Date:03/06/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/06/03/stories/2005060318780300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Handwriting seminar

Handwriting University India will conduct a free seminar on "Changing your life by handwriting analysis" on June 5 from 3.45 p.m. on its premises at 16, Church Road, Basavangudi (Behind NGS School). For registration, call 51312038/39, 9845300730 or log on to www.handwriting universityindia.com for details.

Meditation training

The Institute of Sri Ramachandra Consciousness will conduct a two-day programme on Pranahuti Aided Meditation (PAM) on June 11 and 12 at RMV 2nd stage, new BEL Road. The training is meant for people between the age group of 20 and 50 years. For details log on to www.sriramchandra.org and to registration, call 23608126/51119496

Orientation programme

The UGC Academic Staff College, Bangalore University, will organise an orientation programme on June 20 and a refresher course in mathematics on July 1. Postgraduate, undergraduate and temporary/contract teachers can apply for the programme. For further details, dial 22961271/272,56966427.

World Environment Day

The Centre for Environment Education, Media and Sustainable Development will organise a fair and sale of books and medical plants on the occasion of World Environment Day, from June 5 to June 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at its office on 8, 1st cross, 10th main, Indiranagar. For details call 25284936/25286124.

Gem grading

The Small Industries Service Institute will hold a two-week skill development programme on "Gem Grading and Identification" commencing on June 10. The institute will also conduct a training programme on MASTERCAM and "Programming and operation on CNC machining and CNC lathe" from June 20 for engineering/Diploma holders/ITI with experience on its premises at Rajajinagar. For details, call 233351581/82.

Yoga camp

Ramakrishna Math will conduct a yoga camp for men on the 10th of every month from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on its premises on Swami Vivekananda Road, near Adarsha Theatre, Ulsoor. For enquiries and registration, call 25367878.

Applications invited

The Association of People with Disability (APD) has invited applications from candidates who have passed their SSLC and above, for a one-year diploma in computer application and desktop publishing course. Admission begins on June 6 and first preference will be given to persons with a disability and speech and hearing disabled. For details, call 9886382366/9448485165.

Meet on management

The ICFAI University is organising a free seminar on "Emerging trends in finance and management" on June 3 at 6.30 p.m. at Hotel Harsha For registrations contact Rashmi, 134, MBC Complex, 302, 3rd floor, Bhagwan Mahaveer Road, Bangalore 560001 phone 57625211 or 9844233103.