Date:22/02/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/02/22/stories/2007022220400300.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Around the City

Inter-religious dialogue

Indian Institute of Spirituality has organised an inter-religious dialogue on the theme "A common response to ecological concern: A multi-religious perspective" at its premises in Rajajinagar on February 26 from 8.45 a.m. onwards. Those who will address the gathering include Siddartha, Director of Fireflies, Al-Ameen College principal Mohammed Javeed and Vidyavanam Ashram director V. Vineeth. Call 22901869 or 23376857.

Science Day

To mark the National Science Day, the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers will conduct an exhibition-cum-contest of electronics/physics projects on February 28 from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. at its premises on Bellary Road. On the occasion, Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) G. Madhavan Nair will speak on "Social applications of space technology" at 6 p.m. Call 23337231 or 23331133.

Yoga classes

Sri Basaveshwara School of Yoga will conduct free dhyana yoga classes for men, women and children from February 23 to 28 to prevent diabetes, blood pressure, asthma, obesity, heart diseases, back pain and related ailments. Classes will be held from 5.45 a.m. to 7.15 a.m.; 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Details can be had on 9945898521.

Applications invited

Bangalore University has invited applications for various positions of guest faculty (full/ part time) to teach MBA students in the area of finance, marketing, human resource, systems, operation research, production and operations and international business at Canara Bank School of Management Studies (CBSMS) on the Central College campus. Interested candidates, who possess the AICTE/UGC qualification with or without industrial experience can send their resumes on or before February 28 to the office of the Director, CBSMS. Call 22225181 or 22961971.

SI test results

Results of the written test held for the post of police sub-inspector on February 4 are available on the Karnataka State Police official website karnatakastatepolice.org. According to an official press release, the viva-voce of the successful candidates is likely to begin on March 1 at the office of the Additional Director-General of Police (Recruitment and Training), Carlton House, Palace Road.

Call centre training

Canara Bank Institute of Information Technology under the aegis of Canara Bank Centenary Rural Development Trust will conduct a six-week full time free training programme in BPO/call centre related skills from March 20. For details, call 23440036 for details.