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Street theatre workshop

With a view to spread awareness on the propagation of child rights, the Child Rights Trust is organising a three-day street theatre workshop which will explore the use of street theatre to talk about child rights, starting from November 2. For details contact ph: 9880477198.

Fashion designing

Sree Infotech Educational Trust will start a six-month and one-year diploma in fashion designing and garment technology courses. The last date for admission is November 30. Those interested may call 69599356.

Search engine

On the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, a website www.hudku.com, has been launched to address the search needs of the Indian citizen. Free information can be obtained about businesses, facilities, service providers, professionals and so on in all major Indian cities. The website has been launched by a software consultant, Arun Kumar from the U.S.

SOS cricket trophy

The SOS Children's Village of India has announced the SOS Corporate Cricket Trophy-2006, which will be conducted at St. John's Sports Complex from November 18 to December 17 by the Imtiaz Ahmed Cricket Academy. The tournament will be annual feature with an objective to bring awareness about children in SOS villages.

Awards

At the Distinction Award Ceremony of PESIT conducted on Tuesday, 1,670 students received distinction awards along with the book coupons estimated at Rs. 8.35 lakh. On this occasion, PESIT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Navayuga Space Technology.

Workshop

The Biodiversity Management Committee in association with the Environment Cell of Christ College and the Environmental Science Department of Bangalore University will conduct a workshop on "Revival of wetlands in Bangalore" at Christ College campus on November 8.

Dance recitals

Natyantharanga is conducting Nrithya Karana (dance recitals) from November 5 at Karana, Siddaiah Puranik Road, Basaveshwaranagar. The programme will begin with a solo Bharatnatyam recital by three-time national award-winner Parshwanath Upadhye. Those interested can call 23228977.

Rally

Defenders for Human Rights in Manipur is holding a peaceful protest on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the hunger strike by Irom Sharmila Chanu demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act on Thursday.

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