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Japan launches talking humanoid robot into space
5 August 2013
Japan has launched the world's first talking humanoid robot "astronaut" toward the International Space Station.
Kirobo - derived from the Japanese words for "hope" and "robot" - was among five tons of supplies and machinery on a rocket launched Sunday from Tanegashima in southwestern Japan, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, said.
The childlike robot was designed to be a companion for astronaut Koichi Wakata and will communicate with another robot on Earth, according to developers. Wakata is expected to arrive at the space station in November.
Robot designer Tomotaka Takahashi, of the University of Tokyo, advertiser Dentsu and automaker Toyota Motor Corp. worked on the robot.
The challenge was making sure it could move and talk where there was no gravity.
Ahead of the launch, the 34-centimeter (13-inch) tall Kirobo told reporters, "one small step for me, a giant leap for robots."
Japan boasts the most sophisticated robotics in the world, but because of its "manga" culture, it tends to favor cute robots with human-like characteristics with emotional appeal, a use of technology that has at times drawn criticism for being not productive.
But Takahashi said sending a robot into space could help write a new chapter in the history of communication.
"I wish for this robot to function as a mediator between person and machine, or person and Internet and sometimes even between people," he said.
JAXA said the rocket launch was successful, and the separation of a cargo vehicle, carrying the robot to the space station, was confirmed about 15 minutes after liftoff.
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CAT 2013 Notifications Declared
29 July 2013
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Test Dates/Window – October 16, 2013 to November 11, 2013
Registration process
Dates: Commences from August 5, 2013 and open till September 26, 2013
Fee: Rs. 1,800 for General and NC- OBC candidates, Rs. 800 for SC/ST/DA
Detailed process to be made available on www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in from August 3, 2013 5:00 pm onwards.
Eligibility (Post Graduate Diploma)
Education:
General category : A bachelor’s degree in an any stream with atleast 50% or equivalent CGPA
SC/ST/Differently abled: A bachelor’s degree in an any stream with atleast 45% or equivalent CGPA
Candidates in the final year of graduation or those awaiting their final year results can also apply
Age : No age bar
Information sources
Website: www.cat2013.iimidr.ac.in
IVRS: 18004190080
Reservation
Scheduled Caste – 15% of the total seats
Scheduled Tribes – 7.5% of the total seats
OBC (Non- Creamy layer) – 27% of the total seats
Smart Namo, Narendra Modi branded Android phone
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi will soon get a smartphone dedicated to him. Smart Namo, an independent body formed by Modi fans, has announced it will soon launch a mobile phone by the same name. The upcoming Android phone is the group members' way of showing their dedication and respect to Modi, the official website for the device says.
According to the website, Namo is an acronym for Narendra Modi as well as Next-generation Android Mobile Odyssey. Modi is popularly referred to as NaMo on social networking websites. Apart from launching the standard version of the device, the group has already starting working on the "Shri Narendra Modi signature edition" handset.
The Smart Namo group includes Gujarati businessmen who have mobile businesses in China. Ammeet Desai, the spokesperson for Smart Namo told The Wall Street Journal that they got the idea for this phone from China itself, where several products like MP3 players and smartphones are branded with their leaders' name.
The group's members will design the phone over the next month and go to Modi for his approval, the report says. Desai said that the group will establish a production plant to manufacture the handsets in Gujarat.
While it does not give a time line for the launch of the device, the group says it will launch the smartphone "very soon." The report claims that Smart Namo phone will cost Rs 16,000 at launch and have videos as well as apps related to Modi. The group will be selling the phone at cost, thus making no profit from it. Cheaper versions of the device are also in the pipeline, including a feature phone that will cost Rs 1,000.
Coming to the specs of the phone, the Smart Namo website says that the phone will have a 5-inch screen, reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 2. It will run on a 1.5GHz quad-core Mediatek chipset that supports dual-sim functionality and have a 13MP camera on the back. The phone will be available in four variants, as per storage and RAM.
NICL RECRUITMENT(2013) OF 1434 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER IN PUBLIC SECTOR GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANIES
15 July 2013
Important Dates:
Publication of Advertisement in Emp. News:14th July 2013
On line Registration commences:16th July 2013
Last Date for Registration of Online Applications:3rd August 2013
Payment of Application fees 17th July 2013 to 7th August 2013 (both date inclusive)
Dates of Written Examination 8th September 2013
Download of the call letter for examination Within 7 days prior to the date of examination
Application Fee (Non-Refundable):
Sl.No. Category Application Fees Service charge for Bank Total Amount
1. SC/ ST / PWD:-Rs. 150/- Rs. 20/- Rs. 170/-
2 All candidates other than SC/ST/PWD :- Rs. 450/- Rs. 20/- Rs. 470/-
How to apply:
Guidelines for filling online application: Candidates should have valid email ID. This will help him/her in getting call letter/Interview
advices etc. by e-mail.
i) Candidates should first scan their photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature.(Refer point no.12)
ii) Candidates to visit our website “www.nationalinsuranceindia.com” and open the appropriate Online Application Format given under “Recruitment” Link.
iii) Candidates must go through Advertisement very carefully and satisfy themselves that they fulfil all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the Advertisement.Thereafter, they should proceed for applying. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
iv) Candidates should upload their photograph and signature while filling the application. After the application is filled complete, candidate should submit the application form.
v) The system would generate a bank challan in triplicate wherein relevant particulars of the Candidate are mentioned and should take a printout of the challan immediately.
vi) With the printout of the challan, the Candidate should visit the nearest branch of State Bank of India to deposit the appropriate fees in cash only in Account no.32968716721 in favour of ‘NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD’. Fee payment will be accepted from 17th July 2013 to 7th August 2013.
vii) After 3 days from date of receipt of fees, the candidate can check their application status in the website and take a printout of the complete application and fees payment challan which should be retained by them for future reference.
viii) At the time of written examination, they should submit one copy of the challan.
The candidates are not required to send the application form to the Company.
For More CLICK HERE
To Apply CLICK HERE
INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK-RECRUITMENT OF 480 PROBATIONARY OFFICERS THROUGH TIE-UP WITH ACADEMIC INSTITUTION
10 July 2013
Indian Overseas Bank, a Nationalized Bank with pan India presence has entered into a MoU with Manipal Global Education
Services Pvt. Ltd (MaGE), Bangalore a leader in education field to provide World Class training in Banking and Finance to
prospective candidates aspiring to join Indian Overseas Bank as Probationary Officers so that they are fully equipped to
discharge their duties effectively from day one of joining the services of the bank.
IMPORTANT DATES
OPENING DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION 10.07.2013
CLOSING DATE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION 29.07.2013
PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE /INTIMATION CHARGE 10.07.2013 to 29.07.2013
DOWNLOAD OF CALL LETTERS FOR ONLINE EXAMINATION (TENTATIVE) AFTER 19.08.2013
TENTATIVE DATE OF ONLINE EXAMINATION 01.09.2013
TENTATIVE MONTH OF INTERVIEW SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2013
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible candidates are required to apply 'ONLINE' only through our Bank’s website www.iob.in and no other means / mode of application will be acceptable. Candidates are advised to follow the following sequence of steps while applying online.
Candidates are required to have a valid personal e-mail ID and the same should be specified in the online application form while applying for Online Examination for recruitment of Probationary Officers through tie-up with academic institution in our Bank. It should be kept active for the duration of this recruitment process. Under no circumstances, he/she should share/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person.
a) Candidates are required to Log on to our Bank’s website www.iob.in and click the “Careers” link (available at the bottom of the Bank’s website).
b) Candidates are required to go through the detailed advertisement by clicking the Advertisement (English) or Advertisement (Hindi) available below Recruitment of 480 Probationary Officers through tie up with academic institution link in the Careers Page and ensure candidate’s eligibility before applying for the said post.
c) Applicants are required to take a print out of blank Payment Receipt Challan available as an Annexure II with this notification.
d) Before applying online, the candidate has to remit the application fee/ intimation charge as applicable to the candidate with the filled up Payment Receipt Challan in any of Indian Overseas Bank’s branches by means of cash only and collect candidate’s copy of Payment Receipt Challan for the application fee / intimation charge paid. Please ensure that the following information has been correctly entered (1) Name, (2) Category, (3)Contact Phone Number (4) Branch Name & Code Number, (5) Transaction ID, (6) Date of deposit and amount paid in the Payment Receipt Challan.
Applications once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn and application fee /intimation charge once paid shall not be refunded or shall not be held in reserve for any other examination.
FEES
50 for SC/ST
500 for others
e) After remitting the application fee/ intimation charge, the candidates are required to revisit our Bank’s website www.iob.in and open the Careers Page and Click apply online link below the Recruitment of 480 Probationary Officers through tie up with academic institution header and should fill up the required details in the online application form. After filling up all the details candidates shall submit the application online. The candidates can then take a printout of the system generated online application form to be submitted at the time of the interview. The registration number and password generated should also be retained for future reference.
f) There is a provision to modify the submitted online application. Candidates are requested to make use of this facility to correct the details in the online application if any. This modification facility will be available immediately afterregistration up to 29.07.2013. Modification will be allowed only three times. After the last date, no modification will be permitted.
Foe Details CLICK HERE
Apply Online HERE
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Top 3 Sites to Book Bus Tickets in India
5 July 2013
Today thousands of people book bus tickets online.Online booking is one of the fastest growing E-commerce feild in India.There are many websites which allow you to book bus tickets online but in this post we are listing the best sites to book bus tickets online in India.
PAYTM
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Its a new but the best online ticket booking platform according to cybercloud. It offers very good discounts and cahbacks. It supports payments by various methods like Credit/Debit Card, Net banking etc.it also provides Mobile,DTH recharge etc
REDBUS
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It is most popular site to book bus tickets online in India.Apart from booking tickets using your credit/debit cards,net banking etc.it also provides cash on delivery service of bus tickets in major cities. It also provides Interactive Voice Response Service for booking tickets.
This is one of the oldest bus tickets booking site in India. You can book online bus tickets for more than 12,000 bus routes and more than 1300 bus operators in India. They offer very good discounts. It supports payments by various methods like Credit/Debit Card, Net banking etc.
Karnataka High Court Assistant Court Secretaries Jobs Recruitment 2013
3 July 2013
Karnataka High court released a recruitment notification for the Assistant court secretaries jobs through online application form www.karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in
Candidates who want to apply this recruitment of assistant court secretaries jobs Karnataka high court assistant secretaries jobs they must follow official website. Karnataka High court recruitment total 22 numbers of assistant court secretaries jobs and invited online application forms.
Candidates download online application form from the website www.karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in and fill this form should sent before 26.07.2013.
Details:
Number of the post: 22
Name of the post: Assistant court secretaries
Age limit: Candidates must have attained 18 years and age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Educational Qualifications: Candidates must posses SSLC examination or Diploma in commercial practices/secretarial practices and senior grade in typewriting in English and knowledge of operation of computer.
Fee: Candidates have to pay 250/- , make the fee through Indian Postal Order in favour of registrar general, high court of Karnataka, Bangalore.
Selection process: Candidates selection for the assistant court secretaries is based on the test/interview.
How to apply: Candidates who are eligible and interested for the Karnataka high court recruitment of assistant court secretaries jobs they have to apply through online application form . Candidates download online application form from the website www.karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in and fill this form and affix a pass port size photograph and top of the cover containing application form superscribed with "Application for the post of Assistant court secretaries" and should be reach registrar general, high court of Karnataka, High court buildings, Bangalore- 560001 reach on or before 26.07.2013.
Visit www.karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in for the Karnataka high court recruitment of assistant court secretaries jobs details and online application form.
Last date of submission of application: 26.07.2013
For more Details CLICK HERE
Frank Lampard: The Chelsea story
21 April 2013
“Lampard has done it again”, “Lampard has steered Chelsea
back into the game” – these are phrases that have continued to echo throughout
the last decade across millions of TV sets and stadiums around the world. While
the opposing fans shed a look of envious admiration, the Chelsea fans
relentlessly chant ‘super Frankie Lampard’ like there’s no tomorrow.
When Lampard joined Chelsea in 2001 from his boyhood club
West Ham, nobody had imagined that he would go on to become such a
stalwart. He would be always giving his hundred per cent, never feeling
despondent or for that matter, in doubt of his abilities.
Critics were sceptical of Claudio Ranieri’s decision to
spend 11 million on a 22 year old. 13 years later, it looks like a measly price
for a player argued to be one of the best of his generation. A young,
determined Lampard ingrained himself in the Chelsea starting line-up quickly,
appearing in more than 50 games in his first season itself.
Chelsea managed to qualify for the Champions Leauge,
finishing fourth in Lampard’s second season at the club. In the next season,
Lampard scored 10 goals in the league for the first time in his career. ‘Fat
Frank’, as usually mocked by opposing fans, he looked like developing into
something special; always ready for a challenge and striking fear through
goalkeeper’s hearts every time he geared up for a shot.
The Blues were bought by Russian Billionaire Roman
Abramovich in 2003, marking the beginning of new era in their history. More
funds meant more talent for Claudio Ranieri. A diligent Lampard never lost his
midfield spot even after the influx of new talent at the club. He had simply
made the attacking midfield role his own.
Claudio Ranieri was fired in the summer of 2003. And Jose
Mourinho was presented with the opportunity to be at the helm of Abramovich’s
new prized possession. Mourinho believed Lampard to be an impeccable
professional; a quality he has maintained throughout his career.
2004-05 was the season where Lampard started looking like
a finished product. He also won the award for player of the season. His goal
against Bayern Munich in the Champions League highlighted all his qualities.
Makelele picked out Lampard with a lob pass from the
midfield. He controlled the ball with his chest and twirled around like a
songbird – as the ball hit the ground and bounced, Lampard volleyed it with his
left foot, striking it past an awestruck Oliver Kahn. That was the season when
Lampard first tasted the scent of major trophies, winning both the Premier
League and the League Cup.
Composure and calmness in the opposing box is a skill
that comes naturally, but what others fail to recognize is that it needs
mastering. Lampard has achieved that and shows it time and time again.
Lampard’s positioning in the box is second to none, like a lion hiding in the
savannah, waiting to pounce on his prey at the right moment.
But Lampard was not yet satisfied. His quench for
greatness continued in the 2005-06 season. Not only was he the top scorer for a
title winning Chelsea side, he was also crowned the best player in England, and
second in the world. His ability to pick out key passes for forwards while
regularly contributing to the score sheet made him indispensable for
Chelsea.
By now, Lampard had established himself as one of the
best set-piece takers in the world. Be it a free kick or a penalty, Lampard was
the name on everyone’s lips. Chelsea winning a penalty at that time was as good
as them scoring. A confident Lampard would step up, look at the keeper then at
the ball. He would then jog in a frantic fashion towards the ball and slot it
home with finesse.
2006-07 was the season when Lampard endeared himself to
the Chelsea fans. Many goals are scored every season, but only some goals make
you sit back and admire a footballer’s imagination and intelligence. Victor
Valdes and Barcelona were at the receiving end when Lampard produced a beauty.
After latching onto a cross into the box by Makelele, an
ambitious Lampard with his back to the goal, turned and chipped the ball from
just beside the goal line, 15 yards from goal. The ball swerved 360 degrees –
over the head of Valdes and straight into the side netting of the far post. I
would like to quote the flabbergasted commentator here, “How on earth did he find
the target from there, but he did!”
He also assisted the winning goal in the F.A. Cup which
was scored by Didier Drogba; a partnership that would go on to wreck defences
for many more years to come. In the post-match interview following the victory,
Lampard said that he wanted “to stay at the club forever.”
Season 2007-08 began on a harsher note as he struggled
with a few niggling injuries. But thanks to Lampard’s undying spirit, he still
managed to score 20 or more goals for the 3rd consecutive season. It was a
season full of highs and lows. After he scored his 100th goal for Chelsea,
he revealed an undershirt that said “100 Not Out, They Are All For You,
Thanks”. That was enough to make any Chelsea fan’s eyes water.
For the first time in his career, a very prolific Lampard
scored 4 goals in the demolition of Derby County. In the April of 2008,
Lampard’s mother passed away. A week later, a teary-eyed Lampard scored the
penalty that drove Chelsea to their first ever Champions League Final. His
sheer determination and love for Chelsea was for everyone to see. Chelsea’s
midfield maestro also went on to win the UEFA club midfielder of the year
award.
Chelsea won the F.A. cup in 2008-09 as Lampard kept on
providing key passes and goals from the midfield. He had already gained a
reputation for scoring majestic goals from time to time. And he justified his
reputation yet again with a wonderful chip from the edge of the box against
Hull City, with his weaker left foot. The ball swerved and curled as if it was
stuck in a whirlpool finally ending up in the net. The then Chelsea coach Luiz
Felipe Scolari exclaimed, “It is the best goal I’ve ever seen.”
Then 2009-10 arrived. Now, how often does one see a
midfielder score 20 goals in a single season in the Premier League? The fact
is, not many. But for some players, expectations are meant to be exceeded.
Lampard was in sublime form through the season, scoring left, right and centre.
He finished with a career high 22 goals in the league and
27 in all competitions. It was the 5th consecutive season Lampard had
scored more than 20 goals in one season; a feat yet to be repeated by any
midfielder plying his trade in the premier league. That included the amazing
feat of scoring 4 goals in one match for the second time in the Premier League.
All this was enough for Chelsea to land their 3rd premier league title and an
F.A. Cup double.
Lampard’s next season was blighted by injury as he was
out for 4 months. He still managed to score a respectable 13 times in 32 games
as Chelsea failed to win a trophy. This highlighted his importance to the
Blues. When Lampard was not on the field for the Londoners consistently, things
didn’t tend to go their way.
At this point of time, Lampard had turned into more of an
inspiration for the Blues then simply a player; driving them forward and
uniting them as one. His importance on and off the field was immense. There was
a certain vibe to the way Chelsea played when Lampard was present in the
midfield; looking more solid and confident on the ball.
2011- 12, the season where Lampard finally lifted the
only major club trophy that eluded him, the Champions League. They also
triumphed in the FA Cup, winning it for the fourth time in their history.
Terry, Drogba and Lampard acted as father figures, inspiring a club in turmoil
to the highest peak and conquering it. The tears of joy flowing from the
legend’s face signified gratitude for the fans. When rumors of Lampard being
replaced and sold were constantly doing the rounds, the fans supported their
ageing hero vehemently. Lampard, now 33, scored a respectable 16 goals in the
season.
And, here we are today. As fans keep seething in anger
over the fact that Lampard hasn't been presented with a new deal, the man still
comes out and gives it his all. His hunger to start and make an impact in the
game hasn't mitigated one bit. Even though Lampard has been used in a deeper,
more defensive role this season, he has still managed to score an impressive 12
goals in 19 appearances.
Chelsea’s 3 time player of the year simply loves his
club. Count every drop of sweat Lampard has shed for Chelsea throughout the
years and you would know it to be true.
Lampard is simply thriving under pressure the media is
trying to hammer him. Whenever Lampard scores, he glances at the fans with
reverence in his eyes while slyly chuckling at the media, for he knows, all the
criticism and scrutiny makes him only stronger. They keep asking questions, and
he keeps scoring.
UNSATISFIED employee
16 March 2013
UNSATISFIED employee, who is it?
Before 80s in India, when literacy rates and amount of exposure to western world were significantly lower, employees in general were very happy with their work life. They seem to work for longer in the same company without having an irk towards work. But today, when i interact about work life with my current & former colleagues, friends or any other person working in a multi-national company, they seem like either they are stressed out, morally worn out or we can just say “Unsatisfied!”
When enquired, employees just responded - "It's lower pay". But is this the only reason which drives you to your work, everyday?
In retrospect, if we look deep into this very common yet complicated issue, the prime reasons of this issue as outsourcing, growing social pressure, unclear career trajectory, lack of authority and dis-engagement.
As India started to provide a high value location to a lot of big MNCs, we only saw the creamy outcome of country's increasing importance in the world. But today, the precedent history have a lasting effect on all our jobs. Most of us could seldom disagree that majority of our jobs are primarily "outsourced" from western countries. As an outsourced job holder, you always have the benefit of gaining a global exposure and present your work to a global audience but there is a major challenge which overrides all these advantages, which either gets ignored or felt silly about - the inevitable challenge of time zone difference with your peer!
This leads to hampered knowledge transfer, failure to effectively communicate, descending confidence and trust among peers. All these factors stand in your way to make significant career progress and gain authority. This tend to generate a sense of negligence by you towards work, towards peers and growing self proclaimed esteem.
Although an employee is very confident about his/her position, both financially and socially; each one of us do face increasing sense of pressure mainly due to our very usual behavior of comparison. Though you disagree, we unknowingly evaluate once and again, our self career growth with that of people you come across in life. Other challenge you face is - visible stagnation in the earning power as compared to increased expenses.
These reasons may be the very obvious but we can avoid this by regular introspection and open communication to gain some clarity on individual’s career path. This degree of transparency on our career growth could be achieved only through clear communication and mentorship.
Again, it cannot be achieved overnight because of the same challenges we come across as an outsourced employee. Though we can’t root out this bottleneck, we can reduce the impact by maintaining a constant interaction through ongoing email chains and scheduled regular catch ups with your peers. Also, engage your mind by regular participation in various social activities and effective social networking.
We can never be too dissatisfied nor should we be too satisfied on any one thing. Try and focus on today’s work and give your best shot to maintain a healthy and justified state of satisfaction.
"To be too dissatisfied with ourselves is a weakness. To be too satisfied with ourselves is a stupidity."
-Shiv
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