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 "
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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 "
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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.
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
"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.
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"
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TiE: Lunch Meeting with Michael Moritz; Saturday 16th Sept. 2006
Dear Mr. Jain,
Please mark your calendar and register for an exciting TiE Networking Lunch Meeting on Saturday 16th September 2006
TiE Bangalore Chapter is happy to announce a talk by
Michael Moritz Partner at Sequoia Capital
on
"Google, Yahoo, YouTube & You"
About the Speaker:
Michael Moritz is a partner at Sequoia Capital, the California venture capital firm that has helped to start, organize and finance companies that now account for about ten per cent of the value of NASDAQ. Michael Moritz was Director of Yahoo! when the company was founded. Later he became a Director of Google during its start stage. Moritz was also a Director of PayPal, which was the largest technology IPO of 2002 prior to the company's $1.5 billion acquisition by eBay. Moritz has also been a Director of a variety of companies including Flextronics - a company in which Sequoia Capital has invested. Sequoia Capital has also provided the original financing for Apple Computer, Atari, Oracle, Cisco Systems and nVidia.
Before joining Sequoia Capital in 1986 Moritz was a founder of Technologic Partners, a technology publishing firm he formed with Richard Shaffer, the former Technology Editor of The Wall Street Journal. Moritz began his career as a correspondent for Time Magazine and is the author of two business books - Going For Broke: The Chrysler Story, co-authored with Barrett Seaman, (Doubleday 1981) and The Little Kingdom: The Private Story of Apple Computer (William Morrow 1984). Moritz received an M.A. from the University of Oxford. He is an Honorary Student of Christ Church, Oxford. Moritz was born and raised in Cardiff, Wales.
TiE Event: Networking Meeting with Deep Nishar; Tuesday 19th September 2006
Dear Mr. Jain,
Please mark your calendar and register for an exciting TiE Networking Meeting on Tuesday 19th September 2006
TiE Bangalore Chapter is happy to announce a talk by
Deep Nishar Director - Product Management - Google Inc.
on
"Innovation within & beyond Google"
About the Speaker:
Deep Nishar, Director of Wireless Products at Google is responsible for development and implementation of the product strategy for Google's mobile products worldwide. His responsibilities include management of the global product development efforts as well as key strategic partnerships with mobile operators, device manufacturers and software providers. Prior to Google, Deep worked at Siebel Systems where he was a founding member of the Universal Application Network (UAN) business unit which grew to a $40 million a year run rate in its first year.
Earlier, Deep founded Patkai Networks, a web services based software integration company. At Patkai, Deep built the product and engineering organizations and drove all of the business operations for the company. Additionally, Deep was an associate at The Boston Consulting Group and also held various product management, marketing, finance and engineering roles at Cummins Engine Company, where he was awarded three patents.
Deep received his Bachelors in Technology with honors from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He received a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Masters in Business Administration from Harvard Business School where he graduated with highest honors as a Baker Scholar.
October?s round the corner and for Ranga Shankara, it means the big festival time. Most of you have been on the journey with us from Oct 2004 and know what to expect ? a grand feast of Indian Theatre. We will send you the complete information about the fest shortly.
But that does not stop Ranga Shankara from bringing you the best of Indian theatre in September! Kreative opens the month with the Pramod Shiggaon directed comedy ?Heegadre Hege?. After several Kailasam plays and Suri?s ?Neenaanaadre Naaneenena?, this play is pulling audiences by the hundreds for its serious comedy! Rangayana?s much acclaimed Kannada adaptation of Anton Chekov?s ?Seagull? is scheduled for 9&10. A grand production honed to perfection, this one is a must-watch too.
The sprucing up of the theatre for the fest will have to happen sometime! So the theatre will remain closed for its annual maintenance between 11 and 25th September.
We reopen with the Ashish Sen directed Deepak Joshi?s ?Of God and Country? a solo act featuring Pathy Aiyar on 26 & 27. Atul Kumar (our Festival Director for Fest ?04) from Company Theatre brings Eugene Ionesco?s ?The Chairs?. The play offers magnificent insight into human thoughts which transpire in old people; that of loneliness and the absurd, the wish to hide a life of despair and unfulfilled dreams. The play is on between 28 and 1st October. The play is running in both Hindi and English.
See you at RS!
SEPTEMBER 2006 SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1 Heegaadre Hege? Kannada T Sunandamma / K Y Narayanaswamy Pramod Shiggaon
2 Heegaadre Hege? Kannada T Sunandamma / K Y Narayanaswamy Pramod Shiggaon
3 Heegaadre Hege? Kannada T Sunandamma / K Y Narayanaswamy Pramod Shiggaon
4 THEATRE CLOSED
5 Heegaadre Hege? Kannada T Sunandamma / K Y Narayanaswamy Pramod Shiggaon
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"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
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."
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"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 musicalcareer. 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)"
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.
One day workshop on Global Business- Expansion Overseas By an Eminent Faculty
Date : 14 Sept 06 Venue: JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai
Date : 23 Sept 06 Venue: The Leela Palace, Bangalore
Reserve Bank of India has progressively relaxed the various remittances of foreign exchange for current account and capital account transactions. Powers have also been extensively delegated to Banks authorised to deal in Foreign Exchange to allow remittances outside India for various purposes.
Indian corporates are increasingly availing the opportunities in the global market for expansion of their business by setting up Subsidiaries, joint ventures and collaborations. Mergers and acquisitions of overseas entities have also been attempted by many Corporates of India. We find that Indian MNC?s are emerging in the global arena. Princeton recognizes these developments and felt that there are knowledge and skill gaps in seizing the Global opportunities and evolve appropriate strategies to form suitable organizational structures abroad and optimize profit without violating any of the provisions of FEMA and the Guidelines issued by RBI from time to time. Accordingly, a one day programme has been drawn up for those who propose to invest abroad and also those who have already set up but need on course corrections and continue to ensure strict compliance. The details of the programme are as under.
OBJECTIVE To up date the participants with the latest provisions on CROSS BORDER INVESTMENTS, sharpen their skills for evolving STRATEGY for investment, familiarize with Mergers and Acquisitions, and conduct periodical performance evaluation and timely reporting to the Regulatory Authorities.
COURSE CONTENTS
Government Policy on Overseas Investment
Regulatory provisions under FEMA 1999
Areas of scope for Indian Entrepreneurship
Appropriate strategy - Setting up a Liaison office, Branch, Joint venture, Subsidiary
On course expansion and correction ? setting up of a second generation company- setting up of an overseas holding company ? pooling of profits and Tax free countries.
Resource planning and tapping of overseas resources ? ADR/ GDR, ECB and FCCB
Setting up of warehouses abroad
Preparation of applications for overseas investment
Case studies on:
i. Liaison office ii. Branch iii. Joint Ventures iv. Subsidiaries v. Submission of Annual Performance Reports
READING MATERIALS
Provisions of FEMA 1999
Policies on Overseas Investment
Notifications issued by RBI
Specimen applications for overseas investment - Forms ODA, ODI, ODR, ODG
Annual Performance Reports
FACULTY Mr. K.Ramasubramanian, General Manager (Rtd) Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai with hands on experience on policy formulation and processing of various issues under Overseas Investment for over ten years.
Conducted an average of over 250 sessions in a year covering subjects such as banking supervision, international trade finance, project appraisal, financial management and performance counselling
Developed a book on overseas investment policy and procedures for use by the members of the public
Presented the key guidelines and the procedures for Indian companies to invest overseas to various industry participants across the country
For whom the programme is meant
All corporates, partnership firms and individuals interested in cross border investments
Those already invested and need on course corrections
Senior officers and line members engaged in operations
Timing 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Registration Fee Registration fee is Rs. 7,000 +12.24 % Service Tax.( Service Tax No- AADPB 6346D ST001) per participant which includes lunch, tea, course material etc. Kindly register your name by sending cheques drawn in favour of ?Princeton Academy Mumbai II?.
Princeton Academy Mumbai II 502 Shalimar Morya Park, Andheri Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai- 400053. Tel- 022-66976892, 74. Fax- 26733060 email- princetona@eth.net Website- www.princetonacademymumbai.com
"Whether to play or listen, stop by this Sunday the September 3rd, 5 pmat Gurunanak Bhavan for the SUNDAY JAM..Come appreciate andsupport 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 areSPELLBOUND, 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 AGONYand many more...
For more details log on to www.freedomjam.net which has got a special new look with a community section called JamUnity. The Jammy awards for original music are being judged on the same day. Those who would like to join the jury may be present at Gurunanak Bhavan by 3pm.
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"
"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"
Salwa Judum and Peoples Struggle : Adivasi group from Chattisgarh is in bangalore
"Committee for the Assistance of Tribals Affected by Salwa Judum (CATAS)
Since the launch of the Salwa Judum campaign in June 2005 in Chattisgarh, according to official estimates alone approximately 50,000 adivasis have been displaced. People from over 420 villages are living as refugees in pathetic conditions in temporary camps.
To understand the violence and displacement faced by adivasis at the hands of the state-run Salwa Judum campaign in the Chattisgarh region, join us on
2 September 2006 Time: 4.30 pm Venue: Aniketana, Basava Bhavana, next to Kuruba Hostel, Gandhinagara, Bangalore
Programme:
Cultural performances by Adivasi Natya Manch, Chattisgarh Documentary film screening on violence conducted by Salwa Judum
Speakers: Dr. Darshan Pal (Convenor, CATAS) on 'Salwa Judum: Why? How?' Rajkumar (Adivasi Natya Manch, Chattisgarh)
Responses from Karnataka: Gauri Lankesh (Convenor, Citizens' Initiative for Peace and Editor - Lankesh) Sanath Kumar Belagali (Senior Journalist and leftist thinker) Indudhara Honnapura (Dalit Sangharasha Samithi and Editor - Samvada) Prof. Hasan Mansur (President, Peoples' Union for Civil Liberties, Karnataka) Chukki Nanjundaswamy (President, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha)
Chair: Prof. Babiah, senior human rights activist, Bangalore"