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written by Unknown at Thursday, September 2, 2010

Rakshabandhan- All the Things you wanted to know about

written by Unknown at Monday, August 23, 2010

Rakshabandhan

Rakshabandhan is a festival that is symbolic of love, peace and fraternal feelings. As per tradition, a sister ties rakhi on the wrist of her brother, who in turn vows to protect his sister at every stage of her life. The Rakhi is not merely a thread but it symbolises a sentimental bond, which is stronger than anything else in the world and has become more significant in today’s strife-torn world.

Celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravana in India, Rakshabandhan has a lovely story behind its origin. Once Lord Krishna got injured and his wrist was bleeding profusely, Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, tore a strip of cloth from her sari and tied it around his wrist. Touched by this simple yet profound gesture, Lord Krishna promised to repay her debt by offering her protection throughout her life.

The story of Rani Karnavati of Chittor and Mughal Emperor Humayun is also significant in history. During the medieval era, around the 15th century, there were many wars between the Rajputs, Mughals and Sultans. When Rani

Karnavati, the widowed queen of the King of Chittor realised that she could in no way defend against the invasion of the Sultan of Gujarat, Bahadur Shah, she sent a rakhi to Emperor Humayun. The Emperor was so touched by this gesture of love and brotherhood that he abandoned an ongoing military campaign to ride to her rescue.

Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in unique ways in different parts of the country.

Rakhi Purnima

In North and South India, the festival is celebrated as Rakhi Purnima where the word "Purnima" means a full moon night.

Grahma Purnima

Orissa marks this day as Grahma Purnima where all the domestic cows and bullocks are decorated and worshipped. Various kinds of country-made cakes called "Pitha" and sweets "mitha" are made and distributed among families, relatives and friends.

Nariyal Purnima

Nariyal Purnima is the name given to the festival in western India and parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa. During the occasion, an offering of a coconut is made to the sea, as a mark of respect to Lord Varuna. Marking the beginning of the fishing season, this day provides an opportunity to the fishermen to make an offering to Lord Varuna so that they can fish in the sea.

Janyo Punyo

The people of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand celebrate Raksha Bandhan and Jano Punyu on the Shravani Purnima. On this day, people change their janeu (sacred thread).

Kajari Purnima

In central parts of India, such as Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Jharkand and Bihar, this day is celebrated as Kajari Purnima. It is an important day for the farmers and women who have given birth to sons. On the ninth day after Shravana Amavasya, that is, Kajari Navami, the preparations of the Kajari festival begin and various rituals are performed by women.

Pavitropana

In parts of Gujarat, this day is celebrated as Pavitropana where people perform the grand pooja or the worship of Lord Shiva.

The festival of Rakhi has a broader impact across the country as it aims to develop harmony and spread the message of peace and brotherhood that is the true essence of Rakhi. The beauty of this festival is that it is celebrated across religions; one doesn’t have to necessarily be a Hindu to tie a thread that symbolises love, affection and respect for a brother. It is interesting that Rabindranath Tagore used the occasion of the Raksha Bandhan as a community festival to spread the spirit of nationalism among people from different ethnic backgrounds.

vodafone online recharge not done BUT MONEY DEBITED FROM BANK ACCOUNT

written by Unknown at Saturday, August 21, 2010

I am facing a problem I dont know how to resolve.
Vodafone customer care is not responding.

I paid Rs400/- for online recharge on 18th August. Money debited from account but recharge not done.
It was a very urgent recharge for my daughter who got stranded.

I contacted vodafone care several times. NO SOLUTION.
SENT 2 mails till date no reply.
What to do now?

Did some google search and found similar stories. Read below.

Vodafone UP East - vodafone online recharge not done

Complaint by paragswarup on May 14, 2009, 3:12 pm in Mobile Service Providers

Vodafone online recharge/ taken money online but no recharge done.

From: parag swarup

Subject: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:19053415866]

To: vodafonecare.upe@vodafone.com, "vodafoneRH"

Cc: "BillDesk" , maitindia@vsnl.com

Date: Thursday, 14 May, 2009, 11:23 AM

Dear Mr...

All foolish, How can I get the money back from my bank SBI when it is already charged by your co-partner BillDesk (your payment gateway) vide transaction reference number MSBI9051608499. If the same is not your record than where it has gone ? your payment gateway BillDesk is also confirming the same chrge of Rs. 50 with above mentioned transaction ID. The BillDesk Reply is mentioned below.

It is not a matter of 50 Rs. but of your working and response to your customer, totally unsatisfactory.

Luv Swarup

c/o Parag Swarup

copy to:-

THE TELECOM REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA

Mahanagar Doorsanchar Bhawan,

(next to Zakir Hussain College)

Jawaharlal Nehru Marg

(Old Minto Road)

New Delhi : 110 002

Telephone No. : 91-11-2323 6308 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 91-11-2323 6308 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (Reception)

2323 3466, 2322 0534, 2321 3223

Fax No. : 91-11-2321 3294 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 91-11-2321 3294 end_of_the_skype_highlighting(Reception)

E-mail : trai@del2.vsnl.net.in

ap@trai.gov.in

From: BillDesk Payment Gateway Support

Subject: Re: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:18986999539]

To: paragrajswarup@yahoo.co.in

Date: Wednesday, 13 May, 2009, 10:12 AM

Dear Parag,

Thank you for writing to Payment Gateway Support.

We understand your concern regarding the payment to VODATUPUPE and that you need assistance regarding the same.

We have checked our database and found that your payment under the transaction reference number MSBI9051608499 for Rs.50.00 has been successfully processed on 10/05/2009 12:46:39.

We have contacted the biller in this regard and shall update you as soon as we get any response from them.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Thanks again for contacting Payment Gateway Support.

Payment Gateway Support

BillDesk

--- On Thu, 14/5/09, Vodafone Care wrote:

From: Vodafone Care

Subject: Re: Fw: Re: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:19053415866]

To: paragrajswarup@yahoo.co.in

Date: Thursday, 14 May, 2009, 9:01 AM

Dear Mr. Swarup,

Thank you for your email dated 13th May, 2009 regarding Rs 50/- recharge on your Vodafone number 9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to you.

We request you to kindly contact your bank as we have not received any request for recharge of Rs 50/ on the above mentioned number.

If you wish to know the talk time and validity of the various Vodafone recharges available on etop then sms E to 111 or for recharge coupons sms R to 111. This service is toll free.

We hope we have been able to resolve your concern to your satisfaction. However, in case you need further assistance, do call or email us. We'll do our best to assist you.

Warm regards,

Rahul Sabharwal

Vodafone Care

Contact numbers

Vodafone Care : 111 or +91-(9839098390) begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +91-(9839098390) end_of_the_skype_highlighting

: ( Toll free from Vodafone mobile phones within the home network)

Fax number : +91-(0522-2231882)

E-mail : (vodafonecare.upe@vodafone.com)

Website : http://www.vodafone.in/

---- Original Message ----

From: paragrajswarup@yahoo.co.in

Sent: 13-May-2009 10:23:58

To: vodafonecare.upe@vodafone.com; care.upe@vodafone.com; kanikadubey.upeast@vodafone.com

Cc: maitindia@vsnl.com; support@billdesk.com

Subject: Fw: Re: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

FORWARDED FOR AN EARLY ACTION.

--- On Wed, 13/5/09, BillDesk Payment Gateway Support wrote:

From: BillDesk Payment Gateway Support

Subject: Re: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:18986999539]

To: paragrajswarup@yahoo.co.in

Date: Wednesday, 13 May, 2009, 10:12 AM

Dear Parag,

Thank you for writing to Payment Gateway Support.

We understand your concern regarding the payment to VODATUPUPE and that you need assistance regarding the same.

We have checked our database and found that your payment under the transaction reference number MSBI9051608499 for Rs.50.00 has been successfully processed on 10/05/2009 12:46:39.

We have contacted the biller in this regard and shall update you as soon as we get any response from them.

We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Thanks again for contacting Payment Gateway Support.

Payment Gateway Support

BillDesk

----- Original Message -----

From: parag swarup

To: support@billdesk.com

Cc: Vodafone UP EAST ; vodafoneRH ; vodafoneCC

Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 7:26 AM

Subject: Fw: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:18986999539]

TO,

ALL

FORWARDING FOR AN EARLY ACTION.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Luv Swarup

--- On Mon, 11/5/09, parag swarup wrote:

From: parag swarup

Subject: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:18986999539]

To: vodafonecare.upe@vodafone.com

Cc: maitindia@vsnl.com

Date: Monday, 11 May, 2009, 4:14 PM

--- On Mon, 11/5/09, Vodafone Care wrote:

From: Vodafone Care

Subject: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF:18986999539]

To: paragrajswarup@yahoo.co.in

Date: Monday, 11 May, 2009, 2:56 PM

This message and any files or documents attached are confidential and may also be legally privileged or protected by other legal rules. It is intended only for the individual or entity named. If you are not the named addressee or you have received this email in error, please inform the sender immediately, delete it from your system and do not copy or disclose it or its contents or use it for any purpose. Thank you bcure or error free.

Subject: Re: Recharge done online not matured:9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlighting [REF::18970135090]

Dear Rahul Sabharwal,

BelowB is my account statement, when my bank has given the money to vodafone account with transaction Ref: MSBI9051608499I through your payments gateway of BillDesk their is no way to get it back for my bankB unless vodafone gives itB back.B Instruct the appropiate channel/B BillDesk toB reverse the amount of Rs. 50/- to my account.

As per your transaction acknowledgment foot note says that if your rechargeB is not sucessfullB due to any reason, the debited amount will be reversed to your account within 5 working days.

As I suggest the best way isB to recharge my phone 9838480433 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 9838480433 end_of_the_skype_highlightingB with Rs. 50/- top up from your end. This will resolve the issue.

Awaiting your reply.

Luv Swarup.

UPSC announced Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination results

written by Unknown

New Delhi: The Union Service Public Commission (UPSC) has announced the result of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2010 held on May 23, 2010.

The results are available on http://www.examresults.net/

"The successful candidates have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2010. The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the rules of the examination, all these candidates have to apply again in the detailed application form, which is available on UPSC's official website," said an official press release.

The completed form has to be sent to the Commission duly filled in by the candidate in their own handwriting, for admission to the Main Examination scheduled to be held from October 29, 2010. A copy of the Detailed Application Form (DAF) shall also be sent by post to the successful candidates by the Commission.

In case any of the successful candidates do not receive a communication in this regard from the Commission by September 8, 2010, they should immediately contact the Commission.