Pariksha Mithra to help students

M/s Rao’s & Murthy’s, Bangalore have prepared materials for students who are opting to write the SSLC public exams to be conducted by the SSE Board during March-April 2008 both in Kannada and English medium.

These books will contain four sets of question papers on all the six subjects on the lines of the SSE Board’s blue print designed for the public exam.

Writing 24 mock SSLC exams in all the subjects the students will not only gain confidence but can also self evaluate in a separate book to correct their mistakes if any and notice the percentage of marks they score in each of the exam.

Considering SSLC is the foundation in any individual’s education career M/s Rao’s & Murthy’s have roped in experienced and qualified subject experts to prepare question papers. These experts will also answer the queries of students over phone.

Mock exam books with answer, book Pariksha Mithra, is available in the first language sequences of Kannada, English, Sanskrit and Hindi and M/s Rao’s and Murthy’s can also be approached for more details at:  # 358, 10th B Main, 3rd Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore – 560 011 Mob: 9900575990 / 9886665990.

Astronomy course

A short duration evening course in basic Astronomy will be conducted at MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore during the month of January 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 January 8, 2008 and thereafter will be held on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until January 31, 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 MP Birla 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: 22385956 / 65959780
Last date for the submission of the application form is January 5, 2008.
Contact: M P Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, 2nd Floor, M P Birla Research Centre, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Campus, 43/1, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560 001. Tel: 080 - 22385956. Telefax: 080 - 22385957

Workshop for teachers

The Centre for Training Excellence will be conducting workshops for teachers on Fun with Science on January 25 and Theatre in Education on February 9, 2008 at the UHR Training Institute, 16th Cross, Malleshwaram, Bangalore. For details contact Dr Lalitha on 9945854378

Holistic Development

Rainbow Club (Kids library and Activity Centre), in association with Buoyancee, Jayanagar is conducting a holistic development course for kids aged between 3-9 years. The classes will be conducted in Malleswaram for two months, starting from January 5, 2008. The course aims at preparing a child to be socially and emotionally matured.

Limited seats available. For registration and details, contact: Rainbow Club, 40/1, 15th Cross, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 3. Ph:Shubha-9448292516, Mamata-9449083414, Sujatha-9945567914.

Last date of ICFAI admissions

ICFAI university, Tripura has extended the last date of admission for its various distance learning programmes from December 31, 2007 to January 5, 2008. The programmes are MBA, MCA, MS (Finance), MS (Banking), MS (Accountancy), MS (Insurance) and CFA course.

Students desirous of enrolling in the distance learning programmes of ICFAI may approach the nearest ICFAI branch. An ICFAI branch is the point of delivery of various services to prospective and current students.
Students are provided with the facility of receiving the study material on the spot immediately upon the submission of the application form for enrollment at the nearest branch. The ICFAI university branches are fully equipped to provide career guidance with the help of experienced counsellors, admission support and administrative services to the candidate.

ICFAI branches are located at: Infantry Road (41145980), Banshankari (41711768), Jayanagar (26991202), ITPL (41158637), Rajajinagar (65613743), Marthalli (64545930), Indiranagar (41267299), Kormangala (41104182), Electronic City (41303117) and RT Nagar (23334812).

Admissions to Narayana Nethralaya

Narayana Nethralaya invites application from Post-MS, Post MD, Post DNB (Ophthalmology) candidates for long term fellowship in Vitreo-Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Forward your application containing resume, copies of certificates and a covering letter addressed to the "Fellowship Co-ordinator". A total monthly stipend of Rs 14,000 will be provided during the training period. Interview Date: January 7, 2008 at 4 pm.

Note: Post-DO, Post-DOMS candidates are ineligible as per RGUHS regulations.
Contact: The Secretary, Education Desk, Narayana Nethralaya, 121/C, Chord Road, Rajajinagar 1st 'R' Block, Bangalore - 560 010
Ph: no: 66121317, 66121318 Fax: 80-23377329
Email: sumangala@nnmail.org , nnethralayamail@gmail.com

Free training for C and C++

The Allclear Learning Systems, Malleswaram, Bangalore, is organising free training classes for Computer C and C++ languages. This training is being imparted by Mr Ravindra in the Ekalavya System, who is the developer of the system. The organisers say that the 30-day training enables a student, who has no basic knowledge of computers even, to become a master over C and C++ Languages. The classes will commence on January 5,  2008 at Malleswaram.

Interested students can contact Mr Ravindra on (080) 32915181, 9242206020.

Jewellery course

Advanced Jewellery Design Technology Centre (Sponsored by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Karnataka) JSSATE, Srinivasapura, Bangalore is conducting free job oriented training programmes in jewellery design sponsored by Devaraj Urs Backward Community Development Corporation, Bangalore from January 16, 2008. For details contact Advanced Jewellery Design-Technology Centre, JSS Campus, Uttarahalli, Kengeri Road, Mylasandra, Bangalore 560 060. Phone: 080 22718579, 22723337, 28602565, 28602575.