Institute for Social and Economic Change: Lecture on ‘Indian Democracy at Crossroads - role of political parties for inclusive governance,’ by Prof Satyanarayana Sangita, Justice M N Venkatachalaiah participates, Jnanajyothi Seminar Hall, Central College campus, 5.30 pm.
GENERAL
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan: Valedictory of All India Sanskrit Elocution contest, Governor Rameshwar Thakur, Sri Vishveshwa Theertha swamiji of Pejawar Mutt participate, Poornaprajna Samshodhana Mandir, Katriguppa Main Road, 10 am.
Bangalore Brahmo Samaj: 117th Annual Brahmo conference - Strengthening Brahmo way of life, Centre for Gandhian Studies Director D Jeevan Kumar, Pune Prarthana Samaj Trustee Sushma Joag participate, API Bhavana, 16/F, Miller Tank Bed Area, Vasanthanagar, 5.30 pm.
Central Coffee Research Institute: Release of new coffee plant variety for commercial cultivation by Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh, NIMHANS Convention Centre, Hosur Road, 11 am.
Indian Academy of Sciences: Lecture on ‘A dialogue on Science and Mathematics in India,’ by Prof K R Sreenivasan of The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Faculty Hall, IISc, 4 pm.
Janata Dal (Secular): Dist Presidents and Committee members meeting, Best club premises, Merajuddin, N Patel, former prime minister H D Deve Gowda participate, Rajarajeshwarinagar, 10.30 am.
Magod Laser Machining Private Limited: 10th anniversary and conferring of ISO 9001-2000 certification, Hotel Atria, 44, Race Course Road, 7.30 pm.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Samithi: 122nd Founders day, former MLA, KPCC officials participate, KPCC Office, Queens Road, 11 am.
PES College of Pharmacy: Inauguration of national seminar on ‘Present and future perspective of Drug Delivery System,’ by KLE University Belgaum Vice Chancellor Chandrakant Kokate, International Operations Vice President Sanjeev Shishoo participate, PESIT Auditorium, 100 ft Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, 10 am.
Garden City Toastmasters Club: Talk on ‘Zeal’ by Appa Rao, NIPM Hall, Blue Cross Chambers, above Elloor Library, Infantry Road Cross, 6.30 pm.
Bangalore University Department of Library and Information Science: Talk on Skills development for Library and Information Science, Professionals for Information/Knowledge Management by Defence Scientific Information Director A L Murthy, S Radhakrishna Lecture Hall, Sneha Bhavan Bldg, Jnanabharathi Campus, 12.30 pm.
National Pre-University College: Annual day celebrations, former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily participates, H N Hall, Jayanagar, 9.30 am.
Indian Institute of Materials Management: Lecture on ‘Quantitative Models in Supply Chain Management,’ by K N Subramanya, Director Administration and Asst Prof of R V College of Engineering, Hotel Woodlands, Rajaram Mohan Roy Road, 6.30 pm.
CULTURAL
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan: Valedictory of All India Sanskrit Elocution contest, Governor Rameshwar Thakur, Sri Vishveshwa Theertha swamiji of Pejawar Mutt participate, Poornaprajna Samshodhana Mandir, Katriguppa Main Road, 10 am.
Bangalore Brahmo Samaj: 117th Annual Brahmo conference - Strengthening Brahmo way of life, Centre for Gandhian Studies Director D Jeevan Kumar, Pune Prarthana Samaj Trustee Sushma Joag participate, API Bhavana, 16/F, Miller Tank Bed Area, Vasanthanagar, 5.30 pm.
Central Coffee Research Institute: Release of new coffee plant variety for commercial cultivation by Union Minister of State for Commerce Jairam Ramesh, NIMHANS Convention Centre, Hosur Road, 11 am.
Indian Academy of Sciences: Lecture on ‘A dialogue on Science and Mathematics in India,’ by Prof K R Sreenivasan of The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Faculty Hall, IISc, 4 pm.
Garden City Toastmasters Club: Talk on ‘Zeal’ by Appa Rao, NIPM Hall, Blue Cross Chambers, above Elloor Library, Infantry Road Cross, 6.30 pm.
Bangalore University Department of Library and Information Science: Talk on Skills development for Library and Information Science, Professionals for Information/Knowledge Management by Defence Scientific Information Director A L Murthy, S Radhakrishna Lecture Hall, Sneha Bhavan Bldg, Jnanabharathi Campus, 12.30 pm.
National Pre-University College: Annual day celebrations, former Chief Minister M Veerappa Moily participates, H N Hall, Jayanagar, 9.30 am.
Indian Institute of Materials Management: Lecture on ‘Quantitative Models in Supply Chain Management,’ by K N Subramanya, Director Administration and Asst Prof of R V College of Engineering, Hotel Woodlands, Rajaram Mohan Roy Road, 6.30 pm.
Rotary Club of Bangalore: Talk on ‘Fun in Rotary,’ by Ram Kumar Seshu, Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, 6.30 pm.
Samvada Vedike: Lecture on ‘Kashmir Today,’ by Kashmiri activist S A R Geelani, Lankesh Bldg, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.
Indian Science Congress Association: Talk on ‘Why river Ganges water is sacred,’ by P Jagadeeswaran of University of North Texas, Auditorium, School of Graduate Studies, Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain
College, 1st Cross, J C Road, 2 pm.
Urban Research Centre: Workshop on Development and Peoples Participation, panel discussion on Decentralisation and Local Self Governments, 74th Constitutional Amendment (Nagarpalika Act) Kathyayini Chamaraj of Civic, talk on ‘Water privatisation, urban poor and rights,’ by Kshitij Urs of Action-Aid participate, Ashirvad, St Marks Road Cross, 10.30 am.
Rotary Bangalore Yelahanka: Presentation of vocational awards by Rtn Nagendra, Hotel Sharavathi, Yelahanka New Town, 7 pm.
Karnataka Vrithipara Patrakara Parishat: Distribution of wheel chairs and canes to physically handicapped, scholarships to poor students by Karnataka Tourism Department Director C Somashekar, former MLA P S Prakash participate, Kannada Bhavana J C Road, 4 pm.
The Art of Living: Musical evening for a social cause in aid of Vishranti Home for senior citizens, guitarist Vikram Hazra, musicians from Netherlands participate followed by Bharatanatyam by C V Chandrashekar,
Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, 6 pm (ph 988694909)
Akhila Karnataka Cultural and Sahitya Pratishthana: State-level Nrithya competitions, Kannada Sahitya Parishat Chamarajpet, 2 pm (ph 9916727232)
Bangalore International Centre: Screening of Film “Footsteps of Nikitin’ directed by Phalguni Matilal, auditorium, TERI Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, 6 pm.
Basavabhagya Prakashana: Release of B S Telwadi’s book ‘Siribhuvanajyothi,’ by Archbishop Bernard Moras, JSS Post Graduate Centre Director Ramegowda participate, Nayana, J C Road, 10 am.
Indian Council for Cultural Relations: Creative workshop for kids, under age group of 7-16 years, fun with music, British Library, 23, Prestige Takt, Kasturba Road Cross, 10 am (ph 22489220)
Directorate of Kannada and Culture: Bharatanatyam by Prakruthi L S, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 6.30 pm. (ph 22287170).
Rotary Club of Bangalore: Talk on ‘Fun in Rotary,’ by Ram Kumar Seshu, Rotary House of Friendship, Lavelle Road, 6.30 pm.
Samvada Vedike: Lecture on ‘Kashmir Today,’ by Kashmiri activist S A R Geelani, Lankesh Bldg, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.
Indian Science Congress Association: Talk on ‘Why river Ganges water is sacred,’ by P Jagadeeswaran of University of North Texas, Auditorium, School of Graduate Studies, Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College, 1st Cross, J C Road, 2 pm.
Urban Research Centre: Workshop on Development and Peoples Participation, panel discussion on Decentralisation and Local Self Governments, 74th Constitutional Amendment (Nagarpalika Act) Kathyayini Chamaraj of Civic, talk on ‘Water privatisation, urban poor and rights,’ by Kshitij Urs of Action-Aid participate, Ashirvad, St Marks Road Cross, 10.30 am.
Rotary Bangalore Yelahanka: Presentation of vocational awards by Rtn Nagendra, Hotel Sharavathi, Yelahanka New Town, 7 pm.
Karnataka Vrithipara Patrakara Parishat: Distribution of wheel chairs and canes to physically handicapped, scholarships to poor students by Karnataka Tourism Department Director C Somashekar, former MLA P S Prakash participate, Kannada Bhavana J C Road, 4 pm.
The Art of Living: Musical evening for a social cause in aid of Vishranti Home for senior citizens, guitarist Vikram Hazra, musicians from Netherlands participate followed by Bharatanatyam by C V Chandrashekar,
Chowdaiah Memorial Hall, Vyalikaval, 6 pm (ph 988694909)
Akhila Karnataka Cultural and Sahitya Pratishthana: State-level Nrithya competitions, Kannada Sahitya Parishat Chamarajpet, 2 pm (ph 9916727232)
Bangalore International Centre: Screening of Film “Footsteps of Nikitin’ directed by Phalguni Matilal, auditorium, TERI Complex, 4th Main, 2nd Cross, Domlur, 2nd Stage, 6 pm.
Basavabhagya Prakashana: Release of B S Telwadi’s book ‘Siribhuvanajyothi,’ by Archbishop Bernard Moras, JSS Post Graduate Centre Director Ramegowda participate, Nayana, J C Road, 10 am.
Indian Council for Cultural Relations: Creative workshop for kids, under age group of 7-16 years, fun with music, British Library, 23, Prestige Takt, Kasturba Road Cross, 10 am (ph 22489220)
Directorate of Kannada and Culture: Bharatanatyam by Prakruthi L S, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road, 6.30 pm. (ph 22287170).
Miditech Private Limited: Launch of the 3rd Season of Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs, popular singer Pallavi participates, Hotel Taj Gateway Residency Road, 12.30 pm (ph 9845099219).
RELIGIOUS
Karnataka Government Secretariat Club: Discourse on ‘Sanathana Moulyagalu,’ by Keshava Murthy, Club premises, Cubbon Park, 6 pm.
Arya Samaj Mandir: Discourse on Vedas by Acharya Arya Naresh, 7, C M H Road, Indiranagar, 6 pm.
The Indian Institute of World Culture: Discourse on ‘Karnataka Samskruti Devadu’s kruthi,’ by Prof S G Siddaramaiah, 6, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi, 6.15 pm.
Sri Ayyappan Temple Trust: Mandala Vilakku celebrations, Temple premises, Shamanna
Gowda Layout, Ulsoor, 7 pm.
Ayyappa Temple: Ayyappa Deepotsava, Temple premises, 22, Model House Road, Basavanagudi, 6.30 pm.
