Sri Dorabji Tata Centre for Research in Tropical Diseases:  Symposium on ‘Antimicrobial Resistance’, Inauguration by Prof P Balaram, Director of Indian Institute of Science, Prof Richard Wise from Academy of Medical Science, University of Birmingham delivers keynote address, JRD Tata Auditorium, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Malleswaram, 9 am.

GENERAL

M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology:  Inauguration of National Workshop on ‘Innovative Quality Practices and Robust Design for E-Business Excellence’ by K Dinesh, Director and Co-Founder of Infosys Technologies, High Tech Seminar Hall, Electrical Sciences Block, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, MSR Nagar, 10 am.

Karnataka Bank Limited:  Inauguration of New Branch at Uttarahalli by D Surendra Kumar, Director, Karnataka Bank Limited at Uttarahalli, 10.30 am and 421st Branch at Kengeri Satellite Town by R V Shastri, Director, Karnataka Bank Limited, Kengeri, 4.30 pm.

M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital:  ‘100th Year Celebration of International Women’s Day’, Dr Radha Murthy of Nightingale’s Medical Trust is Chief Guest, Basement Auditorium, New BEL Road, 11.30 am.

Srishti:  Launch of Biological Art Workshop, National Centre for Biological Sciences, GKVK, 4 pm.

BES Teachers Education Trust:  Inauguration of National Service Scheme Training Programme by H D Govindaiah of DSERT, Government Junior Primary School, Kengeri Satellite Town, 11.30 am.

Karnataka Judicial Academy:  Seminar on ‘Challenges in Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights’, Justice N Santosh Hegde, Karnataka Lokayukta and Chief Justice Cyriac Joseph to participate, High Court premises, 5.30 pm.

BWSSB:  International Women’s Day, Journalist Pratibha Nandakumar inaugurates, BWSSB chairpserson Lathakrishna Rao presides, Cauvery Bhavan, 3.30 pm.

The Bangalore Social Sciences Forum:  Dr Leela Phadnis Memorial Lecture, Advocate Udaya Holla speaks on ‘Public Interest Petition-A Boon or Bane’, National College premises, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.

The Theosophical Society:  Talk on ‘Ashtavakara Geethe’ by B V Thippeswamy, Malleswaram, 5.30 pm.
Government of Karnataka:  Women and Child Development Department, Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurial Skills-Development for Women’s Empowerment’, Jawahar Bal Bhavan, Cubbon Park, 10.30 am.

University of Agricultural Sciences:  Dr M H Marigowda Memorial Lecture, Dr S D Shikhamany, Vice-Chancellor of Horticultural University, West Godavari speaks on ‘Grapevine Canopy’, College of Agriculture , UAS, GKVK, 2.00 pm.

Bangalore University:  Prasaranga, Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of New Block by Prof H V Ranganath, BU V-C , Administrative Block, Jnanabharathi, 9.15 am.

Rotary Club of Bangalore:  Official Visit of District Governor Rtn H Rajendra Rai, Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, 7 pm.

Rotary Bangalore Indiranagar:  Rtn Gokul Das speaks on ‘Blood Donor Motivation’, Rotary House of Service, Indiranagar, 7.30 pm.

Elektro Battery Solutions:  Inauguration of New Showroom by Gautam Chatterjee, Director of Exide Industries Limited, Opp Urvsahi Theatre, Near MTR, 11 am.

CULTURAL

Kanakagiri Lalita Kala Sangha:  ‘Haridasa Namana’ and Kala Utsav, Bhajans, Bangalore Gayana Samaj, Chamarajpet, 4.30 pm.

Basava Samithi:  Dr M C Jekki Memorial Lecture, Aravina Mane, Samithi premises, Basaveshwara Circle, Near Hotel Chalukhya, 6 pm.

Ganesh Mandira Nagarikara Vedike:  Felicitation programme, Prof K S Nisar Ahmed and Dr Shimoga Subbanna to participate, B N M College, Near Banashankari Police Station, II Phase, BSK, 6 pm.

Cauvery Handicrafts:  Craft Bazaar 2008, St Joseph’s Boys School Grounds, M G Road, 10 am to 9 pm.

Rightlines Art Gallery:  Presentation of Exhibition of Paintings by Paresh Hazra, Gallery premises, Ishta Hotel, Swami Vivekananda Road, 10 am to 7 pm, Ph: 2527 2827.

RELIGIOUS

Sri Sai Mandiram:  Rudrabhisekha to Lord Chandramoulishwara, Girinagar, 7.30 am.

Meditation and Study Circle:  S Krishnamurthy Memorial Day, Recitation of Recorded Lectures, SSMRV PU College, Jayanagar, 6 pm.

Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple:  Annual Brahmothsavam and Kalyanothsava, Malleswaram, 7 pm.

Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam:  Pravachana and Upanyasa by Ganea Dhevi, Malleswaram, 10 am.

Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Bhaktha Mandali Trust:  Talk on ‘Kashyapa Sutragalu’ by Nimishnda Guruji, Maruti Bayalu Ranga Mandira, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.