General Astronomy classes
A short duration evening course in basic Astronomy will be conducted at MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore during February 2008.
This course is open to all.
Basic requirement for admission is an interest in the subject of Astronomy.
No restrictions on the academic background or discipline or age.
The syllabus for this course is framed to cover the basics involved in understanding the astronomical concepts like identification of constellations, measurement of brightness and distances of stars, types of stars, celestial coordinates, optical telescopes, Galaxies, Astrobiology, etc. It also includes an exposure to the observational techniques and the usage of astronomical telescopes. Interactive lectures for all theory classes are delivered at the premises of the Institute. There will also be a field trip to Vainu Bappu Observatory at Kavalur in Tamilnadu.
Classes will begin on February 5, 2008 and thereafter will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until February 28, 2008. The classroom sessions will be of 90 minutes each from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Star watching sessions will also be conducted after the classes, subject to clear sky conditions. After completing the course, certificates will be awarded to the participants. Interested persons may collect the application forms from MPBirla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus, Race Course Road, Bangalore – 560001.
As the number of seats is limited to 30, admissions will be done on a first-come-first-served basis. The medium of instruction will be English. For further details contact Telephone: 22385956 / 65959780
Last date for the submission of the application form is February 2, 2008.
FDA and SDA Coaching
Sree Infotech Educational Trust is starting a four-month training for SDA & FDA, Qualification SSLC and any degree. Classes commence from February 10, 2008. Last date for Admissions is February 4, 2008.
Interested persons may contact Sree Infotech, No. 21, 80 Feet Ring Road, Jnanajyothinagar, Opp. Bangalore University Quarters Bus Stop, Bangalore - 560056, Phone No: 69599356, 23218073, Mobile No: 9343077999.
Training for women
Karnataka State Women's Development Corporation invites applications from educated (SSLC passed) unemployed poor women from Bangalore Urban District for a seven days free training, equipping them to secure employment as Customer Support Associates in prestigious retail outlets in Bangalore. Knowledge of Kannada and English is essential. Eligible meritorious candidates will be assisted in getting placement. Contact: 22441445.
Montessori exhibition
The Indian Montessori Association, in association with the Indian Institute for Montessori Studies is organising Metamorphosis 2008, an exhibition on Montessori method of educating children from infancy to adolescence.
The Association is setting up a working primary class room to bring clarity to the idea of Montessori and to give those interested a glimpse into the way the programme works. Children from various schools will take turns to work there. There will also be an exhibition of a preprimary class, with trained teachers to explain the use of materials. Events will be staged from time to time by children of different schools throughout the day.
There will be a panel of experienced Montessorians from both preprimary and primary to answer questions of the public.
Venue: Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, Bangalore.
Date: February 3, 2008.
Time: 10 am to 6 pm.
CADD Centre’s PG Diploma in MCAD
CADD Centre's Post Graduate Diploma in MCAD from its advanced Mechanical training facility is a complete end-to-end programme for an aspiring engineering professional and student to meet the industry’s requirement. The team of experienced full-time instructors provide, high quality hands-on training.
Companies are continuously looking for Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial engineering Engineers /Diploma Engineers with product engineering, concept development, product design, solid and surface modeling, engineering data porting, manufacturing drawing and Reverse engineering skills.
CADD Centre’s PG Program offers the participants strong orientation on the engineering basics, strong knowledge of software tools application, better communication, presentability and interpersonal skills.
CADD Centre imparts extensive technical, behavioural and managerial training and creates thoroughbred professionals. Interested candidates can contact: 080-22455514/26656259.
Free training for C and C++ languages
The Allclear Learning Systems, Malleswaram, Bangalore, is offering free Training Classes for Computer C and C++ Languages. This training is imparted by Mr Ravindra in the Ekalavya System, who is the developer of the system. The organisers say that this training enables even a student who has no basic knowledge of computers to become a master over C and C++ Languages. Classes will commence on February 2, 2008, at Malleswaram.
Interested students can enrol online: www.ekalavyasys.com or Contact: Ravindra on: (080) 32915181, 92422 06020. Address: 71, Ground Floor, 17th Cross, Margosa Road, Beside Ganesh Darshini Hotel, Malleswaram, Bangalore-55.
BTL Endowment scholarship
Applications are invited for the BTL Endowment Scholarship for the year 2007-2008 from all the Government Polytechnic Colleges and BTL Institutions in Karnataka.
Interested candidates can send a Postal Order of Rs. 10 drawn in favour of BTL Educational Trust for Rural Development, payable at Bommasandra Post Office, Bangalore- 560 099 to avail prescribed application form from the below mentioned address, on or before 31.01.2008.
Address: The Assistant Administrative Officer, BTL Educational Trust for Rural Development No. 259 (B) Hosur Main Road, Bommasandra, Bangalore - 560 099.
For more details contact 080 27833055.
National seminar
A national Seminar on "Indo US Nuclear Deal" is being held on March 1, 2008. Those who are interested in participating can contact Principal RJS PU & First Grade College, Koramangala, Bangalore-34. Ph: 25525534 or visit the website www.rjsims.org.
