How to get IEC code for Paypal

The IEC application form is available for download on dgft.gov.in – just search for “Application Form for Issue Importer Exporter Code Number (IEC)”. You may also procure the the form from any of the regional offices of Director General of Foreign Trade.

Filling the form should be easy and you can skip Section C since its only for people who already have an IEC number. You’ll need a bank certificate, your PAN card copies, date of birth certificate and a Demand Draft of Rs 250 (please cross-check since the fee structure may have changed) drawn in favor of DGFT.

Once you’ve all the required documents, you can submit the application in person to your regional DGFT office or it can be sent through snail mail (like registered Speed Post). Just like the Passport application, you’ll be given a File Number and you may use it to check the current status of your application on dgft.gov.in.

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Google Nexus One Video and Hands On

Engadget has it first !

That's right, humans -- Engadget has its very own Nexus One. You've seen leaked pics and videos from all over, but we're the first publication to get our very own unit, and we plan on giving you guys the full story on every nook and cranny of this device. In case you've been living under a rock, here's the breakdown of the phone. The HTC-built and (soon to be) Google-sold device runs Android 2.1 atop a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, a 3.7-inch, 480 x 800 display, has 512MB of ROM, 512MB of RAM, and a 4GB microSD card (expandable to 32GB). The phone is a T-Mobile device (meaning no 3G if you want to take it to AT&T), and includes the standard modern additions of a light sensor, proximity sensor, and accelerometer.

Video and More info here

Time to revive the site!

It's been a long time since I've dedicated some time to this site.. Maybe this year!

Privacy Concerns for Google Targeted Ads

Two online privacy groups have slammed Google for launching a behavioral advertising program, with one of them calling the plan a privacy "disaster."

Google's proposal would bring user tracking to the world's largest ad network, said Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center. "It's a disaster," he said. "It's about whether the most dominant Internet media firm should be able to exploit its access to Internet user data for advertising purposes. Google long maintained it would not do this type of advertising. Indeed, they claimed they didn't need to and they went after others who did."

More at PC World

Google Ads - Opt Out - Targeted ads

You can opt out of Google Ads which may be targeted based on your internet behaviour.

Here is a video from Google



Opt out of the Google Targeted Behaviour here

Linux tips that every geek should know

Tuxradar has a list of over 50 tips that every geek should know

I have used most of them - what about you?

See the full list here

Rocky Mountain News - Final Edition

Final Edition from Matthew Roberts on Vimeo.

Cloud - the new dotcom ?

via Techcrunch

Google Ads everywhere

After Toolbar, now its Google News, Google is splattering ads everywhere it can.

via Mashable

Google Friend Connect now on Blogger

Google has integrateed the Followers gadget with Friend Connect. Here is a video on how you would be able to use your Google, Yahoo, AIM or any other OpenId to follow a blog

Google Sponsored ads on Toolbar suggest

Google has released Google Toolbar 6 for IE and that has a suggest feature!

What's more, it also lists out sponsored ads in the suggestion box

Looks like the marketing team is getting to work finally, pushing ads almost everywhere possible!

via Arstechnica

Twitter Tips: Finding a job with Twitter

Linkedin was the top social networking site to look for jobs - However, you can use Twitter as well.

CIO has tips on how to find a job using twitter -

Firstly, you know who you should follow - basically, you follow people who are in your industry, interact with them and see what types of projects interests them most

Secondly, think about what you say in your twit! Avoid being trivial

Thirdly, Have your profile updated, put a URL - maybe your linkedin profile and have a biography in less than 160 characters

and Tweet it forward - help recruiters by referring candidates

Via CIO

Top Social Networking Sites to find jobs

1. Linkedin
2. Plaxo with Simply Hired
3. Twitter with Blog or Linkedin URL
4. Jobster
5. Facebook
6. Craigslist
7. MyWorkster with Indeed
8. VisualCV
9. JobFox
10. Ecademy

via Mashable

Ubuntu 9.04 - new login screen

Laid Off ? tell your story anonymously

Telonu is a website that lets people anonymously report on their employers, and has a specific section called Layoff Talk for that!

To tell your experience, go to the Layoff section and find your ex-employer and add your review on the layoff.

Telonu claims to be completely anonymous, though it does ask for the relationship that you had with the company

Go here

Web2Expo Contests!

Web2Expo organizers are running contests and you could win discounts, schwag and maybe even passes!

This week's question would give you 40% off on the Expo Pass

Q. Who could once whistle at the exact pitch of a 1200 band modem?

More details over here

The Twenty Five Most Valuable Blogs

24/7 Wall street has put out a list of 25 most valuable blogs - which are not owned by big companies

The list among others includes Gawker Properties, Huffington Post, Drudge Report, Sugar Inc and TechCrunch

To see the complete list - go here

India in Pakistan?

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One of things that I noticed on the visitor logs of this blog. A Pakistani visitor searching for India v Srilanka Live Commentary!

Pakistan and Srilanka are currently involved in a Test Match series.

Twitter Music!

Techcrunch has an interesting article on how to use Twitter to find and listen to Music !

Among the sites mentioned are Blip, Twiturm, Twisten and more

Find the entire list here

YUI released on 3rd year anniversary

The YUI Library turned three years old this month and we’d like to invite you — our community of developers and implementers — to come out and celebrate! To celebrate our third birthday (and our 2.7.0 release), we’ll be hosting a recession-chic happy hour at the Blue Chalk Cafe in downtown Palo Alto, Thursday, February 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Nothing too fancy, but we’ll have fun goodies to give away and the first few rounds of drinks are on us (until the tab runs out). Details and signups are at Upcoming. Hope to see you there!

YUI 2.7.0 release is here