Date:09/04/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/04/09/stories/2005040918290300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Rain likely

The sky will be partly cloudy on Saturday. Rain or thundershowers are likely towards evening or night. The maximum temperature will be around 33 degrees Celsius, according to the weather forecast. On Friday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19.9 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity was 41 per cent. At the airport, the maximum and minimum temperatures were 33 degrees Celsius and 19.6 degrees Celsius respectively. The relative humidity was 29 per cent.

Essay contest

Vidya Seva Trust is organising an essay competition for SSLC and PUC students on "The impact of current cricket series on SSLC and PUC public examination." Those who would like to participate in it need to send a 250-word essay by April 24 along with their name, address and registration number of SSLC/PUC examination. The write-ups can be sent to the Vidya Seva Trust, 26th Cross, 9th Main, B.S.K. 2nd Stage, Bangalore. There will be cash awards for the best entries. For further details, call 98450-45919.

Consultation

The Karnataka Unani Medical Graduates' Association in association with Arthritis Research and Treatment Home is conducting a free consultation, treatment and counselling camp for arthritis patients between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday at 3, Queen's Road, Queen's Corner Apartment. For more information, call 9845215453/22268181.

Summer camp

Animaster is organising a summer camp for children that will teach them the creative process of animation. The two-month programme will help them explore animation hands-on. For details, call 51138121.