Workshop on  Animation
A workshop on Stop Motion Animation by Mr Dhimant Vyas, is being organised by Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC). Right from conceiving a character in the form of a sketch to translating it into a wireframes amature, to making a finished model to actually shooting the model using stop motion, to playing back the shot images to see it in motion, everything will be demonstrated live at Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Race Course Road, Bangalore on July 28 (11am to 5 pm). Call 32928661/ 32902859/ 32915030. Or email arunak@maacmail.com
IAU-Gupta College degrees
International American University (IAU), Los Angeles, California, USA has collaborated with Gupta College of Management and Technology (GcMAT), Bangalore to offer its management programmes in India. IAU is offering three programmes in India - Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Executive MBA (for people with 2-year experience) and a regular MBA.
The admissions for August 2007 session are open. Contact: Gupta College of Management & Technology, 808, 100 ft Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bangalore 85. Phone: 26420102, mobile: 93412-28440. Email: info@guptacollege.org. Website: www.guptacollege.org
Courses from Arena
Arena Animation Academy offers various specialised courses on animation for all ages and segments.  The diploma in animation engineering (DAE), a 2 1/2 year course from Arena Animation Academy, Jayanagar, is a highly recommended course as it offers exhaustive inputs and skill development, right from ideation to execution. The total course fee is Rs 1,77,000 plus taxes.
Arena Animation Academy at Jayanagar was the first animation centre to start in South India. It is offering a free workshop to animation enthusiasts. Interested students can contact Arena Animation Academy, No 11, 2nd  & 4th Floor, 11th Main, IV Block, Jayanagar, bangalore 11.
Telephone: 26653866, 41307228. Mobile: 9341228440. Email. indira@arenajayanagar.com. Website: www.arenajayanagar.com
A decade of excellence
KLE Society’s College of Business Administration, Lingaraj College was established in 1996 and over the last decade has been in the fore front in providing quality management education.
The Institute is accredited at the “A” level by NAAC. The institute has become autonomous from the academic year 2007-2008. Specialisation papers in retailing, banking, insurance, mutual funds, brand management and derivatives are offered only at this institute.
The “Digital Class Rooms”, a fully computerised library with over 40 Business Magazines and online access to the best Business information, a state-of-the art Computer Laboratory, internet rooms for 24 hour access to the internet, world class sports facilities and hostel facilities are offered only at CBALC.
Career day for technical writers
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) India Chapter is organising a career day for technical writing professionals in India. This event will be held at Taj Gateway, MG Road, Bangalore from 9 am to 5 pm on July 28, 2007.
The Career Day provides a platform for aspiring and experienced technical writers to meet with employers.
To register for the event, call Parimala Ananth on 9986017197, or send an email to achepuri@gmail.com.
MBD Alchemie
The MBD Group recently launched the ‘MBD Alchemie`, a new interactive affordable online academy. To introduce its unique concept ‘MBD Alchemie` will be providing a 15 days free demo on www.mbdalchemie.com. ‘MBD Alchemie` will provide education at Rs.150 per month per subject.
In the initial phase, ‘MBD Alchemie’ is introducing courses for students of class 10th & 12th of CBSE and AIEEE and AIPMT. In future, it plans to launch new courses on IIT-JEE, State CETs and State Boards (Xth and XIIth) and many more. ‘MBD Alchemie’ offers various short and long term courses varying from 3 months to 2 years. It also offers a unique course TAD i.e. Test and Discussion, where the students will be given tests and then they have the option of discussing online the problem with the subject matter expert.
With distinctive features like personalised coaching including self paced learning mechanism, self test tool, extensive self-education, online problem solving facility, and virtual class room; ‘MBD Alchemie’ is highly interactive.
Online Competition Master goes free
 The Competition Master, the monthly magazine for the youth preparing for any competitive examination, has made access to its online edition free.
The magazine which had been the pioneer in catering to the youth with comprehensive compendium of general knowledge and current affairs way back in 1959, had started its online edition in 2002, which was earlier available only against subscription on its website www.competitionmaster.com. The upgraded website now offers more interactivity with the online community, and has vast resources including downloadable e-books on various topics, mock tests, solved papers, discussion forum, career counselling etc.
Malaysian education promotion event
 An education promotion event promoted by the Malaysian Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education is taking place at the Chancery Hotel, Bangalore today from 10 am to 6 pm. Apart from the senior officials from the government, representatives and officials from 12-15 leading universities / colleges in Malaysia are also participating in the fair.
Last date extended
The Sri Sri Centre for Media studies has extended its last date for admission to its one year PG course in print and broadcast journalism for the year 2007-2008 to August 25, 2007.
For details contact: Sri Sri Center for Media Studies, No 19, 11th Main, 39 A Cross, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore. Phone: 080 22457572, 22457573.
Free coaching classes for Forest Range Officer
Universal Coaching Centre, Vijayanagar, Bangalore is going to conduct free coaching classes for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC/ minorities who reside within BBMP limit for Forest Range Officer examination 2007.
For details contact: Universal Coaching Centre, No. 283, 20th Main, Marenahalli Main Road, Vijayanagar, Bangalore- 560 040. Phone: 23301613/ 23112628/ Mob: 98455 12051/52.
Coaching classes
Sri Rama Education Academy, Bangalore, is conducting intensive coaching classes for students taking direct II PUC examination in private who have passed SSLC examination and aged 18 years and also students taking I, II and III B.Com (AS) examination of open university, where no educational qualification is required and aged 18 years.
Candidates who are willing to take these benefits may contact the Academy between 7 am to 8 am and 1 pm to 6 pm daily for registration or call: 26391845/ 98454 06178/ 99866 47898.
KANNADA CLASSES FOR ALL
Kannada Prasaara Parishat a non-profit organisation with the sole aim of imparting and spreading the language of Kannada among the people who have a desire to learn.
This course is especially for those want to use the Kannada language to either deal in business transactions, or for those who want to interact with the locals, therein understanding the people of our city and their culture better.
Classes are held in separate batches for learning 'Spoken' Kannada, for learning the 'Kannada Script', and for improving other skills associated with the Kannada Language. Special classes are also arranged for those who are appearing for examinations such as the Kannada Praveesha - Kannada Kaava of the Sahitya Parishat.
Successful candidates will be awarded certificates of Merit.
Venue for Sunday classes:
HOSMAT Hospital Premises No. 45, Magrath Road (off. Richmond Road) Bangalore - 560 025.
(Close to M.G. Road - Mayo Hall- Bangalore Central- Garuda Mall & Opp. Bangalore Football Stadium)
Timings:
Only on SUNDAYS From 10-00 am to 1-00 pm
For further details contact Kannada Prasaara Parishat Convenors: B. V. Raghavan - (M) 94488 78569, (R) 2350 4007 H. V. Nataraj - (M) 98456 80958, (R) 2664 5662.
Applications invited
Applications are invited for Free Hostel from Kunchitigara Community Male Students and Application for Scholarship from Female Student only who are studying in the Colleges of Engineering, Medical, Agriculture and Post graduate courses in Bangalore for admission during the Academic Year 2007-08.
Application Forms can be collected from K.S.V. Nilaya, No. 46, Miller's Road, Vasanthanagar, Bangalore - 560 052. The applications which are completely filled up with all the necessary certificates to be submitted on or before 05.08.2007.