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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Recruitment of Contractual Posts under IDSP, NPCDCS & NPHCE - 24.02.2012

Recruitment of Contractual Posts-24.02.2012

For more details view:
http://pbnrhm.org/online_rect_reg_npcdcs_new.aspx
http://pbnrhm.org/rect_npcdcs_new.aspx

Openings in NPCIL

How To Apply
Eligible applicants may apply through online registration system of NPCIL. No manual / paper application will be entertained.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING ONLINE :
  1. Please read the eligibility criteria and ensure that you meet all the criteria before applying.

  2. The entire online registration should be completed within 25 minutes (Session time is 25 minutes only). Hence please keep all your details ready before you start filling up your application online.

  3. The eligible applicants will be short listed through Online Test. The Online Test will be conducted from 16th April, 2012 to 22nd April, 2012 for all the disciplines stated at "Required Disciplines" menu and applicant is required to appear on any day between 16th April, 2012 and 22nd April, 2012 in the Cities stated at Table 2 of Selection Process menu. The applicant is required to give the dates  - 16th April, 2012 to 22nd April, 2012 - as per his/her preference for appearing in the Online Test. Hence, the applicants are advised to decide accordingly before applying for the test.

  4. Online registration requires your personal details like name, category, gender, date of birth, qualifying degree, engineering discipline, email address, phone numbers, address for correspondence, application fee remittance details (Bank Branch name, Branch code, Journal Number and Date of Remittance) if you are an applicant not exempted from paying application fee, soft copy of your scanned photograph and signature (JPG/JPEG/GIF) etc. and preference of test centre and date

  5. Please enter a valid, active email address as all important communication will be sent to this email address. SMS will also be sent to you if you give an active mobile number for communication.

  6. After you fill in all the details, all the data filled in will be displayed on a page, Please verify at this stage if all the data that you have filled in are correct. Use the ‘Edit’ button to make any changes at this stage. Enter bank challan details(if applicable) before you submit. You will not be allowed to make any changes, after you submit.

  7. You will be able to check the current status of your application by logging in through the "Applicant's Login" menu.

  8. Please make a note of the registration number, as you will need this to login to the website to check your application status. An email also will be sent to you with the registration number. You will be allotted a roll number for the Online Test after verification.

  9. Exact percentage of the marks should be mentioned in the qualification percentage of marks column and No rounding off of marks should be done. For e.g. 59.99% should NOT be rounded off to 60%.

  10. Applicants must upload the scanned copy of their recent passport size photograph (taken not earlier than six months) in the JPG/JPEG/GIF format, of size not more than 50 KB and a minimum of 125 x 165 pixels (4.4 x 5.8 in cm) in dimensions. Applicants are required to upload their recent photograph without fail. The photo uploaded will be printed on the Admit Card and only the applicant whose photo is printed on the Admit Card will be allowed to take up the Online Test.

    Applicants must also upload their scanned signature in JPG/JPEG/GIF format of size not more than 20KB and a minimum of 125 x 80 pixels (4.4 x 2.9 cm) in dimensions.

  11. Applicants will be informed through email and SMS (if active mobile number provided) about the availability of the Admit Card online on the website. The time and venue of the Online Test will be available in the Admit Card. They can login through the 'Applicant Login' and print the same. The applicant must carry a clearly printed Admit Card to the online test centre, without which he/she will not be allowed to take up the Online Test. If the bank challan details have not been filled in correctly while applying online, admit card with roll no will not be generated. Please ensure that the name of applicant filled in Bank Challan Form and Online Application are same.

  12. After the results of the Online Test are displayed in the website, the shortlisted applicants can login through the 'Applicant Login' menu to print out the data filled in form. The applicants appearing for the interview should carry with them the following at the time of personal interview :

    • One copy of the printout of the data filled in form.
    • One attested copy of each of the certificates in support of educational qualification (Both Degree Certificate and Marksheets), experience, caste etc.
    • Orginals of all the above.

    Neither Printout of the data filled in form nor copy of any certificate should be sent before the interview.
 For More Dtails:
http://www.npcilonline.com/document/Abbridge%20advt-ET-2012-English.pdf
http://www.npcilonline.com/howtoapply.php


OPENINGS IN National Law University, Orissa

Openings in AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Airports Authority of India invites applications from the eligible candidates to apply ON-LINE through AAI’s Website only.

Important Dates:
Event Date
Opening date for on-line registration on website. 28.02.2012
Closing date for online registration on website. 30.03.2012
Last date for receipt of payment though DD/PO 26.03.2012
Last date for receipt of payment through credit/debit card. 26.03.2012

Posts & No. of vacancies:
1) JUNIOR EXECUTIVE (AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER) - 200 Posts
2) JUNIOR EXECUTIVE (ELECTRONICS) - 159 Posts

Pay Scale :
16400-3%-40500

Eligibility & Qulification :
1) Junior Executive (ATC)
Full time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the disciplines of Electronics/Telecommunications/Information Technology
OR
M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Computer Science/Electronics

2) Junior Executive (Electronics)
Full time regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics / Telecommunications/Electrical with specialization in Electronics.

Note:
Percentage of marks:- Minimum 60% or equivalent for Degree.

Age Limit:
Maximum age 27 years as on 01/02/2012

Selection Process:
The selection shall be made on the basis of written test/ interview for the post of Jr. Executive (ATC/ Electronics). Voice test to be conducted for Jr. Executive (ATC) at the time of interview.

Eligible applicants are required to apply through ‘online application Format’ available on AAI’s websites www.aai.aero. The link is http://www.aai.aero ==> career ==> online recruitment.














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"ZEN QA" Hiring: .NET Freshers @ Hyderabad

Company        ZenQA Pvt. Ltd.
Website          www.zenqa.com
Eligibility        B.Tech/B.E/MCA – Computers

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Hyderabad
ZenQA Pvt. Ltd.
Job Role: .NET (C#, ASP, ADO, XML, SQL SERVER) FRESHERS
Job Summary:
Looking for fresh graduates passed out in year 2011 with 0 to 1 years experience or excellent knowledge in C.NET / VB.NET, ASP.NET, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, SQL Server 2005/2008, SQL/Stored Procedures and good understanding of Web Services/WCF/WPF/MVC
Work in a team (of delivery manager, project lead, Sr. Software Engineers, SQL DBA, testers) delivering applications in .NET technologies (C#.NET/VB.NET, ASP.NET,ADO, AJAX, WCF, WPF, reports)

- Develop .NET applications

- Understand Requirement
Contact Us:

Forward Your Resume: hrjobs@zenqa.com
Reference : 2JSD2012

"AGRATA TECHNOSOFT" Hiring : DATA ENTRY OPERATOR @ Hyderabad

Company        AGRATA TECHNOSOFT
Website          http://agratatechnosoft.co.in/
Eligibility        ANY GRADUATE

Experience     0-6 Months
Location         Hyderabad
AGRATA TECHNOSOFT
Job Role: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR
Job Summary:
Position :DATA ENTRY

Exp : 0-6 MONTHS

Job Description : DATA ENTRY WORK

Qualification : ANY GRADUATE
INTERVIEW DATE MONDAY 10:00AM-01:00PM

Address:
3RD FLOOR,
SAI SATYA COMMERCIAL COMPLEX,
BESIDE GREEN BAVARCHI OPP RD NO1 ,
KPHB,Hyderabad
Contact Number: 040-65797906

"KESDEES SYSTEMS" Hiring: Software Testing Engineer @ Bangalore

Company        Kesdee Systems India Pvt Ltd
Website          www.kesdee.com
Eligibility        B.Tech/B.E. – Computers, Electronics/Telecomunication

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Bangalore
Kesdee Systems India Pvt Ltd
Job Role: Software Testing Engineer
Job Summary:

Skills Required:

Software Testing, Mobile App testing and QA
Very good knowledge of SDLC is a must.
Very good analytical skills and problem solving ability a must.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Basic knowledge in Core Java / J2EE fundamentals
Contact Us:

Mr. Chandrashekar
Forward Your Resume: hr@kesdee.com

"KITES INFOTECH" Hiring : Marketing Executive @ Patna, Bihar


Company        KITES INFOTECH PVT LTD
Website          http://www.kitestech.com/
Eligibility        Any Degree

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Patna,Bihar
KITES INFOTECH PVT LTD
Job Role: Marketing Executive
Job Summary:
Looking Marketing Executive

Job Role: Sales (Both B2B and B2C) of the technology products of the company
Qualification : Any Degree - (preferred tech sales).
Contact Us:
Mr.Ritesh Singh

Forward Your Resume: ritesh.singh@kitestech.com, info@kitestech.com

Contact Numbers: +91- 9916721834/080-26661864

"Ubisoft" Hiring: Game Tester @ Pune

Company        Ubisoft Entertainment India
Website          www.ubisoftgroup.com
Eligibility        Any Graduate

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Pune
Ubisoft Entertainment India
Job Role: Game Tester on contract for 6 months
Job Summary:

Assuring the quality of the games and achieving Ubisoft standards
Identifying bugs
Communicating the anomalies to the concerned persons
Follow-up of corrections
Responsibilities:

Identifying the different bugs by following the company’s processes
Compiling the bugs in a database or in given documents with a precise description of the encountered issues so they can be easily identified and reproduced
Reproducing the bugs if necessary
Respecting the planning and the deadlines
Follow-up of the versions from scratch to end of project.
Required skills:

Basic knowledge of computers OS/Office
Video game player (knowledge of many game styles, extensive gaming experience, consoles etc)
Excellent level of English (oral and writing)
More than 6 months of experience in game testing.

Address:
Ubisoft Entertainment India
Level 6, Building No. B -3 Kumar Cerebrum,
Kalyani Nagar, Pune, 411006

Forward Your Resume: jobsindia@ubisoft.com

"Treesha" Hiring: Trainee Software Test Engineer @ Pune,Mumbai

Company        Treesha
Website          www.treeshadesire.com
Eligibility        Any Graduate

Experience     Freshers
Location         Pune,Mumbai
Treesha
Job Role: Trainee Software Test Engineer
Job Summary:

Taking this opportunity of growing company strength we would like to invite freshers for value addition in knowledge level and experience using the same.

Please find below details for Live projects execution:

* Software Testing o Test case writing o Execution of test cases o Application delivery o Check list o Project inventory No prior knowledge of programming is required for working on analysis and Testing area

"POLARIS SOFTWARE" Hiring: Trainees @ Chennai, Hyderabad

Company        Polaris Software Lab Limited
Website          http://www.polarisft.com
Eligibility        Any Graduate/PG

Experience     0-3 Years
Location         Chennai, Hyderabad

Polaris Software Lab Limited
Job Role: Trainee
Job Summary:

Looking for trainees.
Education: Any Graduate/PG
0-3 years experience required.

"WBG" Hiring: HR @ Chetpet-Chennai

Company        WBG(World Biz Global Services)
Website          www.worldbizglobalservices.com
Eligibility        Any Graduate / MBA /PG-HR

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Chetpet-Chennai
WBG(World Biz Global Services)
Job Role: HR
Job Summary:

• Understand and learn the details of each job requirements, technical requirements, project location, duration, etc.

• Understand the priority of the requirements and work accordingly to find suitable candidates in the least possible time

• Identify qualified technical candidates utilizing various sources – Internal resume database, employment web sites, referrals, own network, other recruiters, contractors, etc.

• Post Jobs on to employment websites, employees, and send requirements to sub tier companies as necessary

• Maintain Company standards on documents, E-mail standards, initial communication with candidates, etc. as per the company guidelines

• Build and maintain consultant candidate relationships.

• Foster a professional Recruitment environment and a lively workplace

Qualification : Any Graduate / MBA /PG-HR 
Address:
#44 Mc Nichlos Road,
2nd Floor, Noor Mahal Building,
Chetpet, Chennai 31.

Contact Us:

Mr.HONESTRAJ J

Forward Your Resume: honestraj@worldbizglobalservices.com
Contact Numbers: 9094090999/9094070777

"Yuvatha job fair 2012" Hiring: Technical / Non Technical Positions : On 24th & 25th March @ Pulivendula, Kadapa

Company        Yuvatha job fair 2012
Website          www.yuvathajobfair.com
Eligibility        BE/B-Tech, MBA/MCA, Degree & Diploma

Experience     Fresher - 2010, 2011 & 2012
Location         Pulivendula, Kadapa (A.P)
Yuvatha job fair 2012
Job Role: Technical / Non Technical Positions
Job Summary:

YUVATHA JOB FAIR 2012
THIS IS THE GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL THE TECHNICAL & NON-TECHNICAL STUDENTS TO GET YOUR DREAMS JOB.
AROUND 25 COMPANIES ARE ATTENDING FOR THIS "YUVATHA JOB FAIR 2012"
OVER 1500 JOBS GETS OUT.

SPOT "OFFERLETTERS"
THIS EVENT IS CONDUCTING ON MARCH 24 & 25 IN PULIVENDULA
FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT "PRAKASH COMPUTERS" PULIVENDULA.
ELIGIBILITY: B.E/B.TECH , DEGREE , MBA , MCA (2010/11/12)
VENUE :

SRI VIDYADHARI HIGHSCHOOL (OLD RISHI SCHOOL) ,PULIVENDULA,YSR KADAPA(Dist)

Contact Numbers:

9676267222 (PRAKASH REDDY)

9885636747 (SRINIVASA PRASAD)

8143212816 (SHAKEER)

9000308078 (VINOD KUMAR REDDY)

Walk-In"PEOL": Software Trainee : From 05th March 2012 to 09th March 2012 @ Bangalore

Company        PEOL
Website          www.peolsolutions.com
Eligibility        BE/ B.Tech (CS/IS/IT/EC) & MCA

Experience     0-2 Years
Location         Bangalore

PEOL
Job Role: Software Trainee
Job Summary:

Skillset : Strong in C/C++ programming, OOPS, Data structure, Database & Good communication skills.
Interview Process:
1. Written test (program writing)
2. Program Execution on System in C, C++
3. Technical Face to Face
4. HR
Qualification : BE/ B.Tech (CS/IS/IT/EC) & MCA
Walk-in Date: 05th March to 9th March 2012 from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Note: Spot registration will be done on interview date from 08:30 AM onwards
Venue :

PEOL
#905, 3rd C Cross, 9th A Main, HRBR Layout, 1st Block,
Bangalore-560043,
Tel: 080-41724194
Landmark : Lokhande Hospital
Bus stop : Babusaab Palya
Bus No. 302A & 302F from platform no.19 KBS (Majestic). Any bus running between Hebbal and Tin factory/ Marathalli.
Note : Candidates appeared in last 6 months are not eligible.
Contact Person : Mr. Prasad Joshi

"INSYS INFOCOMM" Hiring : Web designers @ Chennai

Company        INSYS INFOCOMM
Website          www.insysinfocomm.in
Eligibility        B.Sc, BE/B.Tech

Experience     Freshers
Location         Chennai
INSYS INFOCOMM
Job Role: Web designers
Job Summary:
Candiates Should be Bachelors degree in computer science

Must possess superior skills in SQL.Must possess strong skills in Object Oriented ColdFusion Development.
Able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines

Able to promptly answer support related email, phone calls and other electronic communications.

Self motivated, detail-oriented and organized.

Experience with hardware and software issues.

Proficient in Internet related applications such as E-Mail clients, FTP clients and Web Browsers.

Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. 

"OVM Group" Hiring : Software Developer (.Net) @ Gurgaon , Delhi/ NCR

Company        OVM Group
Website          Not Mentioned
Eligibility        BE/B.Tech/ BCA/ME/M.Tech, MCA/PGDCA - Computers

Experience     Freshers
Location         Gurgaon ,Delhi/ NCR
OVM Group
Job Role: Software Developer (.Net)
Job Summary:
Candidate must have excellent hands on expertise in .net technologies like C#, java php, stored procedures & functions, And JavaScript with experience in handling multiple web based projects.

Good exposure of CSS. Microsoft certification would be an added advantage.
Keyskills: Software Developer, c, c++, c#, .net, java, ASP .Net C# Vb.Net

"Technomatic Solutions" Hiring : Web Designer @ Bangalore

Company        Technomatic Solutions
Website          www.technomaticsolutions.com
Eligibility        Any Degree

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Bangalore
Technomatic Solutions
Job Role: Web Designer
Job Summary:
Hi, We are looking for web designers with sound knowledge on Adobe photo shop, Dream weaver, Flash.

Procedure: System Test and final round.

Please Fill the bellow details and send to contact@technomaticsolutions.com

Experience in Web Designing:

Samples of Your work:

Expected Salary:

We are looking for the persons who can join with us immediately. We will provide you one month training.
Contact Us:

Mr.Yugandhar

Forward Your Resume: contact@technomaticsolutions.com
Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, Bangalore-560037

"Zen Technologies" Hiring: Software Developer / Software Programmer @ Hyderabad

Company        Zen Technologies Limited
Website          www.zentechnologies.com
Eligibility        Any Graduate

Experience     Freshers
Location         Hyderabad
Zen Technologies Limited
Job Role: Software Developer / Software Programmer
Job Summary:

* Expert knowledge and experience with C, C++,VC++ Programming.

* To be part of a solution team and involved in an end to end assignment.

* Can learn and implement new technologies quickly and effectively.

* Should have Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills.

* Knowledge on DirectX, Opengl and Ogre is an added advantage.

* Basic understanding of 3D concepts.

* Knowledge on computer graphics and mathematical skills are added advantage.
Desired Candidate Profile:
* Expert knowledge and experience with C, C++,VC++ Programming

* Should have sound working knowledge in C++,VC++ and 3D concepts.

* Experienced in 3D graphics engine programming is an added advantage.

* Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills is a must.

* Basic understanding of 3D concepts.

* Knowledge on DirectX, Opengl and Ogre is an added advantage.

"iGrapix Solutions" Hiring: PHP Developer @ Chennai

Company        iGrapix Solutions
Website          http://www.igrapix.com
Eligibility        Bachelor’s Degree

Experience     0-1 Year
Location         Chennai
iGrapix Solutions
Job Role: PHP Developer
Job Summary:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology with 70% marks

* 2011 Passed out Candidates only.

* Able to write clean and valid Javascript, PHP and MySQL

* Ability to write well-structured, well-documented, reusable code

* Solve cross-browser compatibility issues

* Research, document, and implement program requirements and specifications.

* Take an active role in cross-departmental projects when needed.

* Self starter, independent worker

* Strong interpersonal, verbal communication skills and documentation skills.
Job Ref.No. : iGP026
Salary : 60000 - 90000 p.a.

Qualification : Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology with 70% marks,
How to apply:
Only qualified candidates will be Submit your details to http://www.igrapix.com/careers.php

"Acetrix Solutions" Hiring: PHP Developer @ Hyderabad

Company        Acetrix Solutions
Website          www.acetrix.com
Eligibility        Any Degree

Experience     Freshers
Location         Hyderabad
Acetrix Solutions
Job Role: PHP Developer
Job Summary:
1) Any degree with percentage no bar.

2) Basic knowledge on internet and HTML.

3) Six months free training on PHP and no compensation in training period.

4) Interesting candidates can contact to the given contact details or send your resume to hr@acetrix.com
Qualification : Any Degree

Contact Us:

Mr.Kishore

Forward Your Resume: hr@acetrix.com
Contact Number: 9848804474,9959176136

10 of the best street foods in Mumbai

Pav bhaji @ Sardar's
A five-minute walk from Bombay Central station, Sardar's Refreshments specialises in straight-from-the-streets, finger-licking pav bhaji. It's hidden behind white barriers, but mutter "Pav bhaji?" to any passerby and they will point you in the right direction. Two metal plates arrive within minutes: one containing thick vegetable masala straddled by a slab of butter, the other with fluffy rolls so well buttered the bread's yellow. Your arteries will tighten at the sight, but your stomach will thank you. Squeeze some lemon on top and dig in with your fingers. • Sardar's,166-A Tardeo Road Junction, Tulsiwadi, near Tardeo bus depot, +91 22 2494 0208, £1 a serving. Open noon-2am
Kebabs @ Sarvi
Mohammed Ali Road is the benchmark for skewered kebabs, which hang from smoking stalls like sizzling curtains. But towards the north end, veer left on to Dimtimkar Road and head to Sarvi. It's been around for 90 years, has no sign, looks fire damaged, and grills the most tender beef seekh kebabs in the city. Crisp on the outside and melting in the middle, with a hint of mint – rumour has it they grind papaya into the meat. Get there early evening, as they sell out fast. • Sarvi, 184/196 Dimtimkar Road, opposite Nagpada Police Station, Byculla West, +91 98 3353 3305, from Rs78 (£1) for four kebabs. Open 9.30am-11.30pm
Vada Pav @ Anand
It's every Mumbaikar's grab-and-go snack. Potato patties mashed with garlic, chillies and coriander are dipped in chickpea flour, fried golden, then laid in "pav" – a springy white bap that's well buttered, spread with coriander chutney and sprinkled with garlic and chilli powder. Everyone from students to businessmen flock to the Anand stall, under a purple and green awning, which whips up more than a thousand a day. An added touch is a plate of rock-salted fried green chillies, which aren't nearly as fiery as you might think. Cool off with mini bottles of sweet lassi from the stall to the left. • Anand, opposite Mithibai College, Gulmohar Road, Vile Parle West, 20p a bap. Open 7.30am-11pm
Pani puri @ Elco Pani Puri Centre
The craft is part of the fun: vendors poke a thumb into a crisp fried sphere, fill it with potato, chickpeas, onion and sprouted lentils, then dunk it into a sweet-and-sour mix of tamarind and jaggery, then a liquid blend of coriander, mint and garam masala. Eat it whole, and unless you have a stomach of steel, don't go anywhere but Elco Pani Puri Centre, where they use mineral water. Pull up a red plastic stool and sit on the pavement with Bandra's locals, and the occasional Bollywood actress. • Elco Pani Puri Centre, 2/A Elco Market, 46 Hill Rd, Bandra West, +91 22 2645 7677, 50p for two. Open 10am-11.30pm
Chicken tikka rolls @ Bademiya
No Mumbaikar seems to have been to Bademiya before 3am – a testament to the late-night allure of its charcoaled, meaty goodness. A glorified open-air kitchen on wheels, Bademiya sits in a backstreet directly behind the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Waiters in red aprons appear from a cloud of smoke and hand over plastic menus, but the chicken tikka rolls are the best option. Slid off skewers, the meat is wrapped in a steaming roomali roti – as thin and soft as a handkerchief – and topped with strips of fried onion. No sauce required, its juices are enough. • Bademiya, Tulloch Rd, Apollo Bunder, Colaba, £1.50 a roll. Open 5pm-4am
Bhel puri @ Sharmajee's and Badshah's
Bhel puri is one of the most common all-day snacks: a crunchy, cold, sweet-and-sour mix of puffed rice, sev, chopped onion and potato, and tamarind chutney. It has to be mixed and eaten on the spot, and most vendors will concoct their own variations. Chowpatty Beach is the home of bhel puri, where it should be eaten while strolling along the shore. Try Sharmajee's (No 22) or Badshah's (No 11), amid the cluster of stalls opposite the Levi's Store, where rugs are spread out and bhel puri "touts" will bring it over to you. • Sharmajee's and Badshah's, Chowpatty Beach, near Charni Road station, 30p per plate. Open all day
Kheema Pav @ Olympia Coffee House
Forget trawling Colaba's tourist spots for fry-ups and cereal, and try breakfast the way the locals do it – with a plate of fried minced meat and hunks of bread to mop it up. Directly opposite the infamous Leopold's, Olympia does saucers of delicious masala kheema – and don't forget, this is a coffee house, so top it off with a short, sweet cup. Olympia is a local Muslim haunt with not a female in sight, but female visitors shouldn't be put off: the waiters and customers are friendly, courteous and no one bats an eyelid. • Olympia Coffee House, Rahim Mansion, 1 SB Singh Rd, Colaba, +91 22 2202 1043, £1 a plate. Open 7am-midnight
Channa bhatura @ Cream Centre
As a rule, restaurants with laminated menus showing photos of their food aren't to be trusted. Cream Centre is an exception. It does a version of channa bhatura that's a bit on the oily side, but it's rated the best in Mumbai by the hordes of students, families and workers on breaks. Sit tight in your booth as a football-sized, deep-fried puri arrives alongside a bowl of creamy masala chickpeas, diced potatoes and onions. Poke a finger in the top and watch the puri deflate slowly into a chewy bread for scooping up the masala. • Cream Centre, Fulchand Niwas 25/B Chowpatty Sea Face, +91 22 2367 9222, £2 a serving. Open noon-11.30pm
Crab @ Mahesh Lunch Home
Strictly not street food, but it's a sin to come to Mumbai and not eat crab. Trishna is excellent, but full of expats and tourists, so try Mahesh, around the corner from the Mocambo Café, in Fort. Order the jumbo butter garlic crab with a roomali roti to wipe up the crunchy bits of garlic and chilli. If you're unsure about portions, waiters will happily bring your crab to the table to wave a leg at you. There's only one way to eat it – with a bib and both hands, making as much mess as you like. • Mahesh Lunch Home, 8-B Cawasji Patel Street, Fort, +91 22 2287 0938, £10. Call for opening hours
Juices and milkshakes @ Bachelorr's
Bachelorr's (yes, they've added an extra "r") is the definitive hangout for smoothies, shakes and juices. It's been in business since the 1940s and has generated a loyal following, who gather by the roadside kiosk during warm evenings, perched on car bonnets and in open boots. The cream-and-strawberry milkshake is a classic, but it also churns out numerous chocolate variations – from Classic Chocolate and Black Gold Premium to Liquid Marble – along with a host of fresh lime, coconut water and lychee juices. • Bachelorr's, Chowpatty Sea Face, opposite Birla Krida Kendra, near Charni Rd station, +91 22 2368 1408, from £1-2. Open 3pm-11pm

EXCLUSIVE - Iran starts paying Indian exporters in rupees

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's exporters have begun receiving the first rupee payments from Iran, Indian government and trade sources said on Thursday, kicking off a mechanism to skirt Western sanctions which have made doing business with Tehran tougher.
About $3 billion in Iranian import arrears have accumulated since December 2010 when a previous payment conduit was closed under pressure from Washington, which is using sanctions to try to stop Tehran's contentious nuclear programme.
Payments to Indian exporters are being remitted through Iran's Bank Parsian which has opened an account with India's UCO bank, the sources said. Bank Parsian is among private Iranian banks that are free from sanctions against Iran's state-owned banks.
The agreement came after meetings between a visiting Iranian delegation and officials from India's finance and banking sectors over the past two days.
"Payments (to Indian exporters) have started coming very recently through Bank Parsian's account with UCO bank," said M. Rafeeque Ahmed, president of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, the top exporters' body, told Reuters.
"Whatever has been stuck in the pipeline, that will be cleared."
Ahmed is taking part in government negotiations to find a solution to the payment problems that have hit trade between the two countries after U.S. sanctions on dollar deals. His organisation is a quasi-government body set up by the trade ministry.
Two government sources said the conduit through Bank Parsian and UCO bank was only to settle payments for Indian exports to Iran.
Indian oil importers have been paying for around $11 billion a year of crude since the middle of 2011 through Turkey's Halkbank (:HALKB.ISHALKB.IS), but this route would have been expensive for Iranian importers given sharp falls in the rial.

ndia was Tehran's second-biggest crude oil customer last year after China. Iranian oil accounts for about 12 percent of its needs.
Most of the Iranian arrears are for imports of iron and steel, chemicals and cereals, machinery and pharmaceuticals.
Indian rice suppliers have also reported defaults by Iranian buyers and have said they are owed at least $144 million.
With payments for oil through Halkbank now looking vulnerable to fresh sanctions, India and Iran have agreed to settle 45 percent of this trade in rupees and boost exports to narrow their trade gap. Oil buyers are waiting for tax issues to be cleared up before they use the mechanism.
India abides by United Nations sanctions on Iran, but has refused to go along with new financial measures imposed by the United States and European Union that aim to punish Iran for its nuclear ambitions.
India has pushed back the visit of a delegation to Iran to March 10-14 from this month to explore boosting exports. Ahmed will be part of that team.

BSNL tablet: Penta IS701R hands on

To bridge the digital divide, public sector telecom operator BSNL recently launched the extremely low cost tablet bundled with its connection. BSNL tablet, Penta IS701R, is manufactured by Noida based Pantel Technologies, is a Wifi model, and is priced at Rs 3,499.

The Mobile Indian got hold of BSNL's entry level model, Penta IS701R which comes with a bundled data plan of 5 GB for 60 days, after which consumers can recharge the same plan for Rs 750.



Penta IS701R is a WiFi-only tablet with Android 2.3 operating system, a 1 GHz processor and 256 MB of RAM. Its 7 inch resistive touchscreen has 800 x 600 pixel resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Though the review piece which The Mobile Indian got didn't had HDMI port but the company officials said that the tablet which will be available in market will have an HDMI port through which it can be connected to a TV.

The tablet has a 3000 mAh battery and 2 GB internal memory that can be expanded through a micro SD card. It has a VGA front facing camera and a micro USB port that can be used to connect data card and to charge the device.

As compared to other low cost tablets in the market, Penta IS701R looks somewhat better in terms of specification but the foam factor or design looks similar to other tablets available in the market. It has a plastic body and a textured finish for better grip. The tablet has four physical buttons; three on the front panel - refresh, home and menu; and one on side panel for power on and off which doubles up as a screen lock button.

Penta IS701R has a VGA camera on the front panel which can be used for video conferencing, but the quality is average. For connecting the headset it has a 3.5 mm jack and expandable memory slot which can be expanded to 32 GB.

The device which The Mobile Indian got had an average response to touch. The response to swipe was frustrating as one had to press the finger harder to get the response.

Apart from this, Penta IS701R doesn't have a physical volume rocker button that means if you are using any app and want to control the audio you have to first go to the home screen and access the volume control icon, placed at the top right corner of the tablet. Also, for the short time that we charged the tablet, its back panel (under which the battery unit is placed) heated up a lot.

BSNL Tablet supports popular file formats like .doc, .docx, .pdf, .pptx, MP3, WMA and .RM.

We didn't face any issue while accessing the internet on Wifi mode or touch keyboard. As a matter of fact touch experience with keyboard was quite nice.

Conclusion

At Rs 3,499 Penta IS701R is a decent device for customers who are plunging into the world of tablets for the first time. There is nothing amazing about the device except the HDMI port.