Ohio University, Christ College, Academy for Management Education: Prof M V Kini Memorial oration, Satyam Computer Services limited Founder and Chairman B Ramalinga Raju participates, Christ College campus, Hosur Road, 6 pm.

Anekaranga: Seminar on ‘Interface of Tradition and Modernity: A State of Indian Theatre,’ M S Sathyu, Ikbal Ahmed, participate, Nayana, J C Road, 5 pm.

Garden City Toastmasters Club: Talk on ‘Creativity in Speech’ by Prasanna, NIPM Hall, Blue Cross Chambers, above Ellore Library, Infantry Road, 6.30 pm.

Bangalore University library: Valedictory of National workshop on ‘Standards in Library Automation and Networking,’ Kesavan Institute for Information Trustee E Siddaratha participates, IT Centre, Lecture Hall, Jnana Bharathi Campus, 3.30 pm.

Department of Kannada and Culture: Cultural programmes by M C artistes, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 6.30 pm.

Sanathana Kalakshetra: Nrithya programme by Kalakshetra students, Sangeetha Nrithya Academy president Rajashekar Mansur participates, 9th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar, 6 pm (ph 2241927)

Bangalore Urban Dt Janta Dal (Secular): Release of book on former chief minister H D Kumaraswamy and felicitation, Mr HDK, freedom fighter H S Doreswamy participate, Indian Waterworks Association, 7th Main, BTM 2nd Stage, Kuvempunagar, 10.30 am.

Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj: National exhibition of rural products and sales mela ‘Cauvery Saras’ National College Grounds, Basavanagudi, 10 am

Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India limited: Inauguration of exhibition of Lambani embroidery items and excellent furniture from Jodhpur by cine actor Tara, M G Road, 10 am (ph 25584083)

Bangalore Lalithkala Parishat: Veena recital by Suma Sudheendra, H N Hall, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm

Sapna Book House: Release of 25 books of  G P Rajarathnam by Prof K S Nissar Ahmed, litterateur Aa Ra Mitra participate, Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Park East, 4.30 pm. (ph 40114455)

Director of Handlooms and Textiles: Harshakala national handloom expo, Palace Grounds, Ramana Maharshi Road, near Mekhri Circle, 10 am.(ph 22271628)

Markazi Meelad-O-Seerat Committee Sunni Jamiat All Karnataka: Jashne Eid Meelad-Un-Nabi and Juloos-E-Mohammadi, 2.30 pm; Jalsa -e-Meelad - public meeting, Alhaj Nisar Ahmed, Azeez Mohammed Sait Governor Rameshwar Thakur, Journalist Azeez Burni participate, YMCA Ground, Nrupathunga Road,
5.30 pm.

Sunni Jamiyat- Ul-Ulma All Karnataka: Celebration of Id Milad -Un-Nabi Salaam, Governor Rameshwar Thakur, The Art of living Founder Sri Sri Ravishankar Guruji, Sri Shanthaveera Mahaswami participate, Idgah -e- Khuddus Sahib, Millers Road, behind Cantonment Railway  Station, 5 pm.

Maha Bodhi Society: Dhammapada festival: Seminar on ‘Buddhist ceremonies and festivals,’ Maha Bodhi Society Founder Acharya Buddharakkhita participates, 14, Kalidasa Road, Gandhinagar, 9 am.

Sri Siddaganga Kshetrakke Dasohanidhi Samarpana Samithi: Dasohanidhi Samarpana to Sri Shivakumara swami of Siddaganga Mutt and Guruvandana programme, APMC President E Krishnappa participate, APMC 7th Main Road, 2 pm.

Sri Ramakrishna Yogashrama: Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi, Ramakrishna Vivekananda Ashrama President Sri Swami Nirbhayananda Saraswati participates, Sundar Mahal Kalyan Mantap, 952/A, Hosakerehalli Main Road, Girinagar 2nd Stage, 5.45 pm.

Osho Paramartha Meditation Centre: Celebration of Osho Enlightened Day, Centre premises, Kumara Krupa Road, East, Chasria Layout, 3.30 pm.

ISKCON: Celebrates Sri Gaura purnima festival, Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, 6 pm.

Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning: 31st National Symposium/seminar and cultural festival, Maharshi Heritage Auditorium, Post Office Road, Sanjayanagar, 11.30 am

Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Discourse on ‘Values for Excellence in Sports,’ Government Arts College Ground, 6.30 pm.

The Indian Institute of World Culture: Discourse on ‘Mind Management,’ by Shirdi Prasad Tekur, 6, B P WAdia Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.

Sri Madananda Theertha Pravachana Samithi: Discourse on Bhagawad Geeta’ by Dwarakanath, Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindavana 6th Cross, Amarjyothi Nagar, 7 pm.