Date:08/07/2005 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2005/07/08/stories/2005070817740300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Skill development programme

The Small Industries Service Institute will conduct skill development programme in mobile phone servicing, computer hardware servicing and computer networking from July 11. Interested persons may contact the institute from Monday to Friday on ph. 9886208333/23351581.

Free training for ITI courses

On the occasion of its silver jubilee, Acharya ITI is offering free training for those want to train as draughtsman mechanic and mechanic radio and TV for 2005-2006. Students who have passed SSLC can seek admission at the institute on or before August 20. Training is also offered in the trades of fitter, electronic mechanic and COPA. For further details, contact ph. 28396165/ 27832546.

Cookery, painting classes

Nila's Cooking and Art School will conduct free classes in cooking North Indian thali for three days starting from July 9. There will be separate classes in Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Continental, Italian cuisine and also in ceramic, stain glass painting, vegetable carving, napkin folding and so on. For details, contact ph. 23306442.

Free pranic healing programme

Vaibhava Pranic Healing Centre will organise a three-day free pranic healing programme for those suffering from cancer, AIDS, Parkinson's Disease, kidney problem, blood pressure, diabetes and other ailments from July 9 between 10.30 a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Interested persons may contact the centre at 1354, 9th Main, RPC layout, Vijayanagar or call 9886553955/ 55331669 for details.

Coaching for `Kavya' exam

Samskrita Bharati will commence classes for "Kavya" examinations, to be conducted by the State Government, from July 17. For details, contact ph. 26722584/26727389/26721052.

Consultation on Tibetan medicine

Under the aegis of the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute, headquartered in Dharamshala, a medical team headed by Dorjee Rapten Neshar will offer free consultation in Tibetan medicine on July 8 and 9 at Nrupathunga Road, opp. RBI building. Medicines will be offered free or at a concessional prices to needy persons. For further details, contact ph. 23496190/ 23598459.

Lecture on self-hypnosis

Sadbhavana Prathishtaana will organise a free talk on "Self-hypnosis for stress free life" by M. Kiran Kumar on July 8 at 6 p.m. at Gandhi Bhavan. For details, contact ph: 23201705.