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Friday, May 3, 2013

Best Indian Online Shopping Websites

Looking 4 Best Online shopping sites in India or Top 10 ten 2013 shopping website in India. Online shopping has been growing very fast in India, only in 2012 online shopping e-commerce site number has crossed 600 from 100 . Online shopping offers fast, easy, money saving and interesting shopping experience.

Online shopping has many advantages like 24 hours shopping, Shopping with coupon to get discount, shopping from Home, rich product availability and specifications etc. Also now many sites like Shopclues, Ebay, Tradus offers some great deals eveyday or week which you can’t resisit like Jaw Dropping Deal, Sunday Flea Deal, Tradus Mega deal, Ebay Sankalp deals, Homeshop18.com Superdeals etc.

Online shopping has its drawbacks too, we cannot touch and feel the item, delay in shipping, shipping charges make product expensive specially in low cost items, risk of loosing your money, Stolen your card details etc.

Ebay and Amazon are the market leaders in online shopping in the world. However local Shopping deal site are more popular in India. Here is a list of popular websites offering online shopping in India.

Please note our ranking of site is based on votes which we get by our viewers

How it works:-We average votes of all online shop and shop which has lower average comes first for example if 3 peoples have given rank ebay and yebhi to 1,6,3 and 8,1,5 so we get average for ebay is 5 and for yebhi is 7
In this case ebay comes first and yebhi second

Here is real average for each ranked site (last Updated 15th March 2013)

Flipkart-4.94, ebay- 4.88, Tradus.in- 5.32, Shopclues.com- 5.39, Infibeam-5.69, Homeshop18- 5.82,Yebhi-5.88 , Snapdeal-5.93, Pepperfry-5.99 ,Indiaplaza.com- 6.06

(1) Flipkart.com – Score(4.94) -You can not only buy books online through Flipkart, but also mobile phones & mobile accessories, laptops, computer accessories, cameras, movies, music, televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, washing-machines, MP3 players and products from a host of other categories. After takeover of letsbuy.com now flipkart is largest player of e-commerce of India.

(2) ebay.in -Score(4.88) After almost 6month of dominating at number 1 ebay has come down at number two on indiafreestuff.in list. eBay.in is the Indian version of the popular online shopping portal eBay.com – world’s online marketplace. Ebay has a diverse and passionate community of individuals and small businesses. Ebay offers used and fresh items with a wide network of international shipping. http://www.ebay.in/

(3) tradus.com - Score(5.32) Tradus.in is owned by ibibo from books to clothes they sell you everything and after buying Buytheprice.com they have become more bigger. Tradus offers the Online Shopping in India to buy Books, Mobiles, Cameras, Watches, Apparel, Home Appliances, Ipods & Many More at Lowest Price & Free shipping although their refunding process takes more than expected time and they don’t ship all over India but still at no 3 on our list.

(4) Shopclues.com:- score (5.39)- Shopclues is famous for their heavily discounted Jaw Dropping deals. Shopclues is one of the best online stores that offers a wide variety of cameras, Computer accessories, Mobile, Gift, Jewellery, Cosmetics, toys, clothes, books and bag. Their Jaw Dropping dealhas become most liked deal of 2012.

(5) infibeam.com -Score(5.69) India’s Online Shopping Platform offers Buy Mobile Phones, Books, Apparel, Jewellery, Cameras, Watches, Send Gifts to India, New/ Used Cars & Bikes in India a report says 40 lakh visits per month by Indians on this site

(6) homeshop18.com -Score(5.82) here you find large range appliances, kitchen, cameras, mobiles, laptops, site, indian, gifts, apparel, buy, online, gifts. and more, HomeShop18 is a venture of theNetwork18 Group, India’s fastest growing media and entertainment Group. Network18 operates India’s leading business news television channels – CNBC TV18 and CNBC Awaaz. HomeShop18 has also launched India’s first 24 hour Home Shopping TV channel. The company has its headquarters in Noida, UP. The website has received the ‘Best shopping site” award from PC World Magazine in 2008

(7) Yebhi.com- Score(5.88) Yebhi is India Largest Shopping Destination for your Wardrobe. Shop for shoes, apparels, jewelery, Bags and more. No matter yebhi rules in Apparel catagory and if you want to buy clothes or shoes online this is best site, Their deals become more lucrative with discount coupons, Now they are also selling mobiles at good price.

(8) Snapdeal.com -Score(5.93) SnapDeal offers everything from local daily deals on restaurants, spas, travel to online products deals. They offer you best price with free shipping.

(9) Pepperfry.com :- score (5.99)-Pepperfry is one of leading Indian website in selling lifestyle products ranging from men and womens clothing, home decor, jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, furnitures, bags and accessories.

(10) indiaplaza.in – Score(6.06) indiaplaza.in is on 10th place of indiafreestuff.in ranking, Shop online over 8 million items at India’s largest shopping site at lowest prices.

Apart from Top 10 Indian e-commerce sites here we have listed 10 more sites based on suggestion of our readers which can make place in top 10 lists.

( 11) Myntra.com :-Myntra.com is leading online retailer of lifestyle and fashion products. Myntra offers T-shirts, Shoes, watches and more at discounted price.

(12) futurebazaar.com -Score(5.39) -FutureBazaar.com is owned and operated by Future Bazaar India Ltd futurebazaar offers you wide range with good price The people of behind this company are same from bigbazaar, pantaloon and ezone

(13) Pepperfry.com :- Pepperfry is one of leading Indian website in selling lifestyle products ranging from men and womens clothing, home decor, jewellery, perfumes and cosmetics, furnitures, bags and accessories.

(14) Shopping.indiatimes.com :- Shopping.Indiatimes.com has a wide array of products that range from electronic items to products related to health & beauty, home appliances, fashion, music, movies and games.

(15) Sulekha.com:- deals.sulekha.com offers you great discount on all listed product.They offers wide range of products from Computer, laptop, mobile to books.

(16) Koovs.com:- Koovs offers best offers in dining, luxury, technology, entertainment, utilities, health care, fashion, travel & adventure and plenty more.

(17) Bestylish.com :- Bestylish is one stop destination for all your footwear shopping, they have good range with good price.

(18) Seventymm.com :- eventymm offers electronic gadgets‚ LCD televisions‚ DVD players‚ musical instruments‚ TV video games‚ handheld games‚ kids laptops‚wrist watches Being Human‚ Playboy‚ Ed Hardy & other fashion accessories like handbags‚ laptop bags‚ bed linen etc. For kids‚ we have exclusive stuff from Barbie‚ Disney‚ Ben 10‚ Cars‚ Pogo‚ Mickey‚ Winnie the Pooh. Buy soft toys‚ remote controlled toys‚ school bags‚ block books‚ activity books‚ coloring sets‚ umbrellas‚ animation DVDs‚ story books‚ stationery and more. Other products include decorative‚ toiletries‚ glassware‚ digital cameras‚ mobile phones‚ jewelry‚ coffee table books‚ movie posters‚ etc.

(19)HushBabies.com :- Hushbabies is Indias one-stop shopping source for baby products. from fun, bright bedding and furniture to gear,apparel, toys, baby care, cleaning products, and more. We bring you 100s of world class brands with 1000s of items to choose from

(20) Goodlife.com :-GoodLife.com is a one stop destination for your personal care essentials. It offers products from top Indian and international brands. Some of the most reputed brands available on GoodLife.com include Lakme, Sally Hansen, Lotus Herbals, Maybelline, L’Oreal, H2O+, Garnier, Revlon, Olay, Lux, Dove, Park Avenue, Organic Surge, Palmer’s. GoodLife.com offers the widest range to chose from, boasting of over 5000+ products.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Top 10 Careers of Today

Confused about which Career to pursue after 10 + 2? You're not alone. All of us pass through this stage of our life when our mind is confused whether we should listen to our parents or follow our heart. Should we pursue a career of our parents' choices or should we follow our passion.

In an attempt to help you make your mind, we're enlisting TOP 10 careers which most students go for. So just go through this and make up your mind.

1) Engineering: From building the roads we walk on and analysing the watersheds we drink from, to realising technology used to investigate our DNA and exploring space to find life on other planets, engineers think, innovate and create. Engineers are not only highly respected but also highly paid professionals. With new fields of Engineering like aerospace, biochemical, nanoengineering, engineer is someone who helps to make our life convenient and hassle free by creating tools and processes that are necessary to everyday life and therefore highly valued in today's workforce.

2) Medicine: Medicine is one of the sought after and gratifying professions the world over. All across the globe, medical science has made remarkable development over the past few decades. Numerous specialisations have been developed over a period of time. The job of a doctor requires hard work, dedication, patience and zeal to cure the patients. It is indeed a very noble and demanding profession across the globe. With an upsurge of diseases, there will always be a demand for doctors and other medical professions. Today, a doctor is highly paid, especially with private hospitals mushrooming all across the vicinity.

3) Finance and Accounts: In a burgeoning economy like ours, careers in finance and accounts have gained tremendous popularity and the most prestigious career option in this filed is that of Chartered Accountant. Chartered Accountancy is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding profession. A career in accounts and finance has many openings as firms, banks, MNCs hire them for accounting, auditing and taxation. He also serves as a management and corporate caretaker. The service of an accountant is required in money matters even in a small business.

4) Defence: If you have a patriotic zeal and passion to protect the country from enemy attacks, then a career in defence services is the right option for you. It is not only a noble and adventurous profession, but nowadays a highly paid one too. You can go for Army, Air force or Navy. There are two ways of getting into the defence forces in India - through the National Defence Academy Exam (NDA Exam) or through the Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE). Students who have completed or are about to complete their 10 +2 level education can appear for NDA. CDSE is for students who have completed their graduation or are going to complete their graduation. A job in defence services arms you with many facilities and pension.

5) Mass Communication: For those who are gifted with a creative streak and are good with expressing their thought, a career in mass communication is meant for you. Mass communication is an exciting career option, which is fast catching the fancy of the young generation. Although it is not a new career option, it has now gained due recognition, because of the professionalism and popularity that has been added to it. Covering a wide array of fields like journalism, film making, advertisement, public relations, mass communication is a challenging career that requires extraordinary communication skill, hard work, extrovert nature and will power, though the attributes differ from field to field.

6) Hospitality: If you're friendly, love travelling and thrive in high-pressure zones where there are new challenges everyday, a career in Hospitality is apt for you. Also nowadays Hospitality is not restricted to hotels and restaurants, now hotel management graduates also get employed in cruises, airlines, spas, resorts, clubs, restobars, hospitals, etc. With India piped as one of the hottest destinations for tourists, Hospitality sector is a booming industry in India.

7) Information Technology: This millennium is known as the IT millennium. Today Computers have not only assumed strategic importance in the corporate world, they are being effectively used in other fields ranging from banking to communication and space exploration to food processing, etc. In this era of Information Technology, which has revolutionised the whole world, India is a leader in this field and is renowned the world over for it's skilled IT Professionals. Even the government has recognised the promising future of this industry and has formed a new IT Ministry which will give a boost to this industry. The phenomenal growth which this industry is observing has lead to it being recognised as one of the highly paid industry.

8) Law: Despite the prestige associated with this profession, this profession has become less popular among the youth. However, there is lot of scope for lawyers today. Lawyers can find employment in public and private sector organisations. Most Lawyers prefer to become an advocate and practice law as a profession. For that they have to enroll with the Local/State/Central Bar Council. Central/State government jobs are also open to Lawyers. They can be appointed as Judges of various courts, as Attorney and Solicitor General, as Public Prosecutor and also in Defense, Tax and Labour departments. Moreover Lawyer can also work as legal counsel and legal advisers for firms. They also can be appointed as Company Secretaries in various companies. They also can work with legal consultancy firms dealing with tax, excise, patent, labour and environmental laws.

9) Designing: Another interesting option for creative students, a career in designing is very rewarding. Designers have a hand in virtually every industry, from textiles (clothing design) to publishing (graphic design), from jewellery to shoes, from interior designers who make our living spaces look great, to landscape designers who conceptualise lush gardens and green areas, from car designing to website, designers are in demand everywhere. Some design careers make sense for engineering students, who like to use design to solve particular kinds of problems. Other design careers are great for more arts-focused creative types who prefer to make a career for their passion.

10) Merchant Navy: Another interesting career for those who love travelling around the globe. Merchant Navy offers commercial services unlike its military counterpart. It includes three types of fleets- cargo carriers, passenger liners and oil tankers as well as other special type of vehicles. The duties of a merchant navy officers are centred around three areas- the deck, the engine room and the service department. This career is very adventurous and pays well. But it involves lot of hardships and one has to stay away from family for long. Nowadays many women are also joining the ranks of officers.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

TOP 10 MOST USEFUL WEBSITES

#1) StumbleUpon

So why is Stumbleupon the most useful web site on the Internet? Wouldn't Google be more useful?

Well folks, as good as Google is, it is a keyword search tool. Stumbleupon is so much more human and intimate than that. Stumbleupon is the collective recommendations of thousands of hours of searching by web users who share your interests.

Call it a "recommendation engine". Stumblers add to this engine by providing their personal recommendations on what sites are worth your time. Thousands of people who share your interests and hobbies will point you to the sites that they personally recommend. And guaranteed, you will like many of these recommendations.

The Internet just got smaller in a good way, folks. Stumbling is so much more satisfying than Googling.

Try "stumbling" for yourself. You won't be disappointed: http://www.stumbleupon.com/

**Special Mention:
**Special Mention: Wikipedia, as a collaborative encyclopedia, was a top contender for this #1 spot. Wikipedia, however, is instead going to be featured in a separate list of web sites of user-submitted content.

#2) Google News

Although Google News is not arranged by community recommendations nor by editorial suggestion, it does plug you into over 4500 news sources.

Amazing breadth and depth of choice here, folks. Search by celebrity name, current event, topic, or by region... you're bound to find nearly all the news you'll ever want here.

Visit Google News here: http://news.google.com/

#3) Webopedia

Webopedia is a must for anyone who wants to understand the computer world. This online glossary of computer terms is also a fantastic encyclopedia for beginners.

At Webopedia, you'll learn what DDR and SDRAM are, what RAID stands for, and how TCP/IP beams messages around the world.

Even more importantly: you can now shop for computer goods and get a patient explanation for what all the hardware terms mean! This is a truly useful resource for every computer user.

Visit Webopedia here: http://www.webopedia.com

#4) Epinions: Consumer Reviews by Regular People.

Epinions.com is wonderful. This is the smartest and easiest way to do your shopping homework on your next digital camera, your next plasma TV, your next MP3 player, your next dog food purchase, your next car and your next washing machine investment.

Real people making real comments on real purchases. This is a truly valuable resource for the smart consumer.

Visit the site here: http://www.epinions.com/

#5) Homefair: Resources for Moving, Career, and Raising Your Family.

Are you thinking about renting or buying your next house? Should you move to Nevada or Ontario? Is your daughter's university town a safe city to live in? How much should you be earning for your current level of education and experience?

Homefair.com answers all of these questions and more. A very useful combination of research tables, statistical trends, and international surveys to help you plan your next big step in life.

Visit the site here: http://www.homefair.com

#6) How Stuff Works.

This web site is a tremendous source of learning. See how fire extinguishers and tasers work. Learn how a hurricane really forms. See how a Mazda rotary engine functions, and how bulletproof armor deflects bullets. I wish I had real-life teachers that were as clear, visual, and vivid as this website!

Visit the site here:http://www.howstuffworks.com/

#7) Online Conversion of Any Measurement

Can't figure out how many ounces is 750 mL? How many meters is a 40-yard dash? How tall is someone who is 192cm?

Get your online converting done here: http://www.onlineconversion.com

#8) Merriam Webster Dictionary and Thesaurus

At M-W, you can figure out what that strange word online really means. You can look up thesaurus synonyms to devise a better job application letter. Students and writers can even download toolbars and other to help improve the professionalism of your writing.

In this digital age, your ability to communicate with written English is paramount. And M-W.com is the perfect resource to improve your English now.
Visit Merriam-Webster here: http://www.m-w.com/

#9) Lifehacker

"Computers make us more productive. Yeah, right. Lifehacker recommends the downloads, websites and shortcuts that actually save time. Don't live to geek; geek to live!"

Yes, webbies... Lifehacker is an online community dedicated to 21st Century thinking people. Here is where you get digital knowledge and life knowledge, all in one place!

Visit Lifehacker here:http://www.lifehacker.com

#10) BBC News

As much as American news gives us the most drama and the most compelling imagery, it is not the most objective point of view. Of the many different international news choices available today, the British Broadcasting Corporation has earned the title of the most objective and the most expansive journalism of international reporting. If you want to see more than one point of view of the War in Iraq, the Swine Flu pandemic, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Real Space Race, then the BBC is your news site.