Karnataka - Bangalore

Temporary relief for college teachers

FOR TEACHERS who were affected by a recent government order withholding salary grants for 49 colleges rated lower "B" grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), there is a reprieve: The Government has put on hold the order for one year.

If implemented, the order would have resulted in non-payment of salaries to 2,000 teaching and non-teaching staff.While welcoming the revised direction, the Bangalore University College Teachers' Association (BUCTA) has noted that it would only bring temporary relief to teachers. It has urged the Higher Education Minister to hold a discussion on the issue with teachers' federations, college managements and Education Department officials. What is required is a permanent solution, providing lasting relief to the teaching and non-teaching staff, without compromising on the quality and standard of education, says association president K.G. Lokesh.

MECHISMO 2006

The P.E.S. Institute of Technology Department of Mechanical Engineering has organised "Mechismo 2006," a State-level inter-collegiate techno-cultural festival on November 10 and 11. Among the events lined up for the fest include Sansera Project X, L & T Paper Presentation, puzzle contests and Soduku.

For budding managers, the fest has the event dubbed "IMS SimCAT." The event on paper presentation will see competitions related to papers from diverse fields in Mechanical Engineering presented before a panel of judges. Obstacle Course, Junkyard Wards, Tech Mad Ads, Quiz, Countdown to 19, Project Exhibition and Quiz are the other events. For details, call 9886209914.

Certificate course

The Christ College Theatre-in-Education Department is offering a certificate course in theatre from November 13. The course is open to all interested in understanding the dynamics of stage performance. The sessions will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.15 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and on Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The course will culminate with a series of performances as part of World Theatre Day celebrations on March 27, 2007. The course will cover tri-dimensional aspects of acting and hands-on experience with stage equipment in light and sound. A practical understanding of sets, props, make-up, publicity, script writing, costumes, direction and stage management will form the content for the course.

All participants will be part of the World Theatre Day presentation. For details, contact the Theatre-in-Education Department of the college on ph: 9845075825 or email tie

@ theatrecapital.com.

RASHEED KAPPAN

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