GENERAL
Sahitya Akademi: Pattabhi and Seshendra memorial seminar on Modern Telugu poetry, Sahitya Akademi Regional Secretary Balagurumurthy participates, Senate Hall, Central College Campus, Ambedkar Veedhi 10.30 am.
Jyotsnaa Charitable Trust: Lecture on Transit of Planets, by N N Murthy, Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Temple premises, 9th Block, Jayanagar, 5.30 pm.

Karnataka Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi: Inauguration of its State committee office by N Ramakrishnaiah, Doddabidarakallu Grama Branch, Yeshwanthpur Hobli, 10. am.

Sri Pashupathinatha Bhaktha Mandali: Inauguration of ‘Save Nepal Conference to Improve Indo-Nepal Relations,’ by M Chidananda Murthy, Keshava Shilpa Auditorium, K G Nagar, 10 am.

DVG Vedike: Programme in memory of DVG, Doordarshan Director Mahesh Joshi, CVL Shastri participate, Surana College, South End Circle, Basavanagudi, 10.30 am.

Karnatak State Open University: Academician experts training programme, College Education Department Director K V Kodandaramaiah participates, Osteen College, 5th main Road, Chamarajpet, 11 am.

Manipal Hospital: Inauguration of CME in Stem Cell transplant, by R Basil, Dr Poonam Patil, Dr Daniel Weisdorf participate, Hotel The Park, M G Road, 9 am.

CPI(M): Jayanagar constituency 1st conference CPI(M) Dt Committee member H G Srinivasamurthy, participates, Karuru Vysya Bank Employees Union office, in front of BMS Women’s college, Basavanagudi, 11.30 am

AV Education Society:  Launch of AVES alumni, society premises, J P Nagar 5th Phase, 10.30 am.

Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress Samithi: Inauguration of State-level debate and essay competition, by Minister of State for Women and Child Development Renuka Choudhury, Shroff Basappa Auditorium, SJRC College, Ananda Rao Circle, 9.30 am.

Team Universe and Nagamma Foundation: Art of Anchoring - training camp, Tourism Department Director C Somashekar, cine actor Vinaya Prakash, Red Mount, OTC Road, Cottonpet, 5.30 pm.

Kannada Vedike: Inauguration of Rajajinagar branch, by Justice N Venkatachalaiah, litterateur N Basvaradhya participates, Rajajinagar 6th Block, 11 am.

Nirman Shelters Private Limited: Inauguration of residential staff quarters complex at Nisarga, by Bangalore Urban Dt Special Deputy Commissioner Ramegowda, MLA A Narayana Swamy, participates, Nisarga Layout, Banerghatta Post, 10.30 am.

Sri Sai Samaj: Laying foundation stone for Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Dharmashala, by Sri Sai Samaj president K B Munivenkata Redddy, 10 & 11, Sri Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir Road, Someswarapura, Ulsoor 8 am.

CULTURAL
Department of Kannada and Culture: Janapada Jatre, Lalbagh, 6 pm

Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement: Smarananjali - lyrical glowing tribute to the immortal batttle heroes through dance and music, Governor Rameshwar Thakur, National Human Rights Commission member justice Shivraj V Patil participates, Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Central College campus, 3 pm.

Rightlines Art Gallery: Exhibition of M G Doddamani’s paintings and installations, 270, 1st floor, 1st main, Defence Colony Indiranagar, 10 am (ph 25272827)

Bharatiya Vidyarthi Bhavan: Kalabharathi convocation - 2007, R K Padmanabha participates, Khincha Auditorium, Race Course Road, 10.30 am.

Student Christian Movement of India: Exhibition of paintings of L Hanumanthaiah,  SCM Programme Centre, 29, 2nd Cross, CSI Compound, Mission Road, 10 am.

East Cultural Association: Presents ghazals and Hindi hits musical nite - Yaadon Ki Baarat, Ghazal Singer N K Gulab participate, 8, 100 ft Road, Indiranagar, 7 pm.

Manoranjani Samskruthika Vedike: Vocal recital by R S Akshatha and party, Sri Siddaganapathi Temple, KSRTC Layout, Uttarahalli Road, Chikkalasandra, 6 pm (ph 9449446396)

Rajamahal Vilas Sangeetha Sabha: Vocal recital by Sukanya Prabhakar, Raghothaman Memorial Bldg, above post office, Sanjayanagar, RMV extn, 2nd stage, 5.30 pm. (ph 23417758)

Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha: Vocal recital by N Amrutha Nagasundar, Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, 1246, 4th Main Road, 2nd Stage, E Block, Rajajinagar, 5 pm (ph 23591723)

Humour Club International: Humour in communication by Y M N Murthy, National College Bldg,  Basavanagudi, 11 am.

Gujarat Rajya Handloom Handicrafts emporium: Exhibition - sale, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am. (ph 23423304)

Vijayanagar Sangeetha Sabha: Vocal recital by H R Nagaraj and party, Sri Maruthi Mandira, Vijayanagar, 5.30 pm. (ph 9341975510)

Ganasudha Sugama Sangeetha Academy: Release of book ‘Gana Sudha Bhavaadhare’ by poet Dr G S Shivarudrappa, talk on the book by Mysore V Subramanya, release of CD by Doddarange Gowda, K R Road, 10 am.

Ranga Shankara: Theatre festival - staging of play - carnival activities 11 am; English poetry performance 5.30 pm; Shootout at Ranga Shankara - a photo exhibition, 362, J P Nagar 2nd Phase, 6 pm.

Manava Seva Kendra: Satsang by Guruji Vishwanath, 8/57A, 1st cross, 8th Main, Sadashivanagar, 10.30 am
Karnataka Veerashaiva Vidyabhivruddhi Samsthe: Sharane Akkanagamma and Sharan Nuliya Chandaiah Jayanthi Mahotsava, Sharana Sahitya Parishat president Go Ru Channabasappa participates, Jagjyothi Sri Basveshwara Vidyarthinilaya, Vijayanagar, 10.30 am.

RELIGIOUS
Sri Munivenkataiah Smaraka Bayalu Rangamandira: Anniversary, blessings and Satpurashara darshan, Sri Shivakumara Mahawami of Siddaganga Kshetra, Sri Balagangadharanathaswami, Sri Jayendrapuri Mahaswami of Kailash Ashrama participate, followed by cultural programme by L R Eshwari, 149 G Road, Phase 2, Ideal Homes Rajarajeshwarinagar, 5.30 pm.

Rasika Ranjani: Harikatha ‘Seetha Kalyana’ by Santha Bhadragiri Achyuta Das, Sri Prasanna Ganapathi Temple premises, 6.30 pm.

Karnataka Haridasa Scientific Research Centre: Discourse on Fusing Science and Spiritualism by Ranganath Bharadwaj, Deccan Paradise, 8th main, Basaveshwaranagar, 6 pm.

The Theosophical Society: Discourse on ‘Urgent need for Theosophy’ by V V Chalam, Bangalore City lodge, K R Road, 11 am.

United Lodge of Theosophists: Discourse on ‘How shall we meditate,’ Maitri Bhavan, 4, M N Krishna Rao Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.

Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Trust: Bhajans by Bellur Sri Rama Bhajana Sabha, Mahalakshmipuram, 9 am.

Veerashiva Souharda Sangama: Devotional songs by Suma Basavaraju, chaaturmasa special lecture on Veerashiva Siddanta and implementation, by Mananur Gurumallaiah, Suchitra Film and Cultural hall, 9th Main, BSK 2nd Stage, 10.30 am.