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Saturday, September 30, 2006
Oct3-5: Aranyam 2006 Wild Life Film Festival
"Dear friends,
ActNow in collabration with Unwind Center, WWF Bangalore and Kalamadhyam is organising Aranyam 2006 Wild Life Film Festival, a film festival with WILD LIFE as its theme in Bangalore during Wild Life Week on October. Aranyam 2006 will be held at Unwind Center, (#104,17 cMain 5th block Koramangala. ), Bangalore on 3rd to 5th Oct 2006. The festival will start the screenings of documentaries, animations, PSAs, music videos and feature films from 17:00 to 21:00 hrs. Wildlife Film Festival: is a three-day special event showing films about wildlife and nature. Films will be presented with discussions including consumers of eco tourism services, adventure professionals, environment organizations, wildlife organizations, forest department and documentary movie producers, inviting audience participation. It will be held Oct 3rd to 5th , 2006 at Unwind Center. The festival will attract not only people interested in wildlife and eco tourism but anyone who is a documentary buff. The Aranyam Film Festival is a special event with focus on entertaining and educating people through films. To promote the conservation of nature and the public appreciation of biodiversity, through the power of wildlife imagery. . Promote excellence in the films from which many first learn about nature. . Inspire greater interest in Earth's living riches. . Illustrate the wonders of our natural world. . Educate about the threats facing our planet's biodiversity. . Encourage enthusiasm for nature. We would be happy if you could attend and contribute films on WILD LIFE/NATURE for the Festival. Thanks and regards, ACT NOW # 52/9, 2nd Main, Karavali Road Ramaiah Layout St. Thomas Town Post Bangalore- 560 084 Tel: 080- 25436319 " 0 comments
Oct 6: Youth Padyatra by Brahma Kumaris
"Hi All,
One major event is happening throughout India and soon going to touch Bangalore as well. I am sharing here how you can be a part of this Mega event. A bit about the organization - For those who might not be aware of them, 'Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya' is a Socio-Spirituo-Educational Organization. This organization works towards building a better society by means of spiritual studies and meditation as well as Value practices. ( www.brahmakumaris.com and www.bkwsu.com ). Across India, the Youth Wing of this organization is conducting the World's biggest Padyatra (marches by Youths) covering over 25000 km conducting over 15000 programmes on the way. There will be 31 routes for the padyatras that converge into 9 cities. Four of these - from Belgaum, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram and Trivandrum - will be converging in Bangalore. The main aim and objectives of this rally are: -Awareness for adoption of Values in Life -To inspire youths towards constructive & creative activities -Drugs De-addiction and Awareness of Cancer -Re-establishment of Indian Glory through revealing our Golden History -Development of Leadership qualities in Youths -Awareness of AIDS control through self-restraint and value based Lifestyle -Re-establishing faith in HIV Positive persons -Abolition of Blind Faith -Child Education Awareness These 4 groups converge in Bangalore on 6th evening. Recently there had been city wide competitions and informal games conducted for the Youths. Going ahead, there will be activities related to Environment awareness, Padyatra through out the city on 7th october and finally a grand finale on 8th October in Fort High School Ground. On such occasions, each one of you is an ideal medium to reach out to various sections of the society and serve them. So, Brahma Kumaris-Bangalore would like to have you as part of these grand programmes, being part as Volunteers in various areas. The areas where you would be helping in this programme are: 1. Supervising of security and seating arrangements on the 8th October programme on Fort High School Ground. 2. Help managing the crowd and let the Padyatra proceed peacefully on the roads of Bangalore (for 7th Oct). 3. Get actively involved in the "Swarnim Bharat Sapling" (Environmental consciousness) project by preparing seed balls and doing plantation (the date and time will get finalize by today evening. But will be on some holiday). 4. If you are aware of anyone who could sponsor some shoes for these Padyatris, that is also a great help. The organization has many youths who do service. You would be joining them in the efforts. The interested ones can directly contact B.K. Girish: bk.girish AT gmail.com, B.K. Rekha: rekha.vallishayee AT hcl.in or bkrekha AT gmail.com " 0 comments
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Photos from T G Halli Trip
These pics are from May'06 trip to K G Halli. Click on the pics for bigger version.
![]() The reservoir ![]() Neat walkway on the dam ![]() The reservoir ![]() Signpost on the main road ![]() Technical Specs of the K G Halli dam/reservoir 0 comments
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Action @ Opus ![]() tonight, WEDNESDAY: 8.30pm, 20th Sept- Castle Kroaking LIVE in concert featuring: arfaaz, anoopa, barry, eleyah, jacob, karn, lakshmi, mark, namrata, saurabh, serah, shyju, vinoj, vivek. chris williams: piano and sankarshan kini: guitar. hosted by kartik iyer ABANDONFRIDAY: 22nd Sept - Tala Tarangani... featuring T.A.S Mani is an Internationally known Percussion Ensemble which has travelled extensively all over the world. It believes in Promoting the Traditional , folk and Western percussion Instruments. It combines an exuberant rhythmic drive with soaring Ecstatic lyricism. Rhythmic cycles unfold in a spellbinding crescendo, releasing the increasingly technical virtuosity of each percussionist. ravi kiran: flute, v. krishna: dhol, karthik mani: drums, prakash sontakke: hawaiain guitar, madhu: tabla, prashant: khanjira, prakash: ghatam, t.a.s mani: mridangam FLING SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER .. Retro DJ Dance Nights .. with DJ ANGIE with some super retro remixes ... put on your dancing shoes!! SUNSHINE SUNDAYS buffet @ rs. 275/ Khao Suey ... all u can khao(khao suey, pasta and dosa counters), under the sueying palms ... Rs 275/- .. with some super music and cocktails to go with it! SUNDAY Castle KroaKnight with CARLTON THURSDAY BOOZE & BRAINS: hosted by MARK REGO with DJ VINAY on the console brought to you by PartySmart For Reservations Call 080-23442580. more details http://opusbangalore.blogspot.com/ 0 comments
Monday, September 18, 2006
Sep 20,21: The Glass Menagerie
"Silver Screen Entertainment Presents
THE GLASS MENAGERIE Writer: Tennessee Williams Dates: 20th and 21st September'06 Venue: Centre For Film and Drama, 5th Floor, Sona Towers, Millers Road, Bangalore Timings: 4:30pm and 7:00pm Tickets Priced at: Rs.100/- For Bookings call: 99456-00776 / 98861-84483 Tickets also availbale at the Venue ![]() " 0 comments
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Nov 17-19: Sursagar's Silver jubilee celebration
"It gives us immense pleasure to let you know that we are celebrating our 25th Varshikotsav with a 3 day function. Bringing quality music to Bangalore successfully for 25 years wouldn¢t have been a reality without your unstinted support. We appreciate your love for classical music and take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution to Sursagar. The featured programs for this anniversary are:
Friday, November 17, 2006 at 6.30 pm 1. Felicitation of Pt. Dinkar Kaikini 2. Pt. Rajan & Pt. Sajan Mishra - Vocal Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 6.30 pm 3. Ustad Shahid Parvez - Sitar 4. Begum Parween Sultana - Vocal [flights of fantasy - supported by SURSAGAR] Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 6.00 pm 5. Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar - Vocal (accompanied by Pt. Suresh Talwalkar on tabla) 6. Pt. Shivkumar Sharma - Santoor [flights of fantasy - supported by SURSAGAR] Venue: Chowdiah memorial hall, Bangalore · Paid members of Sursagar shall receive their free passes by post. · Advertisers / Donors shall be given 1 free pass · Guest members can avail free passes on ¡first come¢ basis which shall be available at the Ganjam show room by November 2nd week. Do look out for email & news paper notices. Warm regards, SURSAGAR" 0 comments
Airlines joke
Neat Joke. Got it in an email. Re-hash of an old one.
A guy at an airport bar in Mumbai noticed a beautiful young woman sitting next to him. He thought to himself, "Wow, she's so gorgeous she must be a flight attendant. But which airline does she work for?" Hoping to pick her up, he leaned towards her and uttered the Jet slogan: "Joy of Flying?" She gave him a blank, confused stare and he immediately thought to himself, "Guess she doesn't work for Jet". A moment later, another slogan popped into his head. He leaned towards her again, "Emotionally yours?" She gave him the same blank look. He mentally kicked himself, and scratched Sahara off the list. Next he tried the Kingfisher slogan: "Fly the good times?" This time the woman turned on him, "What the f*** do you want?" The man smiled, then slumped back in his chair, and said... "Ahhh, PIA!" -- PIA slogan: "We're not happy till you're not happy" 0 comments
Friday, September 15, 2006
TiE: Lunch Meeting with Michael Moritz; Saturday 16th Sept. 2006
TiE Event: Networking Meeting with Deep Nishar; Tuesday 19th September 2006
Rangashankara September 2006
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September'06 Adventures from Nature Admire
"Back again with loads of fun and adventure at your backyards!! Experience the aroma of Coffee; walk amidst the pepper; orange; cardamom, arecanut plantations, the Western Ghats is full of suprises for your perfect adventurous vacation... Wake up!! get your friends, families to enjoy the best moments of life.
DAY ADVENTURES begins @ Rs 399/- per head. RAFTING @ RIVER CAUVERY!!!! No experience required! No swimming required! Just enjoy the thrills of Class II+ rapids for 8kms. Date: 17; 24 September 2006 Tariff: Rs 1299/- per head (No discounts) MAKALIDURGA Hill climbing; Rappelling. Date: 17; 24 September 2006 SAVANDURGA hill climbing; Cave exploration Date; 17; 24 September 2006 RAMANAGRAM Rappelling; Chimney climbing; Bouldering. Date: 24 September 2006. Note: Rs 399/- + taxes (includes only transportation; instructor; forest and activity charges) Top up: Rs 125 + taxes (includes simple hygienic Veg b/fast; lunch; high tea and snacks; mineral water) or Rs 599/- Inclusive of everything. BACKPACKING - BOOT CAMP No luxuries!! no five star experience!!! just rough it out!!! BISLE Date: 23, 24 September 2006. Total trekking kms: 30kms/ 2days. Night stay: Tents Food: Simple hygienic veg food and backcountry cooking. Tariff: Rs 1799/- per head. strength: 11pax only. CAMPING ADVENTURES KEMMENAGUNDI Date: 23, 24 September 2006 Trek to Hebbe falls; Z-point; Raja seat. Accommodation: Rooms on twin/multiple sharing. Tariff: Rs 1999/- per head. TAIDYENDAMOL, COORG Date: 23, 24 September 2006 Trek to the peak (Depends upon weather condition) Accommodation: Rooms on twin/multiple sharing. Tariff: Rs 1999/- per head. HIMALAYAN ADVENTURES DZONGRI - GOECHALA - SIKKIM 10days trek to "World 3rd highest mountain Mt.Kanchenjunga basecamp". The cost and details of the programme could be customised as per your requirements. Date: 3rd october 2006 (The dates could be Customised) ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP SANCTUARY- NEPAL (INTERNATIONAL HIMALAYAN TREKKING) 10days trek amidst the Annapurna sanctuary, experience the stay at Local tea houses; hospitality of tibetian culture. Date: 3rd October 2006 (The dates could be customised) PINDARI GLACIER, UTTARANCHAL 12days trek from Delhi and back. Date: 18 October 2006 Tariff: Rs 9999/- (Blr to Blr) Rs 8999/- (Delhi to Delhi) Photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/natureadmire or http://community.webshots.com/user/nature_admire For any further clarifications or registrations, please contact us at 080-41532333 or email us at customercare@natureadmire.com or mail us at www.natureadmire.com Thanks, Nature Admire Team." 0 comments
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Neat Cartoon Joke
A neat joke on recent disorbiting of Pluto from its erstwhile 'Planet' stature.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Sep16/17: Dhwani'06 - Third BKF (Bangalore Kidney Foundation) Mallikarjun Masur Music Festival
"We have pleasure informing you that the 3rd BKF Pt. Mallikarjun
Mansur Music Festival Dhwani will be held on Saturday / Sunday the 16th & 17th of September 2006 at Sivarathreeswara Hall, JSS Auditorium, 1st Main, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore. The artistes who have confirmed participation are Pt. Vishwamohan Bhat, Gundecha Brothers, Dr. N Rajam, Smt. Vasundhara Komakalimath, Pt. Venkatesh Kumar & Pt. Rajashekar Mansur. This mailer is to give you advance information so that you will find it convenient to attend the music festival and make it a success. We are fixing the entry charges at Rs. 49 per session (2 artistes) so that a large number of Hindustani music lovers & students of music can participate & enjoy. We also have a limited number of complimentary passes for sabhas and sangeeth schools so that they can distribute the same to music enthusiasts and music students. BKF is a charitable trust providing one free dialysis a day in three dialysis centres in Bangalore. The BKF Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur Annual Hindustani Music Festival is a tribute to Pt. Mallikarjun Mansur who was a patient in the BKF Chande Nephro Urology Centre, in Padmanabhanagar, Bangalore. His first music performance after recovery was a free performance in benefit of BKF. We look forward to your participation to make the annual music festival a success. For any further details please contact: Mr. Guruprasad, 2666 1782, 98454 24053." (click on pic for bigger/detailed version) ![]()
Oct4-5: Brand Equity Promo Power 2006
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
TOTO FUNDS THE ARTS - CALL FOR ENTRIES "TOTO FUNDS THE ARTS (TFA) announces the third in its series of annual awards for young musicians and bands. The award is worth Rs. 50,000 in cash, intended to support the advancement of your musical career. BUT: If you are older than 30 on January 1, 2007, or do not live in India, read no further! ALSO: The spirit of the TFA Awards is to identify and encourage young talent. Therefore, do not submit an entry if you are already a well-known and established name in the music world. TFA is looking for entries in contemporary music from all parts of India (bands or individuals). The list of genres extends from rock, jazz, heavy metal, trance, house, instrumental, folk - to the as yet unimagined. Language is also no barrier. The submissions should be 100% original. Copyright issues are the responsibility of the applicant, not TFA. Entries should be sent as three CD copies of the music. The entries should reach TFA before October 31, 2006. TOTO FUNDS THE ARTS (TFA) H 301 Adarsh Gardens 8th Block, 47th Cross Jayanagar Bangalore 560 082 Phone: 080-26548139 THE FINE PRINT: Entries must be accompanied by a signed statement confirming: (i) the applicant¢s date of birth (ii) the names of any released singles/CDs (iii) that the submitted work is original. Submitted material will not be returned. The decision of the TFA jury is final and cannot be contested in any forum. TOTO FUNDS THE ARTS (TFA) is a not-for-profit public charitable trust set up in memory of Angirus ¡Toto¢ Vellani who was intensely passionate about music, literature and films. Previous Winners of the TFA awards: 1. Myndsnare (2004) 2. Demonic Resurrection (2005)"
Nat Geo: INDIA, FIGHT BACK
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Friday, September 08, 2006
The Times Bangalore Festival Sep 9-17, 2006
Assorted events are planned as a part of The Times Bangalore Festival to be held during Sep 9-17, 2006. Click on following pic for bigger version and details.
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Thursday, September 07, 2006
Workshop: Global Business- Expansion Overseas
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Saturday, September 02, 2006
Bangalore International Marathon 2006 The Bangalore International Marathon 2006 is scheduled to be held on 17th Sep '06. Start Time Full Marathon: 5.00 am Half Marathon: 5.30 am Finish for both races: 10.00 am Celebration Run: 10.00 am Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium Date: 17th Sept. 2006. For more details and the application form check the following website: http://www.coindia.com (CrossOver India) ![]() 0 comments
Sep 9: Hindustani Classical Concert by Dr Ram Deshpande Sep 9: Hindustani Classical Concert by Dr Ram Deshpande ![]() 0 comments
Sep 9,10: Girish Karnad's Play in Hindi Girish Karnad's Play Bikhre Bimb in Hindi on Sep 9,10 at Rangashankara! ![]() 0 comments
Friday, September 01, 2006
Sep 3: Sunday Freedom Jam "Whether to play or listen, stop by this Sunday the September 3rd, 5 pm at Gurunanak Bhavan for the SUNDAY JAM..Come appreciate and support the local music scene. Levi's SUNDAY JAM is held on first sunday of every month by Guruskool. Musicians of all genres all welcome to perform. SUNDAY JAM has been happening for the past 10 years and a number of guidelines and procedures have evolved over the years to keep the evening running at a brisk pace, and to ensure that everyone gets an equal chance to play. The bands registerd for the september Sunday Jam are SPELLBOUND, THEORIZED, IRONY OF FATE, NOISEGATE, SKELETAL TRACTION, NEOLOTHIC SILENCE, We.Ed, PROMETHEUS, MELIZMA, DREAM SPELL, INHUMAN, RAPID TRANSIT, SHAMANS, CHAOTICA CHAOS, 5 AM, SPITFIRE, ABANDONED AGONY and many more... For more details log on to www.freedomjam. Team Guruskool"
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Sept 6/7: MELVILASAM in Bangalore
"MELVILASAM play on Sept 6 & 7
Post Onam, Malayalees in Bangalore would get to witness the play "Melvilasam" . The play marks the directorial debut of Soorya Krishnamoorthy, founder of the popular SOORYA stage and Film Society, which is the largest cultural society in Asia. His popular Soorya Festival is the largest and longest Festival of Asia (75 days). The play narrates the plight of a jawan named Ram Chandar, who murders his superior officer and the entire story seeks to understand the reasons that compelled the soldier to commit the murder during court martial. The story depicts the relentless fight between the privileged and oppressed society and also questions accepted notions of discipline and hierarchy. The drama is set against the backdrop of life in the cantonment and is inspired on the military stories narrated to Soorya by his friend the late Gopi Poojappura. Ammu, a little girl appears in the play as the daughter of the jawan and remains as the main character of the play. The entire theme is built around her point of view about life. Speaking on Melvilasam, Krishnamoorthy says " The inspiration for such venture was born, out of the desire to bring realistic drama back to the stage" The sound of the typewriting machine is present throughout the play like a background score and Krishnamoorthy offers it as a tribute to Gopi Poojappura who was a typist in the Army. Lines from V. Madusudhanan Nair's famous poem "Gandhi" are also recited at the beginning of the play. The play is organised by Acethetik Consultants, a city based event management company and will be staged at *Guru Nanak Bhavan auditorium at 7.30 pm on Sept 6 and 7*.This will be the first time the play would be performed in Bangalore. Tickets will be priced at Rs 200/- and Rs 150/- respectively. For tickets call: 99001 43848"
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Sep 3: ABAI Fest 2006 "ABAI (Association of Bangalore Animation Industry) presents ABAI Fest 2006. The First Annual ABAI Fest 2006 begins on September 3rd will see participation from more than 750 next generation artists, graphics technology professionals, students and enthusiasts" Venue: J N Tata Auditorium, IISc. Time: 0830 hrs More Details here Official Website: http://www.bangaloreanimation.org/
Salwa Judum and Peoples Struggle : Adivasi group from Chattisgarh is in bangalore
Since the launch of the Salwa Judum campaign in June 2005 in Chattisgarh, To understand the violence and displacement faced by adivasis at the hands 2 September 2006 Programme: Cultural performances by Adivasi Natya Manch, Chattisgarh Speakers: Responses from Karnataka: Chair: Prof. Babiah, senior human rights activist, Bangalore" 0 comments
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