Recitation from scriptures

Bowring Institute in association with Geetha Cultural Forum is conducting a competition for high School students on scripture recitation (Bhagavad Gita, Bible, Quran and Guru Granth Sahib) on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanthi.
   The competition will be held on October 2 between 10 am and 1 pm in the main hall of the Bowring Institute, St Mark’s Road. High school students willing to participate may contact the Librarian of Bowring Institute: Phone 40414243 or 9448389090. Spot entries also will be accepted.

Vipassana meditation

Vipassana Meditation and Research Centre organises 10 days residential course on meditation on 5th and 20th of every month. Vipassana meditation is most easy technique of self purification to come out of tension, depression, anger, anxiety or any harmful habit of drinking and smoking.

  Food and accommodation are free of cost. For registration and enquiry, contact 22067296 and 26637173.

Yoga classes for women

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Kendra and Sri Rama Mandir Temple conduct yoga classes for ladies and gents in Yogasana, Suryanamaskara and Pranayama for three months daily from 6 am to 7 am at Sri Ram Mandir, Near Post Office, East Park Road, 8th cross, Malleshwaram.

   Those who are interested may approach the organisers at the venue daily 6 am to 7 am (Monday to Saturday) or Gawde on 23346609.

Western Ghats camp

Society for Promotion of Adventure & Natural Awareness (SPAN) is organising State level adventure, nature orientation and leadership camp ‘The leading edge’ for children aged 10 to 18 years in western ghats region in Kodagu district.

  The five day camp starts from  October 15 and includes trekking, camping in tents, nature trails, wildlife games, quiz, leadership and individual development activities.

    Those interested may contact Sridhar, Director or call 9845188991 or email spansridhar@yahoo.com

Yoga class

Bangalore Tamil Sangam is starting a new batch of Yoga classes from October 3 for both Gents and Ladies during morning from Monday to Friday between 6.30 am to 7.30 am. Details can be had from the Sangam office at No 59, Annaswamy Mudaliar Road. Ph. 25510062

Consultation camp
As a part of World Heart Day, the Apollo Clinic- Malleshwaram is organising a free heart consultation camp from September 30 to October 7, under the guidance of interventional Cardiologist Dr Nagaraj Desai. The cardiologist consultation, dietitian, dental consultation with oral camera view examinations, will be extended as free services.
   In addition, the clinic is offering lab investigations at subsidised tariffs.
 
Free consultations along with results of above investigations will also be offered at the Apollo Clinic, Malleswaram. For details: 23317521/ 2/ 3.

Medical camp

Sagar Apollo Hospital is organising a free medical camp on October 2, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanthi at the Dayanand Sagar Institute campus, Kumaraswamy Layout, between 9 am and 4 pm.

   The camp will be attended by consultants, doctors, nurses and technicians of Sagar Apollo Hospital. ECG and blood test for diabetes check up will be carried out free if recommended by the consultants.
   Free medicines will also be distributed to patients as per the advice of the concerned consultants.

Kannada classes

Kannada Prasaara Parishat, a non-profit organisation that works towards imparting the language of Kannada among people, will start its next batch of Spoken Kannada, Kannada script learning and higher Kannada classes. Classes will be held on Sundays only between 10 am and 1 pm at the Hosmat Hospital premises, Magrath Road.
   Successful candidates will be awarded certificates of merit at the end of the course. Classes will begin from October 7. For details, call: 94488-78569/ 98456-80958.