GENERAL
Karnataka Panchayat Parishath: Union Panchayat Raj Minister Manishankar Aiyer to inaugurate one day workshop on ‘Women in Panchayat Raj’ for women presidents, vice-presidents of various Panchayats, Co-operation Minister G T Devegowda, Karnataka Panchayat Raj Minister C M Udasi and former chief minister Dharam Singh participates, Dr B R Ambedkar Bhavan, Vasanthnagar, 10 am.
Jayanagar Sthree Samaja Trust: Inauguration of first floor facilities at Sandhya Sanjeevini by Governor of Karnataka T N Chaturvedi, Health Minister R Ashok, Chief Guest, Sandhya Sanjeevini, Gerupalya, Kumbalgod, 11 am.
The Concerned for Working Children (CWC): Interactive meeting of members of Makkala Panchayats and Gram Panchayat Hakkottaya Andolana with Union Panchayat Raj Minister Manishankar Aiyer, Gandhi Bhavan, Next to Chitrakala Parishat, Shivananda Circle, 12 noon.
Rotary Club of Bangalore: Joint meeting of Rotary Clubs of Bangalore, Indiranagar and IT Corridor, Union Panchayat Raj Minister Manishankar Aiyer will address members on ‘India’s march to 2020 - Would be able to bridge the economic divide?’, Rotary House of Friendship, No. 20, Lavelle Road, 7 pm.
Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Parishat: Primary and Secondary Education Minister Basavaraj S Horatti to launch autobiography of eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao ‘Vijnanave Jeevanada Marga’, Faculty Hall, Indian Institute of Science, 4 pm.
Bangalore University: Dr S R Ranganathan’s birthday celebration, special lecture programme on “S R Ranganathan - as an international” by Prof M A Gopinath and photo gallery and movie on S R Ranganathan by Dr S Radhakrishna Lecture Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, Sneha Bhavan building, Jnana Bharathi Campus, 11 am.
Seshadripuram Pre-University College: Observance of 150 years of first war of Independence 1857-2007, Centenary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh 1907-2007 and Sixty Years of India’s Freedom, College premises, Room No 16, Seshadripuram, 11.45 am.
Department of Media Studies, Christ College: Talk on ‘The Role of Media in a Democracy - Perception and Reality’ by Susan Robinson King, Vice-President, External Affairs, Director Journalism Initiative, Special Initiative and Strategy, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Main auditorium, Christ College, 2 pm.
The Bangalore Social Sciences Forum: Hanif Javed Endowment Lecture on ‘Reservation in Higher Education’ by Prof N V Narasimhaiah, former member, Karnataka Backward Classes Commission, Dr H N Hall, The National College, Basavanagudi, 6 pm.
MECON Communication Club: MCC Toastmasters Meet on the theme of ‘Change Yourself’ by Jose Thomas, MECON Ltd, 89, South End Road, Basavanagudi, 5:45 pm.
Department of Computer Science, Surana College: Inauguration of Esoteric - IT Club 2007-08 and release of e-magazine, B S Sudhindra, Regional Director - IGNOU participates, Seminar Hall, Surana College, 2 pm.
CII - Institute of Quality: Two-day Six Sigma National Conference, Institute of Quality, Bharat Nagar, 2nd Stage, Magadi Road, Vishwaneedam Post, 9 am.
Madhya Pradesh Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation Limited: Exhibition-cum-sale of exquisite crafts, hand woven, block printed textile and traditional silk sarees, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Kumara Krupa Road, 10:30 am.
Electronics of Communication Department, PES Polytechnic: Workshop on Computer Hardware Awareness by S S Santosh of ESCUBE Systems, PES Polytechnic, Hanumanthanagar campus, 9 am.
CULTURAL
Kannada Janashakthi: Felicitation to the designated president of the 74th Kannada Sahitya Parishat Prof L S Sheshagiri Rao, former president of Kannada Sahitya Parishat G R Channabasappa and litterateur A H Krishnaiah to participate, Krishnaraj Parishat Mandira, Kannada Sahitya Parishat premises, Chamarajpet, 5 pm.
Bhagavataru Cultural Organisation: Presentation of Yaksha Gana based drama ‘Daksha Yajna’ by Ms Vidya, Nayana Auditorium, JC Road, 6.30 pm.
Enrich Rehabilitation Trust and Nayak’s Clinic: Present ‘Inspired Minds’ a painting competition for the hearing impaired children, Guest of Honour Artist S G Vasudev, Rotary Club Hall, Lavelle Road, 9 am to 2 pm.
Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Film show on Indian Independence Movement and culture, Governor T N Chaturvedi participates, Banquet Hall, Raj Bhavan, 5:30 pm (2222 0787).
Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath and Ushadoss: Painting exhibition, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am (94441 21334).
RELIGIOUS
Udupi Shri Puttige Mutt: Chaturmasa Vratha by Swami Sri Sugunendra Teertha, Mutt premises, Basavanagudi, 5.30 am.
The Theosophical Society: Discourse on Ashtavakra Geeta by B V Thippeswamy, Society premises, 8th Cross, Malleshwaram, 6 pm.
Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on Kaivalya Upanishad by Swamini Sampannananda, Sri Sai Mythri Niketan, No. 642, 18th Main, Ideal Homes, Rajarajeshwarinagar, 6 pm.
Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on Bhagawad Geetha by Swami Sacchidananda, No 23/1, 5th Main, 9th Cross, Malleswaram, 6 pm.
Sri Sai Mandiram: Rudrabhisheka to Lord Chandramoulishwara by Bhagwan Gopala Krishna Baba, Sri Sai Mandiram, 8th B Cross, II Phase, Girinagar, 7:30 am.
Meditation and Study Circle: Discourse on Yoga and Positive Mental Health by Dr Uma Goswami, SSMRV PU College, 26th Main, 4th T Block, Jayanagar, 6:30 pm.
Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Bhaktha Mandali Trust: Discourse on Bhagavata by Vidya Vachaspati Bannanje Govindacharya, Sri Kuchalamba Samskruthika Mandira, 6:30 pm.
Sri Maankaliamman Temple: Adi Festival, Sri Mankaliamman to be kept in cradle and Mahamangalarathi, Sri Maankaliamman Temple, 11th Cross, M V Garden, Ulsoor, 6 pm.
Vedanta Satsanga Kendra: Lecture on Upanishadic Approach by Vidwan K G Subraya Sharma, Sri Geetha Nilaya, II Block, Thyagarajanagar, 9 am.
