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Maruti Suzuki Swift BS6 on road price [2020]

Last updated February 18, 2020

Maruti Suzuki is pepping up its efforts to release cars in line with BS6 emission norms. With the launch of Maruti Suzuki Swift BS6, they have three vehicles that comply with the upcoming standard. The new Swift maintains the same K-series petrol engine, which powers older cars, but it can work on BS6 fuel. Maruti has no plans to launch BS6 Swift diesel, as the 1.3-liter DDiS 200 engine cannot meet the specifications. If you are thinking of buying a Maruti BS6 hatchback, consider the 2020 Swift, which now available at an attractive on-road price.

The IBPS.IN online Exam procedure in 2020: NIMHANS recruitment

Last updated February 18, 2020

Recently I participate in an online exam at Rajagiri College in Kerala, for NIMHANS Staff Nurse recruitment. NIMHANS is actually a medical institution. However, they use IBPS.IN platform for their online exam and selections. People consider IBPS, which operates the site www.ibps.in as a bank exam facilitator. But IBPS technology is used by several other government organizations is India, NIMHANS is just one of them. Here I’m to explain my experience with IBPS exam, process for online application, and the procedure at the center.
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Download Office 365 [2019] offline installer for Mac and Windows

Last updated December 12, 2019

I recently purchased Office 365 personal license from Amazon India for an offer price of 2300 after applying Prime Savings, Amazon Pay cashback, and NO Cost EMI on debit card. I was paying monthly for the Office services from the past years, and this deal saves me around 1500 INR. Since I bought Office 365 in this year, I’m eligible for downloading Office 2019 applications like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. I also get 1 TB of OneDrive storage. If you don’t use office apps, you may still consider buying Office 365 for 1 TB of OneDrive storage, which is probably the lowest in industry. If you buy the Office 365 product key, you may activate the software in Windows PC, Mac, and mobile devices like iPhone and Android. Here I’m sharing my experience of activate Office 365 online and downloading offline installers for Windows [ISO], and macOS [PKG].
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Google Chrome 2018 full standalone installer setup

Last updated December 24, 2017

Google has released the final version of the Google Chrome web browser for Windows, Mac and Linux. Unlike the previous builds, Chrome now have some important changes in this version that makes it faster, reliable and secure. I have been using Firefox from the last couple of years, and with the introduction of extensions I made a switch to Chrome. Google Chrome now has a market share of 64% in global browser usage map, and it is expected to improve 12-13% with the launch Chrome 10.

SBI Life Smart Pension features, charges and return

Last updated March 5, 2011

SBI Life announced an unlit linked investment + insurance plan Smart Pension. It is the new retirement plan from the company after the change in ULIP rules introduced by the IRDA in last September. We had already informed you about SBI Life Smart Performer, which is a non-participating general ULIP plan and LIC’s Pension scheme Pension Plus. In this post, we will review the features of SBI Life Smart Pension, benefits, charges and latest NAV value.

Download iOS 4.2.1 firmware direct links

Last updated December 6, 2019

IPSW is the extension of the software update file which one can download to upgrade their iPhone and iPad to the latest versions. If you are iPhone 4, 3G, 3GS, iPad, or iPod user, time is here to download iOS 4.2.1 ipsw. The iOS 4 has a massive list of features- these new additions are now available for iPad users. Those who have stable and fast connection may fire up the iTunes, and download iOS 4.2.1 directly from Apple servers. However, this post is for those people who have difficulty downloading iOS 4.2.1 from Apple.

Tata Docomo 3G settings and APN configuration

Last updated May 3, 2011

Tata Docomo 3G APN settings — Tata Docomo 3G

Tata Docomo has officially launched their 3G services in India. They have become the first commercial mobile carrier in India to launch 3G. Tata Docomo’s partner NTT Docomo is the pioneer of 3G in the world. So the Docomo 3G deployment in India was pretty smooth and fast. Tata Docomo has a HSPA+ 3G network which is capable of delivering 3G speeds up-to 21mbps. Docomo 3G is currently available in selected cities of states where they have won the license. Existing Tata Docomo customers with any GPRS pack can access 3G services in their mobile, free (100MB) for the coming seven days. The 3G tariff plans and other offers will be announced after this introductory offer. With 3G, users can access high speed internet and HD video steaming in their mobile devices. They can also make high quality video and audio calls to other 3G enabled handsets. The speed of the 3G and facilities varies with the handset used and service area.
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SBI Life Smart Performer ULIP features, charges and return

Last updated September 14, 2010

SBI Life Smart Performer ULIP plans features — SBI Life Smart Performer

More and more providers are announcing new ULIP products in India. SBI Life Smart Performer and SBI Life Unit Plus Super are two new plans launched by SBI life Insurance company. The SBI Life Smart Performer is completely redesigned ULIP product and comes under the latest IRDA regulations come into effect on this month. Thus the charges associated with SBI smart performer is smaller than the ULIP products like Unit Plus III sold until September 2010. Like in LIC Pension Plus, SBI Life Smart Performer invests the fund of the user in two plans and two fund options. SBI Life Smart Performer – Daily protect Fund provides guaranteed returns and 5% more of the NAV at 7th year of the policy term.

LIC Pension Plus plan features, charges return and benefits

Last updated April 27, 2011

LIC Pension Plus plan terms features return and benefits — LIC Pension Plus

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) introduced a ULIP based investment with insurance plan called LIC Pension Plus. The new LIC Pension follows the strict rules by IRDA that come into effect from September 1 2010. LIC Pension Plus plan is designed in such a way that to accumulate wealth during a persons lifetime until pension, and let him live in a tension free life after the retirement. The minimum premium period of the policy is 10 years and maximum 40 years. At the end of the policy term, the fund value will be paid with guaranteed maturity benefits, either as a lump sum or in the form of installments. Unfortunately there is no life cover with this policy. However, in the event of any mishap during the policy term, the exiting fund value will be cashed to the relatives. The LIC Pension Plus plan assured a 4.5% yearly return as per IRDA norms.

Activate BSNL 3G, GPRS or EDGE in iPhone 4, 3G and 3G S

Last updated April 27, 2011

Apple mobile devices like iPhone 4, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S are usually sold in contract basis. The iPhone user needs to be on a particular data plan of the carrier to connect to the internet – also there are certain restrictions on tethering. In India, Vodafone and Airtel are the only mobile phone carriers who officially support iPhone. Users in other networks like BSNL, IDEA, Tata Docomo, Aircel, Reliance, etc. will need to jailbreak, unlock their iPhone 4, 3G or 3G S for getting connected to 3G, EDE or GPRS by other providers. In this post, we will tell how you can activate BSNL 3G/EDGE/GPRS settings in iPhone 4. The method can also be used in iPhone 3G and 3G S.
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