Retired Professor of Anthropology and President of Anthropological Association of Mysuru Prof. P.K. Misra will be delivering a talk on ‘Nomads of India’ at the Rotary Mysore weekly meeting to be held at the Rotary Centre on JLB Road here tomorrow (Dec. 20) at 6.30 pm, according to a press release.    

Social worker K.R. Mill Shivanna has bagged ‘Prajabhushana’ Award, instituted by Srirangapatna- based Sumangali Seva Trust. The award was conferred on him at a programme that took place at Gandhi Bhavan, V.V. Road, Mandya recently, according to  a press release.  

Deeksha Prakashana, Vinaya-kanagar, has invited entries from young writers for its ‘Kathe-Kanaja’ story series. The stories must have a minimum of 10-12 pages and typed in ‘Nudi’ format. Stories which focus on the hassles of daily life, the conflict in lower strata of society and social problems, will be given preference. Entries must be sent…

The Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, will be organising a two-day National Workshop on academic writing at its premises in Manasagangothri on Jan.10 and 11. The workshop is open for postgraduate, research and PDF (Post Doctoral Fellow) students and Assistant Professors serving at Universities and Colleges. For details,…

As part of Gita Jayanti, Nara-yanamrutha Medicare Foundation, Hebbal, will be conducting a Gita recitation event for school children at Government School in Manche-gowdanakoppal at 10 am tomorrow (Dec.19). For details, call Ph: 0821-2303842 or Mob: 98215-25351.  

Natyapatu R. Pavan will be presenting a Bharatanatyam recital titled ‘Marga’ on Dec. 19 at Vasudevacharya Bhavan on JLB Road here  from 6 pm onwards. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr. N.S. Rajendra, Cardiologist, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Mysuru. Dr. Radhika Nandakumar,  Bharatanatyam exponent, will preside over the event. Bharatanatyam dancers Vyshnavi Datta, Kruthi Krishnamurthy, Gowri…

Owing to emergency maintenance works, power supply will be disrupted tomorrow between 10 am and  5 pm in the following areas at Nanjangud taluk: Ayarhalli, Rayanahundi, Kumbrahalli Mutt, Someshwarapura, Basahalli Hundi, Devalapura, Chikkegowdana Hundi, Kumbrahalli,  Marigowdanahahundi, Kiralu and surrounding areas; 10 am and 4 pm: Tumbla, Kupya, Hosakote Gram Panchayat areas. 10 am and 5…

Marking World Bio-fuel Day, a District-level workshop on bio-fuel is organised jointly by Karnataka State Bio-fuel Development Board, Zilla Panchayat, Social Forestry Division and District Bio-fuel Research, Information and Demonstration Centre and NIE at the Diamond Jubilee Complex of NIE on Manandawadi Road here tomorrow. A rally will be taken out from NIE Diamond Jubilee…

A District-level Exhibition jointly organised by Department of Education, New Delhi Science and Technology Department, Department of State Educational Research and Training, Bengaluru, Mysuru District Administration and Zilla Panchayat will be held on Dec.19 at Government Adarsha Vidyalaya, near Police Bhavan, Jockey Quarters, at 10.30 am. Higher Education Minister G.T. Devegowda will inaugurate the exhibition….

The 50 percent rebate being offered on Mysore University Prasaranga books as part of Dasara (25% on dictionary and encyclopedia) has been extended till Dec. 31. The books are available at the Prasaranga Marketing Office and at the outlet near Ramaswamy Circle, according to a press release from the Prasaranga Director.