RailYatri App : Simplifying Train Travel in India

What’s the buzz?
Recently Gatimaan Express, the fastest train of India started plying from New Delhi to Agra, covering a whopping distance of 188 km in just 100 minutes. Another feather added to the cap of the Indian Railways. No doubt we are witnessing lot of advancements in the Indian Railways which in-turn is attracting more people to travel by trains. In today’s date nearly 20 million people board a train everyday.
But the biggest problem is there is a dearth of information regarding train travel in India, causing passengers to make uninformed decisions that hamper their experiences.

But we don’t have to worry anymore as there is an App in the town which takes care of everything about Indian Railways, the “RailYatri”.

                                                      

About RailYatri

RailYatri is India’s leading multi modal train travel information provider available in both web and app form. It is one of the most dependable and popular train apps in India.
The brainchild of seasoned experts from IITs and IIM, RailYatri provides the most comprehensive information on trains right from PNR status, train availability to train time tables, passenger amenities, food and platform information.

It also has some fancy features like GPS locator, fare calculator and speedometer.

                                                  

Features of RailYatri

                                                
1. Book a Meal
     Lets start with the newest feature on RailYatri, Book a Meal. You can simply enter your PNR no,
     Train name or Train no and can order premium and delicious meals right from the comfort of your
     seat. Ordering food in train was never so easy.

                                               
2. Locals & Metros
     At present there are 15 cities listed under this feature for which you can get details of the local and
     metro trains. In future when more cities are added to the list, an alphabetical order with a search
     option would really make it easy and quick for a passenger to directly get to his/her city, especially

      in cities like Mumbai where people are always in hurry.

3. Time Table
     You can easily view and download the time table for any train you want by just entering the name
     or no of the train.

4. Train Running Status
     With this feature you can get real time status of the train you are in. The app obtains this info by
     using your smartphone’s GPS. If you are not on the train it will display the last status update of the
     train by fetching it from the Railway servers.
     To get the running status you only need to feed the train name or no and you will get the status for
      last 3 days starting today.

5. PNR Status
     The most frequently used feature in a Train app is PNR status.
      In RailYatri there is an additional functionality added to this feature which gives you the list of
      the recent PNR searches made.

6. Trains between Stations
     Another frequently used feature on a Train App is to check the trains between different stations.
     In RailYatri you also have the additional functionality to download the search result.

7. Seat Availability
     Another highly used feature by the Indian train passengers is the Seat Availability.
     Just feed in the train no/name or the From and To station details and the current seat availability
     will be displayed by RailYatri. You can also download the result.

8. Fare Calculator
     Indians plan their vacation not according to the destination but according to the total cost they will
     incur in travelling to that place. Fare Calculator feature gives you the fare for different trains 

     which in-turn help you to plan your travel aptly.

9. Speedometer
     One of the unique features offered by RailYatri is the Speedometer. Just enter your train name or   

     no and it will display the running speed of the train and will also compare it with the scheduled 

     speed.

10. RailWisdom
     The best feature of RailYatri is RailWisdom. Here they crowd source the data about each
      station and curate it to provide you with the best information possible.
      Right from nearby famous food junctions, transport facilities, must visit places, amenities to other
      important information is displayed on a single click.
      If you want to add any wisdom for a particular station you can do that too.

                                                   

I searched for my hometown Indore and was impressed by the info provided by RailWisdom.

                                                        

                                                        

11. Medical Emergency
      The most important feature on any Train App is to have the quickest medium to get medical help
      when required. Just enter the train or station details and you will get the medical contact.
      For quick medical help you can directly feed in the 10 digit PNR no.

                                                         

My Experience
       This app has everything a train passenger would need right from the time of planning the travel

       to alighting from the train. The navigation is quite easy and UI is friendly with logically cross
        linked paths. The only feature it lags is the one dedicated to curate the latest buzz in the
        Indian Railways. Overall a must have App for every Indian who travels by train.

ZiPi - Your one stop App for everything

What’s the buzz?
There is a new mobile application available on android and iOS platform which is taking the app world by a storm. Launched on 15^th January, it is one stop app where you can find restaurants, order food, book taxi, find flights/hotels, check movie timings, hire professionals, book an appointment with doctor, know about latest events and much more.
Let’s know more about the App, ZiPi.

About the App
ZiPi is an app where all your needs are integrated together in the simplest way possible.
It’s two awesome features, Smart search and Chat based assistance gets everything done in the most smoothest way possible.
Also local businesses can connect with ZiPi to engage with their customers and boost sales through targeted mobile marketing.

Why you should use ZiPi?
There are 3 USBs of ZiPi

1.       One Stop App
Without switching between apps, do more things with just one-app. Finish set of tasks on a single go.

2.       Chat based assistance
Are you tired of browsing through different apps but can’t get the right deal/offer/info you want.
Shout out at team ZiPi and they will get the things done over a chat.

3.       Offers & Savings
They have exciting local deals, customized offers and loyalty programs for the users.

Why businesses should connect with ZiPi ?
There are 5 main reasons why businesses should prefer ZiPi

1.       It helps them know the customer like never before and engage them through target mobile marketing.

2.       Businesses can promote new products & services in the most efficient way.

3.       It leverages mobile and social technology with zero development cost.

4.       Businesses get access to robust analytics and critical customer data.

5.       And lastly ZiPi is a fun and easy way to increase customer visit frequency and boost sales at an affordable cost.

How ZiPi works ?
Working on the app-within-an-app model, ZiPi is a hybrid of native and web based applications allowing it to unlock the true potential of the user smart phone. It is a strong blend of Technology, Content & Services. It has partnered with various specialized apps and service providers by integrating their content and services in the app to provide a seamless one stop solution to the user.

My Experience of ZiPi
So last night I downloaded the app and here is my experience of the same.
There are 3 ways to sign up on the app, through Facebook, Gmail or Name.
In all the 3 ways there is mobile no verification.
After feeding the verification code I was able to sign up on the app.

So here is the first look of the homepage.

I started my exploration through Quick Apps.
Assistant is really a unique concept. You can Ask Anything and it will respond within 5 minutes. Wow !! that’s cool..

                                                 

My Cards features cards from different shops & stores, where after taking the membership you can avail lot of offers and discounts.

      

Dine Out and Nightclub options are just superb.


                             

I was amazed to see so many categories available to choose from. Just loved the small cylindrical shaped icons, quite presentable indeed.

Next I clicked on the Search which is present on the top rightmost corner.

Incredible..!! A plethora of options appeared in front of me, each having ocean full of information.
It has everything a common man uses, needs and can think of in his daily life.
Here are the screenshots from the same.

 

 

      

       

There are options to change your city also.

                                                 

The businesses and service providers can easily register themselves using the business owner option on the sidebar.

                                 

Conclusion
ZiPi is a plethora of information.
It is indeed an app which is one stop solution to all the needs of a user and a great platform for the businesses and service providers to connect with the customers.
It helps you save time which is wasted on trying different apps for different needs.
Assistant feature is it’s USB.
Once the payment option gets fully functional I am predicting this app to be the next big thing in the app world.

Download links
Google Play à https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipi.application
Apple Store à https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zipi/id993410906?mt=8

HeyBiz - Making Business More Human..!!

What’s the buzz?
There is a new mobile application available on android and iOS platform which is taking the small business world in India by a storm. It is a place where the users can connect, follow, chat and get their queries answered from businesses and serves in a desired local area.
Let’s know more about the app, HeyBiz.
                                                    

About the App
HeyBiz was launched in January 2015 with an idea backed by inspiration of making small business of India, digital on mobile. HeyBiz is a pioneering free mobile application available on android and IOS platforms where the users can connect, follow, chat and get their queries answered from businesses and services in the close vicinity of their location without having to share their contact details.

    

HeyBiz features
1. A user can chat directly with the expert in a real time conversation, ask questions, get opinions and     advice and expert will help them with the best solution and business within their location taking
    care of the quality standards at the same time.

2. It helps local vendors to come online and sell their products at the best possible rate.
3. HeyBiz understands the companies and customers well and offers an effective platform for Sales-
    Marketing-Support (SMS) of the businesses on smart phones, helping the businesses grow.
    The company identifies its trade with L-Commerce (Local Commerce) empowering local business
    by  helping customers and businesses both to reach their target audience and avail the desired 

    services  basis their needs in a more useful way.

Meet the founder
Mr. Bhartesh Chhibbar is the founder of HeyBiz and has a rich experience in developing and enhancing technology to make it viable.
Earlier he was the Co-Founder and Head of Engineering at RockeTalk Technology where he has been instrumental in developing the RockeTalk technology from the conceptual stage to the current platform. Before Rocketalk, Mr. Bhartesh Chhibbar was a Technical Leader at Cisco systems, San Jose, USA for six years where he worked on voice over IP Technology.
His passion for technology and getting the same to small and medium businesses led him to build this unique mobile application.

Social Media Links
Facebook -: https://www.facebook.com/HeyBizApp/?fref=ts
Youtube -:

     

Download Links
Play store Link -: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.heybiz.android
Appstore link -:  https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/heybiz/id945628773?mt=8

Online grocery shopping app - Terraa

About the App
Today we are going to talk about the new online grocery app, Terraa.
This newest online grocery shopping app allows users to do grocery shopping from the comfort of their homes. It is more of an innovative business platform where an established retailer and an experienced service delivery provider are brought in to execute unmatched customer servicing.

                                  

Features of the App
1. The app largely uses its recommendation engine, wherein individual buying behaviors, locality patterns, and gender patterns are observed. This helps predict next items that can be suggested to the user to add to their cart, making their shopping experience easy.

2. Terraa has partnered with Reliance Fresh and gojavas, to bring the best experience to its users, as well as leverage their expertise and market intelligence.

3. Terraa has the ‘house cart’ feature which allows the users to add, remove or update their shopping cart with friends and family in real-time.

4. The app also features prodicons (product icons) which brings the ‘store shelf experience’ into the app, allowing the user to view multiple products at a time.

5. Being a tech platform, Terraa is actively pursuing IoT options to make the entire shopping experience more convenient.


                                                 

Meet the founder
Vaideeswaran Sethuraman is the Founder and CEO of Terraa.
He ventured to be an entrepreneur after working with renowned semiconductor companies like Texas instruments and AMD for more than 16 years. In early 2009, he founded Divum labs with the objective of being pioneer in the development of Mobile applications. Started as a self-funded company, Divum has built more than 400 unique applications for global clients and owns 40+ products.

With such enriched mobile application developing background, Vaidee decided to develop his own product named Terraa, an online grocery shopping application.

Vaidee holds an MS (Microelectronics) degree from BITS, Pilani and a certificate from Stanford Ignite Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. 

     

Social Media Links
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloTerraa/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/helloTerraa

Download Links
·         Android users can download the app here
·         iOS users can download the app here

Travel social networking app - TraveLibro

A new buzz in Travel App Industry
Are you the one who prefers to go off the beaten track and find something new with every destination.
Do you love to cherish and share your travel experiences with family, friends and fellow travelers?
Are you looking for an app where you can plan, experience, share and cherish your travel memories all under one roof?

Here is what you should try, TraveLibro the first out-and-out travel social networking app that is sure to make you a seasoned pocket traveler!

About TraveLibro
Founded in 2014, TraveLibro strives to cater to a travellers’ past, present and future travel experiences. The world-class platform not only helps travelers to connect with friends, fellow travelers & travel agents but also provides niche itineraries along with well researched information on must do's, hotels and restaurants for about 1200 destinations. This information is integrated with a ‘‘Pre-Plan your Next Holiday" feature which allows users to plan their next dream holiday in a few simple steps.  The USP of the app is the ‘ON THE GO’ feature which automatically tracks the user’s journey and allows friends travelling together to post moments in a shared timeline. The ‘Travel Diary’ consists of a Personal Travel Map, an interactive Travel Tracker, a Bucket List and a Timeline of past vacations. The portal currently has 1200 destinations, over 10,000 hotels, more than 35,000 restaurants and over 3000 itineraries listed.

Why TravelLibro
TraveLibro uniquely combines social media with tourism industry, making it a hub for the travellers to share and carve out their adventures. It makes the travelling process easier by listing information on over 100 countries with top must-do’s, itineraries, best travel agents and hotel & restaurant recommendations on over 1200 destinations for every kind of traveller: backpackers, on-budget trotters, family vacationers, honeymooners, etc. As a user, it allows you to upload and share itineraries, pictures, videos, travel stories and also publish your journeys live, via our app. TraveLibro makes the world of travellers smaller by bringing them together, only to show how large it truly is.

Meet the Chairman & MD
Monish Shah is the chairman and managing director of TraveLibro that was founded in 2014.

Prior to TraveLibro, Monish worked as the Vice President of Equity Trading in Global Equities at DB Centre Pvt. Ltd. The idea of TraveLibro germinated while Monish perceived a gap in the travel market when he was researching destinations for his own honeymoon.

He has about 8 years of experience in both India and the United Kingdom assuming roles in verticals such as Investment Banking, Finance and Global Markets.

Monish holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management Studies from University of Mumbai and has completed a Masters in Science from the ICMA Centre, University of Reading.

He is also an enthusiastic traveler and it was a blend of his personal experiences and the curiosity to turn the corners of the world inside-out that sparked the idea of TraveLibro.

Social Media Links
·         Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/travelibro/
·         Twitter - https://twitter.com/travelibro
·         Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/travelibro/

Download links
Google Play- http://bit.ly/1Z9Uw3f
 App Store- http://apple.co/1k1FxIR.

Poketshop App : Enhance your offline shopping experience..!!!

About Poketshop
Poketshop is a mobile marketplace for physical retail stores.
The main objective of this online-to-offline or O2O commerce venture is to alter the way Indians shop and interact with their favourite stores, shops and local businesses. 

How it works
Currently targeting the lifestyle category, it allows retail businesses to create mobile, limited time promotion ads, in less than 60 seconds and drive traffic to their store, shop or business instantly.
Shoppers can discover what’s new and happening at their local high-street stores on mobile, chat with them, find the most inviting offers and then make an informed purchase through the app or with a walk-in.

Let’s talk about the Mobile App
On 28^th October 2015 Poketshop launched it’s mobile app on android platform.
Currently available in Gurgaon, the app has already signed up 500 retail stores on its platform.  It is also creating a huge disruption in the retail space by further bolstering the market position of offline businesses. The perfect bridge between virtual and brick-and-mortar retail, the Poketshop app is a true shot in the arm for local retail operating in nearby markets, malls, high streets stores as it will change the way they acquire new consumers to walk in or discover their business. The app leverages mobile tech to enhance their sales and footfalls. Poketshop is currently free for merchants and it’s extremely easy to set up a store on it.
The Poketshop app is efficient, smooth and perfectly tailored to delight the urban consumer, always in the search for instant gratification. If users like a product or promotion on the app, they have to swipe right. If something doesn’t pique interest then they need to swipe left. Shoppers can also save offers in their wishlist and avail these at the physical store. Payments can be done through Debit or Credit Cards or through the PayUmoney Wallet. It offers shoppers a curated list of sales, promotions and products at their favourite high-street stores besides the option of chatting with sales representatives to check availability, designs and sizes. 

Poketshop Expansion plans
At present, it covers a comprehensive list of fashion, lifestyle, footwear, home appliances and décor stores. With big plans on its radar, the company will soon also venture into the services segment and tie up with brands in the food, restaurant and hotel space.

Meet the Founder
The founder of PoketShop, Mr. Samarth Goyal has got a whopping 15 years of experience in the technology and product development. He started his career from Wipro and then moved into product development. Finally he left job at Qresolve in 2010 and started his own venture eTechies.in.
He founded PoketShop in March 2015.

Mr Goyal says that at PoketShop they are committed to make user shopping experience joyous by moving online shopping with the fun of touch-feel experience of the offline format".

App can be downloaded from here