working days. People have to apply just like they would have for a new one. At the Mumbai Schengen visa website, the instruction is: `The passport must not be older than 10 years and needs to be valid for at least three months beyond the intended duration of stay in the Schengen territory and needs to contain at least two empty pages' Other related information: How to claim your vehicle life tax refund and insurance claim, after accidents or full damage?
Bangalore, India: When a vehicle is fully damaged, owners can claim the remaining life tax paid for the vehicle from the transport department.
Do you know that apart from claiming insurance for the damages, you could also claim the balance of your life tax paid. A recent TOI article gives the following: It is a common practice to submit registration certificate (RC) book to the insurance company and claim money when a vehicle damaged in an accident is beyond repair and needs to hit the junkyard. Life tax on a vehicle is assessed on the presumption that a vehicle’s life span is 15 years. If a vehicle is damaged completely in an accident, then owners can claim refund of life tax for the number of years remaining from the 15-year timeframe, after deducting tax for the number of years it was in use on the road. A valid instance: In a recent judgment, the Karnataka Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum fined National Insurance Company to the tune of Rs 10,000 and directed it to settle the complainant’s insurance amount of Rs 4.55 lakh with 12% interest. The incident dates back to June 2008 when the car belonging to A M Srinivas of Yashila Healthcare Devices met with an accident. After assessing the damage to over Rs 4.55 lakh, the insurance company asked him to surrender the RC book as they wanted to sell the damaged vehicle as salvage. However, Srinivas refused to surrender the RC, saying the insurance company was free to sell the salvage, but he would be cancelling the RC and getting a refund of the tax. The company refused to settle the insurance and Srinivas approached the Consumer Forum, which ruled in his favour. LIST OF PUBLIC RELATION OFFICERS IN R.T.O OFFICES IN KARNATAKA STATE WITH TELEPHONE NO. Saturday, November 27, 20105 simple steps for Google Transit Maps to find your BMTC bus routes and Namma Metro feeder services
Bengaluru, India: 5 simple steps for Google Transit Maps to find your BMTC bus routes and Metro feeder services
Simply follow the STEPS below from sneham.in: 1. Go to Google Maps link: google.co.in/maps in your GPRS enabled mobile phone or internet enabled computer: 2. On left hand side of the webpage, Select "Get Directions" and Select Public Transport for BMTC Bus, feeder services etc.Other options are Drive, Walk, Metro. 3. Type in the start point (A) and destination point (B) Example:
5. You can see the suggested timing and instructions for route for public transport in Bangalore, along with a detailed map, as given below. Related search terms for more information:
Hope this is useful. Do give your valuable comments, experiences or any updates, if you find this useful. It will help other needy passengers too! Do write in. Google Transit and Maps BMTC Bus routes and feeder services in Bangalore - Useful Public Transport Directions to BIAL, Bus depots etc. in city
Bengaluru, India: As sneham.in had reported, finally, Google transit which is available and spread across 500 plus major cities across the world is operational in Bangalore (namma Bengaluru public transport with its BMTC bus service and BMRCL Metro goes truly a step ahead!).
What you need to do to get Public Transport Route Directions in your internet enabled Desktop PC/ Laptop computer or via your 2G GPRS /3G enabled mobile? Simply follow the STEPS below from sneham.in: 1. Go to Google Maps link: google.co.in/maps in your GPRS enabled mobile phone or internet enabled computer: 2. On left hand side of the webpage, Select "Get Directions" and Select Public Transport for BMTC Bus, feeder services etc. Other options are Drive, Walk, Metro.3. Type in the start point (A) and destination point (B) Example:
5. You can see the suggested timing and instructions for route for public transport in Bangalore, along with a detailed map, as given below. Enjoy! sneham.in gives links of few example Google Transit routes below, for your better understanding and usage:
Related search terms for more information:
Hope this is useful. Do give your valuable comments, experiences or any updates, if you find this useful. It will help other needy passengers too! Do write in. Thursday, November 25, 2010Restaurants in Indiranagar - Recommended Fine Dining, Family Budget and Children friendlyRecommended Moderate-Expensive Family Fine Dining Restaurants in Indiranagar: 1.Sunnys (fine dining, continental) 2.Mainland china, 100 ft road 3.Mugen, 100 ft road (thai) 4.100 feet, 100 feet road (fine dining continental) 5.Barbeque Nation buffet, 100 ft road Meets: -serves alcohol, wine-fine dining , formal and office hosting -variety cuisines -Family and kid friendly Recommended Family and Kid friendly restaurants and cafes, on Moderate Budget in Indiranagar 1.Herbs & Spices, Address: 39, 80 Feet Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Bangalore- 5600752.La Vigna, 32, World Cuisine Network, 80 Feet Road, 12th Main Junction, Hal 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore 3. Indijoe, Any restaurant in RMZ Infinity, Old Madras road 4.Grill zone Ulsoor/MGRoad 5. Sue Food Palace, Sri Krishna Temple Road, Indiranagar (near to UM Cars/ Nilgiris) next to CMH Road 6. Pizza Hut /KFC /Mc Donalds, CMH Road, Indiranagar 7. South Indies, 100 feet road, Indiranagar 8.Barbeque Nation buffet, 100 ft road 9. Cafe Schorlemmer, Max Mueller Bhavan, #716 CMH Rd, Indiranagar 10.Coastal cuisine, 80 ft road 11.Beijing Bites, Jeevan Bhimanagar
12.Kayal Kerala Restaurant, Jeevan Bhimanagar (no parking) 13.Empire, 80 ft road Sunday, November 21, 2010Harley Davidson India Dealership, now in Bangalore Lavelle Road
Tusker Harley-Davidson is one of the fifth Harley-Davidson’s fifth dealership started in India. It is situated at Lavelle Road, is state of the art brand and bike experience.
Address: Tusker Harley-Davidson, 55/2, Lavelle Road, Bangalore -560 001 Harley-Davidson India inaugurated its dealership in Bangalore on Thursday November 18,2010. Tusker Harley-Davidson, the one of the fifth dealerships of Harley-Davidson India. Across the world, Harley-Davidson dealerships are havens for all who seek to experience and share the joys of leisure riding. Tusker Harley-Davidson is designed to provide a world-class customer experience to all Harley customers and aficionados across the region. This could usher in a new era of motorcycling in Bangalore, according to expectation of senior officials of Harley-Davidson India. The dealership will offer the entire 2010 Harley-Davidson India line-up of 12 motorcycle models, in addition to authentic Harley-Davidson riding gear, apparel, and merchandise. Harley owners will also be able to choose from a wide range of parts and accessories to customize their bikes. Relevant Links: Harley Davidson Bikes in India - Articles featured in Sneham.in harley-davidson-vrod-vrscdx-night-rod harley-davidson-touring-flhx-street harley-davidson-touring-flhr-road-king harley-davidson-cvo-flhtcuse-ultra harley-davidson-883r-roadster-in-india harley-davidson-xl-1200n-nighster harley-davidson-883l-sportster-motorcycle
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Bangalore,
Bangalore Roadies,
Bangalore Shopping,
Handy
Tuesday, October 26, 2010BSNL Broadband Customer Service Centers in Bangalore more responsiveBSNL Customer Service Centers (CSCs) which is open on all seven days from 8.00 AM to 8.00 PM is very effective. For BSNL Broadband you can call 1800-424-1600 (toll-free) and register your complain. They normally resolve the issue on the same day (in my case they came home at 6:00 in the evening to resolve the issue). Its better then calling the BSNL office.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010Bangalore Manchester United (ManU) cafe sports bar and restaurant opens in Koramangala
Manchester United (ManU) restuarant opens in Bangalore, Koramangala by October 2010. For football / soccer freaks, you get to watch the sporting events in international feel.
This will be Manchester United Food and Beverage's (MUFB) first outlet in south India. It would be a 20 seater upscale restuarant, which will take you to the atmosphere at the Old Trafford, the home of English Premier League (EPL) club. The restuarant will have giant screens telecasting soccer games and other sportign events, like cricket. A dug out, raised above the ground level to give an elevated view of the gamme; a sky box for luxurious seating; a Wall of Fame showcasing signed football jerseys of some of the greatest players and memoralia of legends, island Bar and domes shaped like a football, stamped with Manchester United's logo, the Red Devil.World cuisine, favoured by the players of the EPL during their practice sessions would be on offer. While the cafe will serve premium coffee, the bar attached will have some of the finest global drinks on offer. Business Investment: MUFB entered India in 2010 and has restuarants in Mumbai and Gurgaon.Based on a TOI report, the company plans 20 more cafes and some 3 restuarants by 2011 through the franchise route. In Bangalore, SYRA Partners and Sports Connoisseurs will be the franchise for ManU. While a 3,000 sqft cafe format will involve an investment of about Rs 2 crore, a 10,000 sqft signature restuarant like the one to comeup in Bangalore will require about Rs.4 crore. Related search:
Related articles of interest: 3D IPL cricket in Bangalore pub screens and in theatres Official Manchester United Cafe gallery Thursday, August 26, 2010Jayanagar 4th block TTMC - first park and ride facility from BMTC in Bangalore
Jayanagar 4th block in Bangalore has a TTMC (Traffic and Transit Management Centre) built at a cost of Rs.12.9 crore.This was inaugurated in august 2010 by Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa.
The idea of the TTMC, was to get people to park their vehicles here and travel around the city by public transport. This is equivalent to the concept of P+R (Park and Ride) stations close to metro stations in europe. In Jayanagar TTMC, however parking is easier said than done. The parking lot here can accomodate 60 cars and 150 two wheelers - is located on the roof of the building and people are currently reluctant to use it because BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport corporation) which owns TTMC has not provided lifts yet. The cost of parking at the Jayanagar TTMC is Rs.8 for a minimum of two hours for two-wheelers and Rs.10 for four wheelers. Saturday, July 10, 2010Bangalore BMTC's TTMC at Kengeri costed 40 crores, under JNURM. 10 more TTMCs to come!
The Traffic and Transit Management Centre(TTMC) of BMTC was built at a cost of Rs 40 crore under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNURM). The TTMC’s objective is to provide an integrated transport facility with adequate amenities and conveniences to cater to the requirements of all user groups and reduce congestion of main roads through efficient traffic movement, among others.
TTMCs are coming up in different locations of the city - Shantinagar, Koramangala, Whitefield, Vijayanagar, Banashankari, Yeshwantpur, Domlur and Bannerghatta and all of them are nearing completion, BMTC officials said. 10 TTMCs will be built at an estimated cost of Rs 479.6 crore. The Kengeri TTMC cost Rs 40 crore. Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had inaugurated the TTMC in Jayanagar last September. Citing the plans to build a Rs 1,400 crore mega main bus-stand in Bangalore under public-private-partnership model, Karnataka Transport Minister Mr R Ashoka said at the inauguration of the Traffic and Transit Management Centre (TTMC) in Kengeri, that around 7-8 companies had shown interest for the bus stand project, which will be built on a PPP(public private partnership) model. He said once the project was realised, Bangalore bus stand would be at par with international bus stands. Transport minister said Volvo buses deployed by Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) in routes such as airport and IT sector hubs in the city are making profits, rejecting the perception in some quarters that it’s financially unviable. The Government planned to press into service Mercedes Benz bus coaches in the Bangalore-Mysore route. Union Minister for Urban Development S Jaipal Reddy inaugurated the TTMC. Mr Reddy said under JNURM, the Union Government has sanctioned Rs 58,000 crore in the last four-and-half-years, while civic bodies and various state Governments have put in matching funds (Rs 58,000 crore) for urban projects. Reddy announced that the Centre would release Rs 11,600 crore towards the escalated cost for Namma Metro project.
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Bangalore,
Bangalore Real Estate,
Public Transport
Bharti Airtel landline or broadband - customer care numbers in Bangalore
Bharti Airtel broadband customer care number is 08041112345. If you are calling from your own landline or mobile phone, then just dial 121.
Monday, June 14, 2010NDNC Registry: Donot call registry to avoid spams on mobile and landline
A Mobile or landline subscriber who does not wish to receive telemarketing calls, can request their telephone number be included in the NDNC Registry. Such request are sent through their telecom service providers which will be stored in National Do Not Call Registry.Subscribers can make a Do Not Call requests via Letter, phone, SMS or on-line.
The telephone number "1909" is designated for registering your request in the National Do Not Call Registry. Registrations can be done either by calling or sending SMS with keywords "START DND" to "1909". Telephone calls/SMSs to this number are FREE of cost. The telecom service provider will acknowledge the request within ten days. Requests will become effective in 45 days from the date of request. Read the details in: http://mobile.sneham.in/2010/06/mobile-and-landline-phone-national.html If you dont register here, you cant complain anyway!
Friday, April 23, 20103D IPL cricket in Bangalore pub screens and in theatres
Watch the IPL in 3D screens, with high definition 3D live feed
You can also watch IPL in youtube: YouTube.com/IPL If you are going to watch the IPL match in the stadium, I recommend taking the Rs.2750/ range of tickets(IPL3 2010 Bangalore matches), as food and water is free, very less/little Queue when you enter teh stadium, Good crowd and a closer view, Celebrities, Page3, Film stars, commentators liek Gavaskar and other cricketing officials sitting closeby!
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Bangalore,
Bangalore Celebrities,
Cricket,
Movies
Venomous snake bite? Check for a hospital with Antivenom in Bangalore after First Aid!
At least 80% of the snake bites occur when people try to kill or catch a snake, just 20% are accidents. Approximately 75,000 die of snakebites in the world and India contributes to 40% of these(~30,000/ year)
First Aid/How are snake bites treated?
Other Dos
Don't
Snake Rescue in Bangalore
Hospitals
Prevention /Preventing snake bites: Snakes come into the house through broken drain covers, open sumps, damaged sewage and water pipes, open windows and crevices under the doors. Sometimes clothes piled on the bathroom floor or several buckets or vessels on the floor are also a good hiding place for them.
Some bites, such as those inflicted when you accidentally step on a snake in the woods, are nearly impossible to prevent. However, there are precautions that can reduce your chances of being bitten by a snake. These include:
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Bangalore,
Bangalore Walk,
Emergencies,
Hospitals,
Safety
Tuesday, March 16, 2010Fire Emergency: what you should do? Remember the carlton centre fire tragedy in Bangalore
In case of Fire, what You should do?
what You should Not do?
what the building maintenance / owners association should do?
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Bangalore,
Bangalore Real Estate,
Bangalore Walk,
Safety
Loan documents needed to construct a site / villa? Bangalore or in India
A bank appoints a technical officer to evaluate a home loan application. The technical officer starts off by verifying the original documents, title certificates, clearance certificates, guarantees, security documents, income certificates, address proof etc. Further, all the furnished information is cross checked with the records and documents submitted. Each bank, like nationalized or private banks like SBI, ICICI, HDFC, IDBI, Canara Bank, PNB, SIB, Federal Bank, SCB, Citibank etc may have different criteria. As such, the required documents differ from cases to case depending on many factors.
Have a happy time!
Friday, February 12, 2010Quacks and free counselling - a roadside view in Koramangala, BangaloreQuacks are common sight in Bangalore roads, in India. This is a picture from Koramangala main road, on the way to Infant Jesus Church, as captured and send by PIE. Simple arrangements. He might earn a day's arrack and food after all bribes, at the expense of poor and illiterate! What do you say?
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Bangalore,
Health and Fitness,
Photography,
Street Views
Sunday, February 7, 2010Just Books - Book Rental library in Bangalore (Indiranagar, JP Nagar, Whitefield, Sarjapur Jn)
Just Books is a new generation books library in Bangalore that provides a unique reading experience to book lovers with a wide range of books for every type of reader - Toddlers to Teens, Dabblers to Bookworms under a modern, vibrant ambience with effective use of technology.
If you are an existing member of Just Books and enjoy visiting the library in person, this registration will provide an additional service. You will now be able to browse and queue your favourite books on the Web before your visits to the library. While at the library, you can see the queued books with availability status & location at your favorite kiosk. Members can add the books to the queue, request for door delivery. Note: that they dont have technical and academics book in storage - i think, since they allow members to keep the books for a relaxed time, without any fine. Memberships plans are as follows:
Timings: 10.00AM to 9.00 PM , MONDAY holiday! Locations:
Verdict: Excellent and recommended. Do check it out in the internet or nearby store.
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