Karnataka Gandhi Prathishtana: Valedictory of exhibition and sale of Gandhian, Sarvodaya and National literature, Tumkur University Vice Chancellor O Anantharamaiah, Gandhi Peace Foundation Chairman Wooday P Krishna participate, Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Park East, 6 pm.
GENERAL
National Alliance of People’s movements: Public meeting to condole the death of A T Babu Convenor, NAPM, Medha Patkar, National Co-ordinator of NAPM participates, SCM House, Mission Road, 4 pm
Indian Institute of Cartoonists: Inauguration of exhibition of cartoons of S D Phadnis by U R Ananthamurthy, Indian Cartoon Gallery, 1, Midford House, Midford Garden, Off M G Road, near Big Kids Kemp, 11 am.
Institute of Smart Structures and Systems: Inauguration of 5th ISS International conference on Smart Materials and Structures and Systems, by IIT Kanpur Director S G Dhande, ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair participate, JRD Tata Auditoirum, IISc, 9 am
Bangalore International Centre: Talk on ‘Bangalore Journey: Local and Translocal reflections on Globalisation,’ by Historian Dr Lata Mani, TERI Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross, Domlur 2nd Stage, 6 pm.
Alpak Kids World: Inauguration of 5th International Workshop for Teachers on Quality Education for all,’ by K K Vashishtha, Prof and Head of the Department of Elementary Education, NCERT, Delhi, Shivaratreeshwara Centre, J S S Auditorium, 1st Main, 8th Block, Jayanagar, 9.30 am.
MES College, Quality Council of India, National Referral Centre and Crafts Council of India: Workshop on Eco Ganesha, MLA C N Aswathnarayan participates, Conference Hall, College premises, 15th Cross, Malleswaram,3.30 pm.
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy: Annual day celebrations, ‘ Expressions 2008,’ Hindustan Lever Research Centre Head Dr D B Ananthanarayan participates, Pharmacy premises, Chikka Bellandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, 5 pm.
The International Association of Lions Clubs: Installation of Lioness Subhashini as president and the office bearers by Zone Chairman Usha Shankar, Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman N Thippanna, former union minister M V Rajashekaran participate, Sri Shivarathrishwara Chintana Mantapak Shivarathreeshwara Circle, 1st Main Road, 8th Block, Jayanagar, 4.30 pm.
Gautam Buddha Samajika Samskruthika Shikshana Trust: Felicitation, presentation of Buddha award to Muniraju for social activities and others, Minister for Tourism Janardhan Reddy, Minister for Health Sriramulu participate, Town Hall, 5.30 pm.
The Bangalore Science Forum: Annual Science Festival, Talk on Mysterious Materials, by G S Ranganath former Prof of Raman Research Institute, H N Hall, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.
PES College of Pharmacy: Inauguration of National seminar on Industry-Institutional approach towards Herbal Drug Development, Himalaya Drug Company Director S K Mitra participate, PESIT MRD Auditorium, 100 ft Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, 10.30 am.
National Institute of Advanced Studies: Lecture on ‘Technology and Media,’ by T C A Srinivasa Raghavan, JRD Tata Auditorium, IISc Campus 6 pm.
Campaign and Struggle Against Acid Attacks on Women: Public hearing, Minister for Women and Child Development Narendraswamy, Director General and Inspector General of Police R Srikumar participate, Senate Hall, Central College Campus, 1 pm.
Centre for Contemporary Studies: Lecture on ‘History of Kerala Christianity on the basis of newly found documents-methodological challenges and possible answers,’ by Oriental Institute Research Associate Prof Istavan Perczel, Centre premises IISc, 4 pm.
Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt: Felicitation to Minister for Primary and Higher Secondary Education Vishweshwara Kageri, Justice M R Sathyanarayan participate, Sri Ramashrama, J P Road, Girinagar 1st Stage, 5.30 pm. (ph 9972270941)
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Samithi: Inauguration of KPCC Office on 1st Floor by KPCC President Mallikarjuna Kharge, KPCC Office, 14, Queens Road, 10.30 am.
Kannada Chitrapremigala Okoota: Presentation of Chitrapremi awards, Parvathamma Rajkumar, MP Ambarish, Minister for Information Katta Subramanya Naidu, Sara Govindu participate, ADA Rangamandira, J C Road, 6 pm.
Rangashree Kala Samsthe and Dayananda Sagar Pratishthana: Valedictory of State-level Rangotsava, presentation of Sagar award by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Shobha Karandlaje, Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, 5.30 pm.
CULTURAL
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat: Exhibition of paintings by Sirpi M Jayaraman, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am (ph 9360315744).
The Indian Institute of World Culture: Dasara Keerthanegalu by Srikrupa, 6, B p Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.
Samsung India: Samsung Olympic Games Quest, the Biggest Olympic Games Quiz Contest for School Children with VJ actor Gaurav Kapoor, and actor Sagarika Ghatge of Chak De fame, Dr Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, 10 am. (ph 9980214950)
The Bangalore Gayana Samaj: Birth centenary of Semmanagudi Srinivasa Iyer, vocal recital by Sukanya Prabhakar, Samaj premises, K R Road, 6 pm.
DHIE in collaboration with Ranga Shankara: Theatre festival - staging of ‘The First leaf,’ directed by Padmavati Rao, 10 am; staging of play ‘Home Rule and Kailasam Nenapu,’ directed by S K Madhava Rao, H V Nataraj, 36/3, 8th Cross, J P Nagar 2nd Phase, 7.30 pm.(ph 25592777):
Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation: Inauguration of Lepakshi heritage collection - handlooms and handicrafts exhibition, Vadhiraja Kalyana Mantapam, 54, Subbrama Shetty Road, Netakallappa Circle, Basavanagudi, 4 pm.
Hymamshu Jyothi Kala Peetha Composite PU College: Inter-collegiate music competition, flautist Pravin Godkhindi, musician C Ramadas participate, College premises, Hymamshu Shastry Road, IV Main, Malleswaram, 2 pm.
RELIGIOUS
Sri Ramachandrapura Mutt: Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Raghaveshwara Bharatha swami Chaturmasya, Sri Ramashrama, Girinagar, 6 pm.
Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on Bhagawad Geeta by Swami Brahmananda, Bunts Sangha, West of Chord Road, Vijayanagar, 6.30 pm.
Sri Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Bhaktha Mandali Trust: Kavya Vachan by Shobha Shashidar, Sri Kuchalamba Samskruthika Mandir, Jayanagr 9th Block, 6.30 pm.