National Institute of Advanced Studies: Inauguration of 22nd NIAS Course for Senior Executives, MP Jaswant Singh participates, JRD Tata Auditorium, NIAS, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), 9.30 am.
GENERAL
Bangalore University: Inauguration of Training Course for Student Counsellors, National Assessment and Accreditation Council Director Prof V S Prasad, Seminar Hall CACEE, Social Science Block, Jnanabharthi campus, 11 am.
Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar: Talk on ‘Bringing disabled and deprived people to main stream’ by Shyam Kedare, 2,143, 16 ‘E’ Main, HAL II stage, Indiranagar, 7.30 pm.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Felicitation of H K Kejriwal, Vice-Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murty participates, ESV Hall, Race Course Road, 5 pm.
Bangalore International Centre: Discussion on ‘What Mao did in power and his longer term legacy, with some thoughts on his attitude towards India’, by John Halliday and Mrs Jung Chang Chinese scholars, TERI complex, 4th Main, 2nd cross, Domlur II stage, 6.30 pm.
Rangothri: Inter-college theatre festival, prize distribution by Merajuddin Patel, JD(S) state president, Samsa open theatre, Ravindra Kalakshetra, 5.30 pm.
The Theosophical Society: Talk on ‘Bird’s View on Adyar Convention’ by K Parvathamma, 8th Cross, Malleswaram, 5.30 pm.
Christ Junior College: College Day Celebrations, Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde participates, Hosur Road, 10 am.
Rotary Club of Bangalore: Roto Quiz-Ramnarayan Chellaram General Knowledge Quiz Final, Rotary House of Friendship, 20, Lavelle Road, 7 pm.
Sriman Madhava Sangha: Talk on ‘Srimadh Bhagavath’ by Holavanahalli Srinivasachar, 877, 13th Main (Mysore Bank Road), Shreenivasanagar II stage, Bank Colony, 6.30 pm.
Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Sciences (SRELS): Lecture on ‘Web 2.0: Challenges for Libraries,’ by Dr Mohamed Taher, Information Specialist, Ontario Multifaith Council on Spiritual and Religious Care, Canada; 702, upstairs, 42nd cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, 6 pm.
Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Presentation on ‘Provisions of MSMED Act’ by S S Dhillon, Director, MSME Development Institute, Cabinet Hall of the Federation, K G Road, 5 pm.
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board: Book release by Dr Justice V S Malimath, former Chief Justice of Karnataka and Kerala, Tejaswi auditorium, 3rd floor, KSPCB, Parisara Bhavan, Church Street, 4 pm.
Indian Council of Historical Research: Valedictory function on ‘Identity, Emotion and Culture-Languages and Literature of the Sub-continent AD 900-1971’, Prof Rajat Kanta Ray, Vice-Chancellor Viswa Bharati University, Shantiniketan participates, ICHR Southern Regional Centre, Law College premises, 1, Palace Road (near Mysore Bank Circle), 12.15 pm.
Bangalore University: Felicitation to Dr Siddalingaiah, president, Kannada Development Authority, Senate Hall, Jnanabharathi campus, 3 pm.
Vivekananda First Grade College: Release of ‘Kannada Adhyana’ journal, Dr Basavaraj C Kalgudi, Director, Kannada Adhyana Centre, Dr H L Thimme Gowda Hall, Vivekananda College, Rajajinagar, 11 am.
M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology: Inaugural function of conducting class room training in SQL and PL, Director of Technical Education M V Jayanti participates, High-Tech Seminar Hall, Electrical Science Block, MSRIT, M S R Nagar, 11.30 am.
CULTURAL
Abhivyakti Art Workshop: Art workshop for hearing impaired children,
Abhivyakti Art Workshop: Art workshop for hearing impaired children, Hutchins Road, Opposite Hennur Main Road, Lingarajpuram, 10 am. (94487 60744).
PES Polytechnic: One-day workshop on ‘Winning Attitude’ by Asst Prof Guruprasad, PESIT, Digital Classroom, 50, Feet Road, BSK I stage, 9 am.
Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat: State-level Science Quiz Competition - 2008 for high school students, Karnataka Science and Technology Academy President Prof U R Rao participates, Yavanika, Nrupatunga Road, 11.30 am.
Reva Group of Educational Institutions: Founders Day celebration, Institution Chairman P Shyama Raju participates, Kattigenahalli, Yelahanka, 10.30 am.
Karnataka State Handicrafts Development Corporation: An exhibition and sale of exclusive handicrafts, Sri Rajalakshmi Kalyana Mandira, 726, 46th Cross, 8th block, Jayanagar, 10 am.
Ramakrishna Math: Yakshagana by Yaksha Sampada, Bull Temple Road, 5.30 pm.
Orient Longman and University Press: Annual book exhibition and sale, 25, Shrungar Shopping Centre, 80/1, M G Road, 10 am.
Crafts Council of Karnataka: Exhibition and sale of hand-crafted creations ‘Kuteera’, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am onwards.
Gallery 360: Exhibition of contemporary paintings, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am.
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd: The annual Sankrati Utsav Cottage Mela, Artist Ravi Kashi participates, Safina Plaza, Infantry Road, 10 am.
RELIGIOUS
Meditation and Study Circle: Discourse on ‘From Science to God’, by Dr L Nagesh, SSMRV PU College, 26th Main, 4th ‘T’ Block, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.
The Satsang Foundation: Talk on ‘The Mahabharata’ by Sri Mumtaz Ali, Smritinandan Cultural Centre, Nanda Deep, 15/3 Palace Road, 6 pm.
Chinmaya Mission: Talk on ‘Bhagawad Geeta - Chapter 14’ by Swami Tejomayananda, NMKRV Women’s College, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.
Vedaantha Satsang Kendra: Talk on ‘Maandukya Upanishat’ by K G Subraya Sharma, Geetha Nilaya, 2nd block, T R Nagar, 9 am.
Paramaartha Vichaara Sangha Trust: Talk on ‘Brahma Sutra Bhaashyam’ by K G Subraya Sharma, Adhyaatma Mandiram, V V Puram, 7.45 am.
Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Temple: Talk on ‘Mahavarapurana’ by Dr C R Vijaysimhachar, 9 Block, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.
Sree Ramakrishna Seva Trust: Discourse on ‘Bhagawad Geetha - Chapter 4’ by Swami Abhaya Chaitanya, Shiradi Saibaba Mandira Hall, HMT Layout, V V Nagar near Bus Depot, Ganganagar, 6.30 pm.
Sri Shivabalayogi Ashram: Meditations and Bhajans, 1/A, J P Nagar, III Phase, 6 pm.
Sri Jagadguru Vishwaradhya Janakalyana Prathistana: Discourse by Dr Shivakumar Shivacharya, Sri Jagajyoti Kalyana Kendra, West of Chord Road, Vijaynagar, 6.15 pm.