The Institute of Engineers:  Seminar on International Quality Standards in Textile and Apparel Industries and their implementation, Department of Handlooms and Textiles Director Ashok Kumar C Manoli, Gokak Textiles Mumbai CEO H S Bhaskar to participate, Institute premises, 3, Ambedkar Veedhi, 4 pm.

GENERAL

B V Jagadeesh Science Centre:  Talk on ‘A glimpse into the fascinating world of bird watching,’ by Ornithologist M B Krishna, Centre Premises, The National College, Jayanagar, 6 pm.

MP Birla Institute of Management:  Talk on Retail Marketing, by International School of Business and Media Director Chetan Bajaj, Khincha Auditorium, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, 11.30 am.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides:  World Scout Day, Inauguration of World Scout Centenary Monument Department of Youth Services and Sports Secretary Shivaraam to participate, Shanthi Gruha, Girl Guide Office, 39, Palace Road, 10 am.

Institute of Business Management and Technology:  Panel discussion on Stock, Way 2Wealth Private Ltd Branch Manager Ajay Kumar Singh to participate, IBMT Executive lounge, 293, 100 ft Road, BSK III Stage, 2.30 pm.

NIMHANS:  12th Convocation, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research New Delhi Director General Samir K Brahmachari, Minister for Health and Family Welfare Anbumani Ramadoss to participate, NIMHANS Convention Centre, Hosur Road, 3 pm.

St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences:  Graduation day celebrations, Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay to participate, Academy premises, Koramangala, 3 pm.

Karnataka State Vignana Parishat:  Talk on Science in Kannada competition, National Degree College Principal M Leelavathi to participate, H N Hall, Basavanagudi, 10 am.

Al-Ameen Arts, Science and Commerce College:  Annual exhibition, College premises, Hosur Road, 10 am (ph 2224 6565).

Global Citizens Forum:  Talk on ‘The Value of Self Commitment’ by Ian Faria, Academy PEP, 17, I Floor, Lucky Paradise, III Block, Jayanagar, 7 pm.

Chinmaya Institute of Management:  Programme on ‘Challenges of Successful Selling,’ 7 D’Costa Layout, Cooke Town, 9.30 am.

Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College of Engineering:  Seminar on ‘Capital Market - A Transformational Analysis,’ Bangalore Stock Exchange Executive Director M K Ananda Kumara, KSCAA President S Krishnaswamy to participate, College premises, 34, I Cross, J C Road, 9 am.

Global Road Safety Partnership:  Workshop on Drinking and Driving, Hotel Grand Ashok, Kumara Krupa Road, 9 am.

Indian Institute of Materials Management:  Lecture on ‘Six Sigma’ by Tansen D Chaudhari, Hotel Royal Orchid Harsha, Shivajinagar, 6.15 pm.

BET College of Management and Science:  Annual Day - Vista-2008, Bangalore University Prasaranga Director Sarvothama D Kamath to participate,  College premises, Dodda Banaswadi, 4 pm.

OASIS - A Self-International Society:  Seminar on the Role of Preventive Health Education in Schools, Dr Vinay of Community Health Cell,  to participate, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 9.40 am.

Communist Party of India (Marxist):  Release of Draft Political Resolution in Kannada for 19th Congress of CPI (M), Suri Bhavan, II ‘A’ Cross, Opp Sampangiram Nagar Police Station, 5.30 pm.

Roopantara:  Inauguration of Shivarangotsava, by Ranga Nirantara President D K Chowta, Nagathihali Chandrashekar to participate, Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, 6.30 pm.

Manipal Education:  Family day celebrations, Anil Kumble to participate, Manipal County, Hosur Road, 11 am.

CULTURAL

Hamsalekha Music Trust:  Music programme by S Janaki, Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, 6.30 pm. (Ph 2359 2199).

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting:  Film Festival on Indian Independence Movement and Wildlife, BES Evening College of Arts and Commerce, IV Block, Jayanagar, 6 pm.

Department of Kannada and Culture:  Bharatanatyam by Gayathri Parmeshwaran, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 6.30 pm.

Saptaswara Arts Creations:  Release of Markandapuram Srinivasa’s book ‘Nele Bele - A Collection Of Poems’ by Poet Sa Shi Marulaiah, Nayana, J C Road, 5.30 pm.

Upasana:  Release of CD ‘Geetha Chitara’ by Poet Doddarangegowda, Samsa Bayalu Rangamandira, J C Road, 6 pm.

Kanakadasa Music and Arts Centre:  Vocal recital by Roopa and Deepa, KNI Art Gallery, 27th Cross, VII Block, Jayanagar (next to Ayyappan Temple, 6.30 pm.

Avishkar:  Inauguration of 12th Street Play Utsav, by Sethuram, play ‘Heddariyalobba Pedda’ directed by Suresh Herle, and ‘Raitha’ directed by John Devaraj, Malleswaram Grounds, 5.30 pm (ph 2554 4778).

Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation:  Inauguration of Lepakshi Craft Bazaar, by BBMP Joint Commissioner, S T Anjan Kumara, St Joseph’s Boys High School Grounds, M G Road, 5 pm.

Magnitude Art Gallery:  Exhibition of artworks by various artists, 140/13, XIII Main, Jayanagar, 10 am (ph 99001 17201).

Bharat Yatra Kendra:  Inter-college folk competitions, Mukhyamantri Chandru, V Somanna to participate, Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, 10 am.

RELIGIOUS

The Indian Institute of World Culture:  Discourse on A R Krishnashastri’s Vachanabharata, by G Venkatasubbaiah, 6, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.

Department of Kannada and Culture:  Singing of Lavani songs on Bhagawad Geethe, by Jayalakshmi Inamdar, Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswami Temple, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.

Karnataka Government Secretariat Club:  Discourse on Jeevana Preethi by T R Mahadevaiah, Club premises, Cubbon Park, 6 pm.

ISKCON:  Bhajans by Deepika Bhajana Mandali, Sri Radhakrishna Temple, Hare Krishna Hill, West of Chord Road, 6.30 pm.

Sri Kadumallikarjuna Swamy Temple:  Subramanyeshwara Swami Kumbabhisheka, Temple premises, Malleswaram, 8 am.