GENERAL

The Karnataka Association for the Advancement of Science:  Talk on ‘Super computers: The path towards high-speed computers,’ by R Srinivasan, KAAS Meeting Hall, Clock Tower Block, Central College campus, 3.30 pm.

Winnova World:  Presentation of awards of the Winnova Genius Talent Search exam for school children, launch of new products, DCP, Bangalore South Alok Kumar to participate, Town Hall, 5.30 pm.

Swami Vivekananda:  Annual day celebrations, NIAS Director K Kasturirangan participates, School premises, Sahakaranagar, 5.30 pm.

ING Vysya life Insurance:  Grand Finale of ING Creating Star, Marketing and Communication, release of book ‘The Big Book of Little Geniuses,’ Mr Charu Sharma and Mr Amit Gupta, Director – Marketing and Communication participates, ING Vysya House, 22, M G Road, 11 am.

Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry:  Seminar on Service Tax, Advocate K S Ravishankar, B N Gururaj to participate, API Bhavan, Vasanthanagar, 8.45 am.

Association of Physicians of India:  Monthly meeting, K S Shadaksharappa Memorial Auditorium, API Bhavan, Vasanthanagar, 7.30 pm.

Bangalore Hotels Association:  Members meeting, distribution of scholarship by Association President K N Vasudev Adiga, Play - ‘Lanchavatara,’ Sri Prasanna Kalyan Mandir, 10th ‘E’ Main Road, Jayanagar, near Ashoka Pillar, 5 pm.

Bharatiya Jain Milan:  Inauguration of ‘13th Zonal Conference - Unnatigagi Sammelana,’ by Bharatiya Jain Milan Meerut National President  Suresh Jain Rithuraj, presentation of Milanasree award, former union minister V Dhananjaya Kumar participate, Karnataka Jain Bhavan, 2.45 pm.

The Institute of Indian Foundrymen:  Celebration of its 46th birthday, Technical Session - KPSC member Rudre Gowda Karnataka State Pollution Control Board Chairman H C Sharatchandra to participate, Golden Landmark Hotel, Seshadri Road, 7 pm.

Republican Party of India:  State-level women’s convention, on ‘Women's Reservation Bill,’ journalist Shanthakumari, litterateur Uthanoora Rajamma participate, B R Ambedkar Bhavan, 11 am.

Kannada Sahitya Samvardhana Trust:  Presentation of Kavyaananda award by Narahalli Balasubramanyam, by Prof L S Seshagiri Rao, Rajajinagar Parents Association premises, 69th Cross, 5th Block, Rajajinagar, 6.30 pm.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled:  Workshop on fund raising for interested NGOs, Trust Chief Executive Officer V Sridhar participate, Flamingo Hall, Pai Comforts, 1,319, 100 ft Road, J P Nagar, 2nd Phase, 6 pm. (ph 99808 17197).

National Federation of Parents Association for Mental Retardation:  Inauguration of Media Training Workshop for Leaders of Parents Associations from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, V N Subba Rao to participate, Indian Institute of Journalism, Nityanandanagar, Kumbalgodu, 10 am.

Family Planning Association of India:  Orientation programme on HIV Positive Prevention for HIV/AIDS people, Arunodaya Network President Saroja to  participate, Branch office, 1st floor, City Corporation Maternity Home Complex, Palace Gutthalli, 11 am.

Institute of Public Administration:  Special modular programme on Labour Laws, Issues relating to Latest Judgement, Current trends, relating to separations, terminations, dismissal and medical unfitness, Hotel Ashraya International, Infantry Road, 10 am.

National Institute of Personnel Management:  Workshop on ‘Human Happiness Index - Key to people effectiveness,’ Hotel Regaalis, Lavelle Road, 9.30 am.

Blossom School:  Inauguration of new building, by former Deputy Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, former minister K S Eshwarappa to participate, School premises, Kumaraswamy Layout, 4 pm.

Akhila Karnataka Dalita Hitharakshana Samithi:  Inauguration of its premises by Union Minister for land Transport K H Muniyappa, Litterateur L Hanumanthaiah to participate, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 5 pm.

Indiranagar Sangeetha Sabha:  Hindustani vocal recital by M Venkatesh Kumar and party, Purandara Bhavan, 8th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, 6 pm. (ph 6571 1214).

CULTURAL

ISKCON:  Cultural competitions for women, vocal music solo paintings, 9 am; flower decorations and others, Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar, 2 pm.

Sarvodaya National Public School:  Annual Cultural Meet of Nursery, Indian Montessori Centre General Secretary Meenakshi Sivaramakrishnan, School premises, Binny Layout, Vijayanagar, 10 am.

Basava Bhavan:  Chinese Feng Shui Vaastu Aquariums, Bhavan premises, 10 am.

BTM Cultural Academy:  Karnataka and Hindustani vocal recital by Bellary Raghavendra and Sripad Hegde, Sri Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind, 3rd Phase, J P Nagar, near Ragigudda, 5.30 pm. (ph 6561 6693).

Kalamshu Dance and Music Institute:  Bharatanatyam, Group Dance and Music Ballet, release of souvenir by Bala Suresh, Nayana, J C Road, 5 pm.

Hindustani Sangeeta Kalakara Mandali:  Sitar recital by S Sundarnath, Gokhale Institute of Public Affairs, near BMS Engineering College, Bull Temple Road, N R Colony, 6 pm. (ph 2666 1161).

Upasana:  Release of CD - ‘Hoogonchalu’ by Sailakshmi, K Venkatachalamurthi’s residence, 18, I Main Road, Sanjayanagar, 6 pm.

Bangalore Vakeelara Sangha:  Release of B Vempu’s book ‘Mahatma, Basaveshwara - Guru Nanak’ by Justice D V Shailendra Kumar, City Civil Court premises, Behind Cauvery Bhavan, 1.45 pm.

Sanchaya:  Staging of play ‘Bahumukhi’ directed by Surendranath, Ranga Shankara, 7.30 pm.

Percussive Arts Centre:  Veena recital by Jayashri Mahesh, Sri Jayarama Seva Mandali, 492/A, I main, 8th Block, Jayanagar 6.30 pm.

RELIGIOUS

The Anglo-Indian Unity Centre:  Celebrating Christmas, Governor to participate, Raj Bhavan, 5 pm.

Chamrajpet Kannada Samaskruthika Kendra:  Hanumana Jayanthi Mahotsava, former ministers B S Yeddyurappa, Ananth Kumar to participate, Nrithya Roopaka by Natyanjana Nrithya and Sangeetha School students, Dr Seetharamaiah Road, 2nd Main Road, Chamrajpet, 7 pm.

Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Temple:  Hanumana Jayanthi, Temple premises, Mahalakshmipuram, 7 am.

Sri Siddhivinayaka Bhaktha Mandali:  Hanumana Jayanthi, Music programme by sound N Symphony troupe, Ashwathnagar, Thanisandra Main Road, 7 pm.

Varaprada Anjaneya Swamy Devasthanam Trust:  Hanumana Jayanthi - Dasara Padagalu by Daasa Sahitya Ganakala Bhooshan, Trust, Padmanabhanagar, 6.30 am.

Sri Maruthi Devalaya:  Hanumana Jayanthi - Devara Naamagalu, 49, Palace Road, 10.30 am.

Bande Sri Sathya Anjaneyaswamy Temple Religious and Charitable Trust:  Hanumana Jayanthi - Devotional songs by Pallavi Prasanna, Nandiduraga Road, 6 pm.

Pavanasar Luthern Church:  Christmas musical evening by leading choirs of Banglore, Church premises, Cockburn Road, 6.30 pm.