GENERAL
Vidya Vardhaka Sangha: Golden Jubilee celebrations and display of physical and cultural activities, Governor Rameshwar Thakur and former minister for Urban Development V S Krishna Iyer participate, V V S Dhruvadhama, Vidya Vardhaka Sangha Road, I Block, Rajajinagar, 5 pm.
Indo Global Social Service Society: Consultation on Women’s Land and Housing Rights, Legislative Council Chairman Prof B K Chandrashekar participates, United Theological College, Ecumenical Resource Centre, 63, Millers Road, Benson Town, 10.30 am.
Varman Aviation Pvt Ltd: Testing of first P&W PI6-A 21 engine for delivery, National Institute of Advanced Studies Director Dr K Kasturirangan, principal secretary, Government of Bihar Girish Shankar participate, Aero-Engine Overhaul Division, 16/17, EPIP, Road No 7, Whitefeild, 3 pm.
Forum of Urban Co-operative Banks: Seminar on ‘Urban Co-op Banks in South India’, Member of Parliament CPI (M) Sitaram Yechuri participates, St Joseph’s Indian High School auditorium, adjacent to Mallaya Hospital, near Kanteerava Stadium, 10 am.
RG Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital: Launch of Karnataka’s first super specialty urology center, cine actor Shivarajkumar participates, Suguna Hospital, 1A/87, Dr Rajkumar Road, 4th ‘N’ Block, Rajajinagar, 11.30 am.
The Bangalore Science Forum: 42nd Annual inter-collegiate contest in speaking on science subjects for degree students 2007-08, National College, Basavanagudi, 4.30 pm.
CULTURAL
Bangalore University: Inauguration of annual book exhibition - 2008, Public Library Department Director P Y Rajendra Kumar participates, Senate Hall, Central College campus, 10.30 am.
Mecon Communication Club: Talk on ‘Altruism’ by M Rajasekhar, at Mecon Ltd, 89, South End Road, Basavanagudi, 5.45 pm.
Rotary Club of Bangalore: Talk on ‘Importance of Radio in mass communication’ by RJ Vasanthi Hariprakash, Rotary House of Friendship, 20, Lavelle Road, 7 pm.
Basava Samithi: Discussion on ‘Medhara Kethaya’, Samithi president Aravinda Jathi participates, Aravina Mane, Basava Samithi, 6 pm.
BTM Cultural Academy: Inauguration of 16th Aradhana Sapthaha, Akhila Karnataka Brahmana Maha Sabha president Dr M V R Prasad participates, Sree Ramana Maharishi Academy for the Blind, 3rd cross, 3rd phase, J P Nagar, 5.30 pm.
The Hatworks Boulevard: SHE, an exhibition of recent paintings by S G Vasudev, 32 Cunningham Road, 7 pm onwards.
Garvi-Gurjari: Mega Exhibition on Gujurat’s traditional handloom and handicrafts products, Safina Plaza, Infantry Road, 4 pm.
Meditation and Study Circle: Discourse on ‘Healing of emotions’ by Dr Uma Goswami, SSMRV PU College, 26th Main, 4th ‘T’ Block, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.
24th Kinkini Nrithyotsava: Department of Kannada and Culture Director Manu Baligar participates, Dr H N Kalakshetra, 36th cross, 2nd Main, 7th block, Jayanagar National College, 6 pm.
Magnitude Gallery: Exhibition on various avatars and interpretations of Lord Ganesha, 140/13, 27th cross, 13th Main, 3rd block, Jayanagar, 10 am onwards.
Poompuhar: Crafts Mela, an exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts and handcrafted textiles, Director General and Inspector General of Police K R Srinivasan participates, Sri Srinivasa Sagar Kalyana Mahal (near Ashok Pillar), Jayanagar, 3 pm.
MES Kalavedi: Staging a play by ‘Lokothame’ directed by Sri Channakeshava, MES Kishore Kendra, ‘Brahmi’, 10th Main Road, 15th cross, Malleswaram, 6.30 pm.
Galleryske: Various media installation by Sreshta Premnath, The Presidency 82, St Marks Road, 11 am onwards.
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat: Solo exhibition of paintings by Santhosh Asramam, Gallery IV art complex, Kumarakrupa Road, 10 am onwards.
Rightlines Art Gallery: Perspective, an exhibition of paintings by Pratima Sheth 270, 1st floor, 1st Main, Defence Colony, Indiranagar, 10 am onwards.
RELIGIOUS
Sri Sai Mandiram: Rudrabhishekha to Lord to Chandramoulishwara by Bhagawan Gopala Krishna Baba, 1st ‘E’ Main, 8th ‘B’ Cross, Girinagar, 7.30 am onwards.
Sai Gitanjali: Bhajans, Sri Sathya Seva Kshethra, 36, 21st Main, 8th Cross, J P Nagar, 2nd phase, 6.30 pm.
Sri Mahaganapathi Temple: Ganapathi and Ganga pooja, 9th cross, East Park Road, Malleswaram, 8 am onwards.
Bheemeshwar Temple: Discourse on ‘An artists view of Bhakti’ by Dr Ranganath Bharadwaj, noted economist and dramatist, Dasanpura Hobli, Makali post, 6.30 pm.
Geetha Gnana Yagna: Discourse on ‘Bhagawad Geetha Chapter 7’ by Sree Swami Abhaya Chaitanya, Sri Ganesha Temple, 8th and 9th Main Road, M C Layout, Vijaynagar, 6.30 pm.
Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Bhakthi Mandala Trust: Upanyasa by Pavamanachar, 9th block, Jayanagar, 6.30 pm.
Sri Shivabalayogi Ashram: Meditations and Bhajans, 1/A, J P Nagar, III Phase, 6 pm.
Paramaartha Vichaara Sangha Trust: Lecture on ‘Brahma Sutra Bhaashyam’ by K G Subraya Sharma, Adhyaatma Mandiram, V V Puram, 7.45 am.
Malleswaram Bhakta Jana Sabha: Harikatha celebrations in the grand memory of Majjada Adibhatla Narayanadasu, RPR Sabhangama, Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple, 8th Cross Malleswaram, 6 pm.