The New 'Google Search' Scam
Lee Gomes, 02.24.10, 6:00 AM ET
BURLINGAME, CALIF. -
Small and medium-sized businesses depend on the Web perhaps as much as anyone. They thus need to be mindful of the ever-evolving roster of Web scams--like a new one involving news.
Most people know that search engines like Google are useful for quick research on topics in the news. Unfortunately, the bad guys aren't far behind.
A search for "Bill Clinton heart attack" performed last Sunday produced the expected Google links about the former president's recent heart stent procedure. There were stories from the Los Angeles Times and ABC News, along with links to sites devoted to fighting heart disease.
However, it wasn't all what it seemed. If you clicked on the 10th item on the Google page, headlined "Bill Clinton heart attack," you were directed to another page of what appeared to be even more helpful Google results. Everything about the page--the typeface, the design--was authentic. If you looked quickly in the URL bar at the top of the page, you'd find what you might think was conclusive evidence of it being a legitimate Google page, since the URL seemed to be "googlesearches.com."
But in fact the URL had a "q," not a "g," as its first letter. The two letters look enough alike that only the most eagle-eyed would have ever noticed.
And what was this imposter Google page up to? The usual Web scams, notably, trying to get users to download bogus "security" software that in fact infects your computer with sundry malware that can be difficult and expensive to get rid of.
Creating a Web site called "qooglesearches.com"--another of this ilk is "qoogle.com"--is a variation of a practice known as "typo-squatting." In its classic form, someone registers a domain that is close in spelling to a real one. When Web users inadvertently typed the wrong URL, they're directed to the typo-squatter's site, where they'd realize their mistake on account of all the ads and other attempts at easy monetization.
But typo-squatters appear to be doing two things new. First, they are trying to fool you into thinking you've landed on the Web page you wanted to go to in the first place. Second, they are using tricks of "black hat" search engine optimization to get the links to their scam sites included in genuine Google search results.
You are not entirely defenseless against this type of Web con, though you need to be on your toes. In the original list of Google "Bill Clinton heart attack" search results, the listing that sent users to the fake Google page had spam-style nonsense words instead of the usual Web page summary. (The actual text was "If you glistening a conch footlights with unidentified tapiridae yellowtail, verner are that you bill clinton heart attack hereditary to get assault for use ..." And the green URL link under that text was for something called NewLifeClothing, which is apparently a legitimate maternity clothing operation whose computers had been compromised to run the scam. But if you weren't paying attention, and instead were just clicking on the Google links as they tumbled down the page, you could very easily have missed both clues.
Google has a small army fighting these sorts of Web scams, but the scams change almost on an hour-by-hour basis. Indeed, throughout last Sunday afternoon, the bogus link sent users to different places as the day wore on.
There are any number of typo-squatter names associated with Google; most of them are owned by MarkMonitor, a company that patrols URLs on behalf of clients to prevent these scams from happening.
MarkMonitor, for example, owns "googlesearches.com," and when that URL is typed into a browser, the result is an empty page. But the company hadn't until Monday heard of the Google-themed URLs beginning with a "q."
Te Smith, spokesperson for MarkMonitor, says the scam was particularly insidious because "unless you have very sharp eyes, you will just continue blithely on."
What's the moral? Web users need to surf defensively in the same way they drive defensively on the freeway. As Smith put it, "Think before you click, and keep your eyes open."
Source: http://www.forbes.com
February 25, 2010
The New 'Google Search' Scam
Lunch With God ( Good Story )
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Freewares / Free Softwares 25 Feb 10
Wireless Key View
When the password details to the wireless network are forgotten or misplaced, it can be quite frustrating to recall them. Ferreting it out is out of question as Windows won't reveal where they are stored. No more fretting now onwards as NirSoft's smart little tool Wireless Key View can expose saved Wireless Passwords. This utility reveals in plain text all the wireless passwords that have been stored by Windows' Wireless Zero Configuration and WLAN AutoConfig service. Once run, its pop-up window shows all the stored passwords on your computer – both WEP and WPA. Please note that revealation is restricted to passwords that have been stored by the Windows network management utility, and not any other. Another feature provided helps to delete pass phrases that are no longer required. Wireless Key View, a portable software, runs without any installation whatsoever - just download it and run. Wireless Key View, a freeware, works on any version of Windows from XP (SP1) to 7.
WirelessKeyView v1.33 can be downloaded at http://nirsoft.net/utils/wirelesskeyview.zip
FAQ at http://nirsoft.
Close All Windows
This little tool lets you close all running applications with just one click. Close All Windows works just as if you were pressing the close button for each application. It doesn't use system resources because it only flashes a `close' signal to all open windows on the desktop and then ceases. It can be really a very handy utility if you are running many applications and want all of them to quit instantly.Close All Windows is a simple utility and doesn't require installation. No settings are stored in the Windows Registry or file system. Here are some simple steps to follow - Download the ZIP archive and extract it somewhere on your hard drive, Open the extracted folder, right-click CloseAll.exe and choose Send To -> Desktop (create shortcut) from the context menu; Switch to the Desktop and rename the created shortcut to "Close All" or whatever you want; Now you can drag this shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar or to the Windows 7 Taskbar for quick access. Option to prevent certain applications from being closed by Close is provided.
The 36 KB Close All Windows v1.3 (18.2.10) for 32-bit and 64-bit can be downloaded at http://www.ntwind.
Re-installer
It takes a lot of time to re-install the programs that get deleted during the reformatting. Furthermore, one needs to be on standby to wait for the programs to install completely before moving onto the next. Ninite solves this problem by letting the user choose the programs and applications for installation and automatically installs them one by one. There's no need to hang around as Ninite carries out a hands-free installation of the chosen programs. Ninite repertoire includes a range of freeware - various browsers, instant messengers, media players, image manipulation software, word processors, PDF software, security tools, utilities, compression tools, developer tools, and others. Features: Ninite installs software fast with default settings and says "no" to browser toolbars and other junk; Ninite checks your PC's language and 64-bit support to install the latest, best version of each program; The list of programs and applications represents the A-list of the freeware and open-source world; All Ninite does is automatically download and install the chosen applications, Ninite itself is not installed! Ninite runs on Windows XP/Vista/7 and works in the background unattended and 100% hands-free.
To get started, go to Ninite's Web site at http://www.ninite.
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Please suggest a utility to optimise RAM usage.
You could try Extra Ram to optimize memory as you
use your pc. This set-and-forget utility can be
downloaded at http://www.extra-
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QUOTE TO MULL OVER
We are all dependent on one another, every soul of us on earth.
-- George Bernard Shaw
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Difference between Appraisal and Resignation
A newly joined trainee engineer asks his boss "what is the meaning of appraisal?"
Boss: "Do you know the meaning of resignation? "
Trainee: "Yes I do"
Boss: "So let me make you understand what a appraisal is by comparing it with resignation"
Comparison study : Appraisal and Resignation
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In appraisal meeting they will speak only about your weakness, errors and failures.
In resignation meeting they will speak only about your strengths, past achievements and success.
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In appraisal you may need to cry and beg for even 10% hike.
In resignation you can easily demand (or get even without asking) more than 50-60% hike.
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During appraisal, they will deny promotion saying you didn't meet the expectation, you don't have leadership qualities, and you had several drawbacks in our objective/goal.
During resignation, they will say you are the core member of team; you are the vision of the company how can you go, you have to take the project in shoulder and lead your juniors to success.
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There is 90% chance for not getting any significant incentives after appraisal.
There is 90% chance of getting immediate hike after you put the resignation.
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Trainee: "Yes boss enough, now I understood my future. For an appraisal I will have to resign ... !!!"
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February 24, 2010
Lack of Sleep Leads to Heart Attack....Its important
SAP
Ranjan Das, CEO and MD of SAP Indian subcontinent
died after a massive cardiac arrest in Mumbai on Wednesday.
One of the youngest CEOs, he was 42
Died at 21st October 2009
What killed Ranjan Das and Lessons for Corporate India
A month ago, many of us heard about the sad demise of Ranjan Das from Bandra, Mumbai. Ranjan, just 42 years of age, was the CEO of SAP-Indian Subcontinent, the youngest CEO of an MNC in
It was certainly a wake-up call for corporate
Was it the stress?
A couple of you called me asking about the reasons. While Ranjan had mentioned that he faced a lot of stress, that is a common element in most of our lives. We used to think that by being fit, one can conquer the bad effects of stress. So I doubted if the cause was stress.
The Real Reason
However, everyone missed out a small line in the reports that Ranjan used to make do with 4-5 hours of sleep. This is an earlier interview of Ranjan on NDTV in the program 'Boss' Day Out': Boss' Day Out: Ranjan Das of SAP India.
Here he himself admits that he would love to get more sleep ( and that he was not proud of his ability to manage without sleep, contrary to what others extolled ).
The Evidence
Last week, I was working with a well-known cardiologist on the subject of Heart Disease caused by Lack of Sleep. While I cannot share the video nor the slides because of confidentiality reasons, I have distilled the key points below in the hope it will save some of our lives.
Some Excerpts:
Short sleep duration ( <5 or 5-6 hours ) increased risk for high BP by 350% to 500% compared to those who slept longer than 6 hours per night. Paper published in 2009. As you know, high BP kills.
Young people ( 25-49 years of age ) are twice as likely to get high BP if they sleep less. Paper published in 2006.
Individuals who slept less than 5 hours a night had a 3-fold increased risk of heart attacks. Paper published in 1999.
Complete and partial lack of sleep increased the blood concentrations of High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-cRP), the strongest predictor of heart attacks. Even after getting adequate sleep later, the levels stayed high!!
Just one night of sleep loss increases very toxic substances in body such as Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Tumour Necrosis Factor-Alpha (TNF-alpha) and C-reactive protein (cRP). They increase risks of many medical conditions, including cancer, arthritis and heart disease. Paper published in 2004.
Sleeping for <=5 hours per night leads to 39% increase in heart disease. Sleeping for <=6 hours per night leads to 18% increase in heart disease. Paper published in 2006.
Ideal Sleep
For lack of space, I cannot explain here the ideal sleep architecture. But in brief, sleep is composed of two stages: REM ( Rapid Eye Movement ) and non-REM. The former helps in mental consolidation while the latter helps in physical repair and rebuilding. During the night, you alternate between REM and non-REM stages 4-5 times.
The earlier part of sleep is mostly non-REM. During that period, your pituitary gland releases growth hormones that repair your body. The latter part of sleep is more and more REM type.
For you to be mentally alert during the day, the latter part of sleep is more important. No wonder when you wake up with an alarm clock after 5-6 hours of sleep, you are mentally irritable throughout the day (lack of REM sleep). And if you have slept for less than 5 hours, your body is in a complete physical mess ( lack of non-REM sleep ), you are tired throughout the day, moving like a zombie and your immunity is way down ( Ive been there, done that ).
Finally, as long-distance runners, you need an hour of extra sleep to repair the running related damage.
In conclusion:
Barring stress control, Ranjan Das did everything right: eating proper food, exercising ( marathoning! ), maintaining proper weight. But he missed getting proper and adequate sleep, minimum 7 hours. In my opinion, that killed him.
If you are not getting enough sleep ( 7 hours ), you are playing with fire, even if you have low stress.
I always took pride in my ability to work 50 hours at a stretch whenever the situation warranted. But I was so spooked after seeing the scientific evidence last week that since Saturday night, I ensure I do not even set the alarm clock under 7 hours. Now, that is a nice excuse to get some more sleep.
Unfortunately, Ranjan Das is not alone when it comes to missing sleep. Many of us are doing exactly the same, perhaps out of ignorance. Please forward this mail/article to as many of your colleagues/friends as possible, especially those who might be short-changing their sleep. we can save even one young life because of this email.
Tintumol & Tutumon - Evergreen lovers
Evergreen Lovers
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To ,
Tintumol
UKG A.
Dear Tintumol,
I love you. My dream I see you. Everywhere you. You no, I live no.
I come red shirt 2morrow. You love I, you come red frock. I wait down
mango tree. You no come, i jump train. Sure come...
yours lovely,
Tutumon
Std 1 B
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Reply....by Tintumol....
Darling, your letter mama see. Papa beat me beat me so many beat me.
I cry. i cry. So no come to mango tree. No jump train. I love you.
See another day. I no red frock. Only green.
You love me, you love me you green shirt. Give I gift.
I see you with pinkumol.
Where you go.. NO talk to her. Okay My dream also only you
Lovely
Tintumol...
February 23, 2010
About lipsticks - Read it carefully
DEAR FRIENDS...PLEASE READ THIS..PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO FRIENDS AS WELL
next time you go shopping for lipstick.... ..
Just keep this mail in mind
This comes from someone
who works in the
If there is a female you care anything about, share this with her. I did!!!!! I am also sharing this with the males on my email list, because they need to tell the females
THEY care about as well!
Recently a lipstick brand called "Red Earth" decreased their prices from $67 to $9.90.
It contained lead. Lead is a chemical which causes cancer.
The lipstick brands that contain lead are:
CHRISTIAN DIOR
LANCOME
CLINIQUE
Y.S.L
ESTEE LAUDER
SHISEIDO
RED EARTH (Lip Gloss)
CHANEL (Lip Conditioner)
MARKET AMERICA-MOTNES LIPSTICK.
The higher the lead content, the greater the chance of causing cancer. After doing a test on lipsticks, it was found that the Y.S.L. lipstick contained the most amount of lead.
Watch out for those lipsticks which are supposed to stay longer. If your lipstick stays longer, it is because of the higher content of lead.
Here is the test you can do yourself:
1. Put some lipstick on your hand.
2. Use a Gold ring to scratch on the lipstick.
3. If the lipstick colour changes to black,
then you know the lipstick contains lead.
Please send this information to all your friends, wives and female family members.
This information is being circulated at
Dioxin Carcinogens cause cancer.
February 18, 2010
Free Softwares / Freewares 18 Feb 10
Checkout your ISP
ICSI Netalyzr is a service maintained by the Networking Group at the International Computer Science Institute, an affiliate with the
Find out how your ISP is faring at ICSI Netalyzr's page hosted by UC-Berkley at http://netalyzr.
DocFetcher
It becomes onerous to search a file if we do not efficiently manage our documents And, our inability to remember the correct name of the file makes it worse. No problem, DocFetcher can help if you have a good idea about the contents of the file/s your are looking for. It can peek and search documents for words to find exactly what you want. Click the file types that you want to be included in the index, then right-click inside the search scope and choose Create Index. Choose the folder you want to index and DocFetcher will create an index for all the documents inside that folder. Whenever you want to search just type the term in the search box and hit Enter DocFetcher will present you the results, almost instantaneously. A click on any of the result opens up a preview of the file, and a double click results in the launch of the file itself. DocFetcher works with Windows and Linux.
DocFetcher 1.0.2, an Open Source desktop search application, can be
downloaded at http://sourceforge.
ShadowExplorer
Shadow copy, which is automatically turned on in Windows Vista, creates copies on a scheduled basis of files that have changed. This feature which can help recover a file if accidentally deleted is enabled only in Ultimate, Business, and
ShadowExplorer v0.7 can be downloaded at
http://www.shadowexplorer.com/uploads/ShadowExplorer-0.7-setup.exe
Please note ShadowExplorer can be a good addition to regular backups, surely not a replacement as a disc failure can cause all data vanish, including the Shadow Copies.
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Please suggest a freeware utility to retouch photos.
You could try PhotoFiltre v6.4.0 (January 2010) at
http://photofiltre.
to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image,
and also apply a vast range of filters.
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QUOTE TO MULL OVER
It has been my experience that one cannot, in any shape or form, depend on human relations for lasting reward. It is only work that truly satisfies.
Bette Davis
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February 12, 2010
Freewares / Free Softwares 11 Feb 10
CodySafe
CodySafe lets you use any portable drive as a computer-on-
CodySafe for Windows® XP or later can be downloaded at
http://fileslocker.
Best experience with Windows®
ERUNT
ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) lets you keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. Yes, the standard registry backup options that come along with Windows does back up most of the registry, but not all of it. ERUNT can create a complete backup set, including the security hive and user related sections. It's easy to use, and there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore, if needed. As this program creates a backup folder every time the PC is started, typically 30 MB+, it ends up taking up quite a bit of hard drive space. So, it would be prudent to keep an eye on the folder C:WINDOWSERUNT.
The 772 KB ERUNT, developed by Lars Hederer, for Windows 2000/XP/2003/
http://www.derfisch.de/lars/erunt-setup.exe
Users of Windows Vista and 7 do browse the ERUNT FAQ at
http://www.larshede
Remindo
Remindo, acclaimed as one of the coolest web applications of 2009, can be used as Personalized Company Intranet. You can create your company branded intranet in minutes, and access it from anywhere. Among the many features are: A personalized URL like http://intranet.
To learn more on Remindo visit https://www.
List of features at https://www.
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How to open .odf files in Word?
A plugin for opening .odf files with the Microsoft Office Suite can be
downloaded at http://www.sun.
Please note the installtion process takes quite a bit of time, and is in three parts.
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QUOTE TO MULL OVER
The goal of many leaders is to get people to think more highly of the leader. The goal of a great leader is to help people to think more highly of themselves.
--J. Carla Nortcutt
February 9, 2010
Freewares / Free Softwares 04 Feb 10
Smereka
Smereka is a personal freeform database and a Personal information manager. It can help organize data in an hierarchical and searchable database. Yes, we could use "Word" to store data, but, we all know how cumbersome it can be to launch the massive "Office" software to view just a paragraph or two of the text. Smereka stores files and notes in a single file - Smereka database. The details get indexed on the fly, yes, you can search for them immediately after adding them to the database. The hierarchical system of item storage of "Smereka" facilitates sorting out the items in a tree-like structure. The items can be moved, copied from branch to branch, or icons assigned. As soon as a tree item is clicked the stored info is displayed on the screen, and in most of the cases you would not need an external program. And, more importantly, you can share the Smereka database too - your peers can receive it a single file and instantly browse all the content, search or export the information to disk.
If you have admin rights on your PC you can download the 2.9 MB Smereka v1.1.1 (10 January 2010 at http://yp.lviv.ua/smereka/download/smereka_setup.exe
Otherwise, the 2.7 MB self-extracting archive (limited functionality) can be downloaded at http://yp.lviv.ua/smereka/download/smereka_archive.exe
DiskSmartView
DiskSmartView can retrieve the S.M.A.R.T information (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) from IDE/SATA disks to help assess whether there's a problem in the disk drive. This information would include the disk model/firmware/ serial number, cylinders/heads, power-on hours (POH), internal temperature, disk errors rate, and in particular the count on the number of reallocated sectors which can give an idea when the drive is likely to crash! DiskSmartView doesn't require any installation process or additional dll files, simply run the executable file - DiskSmartView.
The mere 39 KB DiskSmartView v1.02 (14 Jan 2010) can be downloaded at http://snipurl.com/disksmartview (If you have a problem with the link, please let me know)
To know more about how to analyze the S.M.A.R.T information you could browse S.M.A.R.T page at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.M.A.R.T
The developers affirm that DiskSmartView is clean and does not contain any form of malware (spyware, viruses, trojans).
CCleaner
This is the current version of CCleaner mentioned in this column more than two years ago. It is a system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool, its features include clean up of details lodged in browsers - removes details of temporary files, history, cookies, autocomplete form history, and index.dat. of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari; and Windows - Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files. CCleaner can also perform the role of registry cleaner as well - can remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more; and Third-party applications: Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, Microsoft Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and. CCleaner has a comprehensive backup feature too.
The 3.20 MB CCleaner v2.28 (28 January 2010), affirmed by its developers as 100% Spyware free, can be downloaded at http://download.piriform.com/ccsetup227.exe
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Please suggest me a safe, good YouTube ripper.
You could try Youtube Downloader HD to download videos from YouTube files and save them to your local computer. The videos can be converted to avi video format or to mp4 (compatible with iPod, iPhone).
The 3 MB utililty can be downloaded at http://www.youtubed
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QUOTE TO MULL OVER
In human life there is constant change of fortune; and it is
unreasonable to expect an exemption from the common fate. Life
itself decays, and all things are daily changing.
Plutarch
(46-120, Greek essayist, biographer)
When you thought I wasn't looking
A message every adult should read because children
are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my
first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately
wanted to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a
stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind
to animals.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my
favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little
things can be the special things in life.
When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a
prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always
talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a
meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I
learned that we all have to help take care of each other.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care
of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have
to take care of what we are given.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel good, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come
from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things
hurt, but it's all right to cry.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you
cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.
When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of
life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and
productive person when I grow up.
When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you
and wanted to say, 'Thanks for all the things I saw
when you thought I wasn't looking'
I AM SENDING THIS TO ALL OF THE PEOPLE I KNOW
WHO DO SO MUCH FOR OTHERS,
BUT THINK THAT NO ONE EVER SEES..
LITTLE EYES SEE A
Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend)
influences the life of a child.
How will you touch the life of someone today?
Just by sending this to someone, you will probably make them at least think about their influence on others.
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Leave the rest to God.
Bangalore - Important phone numbers
Airlines
Domestic Airlines
Air
Air
Indian Airlines: 140 / 142 / 25226233
Jet Airways: 25226576 / 25226577 / 25220688 / 25229873
Kingfisher Airlines: 4197 9797
SpiceJet: 1800 180 3333 (BSNL)
GoAir: 1800 222 111 (BSNL)
International Airlines
Air
Air
Air
British Airways: 2227 1205
Delta Airlines: 2227 3439
Gulf Air: 2559 4242
KLM Northwest Airlines: 2226 9854
Malaysian Airlines: 2212 2991
Quantas Airlines: 2225 8594
Saudi Arabian Airlines: 2227 6614
South African Airways: 2224 4623
Srilankan Airlines: 2207 5020
Swiss Air: 2286 7873
Thai Airways: 4112 4333
United Airlines: 2224 4620
Ambulance
Accident Relief Care: 2220777
Ambicare: 23323560
Ambu Care: 26342063
Ambulance Services: 23367548
City Corp-Cantonment: 25571488
City Corp-City Area: 22277789
HOSMAT: 25593797
Indian Red Cross Society: 22264205
Ramakrishna Nursing Home: 26633148
Rotary Life Saving Brigade: 1050
Sree Chowdeshwari: 23367925
Shushrutha Ambulance Service: 23447666
St. Jonhs Ambulance Association: 22295631
St. Martha’s Hospital: 22275084
St. Philomena’s Hospital: 25577046
Customer Care Numbers
Hutch Customer Care
Dial 111 from your Hutch phone or 98860 98860
BSNL
94480 24365
Airtel Customer Care
Dail 121 from your Airtel mobile
98450 98450 (Prepaid), 98450 12345 (Postpaid)
Citibank Customer Care Number
All Citibank customers – 2227 2484.
Citibank Suvidha account holders – 2227 2265.
CitiBusiness Customers – 2229 4653.
Citibank Credit Card – 2227 2484
Priority service to CitiGold Customers, Diners Club Members &
Citibank Gold Card members – 2229 4653.
ICICI Bank Customer Care Number
Karnataka – 98455 78000
HSBC Customer Care Number
Banking related – 2558 9595
Credit card related – 2558 9696
HDFC Customer Care Number
Debit card related – 9945863333
Banking related – 5500 3333
Credit card related – 6622 4332
ABN AMRO Customer Care number
4124 5555
SBI Credit Card Customer Care Number
Toll Free – 1600 180 1290 (BSNL and MTNL)
UTI Bank Customer Care Numbers
2537 0615, 2531 7830
IDBI Bank Customer Care Number (Phone Banking)
22297000
3030 1969
Standard Chartered Credit Card Customer Care Number
2558 8888
Bangalore City Corporation
Complaint Room: 22237455/22221286, Fax: 22223194
Control Room: 22221188
Commissioner: 22260707 /22942215 / 98440-99707
Cinema Theatre
PVR [Forum Mall]: 2206 7511, 787 [
delivery]
Inox [Garuda Mall]: SMS Booking 303030, Phone Booking: 5112 8888
Innovative Multiplex: 2522 5944
Vaibhav: 23514515 / 23514554
Cauvery: 23361528
Rex: 25587350
Urvashi: 22245551/ 52/ 53
Symphony: 25585988
Abhinay: 22872029
Lavanya: 25362134
Pallavi: 22223191
Sagar Talkies: 22263180
Sangeet: 22865098
Tribhuvan & Kailash: 22261101
Lakshmi: 25512716 / 25538179
Electric Supply
BESCOM (CRCO): 22208938
24 hours Service (Centralised Complaints): 22267119
Heartline
Jayadeva Heart Brigade: 1051
Manipal Heart Foundation: 25266646
Narayana Hrudayalaya: 2783500
Rotary Life Saving Brigade: 1050
The
Trinity Heart Foundation: 26563996
Helplines
Accident: 103
Emergency Help for entire Karnataka [Operation Sanjeevini]: 1062
Senior Citizens: 1090
Women: 1099
Postal Service
Postal Enquiry GPO: 22866772
Postal
Speed Post Enquiry: 22867302
Police
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic)
East: 25588566, West: 23592771
Police Commissioner: 98440-99707, 22260707 / 22256242
Private Hospitals
Acura Specialty Hospital: 41105252
Alfa: 26540041
Amar Nursing Home: 26602171
Bangalore Children’s Hospital & Research Centre: 28600552
Bangalore Institute Of Oncology: 22225644
C M Hospital: 25280461
C S I Hospital: 22861104
Chaitanya Nursing Home: 23432633
Charakas Ayurvedic Clinic & Health Centre: 25211801
Chhaya Nursing Home: 23342339
D V G Hospital: 26913925
Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital: 25465860
Dr Agarwal Hospital: 22223100
Dr Sita Bhateja’s Nursing Home: 22210701
Ganesh Nursing Home: 23610331
Hope Infertility Clinic: 25583836
HOSMAT: 25593792
Jayashree Nursing Home: 23440981
M
Malik Dispensary: 22385769
Mallige Medical Centre: 22203333
Narayana Hrudayalaya: 7835001
Novanordisk (24 Hours Diabetic Helpline): 1901338014
Ramakrishna Nursing Home: 26633148
Sindhi Charitable
St. Philomena’s Hospital: 25577047
St. Theresa’s Hospital: 23375332
Vijayanagaram Ayurved Bhandar: 23198718
Vittala International Institute of Ophthalmology: 26722214
Railways
City Railway Station: 22874544
* Enquiries: 131
* Reservation Enquiries: 132 / 1361
Taxis
Unicorn : 9844024365
Air Link Taxi: 25362222
City Taxis: 23237191/2
City Safari: 25539999
Garden City Taxis: 23437646, 23434274
Radio Taxis: 23320152
Roman Taxis: 25486606, 25486616
Spot Taxis: 25510000
Taxi Control Room: 23523636
Tourist Information
KSTDC: 22352902
For Conducted Tours-KSTDC: 22275883
ITDC: 22254396
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