As part of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy has organised a District and State-level essay writing contest on the topic ‘The importance of Gandhian principles and ideologies.’ The interested candidates taking part in the district-level contest can send their essays through e-mail: [email protected]  or [email protected] before Oct.30. The students who get selected for State-level contest  to take place on Nov.12, can write their essay either in Kannada or English at the spot. For more details, contact  Mob: 96864-49019 or Ph: 080-29721550 or website: kstacademy.in, according to a press release.