Indira Gandhi National Open University: 19th convocation through teleconference mode, NAL Director A R Upadhya delivers address, Prof B V Narayan Rao auditorium, BHS Higher Education Society, 35/1, 11th Main, 4th Block, Jayanagar, 2.30 pm.

GENERAL

M S Ramaiah Institute of Nursing Education and Research: Conference on ‘Theory application in nursing practice’, NIAS Director K Kasturirangan, T Dileep Kumar, President of Indian Nursing Council and Nursing Advisor, participate, Kuvempu Kannada Auditorium, GKVK Campus, 9 am

British Council: Education UK Exhibition, Hotel The Grand Ashok, Kumara Krupa, High Grounds, 2 pm

Karnataka State Road Transport Kendra Kannada Kriya Samithi: L S Seshagiri Rao’s birthday celebrations, 11,V Cross, XXI Main, Marenahalli, J P Nagar, 5.30 pm.

Quality Council of India: Inauguration of Awareness programme on ‘The impact of lead of health’ to college teachers and student representatives, by Govind Bommy, Filtrex Director, St John’s Medical College Auditorium,  Koramangala, 10 am.

Vijaya Vahini: Release of its fortnightly newspaper by MLC M Krishnappa, Sri Shanthaveera Mahaswami participate, Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Chamarajpet, 4.30 pm.

Vijayanagar Disabled Welfare Association: World Disabled Day, former minister V Somanna participates, Public library West premises, near RPC Layout bus stand, Vijayanagar 2nd Stage, 4 pm.

National Productivity Council: Workshop on productivity for sustainable development, Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science,  10 am.

MMS e-Educators Private Limited: Seminar on ‘Empowering the teachers to engage students in learning Mathematics,’ Hotel Hari International, Majestic Area, S C Road, Anand Rao Circle, 5.30 pm

National Design and Research Forum: Workshop on Indian Standards and Hallmarking for quality assurance for articles on gold and precious metals, H C Visvesvaraya, former Vice Chancellor, Roorkee University participates, The Institute of Engineers, 3, Ambedkar Veedhi, 10.30 am.

State Bank of Mysore: Programme on ‘Mock fire evacuation drill,’ Jija Harisingh, IPS participate,  SBM Head Office complex, 1 pm  

Bangalore University: Valedictory of  seminar on ‘Strategies for the growth of Indian apparel industry - an academic and industry perspective,’ Union Minister of State for Planning M V Rajashekaran particiapte,  Jnanajyothi Auditorium, Central College campus, 4 pm.

Lions Club of Bangalore Mahanagar: Inauguration, induction and installation of Lions Club of Bangalore Prakruthi, Ennar School, 16/65, Adithyanagar Kothnur Main Road, Harinagar, 5.30 pm.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides, and Chamrajpet Local Association: Inauguration of AIDS awareness rally by MLC Puttanna, Rtn L P Ramalingappa participate, Government High School,  Fort Chamarajpet, 2.30 pm.

Maharani lakshmi Ammanni College for Women: Valedictory of divisional-level exhibiton/competition of science models, College premises, XVIII Cross, Malleswaram, 3.30 pm.

Department of Kannada and Culture: Loka Kala Yatra, Janapada Utsav, Chitrakala Parishat, Kumara Krupa Road,   6.30 pm

A P Handicrafts Development Corporation: Exhibition of handlooms and handicrafts, Basava Bhavan, near Basaveshwara Circle, 10 am.

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat: Exhibition of K Damodaran’s paintings, Chitrakala Parsishat, Kumara Krupa Road, 10 am

Press Club: Release of B V Vaikuntaraju’s book ‘Parakaya’ by Journalist Vishweshwara Bhat, Club premises, Cubbon park, 12 noon

Ananya: Release of CD - Vandanam-  a carnatic vocal recital, by T V Gopalakrishnan, followed by vocal recital by C K Pavandeep, 91/2, IV Main, Malleswaram,  6.15 pm (ph 9845017382); Bharatanatyam by M R Krishnamurthy, Seva Sadan, XIV Cross, Malleswaram, 6 pm.

Sri Molkalmooru Srinivasa Abhinandana Samithi: Release of book ‘Sundara badukige Buddhana devige’ by litterateur K R Nagaraj, Yavanika, Nrupathunga Road,  5.30 pm.

CULTURAL

Shruti: Hindustani vocal recital by Gayatri Madhava Gudi, Kalashree 966/26, opp ESI Hospital, III Block, Rajajinagar, 5.30 pm (ph 23355687)

Department of Kannada and Culture: Maneyangalada Mathukathe, by Hamsalekha, 4 pm; staging of short plays ‘Devara hesaralli’ directed by Dakshayini Bhat, ‘Makkala Nyaya’ directed by Malatheesh Badiger, Nayana, J C Road, 6 pm. (ph 22241325)

Sri Venkateswara Temple: Sri Purandaradasa and Sri Thyagaraja Jayanthi, vocal recital by K Varadarangan and party, M S Ramaiah Charities Trust, M S Ramaiah Road, Gokula, 6.30 pm

Nadasurabhi Cultural Association: Vocal recital by Amrith Nagasundar, The Indian Heritage Academy Hall, 6th Block, Koramangala, 4.15 pm. (ph 25539368)

Sri Thyagaraja Gana Sabha Trust: Vocal recital by G H Rajalakshmi Sudheendra, Sri Vani Vidya Kendra, 1246, 4th Main Road, 2nd Stage, E Block, Rajajinagar, 6.30 pm (ph 23591723)

Sri Guruvayurappa Bhajan Samaj Trust: Vocal recital by Koviladi Madhwa Prasad and party, Odukkathur Swamigal Math, Gangadhara Chetty Road, near Ulsoor Lake, 6 pm (ph 25567990)

Sri Prasanna Veeranjaneya Swamy Trust: Vocal recital by Usha Gurunath, Mahalakshmipuram,  6.30 pm (ph 3491727)

Gana Kala Sourabha: Sri Purandaradasara  and Thyagarja  Aradhane, vocal recital by Nagamani Srinath, Sri Ramamandira, 8th Cross, Malleswaram, 6 pm.

Aarohi: Hindustani classical vocal recital by Arati Nayak, 307, XVI Cross, VIII Main, Sadashivanagar, 6pm (ph 23347382)

Vijayanagar Bimba: Staging of play ‘Chandramukhi’ directed by Gowri Dattu, Ravindra Kalakshetra, J C Road, 6.30 pm. 9ph 9845734967)

Basaveshwarawnagara Brahmana Sabha: Vocal redcital by Subhalakshmi Krishnamurthy and party, Vani Vidya Kendra, 3rd Block, 3rd Stage, Basaveshwaranagar, 6.30 pm. (ph 23237902)

Keshava Nrithya Shala: Presents Tripatti - a carnival of Trio dance, ADA Rangamandira, J C Road, 5.30 pm.

RELIGIOUS

The Art of Living and Mahabodhi Society: Inauguration of conference on ‘Vedanta and Buddhism; bringing global peace in the current scenario, Sri Ravi Shankar of Art of Living , Sri Dayananda Saraswati participate, Vishalakshi Mantap, The Art of Living Centre,  Kanakapura Road, 9.30 am

Brahmi Welfare Trust: Discourse on Lakshmeeshana Jaimuni Bharatha, by Kadaba Subramanyam,  Balamohan Vidyamandira Auditorium, 44, XIX  B Main Road,I  K Block, Rajajinagar, 6 pm

Sri Vyasaraja Math (Sosale): Discourse on Bhagavadgeetha by Kalyanarayanacharya, 1, Govindappa Road, 6.30 pm.

Jayanagar Cultural and Residents Association: Guruvandana programme, 9th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayangar, 3.30 pm.