GENERAL
M S Krishnan Memorial Trust: Seminar on ‘Combating Communalism and Terrorism,’ historian K N Panikkar, Supriya Roy Choudhary of ISEC participate, Senate Hall, Central College campus, 10 am.

Dalit Panthers of India: Convention on ‘ The rights of Kannada land,’ under the leadership of Dalit Panthers of India National President Thole Thirumavalavan, Union Minister for Labour Oscar Fernandes, former chief minister Kumaraswamy participate, Hombegowdanagar School ground, Wilson Garden, 3 pm.

Karnataka State Foresters’ Association: Felicitation programme, release of dairy, A K Varma, Indu B Srivastava of Aranya Bhavan,  participates, Aranya Bhavan, 8th Floor, Malleswaram, 18th Cross, 11 am.

Sports and Cultural Association: Universal Man’s Day celebrations, SRR Kalyana Mantap, OMBR Layout, 4 pm.
Akshaya Vipra Maha Sabha: Souharda Samavesha, R V Teachers’ College Auditorium, R V Road, 10 am.

The International Association of Lions Club: Charter Nite celebration and official visit of Dt Governor Ln Ajantha S Rangaswamy, Bunts Sangha, Vijayanagar, 7 pm.

Kannada Sene Karnataka: Launch of website www.Kannadasene.org by Vatal Nagaraj, C-45, Devaraj Urs Truck Terminal, Kanteerava Studio Main Road, Yeshwanthpur 11.30 pm.

Rotary Bangalore Garden City: Eighth inter-orphanage talents day celebrations, Rtn Rajendra Rai participates, Mangala auditorium, NMKRV Women's College, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, 9.30 am.

All India Non Pensioned cum Senior Citizen Retirees Association: Seventh annual general body meeting, Stracey Memorial Education Society, 52, St Marks Road, 1 pm.

Akshara Zilla Saksharatha Samithi: Programme on evaluation of learning ability, Dandanapalya Grama, 10 am.
Karnataka Sahrudaya Seva Pratishthana: Presentation of Naadabhushana award to various eminent personalities, Sri Shanthaveera Mahaswami of Kolada mutt, former minister Cheluvarayaswamy participate, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 10.30 am.

Karnataka State Madivala (Dobi) Yuva Vedike: State-level awareness programme, Sri Shivamurthy Murugha Sharana’s guruvandana programme, Shikshakara Sadana, K G Road, 11 am.

Bharatiya Janata Party Bangalore Mahanagara Palike: Distribution of old age pension, identity card for senior citizens and relief measures to rain affected people, former minister R Ashok, former MP M Srinivas participate, 1, BSK Industrial Area, 7th Main Road, Kaverinagar, BSK 2nd Stage, near Monotype Bus Stand, 9.30 am.

Karnataka State Government Disabled Employees Association: World Disabled Day, awareness camp, M V Vedamurthy, KAS participates, SJM Samudaya Bhavan, Gandhinagar, 11 am.

Adhamya Chetana: Inauguration of Hattara Habba by Governor Rameshwar Thakur, Sri Balagangadharanatha swamiji of Adichunchanagiri mutt, Justice Rama Jois participate, National High School ground, Basavanagudi, 3.15 pm.

CULTURAL
Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam: Anandotsava, Nithyananda’s 31st birthday and Dhyanapeetha’s 5th Anniversary, former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, Sri Shivarathree Deshikendra Mahaswami Sri Balagangadharanatha swami of Adichunchanagiri mutt participates, Nithyanandapeetam, Bidadi, 4 pm.

Rukkapura Grama Nivasigala Sangha: Release of felicitation volume Chandra Ganga and felicitation, Karnataka Public Service Commission President Gonal Bhimappa participates, Sri Krishna Kalyana Mantap, KHB Colony, Basaveshwaranagar, 11 am.

Rajamahal Vilas Sangeetha Sabha: Flute recital by N Rajkamal, Raghothama Memorial Bldg, above Post Office Road, Sanjayanagar, RMV Extn 2nd Stage, 5.30 pm. (ph  9880384858)

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat: Chitrasanthe, Department of Kannada and Culture Secretary I M Vittala Murthy, IGP K R Srinivasan participate, Parishat premises, Kumara Krupa Road, 9 am.

Humour Club International: Talk on ‘Eye Opener Humour,’ by Y M N Murthy, National College Bldg, Basavanagudi, 11 am.

Shruti: Hindustani classical concert by K V Nandakumar, Kalashree 966/26, Opp ESI Hospital, Rajajinagar, 9.30 am (ph 23355687)

Kannada Sangarsha Samithi: Singing of Kuvempu songs competition, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Chamarajpet, 2.30 pm

Vijayanagar Sangeetha Sabha Trust: Vocal recital by Latha Damle, Sri Maruthi Mandira, Vijayanagar 5.30 pm. (ph 9341975510)

Sadashaya Sangama: Release of Shivaraj Patil’s book ‘Words of Wisdom,’ by Critic L S Seshagiri Rao, Nayana auditorium, J C Road, 10.30 am

The Art of Living: Musical evening for a social cause in aid of Vishranti Home for Sr Citizens, guitarist Vikram Hazra, musicians from Netherlands participate, Vishalakshi Mantap, The Art of Living campus, Kanakapura Main Road, 6 pm  (ph 9341691019)

Pragati Graphics: Release of D S Nagabhushan’s book ‘Kuvempu Sahitya Darshan,’ by Poet G S Shivarudrappa, Library premises, City Central Library, RPC Layout, Vijayanagar, 11 am. (ph 3409512)

Natya Niketan: Bharatanatya Rangapravesha of Nirupama Anandam, JSS Auditorium, 8th Block, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm (ph 6892627)

RELIGIOUS
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha: Fourth Patotsav, murti abhishek ceremony, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, 18/21, 1st Main, West of Chord Road, Rajajinagar Industrial Town, near Magadi Road Toll Gate, 9 am.

Arya Samaj Mandir: Discourse on Vedas by Arya Naresh, Mandir premises, 7, CMH Road, Indiranagar, 9 am.
The Indian Institute of World Culture: Discourse on Gandhi for the 21st century by P A Nazareth, 6, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.

The Theosophical Society: Discourse on ‘Atma Tatwa,’ by Sudhakara Sharma, Bangalore City Lodge, K R Road, 11.20 am.

Rasika Ranjini: Discourse on ‘Vedas’ by Sudhakar Chaturvedi, Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple premises, Padmanabhanagar, 6 pm.

Sri Nimnishamba Devi Trust: Bhajans and practice of Kundalini Shakthi Kriya, Meditation Hall, Sri Nimishamba Devi Temple, Rajarajeshwarinagar, 6 pm.

Manava Seva Kendra: Discourse on Satsanga by Sri Guruji Viswanath, 8/57/A, 1st Cross, 8th Main, RMV Extension, Sadashivanagar, 10.30 am.

Satsampradaya Pravachana Sabha: 33rd annual conference on Tiruppavai, Sri Venugopala Krishnaswamy Temple, 11th Cross, Malleswaram, 9.30 am.

Sri Shivabalayogi Ashram: Bhajans and mass feeding, 1/A, J P Nagar 3 Phase, 6 pm.