Woman held on charges of cheating

Coimbatore: Coimbatore City Police on Friday arrested Bharathi on charges of cheating 20 women to a tune of Rs. 1 lakh in 2009 promising them bank loans for running self-help groups. Bhuvaneswari, wife of Dhandapani, preferred a complaint with the City Police Commissioner, C. Sylendra Babu, stating that Bharathi had taken Rs. 5,000 each from her and 19 others. She failed to get the loan. Based on a complaint, Deputy Commissioner of Police, N. Kamini ordered an investigation by Assistant Commissioner of Police, A. Murugasamy. Bharathi and was remanded to judicial custody.

Revised rates of pension for ex-servicemen

Coimbatore: Ex-servicemen who require details regarding the revised rates of pension are requested to approach G. Sankaran, General Secretary of Tamil Nadu Ex Air Force personnel Welfare Association.

In a release, Mr. Sankaran said that on March 8, the Central Government had ordered revision of pension for ex-servicemen.

A separate list had been published on the number of years of service, rank and group.

Those seeking details of the same could approach G. Sankaran at 62, Red Fields Road, Puliakulam or over phone 90036-42680. It would be a free service, the release said.

RSBL tie-up with Emerald

Coimbatore: Riddishiddi Bullions Limited, a bullion trading company, had entered into a tie up with Emerald Bullions and Jewellers, a leading bullion enterprises, as delivery centres for all the trades out of Coimbatore over RSBL SPOT (Spot Precious Metal Online Trading).

A release from K. Srinivasan, Managing Partner of Emerald Bullions and Jewellers and Mukesh Kothari, Director of RSBL SPOT, said that RSBL was launched in Coimbatore last year and had experience in trading in 14 cities. The company had plans to take the trading to over 25 cities by the end of 2010.

RSBL SPOT is a common solution for all problems faced by jewellers for purchasing bullion.

Drive against misuse of LPG cylinders

Coimbatore: Officials from Indane (LPG division) of Indian Oil Petroleum Corporation along with Flying Squad officials from the District Supply Office raided a couple of eateries and detected cases of seven subsidised domestic cylinders being stocked for commercial purposes.

Following information, a team of officials led by Deputy Manager (Indane) D. Suresh and Assistant Manager Ramya Nair along with Special Deputy Tahsildar S. Ravi raided the eateries on Idayar Street, Thomas Street, RG Street and seized seven cylinders. The domestic cylinders are used for commercial purposes because of the rate difference. Domestic cylinders weighing 14.2 kg are priced at Rs 316.40 while commercial cylinders weighing 19 kg are priced at Rs 1,100.

Officials have planned to sustain the drive focussing on eateries, bakeries, mess and tea shops and welding units.

‘Improve quality of primary education'

COIMBATORE: School teachers have been asked to improve quality of primary education.

“Three of the four goals of Sarva Siksha Abiyan (education for all) scheme have been fulfilled barring improvement in quality,” Secretary General, International Council for Educators of Visually Impaired, M.N.G. Mani said at the one-day training programme on Inclusive Education of the Disabled at the Secondary Stage, held here on Thursday.

Increasing access

“There has been significant improvement in increasing access to children, including the differently-abled, bridging social gaps and increasing retention but regarding improving quality a lot needs to be done.” Without improvement in quality the other three objectives would have little meaning, he said and asked teachers to do more.

In increasing access to children, particularly the differently-abled, there had been a good progress in that 1.4 of the 2.1 per cent of children with disabilities (as per 2001 census) had been covered.

Social gaps

Social gaps had also been bridged to a large extent as girls were attending schools in large numbers. Retention too was good, thanks to mid-day meal and no-fail schemes.

But then retention without improvement in quality hardly served any purpose because students who graduate to secondary school would ultimately be found unfit, Mr. Mani said.

He spoke on the need to improve student-teacher ratio and welcomed the move to increase financial assistance to the differently-abled children.

Chief Education Officer N. Ananthi, District Rehabilitation Officer Jasmine, president, Cheran Region Christian Society H. Samson and others participated in the function.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

CSI Christ Church: Prayer meeting, Trichy Road, 6.30 p.m.

Masjidh-E-Noor: Inauguration, Karunanidhi Nagar, 4 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Rama Navami celebrations

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandashrama Trust: Theethipalayam, 6 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Anandha Theertha Mandir, 9 a.m.

Organising Committee: Lalitha Nivas, West Ponnurangam Road, R.S. Puram, 7.30 a.m.

Shri Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Sri Nagar, Peelamedu, 7.30 a.m.; 6.15 p.m.

Sri Dhanwanthari Kalakshetra: Discourse on Ramayanam, Ramanathapuram, 6.30 p.m.

General

Coimbatore Corporation: Special meeting, Victoria Town Hall, 3 p.m.; urgent meeting, 3.30 p.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Red Ribbon Club programme, 12 noon.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Inauguration of Cadenza'10, 9 a.m.

KPR School of Business: Programme on application of financial management in production, Arasur, 9.30 a.m.

Anna University: Inauguration of Impulse'10, 9 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Inauguration of conference on Advances in Applied Mathematics, Nachimuthu Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.; seminar on quality assurance and assessment in higher education, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Lecture, 3 p.m.

Karunya School of Management: Workshop on managers and legal system, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: CFO's Meet, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Workshop on mobile and wireless networks, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Conference on recent trends in design, 9.45 a.m.

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering: Inauguration of IAS Academy, R. Prasanna, IAS, chief guest, 11 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Management meet, 10 a.m.

CII and PSG College of Arts and Science: Silver jubilee celebrations, E. Sarath Babu, Founder and CEO of Food King, Chief Guest, GRD Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Lecture, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Seminar on curriculum adaptation for children with learning disability, RKMVU-FDMSE, 9.30 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Placement training programme, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Pack Fest, 3 p.m.

Government College of Technology: Technotryst, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College: Annual day , 2.30 p.m.

SNR Sons College: Conference on emerging trends in computing technology, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Conference and management meet, 9.30 a.m.

TN College of Engg.: Seminar on Intelligent Computing, 10 a.m.

Dora School: Bubblee-2010, Sri Krishna Hall, 5 p.m.

Panchayat Union Middle School: Science exhibition, Peranaikenpudur, 10 a.m.

Junior Chamber International India: Executive Vice-president visit, Hotel Sree Annapoorna Hall, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Pollachi

NGM College: Lecture on quality education through academic audit, 2 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Guest lecture, 11 a.m.

Tirupur

Reliance Mutual Fund: Inauguration of Reliance Capital Asset Management Branch, Binny Road, 10 a.m.

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Corporation all set to introduce e-auction

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation is set to introduce online auctioning of some public utilities such as parking lots, toilets and select markets to lessees in order to ensure total transparency in the system of leasing out these areas.

The civic body's latest venture comes at a time when the State Government has taken note of the unauthorised presence of persons other than bidders or their authorised representatives at the auction centres.

A week ago, an auction was put off by the Corporation after some councillors refused to leave the auction hall, insisting that they had the right to be present as elected representatives of the civic body.

Following this, the Government has issued through the Directorate of Municipal Administration a circular that prohibits the presence of persons other than the bidders/ lessees or their authorised representatives.

In a recent circular to Corporations and Municipalities, Director of Municipal Administration P. Senthilkumar has pointed out that interference by some elected representatives of local bodies has led to the postponing of auctions in many areas.

While the new circular will help in keeping these people off the conventional auctions, the e-auction system will eliminate monopoly and cartelisation also, apart from the interference by unauthorised persons, official sources in the Corporation say.

Coimbatore Corporation is the first civic body to introduce this system.

It is on the lines of the auction conducted online by the Tea Board, a high-level official further said.

Lessees who participate in the auction will be given a user identity and password to access the auction page of the Corporation's website.

They will first be given training in accessing the site and participating online.

In a clear departure from the existing system of holding the auction in a hall, the lessees can participate in the Coimbatore Corporation's auction sitting anywhere in the world, the sources say.

The names of the bidders will not appear on the screen. Only the amount quoted by them will appear.

The Corporation will not reveal the identity of the bidders till the auction is over and the contract fixed.

The software for the e-auction has been developed by the Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, according to the sources.

In the beginning, lessees will also be permitted to submit the hard copy of bids and solvency details and the demand draft for bid amounttill they familiarise themselves with the online system.

But, this will only in addition to the online participation and not as an option.

At a later stage, the Corporation may extend the online payment facility also, which will obviate the need to submit physically a demand draft.

The immediate benefit of the measure is, undoubtedly, transparency, the sources point out.

Auctions can be held without any form of influence from any section robbing it off the much required transparency, they say.

Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Trust: Sri Rama Navami programme, Sri Ananda Theertha Mandir, 9 a.m.

Thambraas: Thiruppugazh Class, Subbaramaiyar Hall, 4 p.m.

Organising Committee: Sri Ramanavami celebrations, Lalitha Nivas, 131, West Ponnurangam Road, R.S. Puram, 7.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Sri Rama Navami programme, Theethipalayam, 6.45 a.m.

Sri Dhanwanthri Kalakshetra: Discourse on Srimad Ramayana, Ayurvedic Trust Campus, 6.30 p.m.

General

Karpagam University: Programme, university premises, 10 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Mahatma Gandhi Merit Scholarship Award function, Ramanandha Adigalar Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

Indian Association for American Studies: Annual conference, Bharathiar University, 10 a.m.

BSNL: Exhibition, Telephone exchange campus, Kovaipudur, 9 a.m.

Container Corporation of India: Commissioning of Rail Siding facility and inauguration of new warehouse, Irugur ICD, 4 p.m.

CODISSIA and MSME Development Institute: Awareness on Intellectual Property Rights, CODISSIA Conference Hall, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m. SNR Sons College: seminar on global business opportunities and challenges, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Thavathiru Santhalinga Adigalar Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Sadivayal, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Nutritious Noon Meal Employees' Association: Coimbatore Corporation branch conference, Sivakumar Hall, Thomas Club, 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Guest lecture, V. M. Manoj, HoD,. Malayalam Department, Sree Narayana Guru College, College premises, 10.30 a.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Guest lecture, V.Mohana Sundaram, Professor of Economics, PSG College of Arts and Science, College premises, 10 a.m.

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RELIGION

Sadhana Sadan: Thirupugazh classes, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramabakthajana Trust: Sri Ramanavami celebrations, Sringeri Sri Shankara Mutt, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitharperavai Arakkattalai: Panniruthirumurai classes, Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukoodam, 10 a.m.

Sri Vengoosapriya Saibaba Anandasramam Trust: Sri Rama Navami, Trust premises, Theethipalayam, 5.30 a.m.

GENERAL

The Hindu: Everonns Online IQ contest, Bharathi Mat. Hr. Sec. School, 2.30 p.m.

SNR Sons College: Seminar, College premises, 10 a.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate UG Meet, College campus, 10 a.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Lecture, College campus, 11 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference, ‘Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity', University campus, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Medical College Hospital: Inauguration, Surgical Oncology Ward, Hospital premises, 11 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Women's Day celebrations, College campus, 3 p.m.

Rathinam College: ‘Conclave ‘10', College campus, 9.30 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Lecture, Institute premises, 3 p.m.

PSG Institute of Advanced Studies: Workshop, Institute premises, 9.05 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: The Hindu Business Line Club lecture, , 10.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture, College campus, 2.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Free medical camp, Lions Community Hall, Sivananda Colony, 11 a.m.

Government Arts College: Workshop, 10 a.m.

CMA Association: Lecture, Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

POLLACHI

Tamil Nadu Industrial Cooperative Bank: Inauguration of branch, United Mahal, Venkataramanan Street, 10 a.m.

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RELIGION

Sadhana Sadan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple: Deepa pooja, Temple premises, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidharperavai Arakkattalai: Thirupugazh classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukoodam, 33, 12 {+t} {+h} Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Coimbatore Corporation: Meeting, Corporation premises, 10 a.m.

CII: Leadership summit, Hotel The Residency, 9 a.m.

CODISSIA: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA campus, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College: NSS programme, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Faculty development programme, 9.15 a.m.; guest lecture, 3 p.m.

Rathinam Arts and Science College: Inter-collegiate competition, college campus, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Faculty development programme, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Lecture, college campus, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Seminar, college campus, 2 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Management fest, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Symposium, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Symposium, college campus, 9 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Annual day, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Education Trust: Anniversary celebrations, Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic college campus, 8 a.m.

Sri Ranganathar Institute of Polytechnic College: Annual and sports day, college campus, Athipalayam, 5 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Cultural fest, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

ICSI and ICWAI: Meeting, Intellectual property rights, ICSI Coimbatore house, 6 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Symposium, college campus, 10 a.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, MedIndia Hospital premises, 96, Vivekananda Road, 8.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: College day, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

Parks College: NSS camp, Pethampalayam and other places, 10 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers – Coimbatore Local Centre: Monthly lecture, PSG Tech Campus, 6.30 p.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Conference, to be conducted on college campus, 9 a.m.

Department of Tamil Development: ‘Aatchimozhi karutharangam', Collectorate, 10 a.m.

Early World Pre-Nursery Play School: ‘Kidz Crafts' exhibition, school premises, 23, Selvam Nagar Main Road, Kuniamuthur, 9 a.m.

Park Global School: Sports day, school premises, 1.30 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: College day, college premises, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, college campus, 3 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Symposium, Institute premises, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Inter-collegiate cultural fest, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Maharaja Institute of Technology: Annual and sports day, 2 p.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Lecture, Income Tax Commissioner Arvind Pinto participates, college campus, 2 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference, ‘Trade and Commerce in Tamil Literature', University premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Symposium, college campus, 3.45 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Workshop, to be conducted on college campus, 10 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Seminar, college campus, 3.50 p.m.

POLLACHI

NGM College: Conference, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

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Religion

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Classes , Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundharakantam, Sadhan premises,11 a.m.

General

The Ayurvedic Trust: Free screening camp and awareness programme on kidney disease, Sree Dhanwanthari premises, 9 a.m.

SIRC of ICAI: Teleconference programme, Role of CAs in corporate governance, ICAI Branch premises, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Inauguration, Training, Mycorrhizal Systems for Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, Registrar P. Subbian, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Orientation programme, Promotion of Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs, Chancellor T.K. Shanmuganandam, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Inauguration, Technical; symposium, AZIMO, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, IET student's forum, 10 a.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Parallel Processing, 2.30 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Conference, Emerging Trends in Mechanical Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Phoenix 2010, 1 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: College Day, 5 p.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, Ablaze, 10 a.m.

KGiSL IIM: Workshop, Hardware Assembly, 9.30 a.m.

KTVR Group Hospital: Free nephrology and diabetology consultation camp, Saibaba Colony, 9 a.m.

Singanallur Primary Agricultural Co-operative Society: Inauguration of new premises, Minister for Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Pongalur N. Palanisamy, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Nanjappa Polytechnic College: Training in first aid, 2 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Workshop, 10 a.m.

G. Kuppuswamy Naidu Memorial Hospital: Medical education programme, Hotel Rathna Regent, 10 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: College day, 9.30 a.m.

Dr.G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Science Day, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Symposium, 10.15 a.m.

Jagannath Textile Company Ltd.: Opening of ‘Thaneer pandhal' on company premises, 23, 23-1, East Periyasamy Road, R.S. Puram, 10 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College: Annual day, 10.30 a.m.

POLLACHI

NGM College: Conference, Promotion of Ethics and Human Values through Human Rights Education, 9.30 a.m.

TIRUPUR

NIFT TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: Inauguration of ‘Entrepreneurship development cell', 11 a.m.

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Road works to be taken up in Coimbatore.

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation is all set to provide a fresh tar top to some of the major thoroughfares in the city in view of the World Classical Tamil Conference in June.

The Coimbatore Corporation Council recently cleared bids for these works estimated at Rs.10.45 crore.

Some of the roads that will be provided a new tar top are: 100 Feet Road (Rajendra Prasad Road), Nava India Road (tar top and widening), Sowripalayam Road (up to Masakalipalayam), Dr. Balasundaram Road, Sanganur Road (from Mettupalayam Road to Sathyamangalam Road), Sundakamuthur Bypass Road and N.S.R. Road. A few other thoroughfares and link roads will also be re-laid. The Corporation has already cleared some road works.

Apart from the new surface for the roads, the civic body will also lay a 40 ft scheme road near Rangavilas Mill and construct a bridge near G.V. Residency to link it with Sowripalayam Road. The work is estimated to cost Rs.75 lakh.

Pedestrian pavements would be laid from Anna Statue to Lakshmi Mills on Avanashi Road. Pavements and storm water drains would be constructed from Huzur Road to Puliyakulam. Pavements would also be built along Krishnaswamy Road.

According to the Corporation, many road works are being taken up as the Tamil meet is the best opportunity to carry out these.

Over the last two to three meetings, the Council had witnessed a number of requests from councillors for laying new link or scheme roads and to re-lay some of the roads that were in poor condition.

These were in addition to the list already drawn up by the Corporation for improvements in view of the conference.

Demands to improve the condition of Marudamalai Road and Perur Road were also made at the meetings. Councillors pointed out that the participants at the conference might visit the heritage and pilgrimage centres of Perur and Marudamalai.

Officials clarified that these roads were under the control of the State Highways and the department would carry out improvements.

At one meeting, Leader of the Opposition and DMK member V.N. Udayakumar said at least 130 scheme roads earmarked in the Master Plan were yet to be laid.

Responding to this, Commissioner Anshul Mishra said the Plan never spoke of the funding. “The Tamil conference is a boon to us, as it is bringing funds from the Government to carry our improvements to the roads,” he pointed out.

Marketing solutions, a growing enterprise

Coimbatore: Ugam Solutions, marketing decision support solutions provider, will complete a year in Coimbatore in April.

Sunil Mirani, its Chief Executive Officer who was here recently to participate in Connect Coimbatore, told The Hindu that the 10-year-old company provides market decision supporting solutions involving analysis, data mining and research, mainly to clients in the United States and Europe.

Of the total strength of 1,000, over 100 are in Coimbatore and another 200 will be added here in 2010-11. With 22,000 sq.ft and the option of doubling that, bulk of Ugam's expansion will be in Coimbatore, he says.

The company eliminated Delhi, Bangalore and Pune when it wanted to expand after establishing its operations in Mumbai. It was looking at cities such as Kolkata, Chennai, Nagpur and Baroda and finalised on Coimbatore.

Coimbatore is not an unknown city. But, the Information Technology employees coming from other cities do not know what to expect here. What Coimbatore needs is better public infrastructure, especially in localities where there are IT companies. “We also need to preserve the soul of the city. It has its own charm,” he says.

The economic slowdown had hit businesses in several countries.

However, with marketing becoming digital and measurable, businesses need help in making marketing decisions. “There are huge unexplored opportunities,” he says. “We are still looking at 30 per cent to 40 per cent growth. We have developed specialisation for business-to-business, healthcare, retail and IT sectors.”

Even from the client perspective awareness is just growing. Companies are ready to look at data mining and analysis with digital marketing.

Though the downturn had frozen decision making for some months, people are looking at outsourcing to reduce costs, he says on the potential of the segment.

State according top priority to infrastructure works: Anbazhagan

Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu is the pioneer among the States in according top priority for infrastructure related projects such as roads and bridges, observed Finance Minister K. Anbazhagan on Tuesday.

He was speaking at a function organised to lay the foundation for two road overbridges at an outlay of Rs. 22.41 crore at Somanur and Muthugoundenpudur.

Minister for Highways and Ports M.P. Saminathan pointed out that in Coimbatore district, road overbridges would be constructed across 17 level crossings.

Ever since the DMK assumed power in the State, a total of 106 sanctions had been accorded for road overbridges whereas in the previous AIADMK regime only seven road overbridges were constructed.

Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Minister Pongalur N Palanisamy said that all the 23 road over bridges in Coimbatore and Tirupur districts would be commissioned in 18 months.

Explaining the project details, Secretary to Government for Highways and Ports G. Santhanam said that the road over bridge on Sulur – Neelambur road sanctioned at a cost of Rs 11.6 crore would be connecting the national highways numbers 47 and 67. The bridge would ease vehicular traffic because at present the level crossing was closed 100 to 120 times a day.

The road overbridge sanctioned at a cost of Rs 11.25 crore on Kamanaickenpalayam – Annur road would connect the NH 47, 67 and 209.

District Collector P. Umanath and former Union Minister M. Kannappan also took part in the function.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadan: Bhagavad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: Lecture, 4-A, Vicent Colony Road, Vicent Colony, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidharperavai Arakkattalai: Thirumurai Isai classes, 12 {+t} {+h} Croass Road, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli.

Tamizhnadu Brahmin Association: Thirupugazh classes, THAMBRAAS hall, New Happy Garden, Vadavalli, 4 p.m.

General

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Workshop, ‘Python as a scientific and engineering toolkit', 8.30 a.m.; Extension activity programme, Vadivelampalayam, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: ISTE chapter inauguration, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Institutions: International Women's Day celebrations, 2.45 p.m.

Avinashilingam Women's University: NSS camp, Palamalai, 9.30 a.m.; lecture, ‘Kambanum Tamizhisaiyum', University premises, 10.30 a.m.

Development Promotion Group: Capacitation programme, Hotel CAG Pride, New Siddhapudur, 9 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Valedictory and guest lecture, 11 a.m.; Valedictory, ‘RAYSS', 10 a.m.

Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology: Research scholars meet, 10 a.m.

Park's College: DEFIER-2010, College campus, 10 a.m.

Business Line Club: Inauguration, Nehru College of Management, Thirumalayampalayam, 11 a.m.

Karpagam University: CEO meet, College campus, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA: Lecture, ‘Implicati ons of Union Budget', CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.

SNR Sons College: ‘COMPAC ‘10', College campus, 10 a.m.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management: Workshop, ‘Women Executive Development', 10 a.m.

POLLACHI

N.G.M. College: Union Budget review, 10.30 a.m.

SOMANUR

State Highways Department: Inauguration, road development works, Sri Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 11 a.m.

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COIMBATORE: For the second successive year, Ganga Hospital's walkathon to highlight the benefits of joint replacement surgeries saw a determined group of patients demonstrating how they have been helped to overcome pain in the hips or knees that virtually immobilised them for months, years or even decades.

Led by playback singer S.P. Balasubramaniam, hospital Chairman J.G. Shanmughanathan and Directors S. Rajasekaran and S. Rajasabapathy, women and men who had undergone joint replacement operations walked nearly one kilometre from a school to the hospital in the city on Sunday to declare their victory over pain. Managing Director of Sri Krishna Sweets was among the others who took part in the walk that was co-organised by the Rotary Club of Coimbatore Central.

Slogans

Wearing T-shirts with the following slogans: “Freedom from Pain” and “Dependence to Independence”, the walkers later took part in a lemon and spoon race and a walk race. A woman from Uganda, who underwent surgery only eight days ago, was among the participants, Dr. Rajasekaran said.

The orthopaedic surgeon and president of the Association of Spine Surgeons of India said the Kalaignar Insurance Scheme for Life-saving Treatment was a boon to arthritis patients who did not have the funds to meet the high cost of knee or hip joint replacement surgeries.

Dr. Rajasekaran said the hospital had so far performed 75 joint replacement surgeries under the scheme. “These patients, who could not dream of undergoing this procedure earlier, have now been cured of their problems with the entire costs met by the Government under the scheme,” he said. Severely deformed knees and hips had been set right. “We have done over 1,000 procedures to fix fractures, joint replacement and spine surgery under this scheme,” he said.

K. Ashok (28), who had suffered a debilitating injury in his right hip, took part in the walk and other events on Sunday. “I was unemployed for a year as I was in bed. I underwent a hip joint replacement only in December and am able to drive a tractor now, thanks to the insurance scheme,” the farm worker said.

S.K. Asok Kumar (42), a technician in a software company, had severe pain in both hip joints. Steroids taken for skin allergy treatment was said to have been the reason. “Now, I can climb stairs and carry out my work,” the beneficiary of the insurance scheme said.

Apart from injuries and drug-induced problems, arthritis was a very crippling problem, Dr. Rajasekaran said.

Alarming evidence

There was evidence to prove that one in five persons above the age of 60 had some form of arthritis.

If not treated, it could worsen to a stage where the patients would be totally dependent on others for mobility and even their daily routine. This, in turn, could cause depression in the patients.

Stating that there were 20 million people in the country with severe arthritis, he said this musculo-skeletal disease could affect even children and adolescents.

Timely and proper treatment could prevent them from being crippled for life.

Apart from the lack of awareness, the lack of access to treatment and the inability to meet the costs were the main reasons for not undergoing timely treatment.

The Government's insurance scheme removed these obstacles that had stood between the poor and joint replacement surgeries.

Interaction

At a function held after the walkathon, Dr. Rajasekaran showed pre-surgery and post-surgery footage of severe arthritis to show how timely surgical intervention helped. Mr. Balasubramaniam also spoke the benefits of good health and advanced medical care.

This was followed by an interaction between the audience and doctors on arthritis.

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Religion

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Isai Classes, Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa teachings, Sadhan premises,11 a.m.

Koniamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises, 6 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt, Udupi: Discourse, Vidyadeesha Theertha Swamijee, 4A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises, 7.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam Anaikatti: Bhagavad Gita classes, Purandaradasar Hall, 10 a.m.

CSI Christ Church: Lent meetings, church premises, 6.30 p.m.

General

Department of Posts: Inauguration, Pension scheme, V. Rajarajan, Postmaster General, Western Region, will be present, Coimbatore Head Post Office, 11 a.m.

Canara Bank: Golden jubilee celebrations of HQ Road branch, YWCA premises, 5 p.m.

CODISSIA: Training, Energy Audit for Foundry Units, Huzur Road, 5 p.m.

SIRC: Discussion on Union Budget, ICAI Branch, 6 p.m.

Kovai Heart Foundation: Anniversary and website inauguration, hospital premises, 7 p.m.

Coimbatore District Herbal and Tree Growers' Association: Meeting, Office of the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Bharathi Park Road, 10 a.m.

TNEB: Grievances day meeting, Office of the Superintending Engineer, Tatabad, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary International District 3201: Rotaract District Conference, KCT premises, 4 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Central: Launch of service projects, Rathna Regent, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Sathya Sai Organisations: Seminar, Education for Human Excellence, DJ Academy, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Malayali Samajam: International Women's Day celebrations, Sri T. Gopalan Nair Memorial Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Flamboyant, painting exhibition, art gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Programme, cultural and sports programmes, university premises, 10 a.m.

Anna University: Workshop, Wavelets and its Applications in signal / Image Processing, Jothipuram premises, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Symposium Elconator, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Arts and Science: Club Day, college premises, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Micro-Mobility Solutions, college premises, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College: Workshop, Career Guidance and Soft Skill Development, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Parent-Teacher meet, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Women's Day celebration, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Drug Safety Alerts, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Training programme, academy premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Symposium, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Symposium, college premises, 9 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Sustainable Energy Sources, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: School community project, Government School, Arasampalayam, 3.30 p.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Symposium, college premises, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Workshop, 4G Multimedia and Networking, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: College and Sports Day, college premises, 10 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Faculty development programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: MoU signing, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Sports Day, college premises, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Cultural and literary competition, college premises, 10 a.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Annual day, college premises, college premises, 4 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Internal Quality Auditor Training, college premises, 10 a.m.

JCI: Effective Public Speaking, Hotel Park Inn, 9.30 a.m.

The International Semmozhi Senthamizh Kazhagam: Special meeting, office premises, 4.30 p.m.

Health Care Global Enterprises: Session, Recent Advances in Radiotherapy – Cyberknife Robotic Radiosurgery, CMCH, 12 noon

KMC Public School: Annual day, school premises, 5 p.m.

Shri Meenakshi MHSS: Annual day, school premises, 4.30 p.m.

Anuvrat Samithi: Book fair on Ethical Values, Terapanth Jain Bhavan, Gandhi Park, 11 a.m.

DHARAPURAM

Maharani Educational Institutions: Annual day, Tirupur District Collector C. Samaya Moorthy, chief guest, 5 p.m.

UDUMALPET

Vidyasagar College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Recent Trends in Software Testing, college premises, 10 a.m.

TIRUPUR

MV Eye Hospital: Free eye camp, Astro Health Centre, Fabrication Road, 9 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

CSI Christ Church: prayer meeting, Trichy Road, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: discourse, temple premises, 7.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: thiru ther celebrations, temple premises, 6 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Sri Dhanwanthari Kalakshetra: talk on essential education for life, Sri Dhanwanthari Arangam, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: discourse by Sri Vidyadeesha Theertha Swamijee, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, Vincent Colony, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

General

Karpagam College of engineering: “Yanthra'10” –national level technical symposium,V.V.Deshmukh, GM and Head, Engineered Tooling Solutions, L&T,Coimbatore, inaugurates, 9.30 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Information Management: Mr.Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder, Mindtree Ltd, inaugurates national conference on “ Advanced Computing and IT applications”, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Mr.Binu Joy, COO, IJS Innnovative Technologies,speaks on “Why Microsoft .net?”,10 a.m.

SBI: inauguration of new premises of AFS Sulur Branch, Sulur, 9.30 a.m.

CII, Elcot and STPI: inauguration of CONNECT Coimbatore 2010, PWC Davidar, IT Secretary, chief guest, S. Gopalakrishnan, CEO and MD of Infosys, key note address, The Residency, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: seminar on modern trends in mathematical sciences, college premises, 10 a.m.

Anna University: workshop on wavelets and its applications in signal and image processing, University campus, 10 a.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women: personality development programme, college campus, 3 p.m.

Sri Aravinda Annai Nursery and Primary School: annual day, school campus, Kannappan Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: workshop on advancement in ferrocement concrete and its application in rehabilitation, seminar hall, 9.45 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: GIMFest, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Institution of Valuers: meeting, Ardra Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Gopalnaidu Children's School: annual day and science exhibition, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering: Techtrend 2010, college premises, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam School of Management: seminar on effective HR practices, MBA seminar hall, 3.30 p.m.

PSG College of Technology: conference on synthesis, characterisation, consolidation and modelling of nanomaterials, D-Conference Hall, 9 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Information Management: conference on advanced computing and its applications, Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder and vice-Chairman of MindTree, chief guest, college campus, 11.30 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: special lectures by Tamil speakers, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: placement and training programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: technical symposium, college campus, 9 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: seminar on self awareness, KKCAS seminar hall, 10 a.m.; sports day, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science: valedictory of Business Management association, college campus, 2 p.m .

Sankara Institute of Technology: sports day, college campus,

9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: seminar on women and health, Nachimuthu Seminar Hall,

9.30 a.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA conference hall, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: symposium on next generation wireless communication and signal processing, college campus, 10 a.m.; symposium on recent developments in medicine, college campus, 10 a.m.; voluntary service, St. Thomas Old Age Home, 10 a.m.; Ensemble'10, university premises, 10 a.m. ; workshop on silapathigaram, 10 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies and CMS Academy of Management and Technology: entrepreneurial festival, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: technical symposium, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: workshop on renewable energy source, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: workshop on supersonic and subsonic combination, rajiv Gandhi auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

P.A. College of Engineering and Technology: job skill programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: seminar on modern trends in mathematical sciences, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: project contest, seminar hall, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment, auditorium, 10 a.m.

TNAU: training on new vistas in pesticide management, entomology seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Advanced Training Institute: technical seminar, college campus, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: workshop on nanotechnology, college campus, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: workshop on software in electronic media, visual lab, 3.30 p.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: interaction with Subroto Bagchi, Vice-Chairman of MindTree, institute campus, 2 p.m.

Karunya University: Mindkraft'10, university campus, 9.30 a.m.

POLLACHI

PA College of Engineering and Technology: MoU with Precision Informatics, Chennai, and Zoom Consultancy, Coimbatore,10 a.m.

NGM College: talk on literary theories, virtual classroom, 10 a.m.; aquarium show, college premises, 10 a.m.

TIRUPUR

Parks College: valedictory function of five-day national seminar, college campus, 10 a.m.

UDUMALPET

GVG Visalakshi College for women: Ananda Padmanathan, Director , Consortium Clinical Research, speaks on “global perspective and career opportunity in clinical research” , 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Classes , Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundara Gaandam, Sadhan premises,

11 a.m.

Koniamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises,

7 p.m.

Aranganatha Swami Temple: Car festival, Vasantham, temple premises, 7.30 a.m.

General

The Karur Vysya Bank Limited: Opening, Ramanathapuram Branch, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University C. Swaminathan, inaugurates, ATM inauguration, G. Bakthavathsalam, Chairman, KG Hospital, inaugurates, 753, Trichy Road, 10 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Flamboyant, painting exhibition, art gallery, Avanashi Road,

9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Seminar, Union Budget 2010 and Your Money, Red Cross Society, 6 p.m.

SIRC of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: CPE Study Circle Meeting,ICAI Branch, 6 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Workshop on Silapadhikaram, university premises, 11 a.m.

Karpagam University: Conference, Recent Developments in Medicine and Green Chemistry, university premises, 10 a.m.; intercollegiate meet, 10 a.m.; Voluntary service, CMCH,

10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Lecture, Global Warming and Disaster Management, university premises, 11 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Workshop, Flower Arrangement, college premises, 2 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference, Advances in Computers, Communication and Informatics, college premises, 9.15 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Service camp by UTI, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Face to Face, Tanvi Shah, Recipient of Grammy Award, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Intercollegiate symposium Techprix, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Seminar, Automotive Fuels for the 21st Century, academy premises,

5 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Info Icons 2010, symposium, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Seminar, Modern Trends in Mathematical Sciences, college premises, 10 a.m.; Conference, Global Business – Opportunities and Challenges, 9.30 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Seminar, CAD and CAM – Applications and Opportunities, college premises, 4 p.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Lecture, academy premises, 2 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: NSS camp, Devarayapuram, 10 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Symposium, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Valediction, Lecture, Eigen Values and Eigen Vector – A Revisit, college premises,

10 a.m.

Suguna RIP V School: Math Expo, Mayor R. Venkatachalam, inaugurates, school premises, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: Harmony 25, Silver Jubilee celebrations, school premises, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan MHSS: Annual Day, Bhavan's premises, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Advocates Association: Book release, Association premises, 5.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Meeting, Sabari Nest, 7 p.m.

Anuvrat Samithi: Inauguration, Book fair on Ethical Values, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, BVB, Coimbatore Kendra, inaugurates, Terapanth Jain Bhavan, 11 a.m.

TIRUPUR

Park's College: ManageFest 2010, college premises,

10.30 a.m.

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Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: Thiruther, Big Bazaar Street, 4 p.m.

Arulmigu Aranganatha Swamy Temple: Thiruther celebrations, temple premises, Karamadai, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Inauguration of patent awareness workshop, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, inaugurates, S. Vincent, Member Secretary of Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, presides, R. Saha, Director of Patent Facilitation Centre, delivers keynote address, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.; inauguration of refresher courses, Nachimuthu Seminar Hall, 11 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of brainstorming session on organic seed production, Training Hall of Seed Centre, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: NSS camp, Paalmalai, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Workshop on silapathigaram, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Guest lecture on Communications and Nav-Aids Systems in Airport, IT seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate technical symposium, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

DJ Academy of Managerial Excellence: Outbound training, conference hall, 8 a.m.

Jansons Institute of Technology: Talk on “English as Your Constant Companion”, college premises, 4 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Technical symposium, college campus, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Guest lecture on “Why Microsoft.net?”, college premises, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Engineering and Technology: NSS camp, Thirumalaiyampalayam, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Launching of free school management software, N. Ananthi, CEO – Coimbatore, accepts SNS-SMS, college premises, 11 a.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Discussion on Indian Freedom Struggle and Mahatma Gandhi, Sow-MA complex, 11 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Conference on “Role of Educational Institutions in Out-Reach programmes and sustainable community development”, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Technical symposium, Grace Convention Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. R.V. Arts and Science College: Graduation Day, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal meeting, office of the executive engineer, K. Vadamadurai, 11 a.m.; office of the executive engineer, Tatabad, 10.30 a.m.; office of the executive engineer, Kuniamuthur, 11 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Extended immunisation initiative, Arivoli Nagar and Adi Sakthi Nagar, 10 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and PriceWater House Coopers: Presentation on the Union Budget 2010 – 2011, Hotel The Residency, 6 p.m.

United Institute of Technology: Celebration of National Science Day, college premises, 11.15 a.m.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Online career mentorship programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicraft Development Corporation: Handicraft exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

NGM College: Inauguration of ACME Circulation Library, Alkondan Arangam, 2.30 p.m.

Park College: Manage Fest, Parks Auditorium, 11 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: National conference on “optimisation techniques”, Dr.V.Selladurai, Principal,CIT,chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: “Sprzet Waldcow”, Dr.V.R.Vijayakumar, ECE Professor,Anna University, chief guest,2 p.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: “Techprix’10”, Prashant R.Nair, Vice Chairman-IT,Amrita University, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Devanga High School, 7 p.m.

National Child Labour Project and Sri Ramakrishna Women’s Art and Science college: Child labour eradication awareness camp , D.Vijayakumar, Project Director, NCLP, chief guest,college premises, 11.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagavad Gita, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiumurai Isai Classes , Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Vadavalli THAMBRAAS Welfare Trust: Lecture series, Bhagavad Geetha, Subbaramaiyer Hall, 6 p.m.

Koniamman Temple: Thirukalyanam, 7 p.m.

Aranganatha Swami Temple: Car festival, Theppa Thiruvizha, temple premises, 11 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Urgent meeting, Mayor R. Venkatachalam presides, Victoria Town Hall, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore District Co-operative Union and IFFCO: Seminar, Reforms of Rural Credit Co-operatives, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Symposium, Alternative Medicine, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Seminar, Cybermatics, 9 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Management Meet, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Graduation Day, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University C. Swaminathan, chief guest, 2.30 p.m.

United Institute of Technology: National Science Day, 11.15 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Workshop, Personality Development, 9 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Commerce Department Valediction, 10.15 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Training, Effective Presentation Skills, 2 p.m.

KGiSL IIM: Workshop, Hardware Assembly, 9.30 a.m.; NSS special camp, Thippanur, 3 p.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Importance of English Language, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Lecture, Application of ARM in Embedded System, 2.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Meeting, Hotel Sri Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7.30 p.m.

Divyodaya: Discussion, Union Budget, 9 a.m.

Kovai Investors’ Association: Seminar, Union Budget, PSG Institute of Management, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited: Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Park’s College: ManageFest 2010, 10.30 a.m.

NGM College: International Women’s Day programme, 2 p.m.; Lecture, 12.30 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

THAMBRAAS: discourse on Bhagawad Gita, New Happy Garden, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: Thiru Ther celebrations, temple premises, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Aranganathar Temple: Thiru Ther celebrations, Karamadai, 11 p.m.

General

Karpagam University: inter-collegiate competitions, 10 a.m.

Karunya University: technical symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Nanjappa Polytechnic College: guest lecture , 10.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: NSS camp valediction, Kittampalayam, 10 a.m.

Builders’ Association of India and Karpagam University: meeting on budget evaluation, Hotel Rathna Residency, 7 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: valediction of physics association, Academic Council Hall, 2.30 p.m.; workshop on software in electronic media, visual lab, 11 a.m.

CMA: talk , Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: NSS camp, Devarayapuram, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: technical symposium, auditorium, 9 a.m.

TNAU: inauguration of Bioconcorrenza 2010, Anna Auditorium, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: lecture on business plan preparation, sangamam hall, 1.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: workshop on bartending, 10 a.m.

SIEMA: session on Union Budget, ND Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science and Business Line Club: meet with M. C. Sampath Kumar , Associate Editor of Business Line, GRDSCIB Hall, 2 p.m.

CMS College: valediction of department of electronics, Zeus Hall, 11 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: inauguration of IT association, 2.30 p.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, ICAI, TAASI: meeting on Union Budget, 5.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicraft Development Association: handicraft exhibition, VOC Park Grounds, 10 a.m.

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The Pentacostal Mission: Annual Centre Convention and Divine Healing Services, Vijaya Fair Ground, near Singanallur uzhavar Sandhai, Trichy Main Road, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Gurupadase Gowdar Sree Koopidu Vinayagar Thirukoil: Kumbabishekam, Idayar Veethi, 4 a.m. onwards

Sri Kothanda Ramaswamy Devasthanam: Prathishtotsavam, Ganapathy homam, Ramnagar, 6 a.m. onwards

Arulmigu Aranganathaswamy Thirukoil: Thiruther peruvizha, Garuda sevai, Karamadai, 8 p.m.

Sadhana Sadan: Discourse, ‘Sundarakandam’, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitharperavai Arakkattalai: Discourse, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukoodam, 33, 12th Cross Road, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Koniamman Temple: Annual temple car festival, Big Bazaar Street, 6 p.m.

V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar, ‘Career Opportunities for Engineers’, 9.30 a.m.

D.J. Academy of Design: Design festival, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate cultural festival, Miracle 2010, 11 a.m.

S.M.S. College of Arts and Science: National conference and inter-collegiate meeting, 10 a.m.

Park Global School of Business Excellence: National conference, ‘Global Economy: Paradigms, Practices, Problems and Prospects’, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Valedictory function, Finishing school and earn while you learn programme, 10 a.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business: ‘The Big Fight’, 2 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: KonCurEnza ’10, 10 a.m.

Government Arts College: Seminar, ‘Recent Advances in Animal Science’, 9.30 a.m.

The Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association: Vendor development programme, SIEMA buildings, 8/4, Race Course, 11 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Inter-collegiate quiz meet, 9 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate competitions, 1.30 p.m.

Karpagam University: Cultural meet, ‘Pranaya 2010’, 10 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: ‘TRENZ 10’, 9.30 a.m.; ‘Namadhu pangu’, 3.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Lasik awareness campaign, 10.30 a.m.; child labour awareness programme, 1.30 p.m. Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Handicrafts exhibition, VOC Park Grounds, 10 a.m.

Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education: Lecture, ‘The Indian Society-diversity in unity’, Nirmala College for Women, 10 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Inter-collegiate management festival, 9.30 a.m.

N.G.M. College: Fine Arts Club programme, 1.30 a.m.; Guest lecture, Dairy Processing and Quality Control’, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Saradambal Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Purana Classes , Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Koniamman Temple: Puli Vaganam, 6 p.m.

The Coimbatore City Co-operative Bank Limited: Meeting, Divyodaya premises, 3 p.m.

SIEMA: Science Day address, Gender Equality for Prosperity and Peace, Avinashilingam University for Women, 6.15 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Workshop, SPSS Software for Data Analysis, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University C. Swaminathan, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, Workshop, Strategies for Assessing Projects with Public Private Partnerships, Chancellor T.K. Shanmuganandam, chief guest, 10 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Seminar, 3 p.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Website launch, 3.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Technical talent hunt, 10 a.m.

Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education: Students’ programme, Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Lecture, 10.30 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: College Day, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University C. Swaminathan, chief guest, 5.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Symposium, “Zekampf 10,” 9 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar of Tamil Association, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: NSS special camp, Kannampalayam, 9 a.m.

KCT Business School: Management faculty development workshop, 9 a.m.

Tata: The Tata Crucible Campus Quiz 2010, final round, The Residency, 4 p.m.

KGiSL Institute of Technology: NSS special camp, Thippanur, 3 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar, Data Mining, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Inauguration, Cascade Tunnel Facility, Air Marshal P.V. Athawale, AOC-in-C, Maintenance Command, IAF, chief guest, 11.15 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Vegetables, Fruits and Ice Carving, 10 a.m.; Semianr, e-marketing, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: NSS special camp, Kittampalayam, 6 p.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Workshop, Tamil poems, 2 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Sports Day, 4 p.m.

Government Arts College: Seminar, Recent Advances in Animal Science, 9 a.m.

Cygmax: MDP on Stress Management and Time Management, 3.30 p.m.

Isha Vidya Matriculation School: Annual day, 4.30 p.m.

PSG Sarvajana High School: Annual day, 3 p.m.

Lions and Leo Clubs of Coimbatore Nakshatra: Saplings plantation Vilankurichi Panchayat School and village, 10 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Krishna Nursing Home, 7.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited: Gandhi Shilp Bazaar, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

NGM College: The Hindu Business Line Club lecture series, K. Maruthachalam, Proprietor, Photo Centre, speaks, 10.30 a.m.; Lecture of the Hindi Department, 11 a.m.

Park’s College: Felicitation to NCC cadet, 11.30 a.m.

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Coimbatore College of Contemporary Arts: Interaction session with Manil Gupta, Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., 338, Avanashi Road, 4 p.m.

The Tamilnadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd.: All-India handicrafts exhibition, V.O.C. Park Grounds, 4 p.m.

C.M.S. College of Science and Commerce: Sargatmaka Sangamam, Lyceum, College premises, 10 a.m.

Arulmighu Chandikeshwarah Polytechnic College: Becivore L – “10”, College premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: NSS special camp, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Master Printers Association: Printers Day and felicitation to national award winners, Hotel Jenny Residency, 6 p.m.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides: 153rd birthday of Founder Lord Baden Powell, Mani Hr. Sec. School, Papanaickenpalayam, 3.30 p.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business: Face to Face, Dr. Kiran Bedi, School premises, 2 p.m.

PSG IMS&R and PSG Hospitals: PSG Surgicon 2010, Health Secretary V. K. Subbu Raj participates, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Birth anniversary of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Youth exchange programme, DéjÀ vu, Tristar partments, Avinashi Road, 7 p.m.

N.G.P. Arts and Science College: ‘Tamil Oosai’ magazine release, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science for Women: 19th College Day celebrations, Sri Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science and Macmillan Publishers: Book launch, Dr. Kiran Bedi participates, Emerald hall, Jenny’s Club, 12.05 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Polytechnic College: NSS special camp, Kondayampalayam panchayat, 5 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya Arts and Science College: Special lecture, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: ‘Esoteric Day’ celebrations, 3.30 p.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Seminar, Micro Matrices, 11 a.m.

NGM College: Association meeting, 10.30 a.m.; social work programme, 10 a.m.,

Mahatma Gandhi Ashramam: 66th death anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi, Ashramam premises, Anaimalai, 10.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living class, Control Engineering, CMS School, 6.15 p.m.; Vidyaniketan School, 6 p.m.; Muthusamy Kalyanamandapam, Kuniamuthur, 5.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Isai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

CSI Christ Church: prayer meeting, Trichy Road, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Raj Vidya Kender: sat sangh, Ardhra hall, 6 p.m.

Nanjankud Sri Ragavendra Swamy Mutt: Sri Ragavendra Swamy Vardhanthi Utsavam, Kovaipudur, 7 a.m.

Sri ram Baktha Jana Sabah: discourse on Sundara Kandam, Sri Jaya Mangala Veera Anjaneyar temple, Koundampalayam, 6.30 p.m.

Nrityakshetra: Bharatanatyam dance performance, Ramar Koil, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Mangala Arts: Advika, Mayflower Sakthi Gardens, 10 a.m.

Sri Sowdeswari Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: inter-school yoga competition, Selvapuram, 8.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: medical camp, Sugarcane Main Road Corporation Elementary School, 9 a.m.

Goethe-Zentrum: seminar on information on Visa formalities for Germany, Gedee Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: parents meet, Perur Temple, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: inauguration of Vivegam Seminar series, branch premises, 4.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: inauguration of Business Line Club, D. Balasundaram, Chairman of Coimbatore Capital, chief guest, Academic Conference Hall, 11.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University and Classical Tamil Research Centre: workshop on Silapathikaram, Tamil Department Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

National Child Labour Project and TNAU: awareness programme on abolition of child labour, Anna Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: seminar on recent trends in network technologies, 1.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: inauguration of Commemorate 2010, Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education, 9 a.m.

CIT Sandwich Polytechnic College, Thondamuthur Philately Association: Philately exhibition, Government Higher Secondary School, 9.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: talk on Foreign exchange and its impact on international trade and commerce, 10.30 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Sargotsav’10, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: seminar on recent advances in design and manufacturing, Bharathi Hall, 9.30 a.m. ; pencil sketching, painting and collage session, 10 a.m.

KPR School of Business: programme on educational leadership for school principals, 9.30 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: seminar on “Assignments and Achievements of Applied Plant Sciences”, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: guest lecture on role of citizen in environment protection, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: workshop on wind energy technology, K. Kasthurirangaian, Chairman of Indian Wind Power Association, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: book exhibition, 9 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: exhibition meet, 9 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: faculty development programme on Web 3.0 technologies, 10 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: inauguration of Tamil festival, Viswesvaraya Arangam, 9 a.m.

PSG and Sons Charities: Staff Day, C. Muthukumaraswamy, Secretary of Animal Husbandry Department, chief guest, 5 p.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Shanti Ashram: Meeting, Shanti Ashram, Shanti Ashram Road, Kovaipudur, 2 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bakthi padalgal, Sadhan premises,

11 a.m.

C.S.I. Christ Church: Lent meetings, 2010, Church premises, 1558, Tiruchi Road, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidharperavai Arakkattalai: Saiva Siddhantha classes, Kuruntham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukoodam, 33, 12th cross street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Ram Bakthajana Sabha: Discourse, S. Mahalinga Sroudhigal, Sri Jaya Mangala Veera Anjaneyar Temple,

6.30 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living basic course, Muthusamy Kalyanamandabam, Kuniamuthur, 5.30 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Training, ‘Motivation for blood donation’ 10 a.m.; training on ‘First aid and yoga for health’

2 p.m.

Karpagam University: Symposium, ‘Immunology of infectious diseases’, university premises, 10.15 a.m.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar, ‘Data structures and algorithms’, institute premises, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Tirupur District Micro and Cottage Entrepreneurs Association: General body meeting, Gujarat Samaj hall, Vadakovai, 11 a.m.

Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Designer quest-10, college premises,

5.30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): Lecture, PSG College of Technology, 6.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Conference, ‘Advanced computing technologies’, college premises, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA: Executive committee meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Seminar, ‘Challenges in tourism sector’, college premises,

9.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Conference, ‘Strategic management’, institute premises, 10 a.m.

INFO Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture, college campus,

10 a.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Seminar, college campus, Neelambur, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture, college campus, 11 a.m.; public awareness rally, Pappampatty Pirivu, 8.30 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Symposium, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: NSS camp, Nathegoundan Pudur, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA: Build Intec 2010, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Mission Matriculation School: 20th annual day celebration, school premises, Saibaba Colony, 5 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Seminar, ‘Facets of commerce’, college premises, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite: Annual visitation, Cosmopolitan Club, 7 p.m.

CMS High School (Malayalam): Annual day, school premises,

5.30 p.m.

GRD-CPF Matriculation School: 12th annual sports day, school premises, Neelambur, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Sports and college day, college premises, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce,

1.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Metropolitan Round Table 62: Handing over of classroom, kitchen and toilet block, Ettimedai Panchayat School, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Metropolitan Ladies Circle 23: Inauguration of toilet block, K.G. Chavadi Govt. Middle School, 10.45 a.m.

GR Govindarajulu School of Applied Computer Technology: CyberSprint 2010, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Industrial Automation using PLC and SCADA’, seminar hall, PG block, 9 a.m.

Central Institute of Classical Tamil and Bharathiar University: Conference, university premises, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Personality Development Camp, Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education, Anaikatti, 6 p.m.; workshop, ‘College to Corporate’, college campus, 10 a.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Training programme, Academy premises, Neelambur, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Workshop, ‘Application of Statistical Software Packages’, university premises,

10 a.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, college premises, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House Pvt. Ltd.: 25th national book exhibition, Opp. Gandhipuram bus stand, 9.30 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha classes, Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakantam, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Shri Raja Maha Ganapathy Temple: Thirukuda Nanneerattu Peruvizha, temple premises, 5 a.m.

Sathguru Harshmatha Charitable Trust: Ganapathy Prathishta, Sivaguru Maha Keshatram Temple, KNG Pudur, 9 a.m.

Sri Rama Baktha Jana Sabha: Discourse, S. Mahalinga Srowdigal, Sri Jeya Mangala Veera Anjaneyar Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Council meeting, Mayor R. Venkatachalam presides, Victoria Town Hall, 3 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme, First Aid, conference hall, 9 a.m.

Campus UK: Visit from faculty of Heriot Watt University, the U.K., Campus UK office, 5 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living basic course, Control Engineering, 6.15 a.m.; Vidya Niketan School, 6 p.m.; Muthusamy Kalyana Mandapam, Kuniamuthur, 5.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Workshop, Application of Statistical Software Packages, university premises, 10 a.m.

Anna University: Inauguration, Altera FPGA laboratory, university premises, 10.30 a.m.

RAAC and Association of British Scholars: Lecture series, Lord Julian Hunt, PSG College of Technology, 6.15 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Personality building programme, college premises, 10 a.m.; Personality development camp, Karl Kubel Institute for Development Education, Anaikatti, 6.30 p.m.

Nanjappa Polytechnic College: ISTE Students; Chapter Personality Development Programme, college premises, 3 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Lecture, Entrepreneurial Skills Development, college premises, 3 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Software testing workshop, college premises, 12.45 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: BL Club lecture series, college premises, 11 a.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Placement training programme, academy premises, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Inauguration, Humour Club, college premises, 10 a.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: Seminar, Current IT Trends and Oracle, college premises, 10 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate meet, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Quizzardz ’10, university premises, 2 p.m.; Seminar, Portfolio Management, 3.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Conference, Networking, VLSI and signal processing, Jenney Residency, 10 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Training programme for YRC programmers, institute premises, 10 a.m.

KGCAS: NSS special camp, Perianaickenpalayam, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Free eye camp, college premises, 10 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Designer Quest, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Mathematical meet, college premises, 9.45 a.m.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding: Tree Growers’ Mela, institute premises, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: Book exhibition, near Gandhipuram bus stand, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Joint programme with Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers; K. Saravanan, Professor and Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, speaks on ‘Common Effluent Treatment’, Conference Hall, 3 p.m.

NGM College: Seminar, Reproductive Health of Adolescent Girls, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Sakthi Polytechnic College: Annual day, college premises, 10 a.m.

LRG Government Arts College for Women: Association meeting, 10.30 a.m.

Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: State-level seminar on International Business, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living basic course, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6.15 p.m.; 6.15 a.m.; Vidyaniketan School, 6 p.m.; Muthusamy Kalyana Mandapam, Kuniamuthur, 5.30 p.m.

Nithyananda Dhyana Peetam: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, VOC Park, 5.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Puranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Avila Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Exhibition of Greeting Card Preparation contest, Avila Auditorium, 2 p.m.

SNS College of Engineering and SNS School of Management: National-level management meet, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Conference on legal and regulatory frame work for corporate sector, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop on software testing, Apex Seminar Hall, 12.45 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Talk on value addition to products, services and self, 3 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Lyrics competition for college students, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.; lyrical competition for employees, Roots Industries, 9.30 a.m.; drawing competition for employees, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Workshop on basic hardware and networking, institute premises, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Exhibition on global warming and its effects, UG seminar hall, 1.30 p.m.; workshop on awareness towards ERP 9.0, PG seminar hall, 10 a.m.

SNR Sons College: Soft skill training, college premises, 10 a.m.; Management Meet, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Workshop on Silapathikaaram, Tamil Department Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Ranganatha Engineering College: Lecture on communication protocol, college premises, 10 a.m.; eye camp, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Inauguration of Business Line Club, talk by K.A. Felix, Senior Partner of KA Felix and Co. on ‘Enterprise Governance’, Seminar Hall-I, 11 a.m.

NCC: Felicitation ceremony, PSG College of Arts and Science, 3 p.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal meeting, Town Hall, 11 a.m.; Office of the Executive Engineer, Palladam, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam School of Management Technology: Seminar on ‘Positive Attitude’, K.Prabakar, Hindusthan School of Management, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore North: Inauguration of Rotaract Club of Rathinam College of Arts and Science, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

AA Hope Group: Meeting, Fatima Church, Dr.Radhakrishnan Road 4th Street, 7 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Global Warming and Energy Auditing’, 10 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal meeting, Angalakurichi sub-station, 11 a.m.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology: Annual Day, N.R. Panicker, Chairman and Managing Director of Accel Group, chief guest, 3 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Art of Living: classes, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6.15 a.m.; 6.15 p.m.; Vidyaniketan School, 6 p.m.; Muthusamy Kalyana Mandapam, Kuniamuthur, 5.30 p.m.

Nanjagud Sri Raghavendraswamy Mutt: Special pujas, Kovaipudur, 8 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by Paramahamsa Nithaynandar, VOC Park,

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Isai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Inauguration of workshop on Silapadikaram, M. Thangarasu, Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University, chief guest, Tamil Department seminar hall, 10 a.m.; valediction of orientation course, Academic Staff College, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiyar University, Coimbatore, to deliver convocation address, college premises, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Inter-collegiate management meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Inauguration of Business Line Club, seminar hall, 11.30 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Socially useful and beneficial activities – 2010, Panchayat Union Middle School, Chinnavedampatty, 2.30 p.m.; Biriyani fest, college premises, 12 noon

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Workshop on Linux System Administration, computer lab, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Herbal and Tree Growers’ Association: Meeting, TNAU premises, 10 a.m.

SNR Sons College: Training programme for students, college premises, 10 a.m.; management meet, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Alethia 2010, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Seminar on strategy resources and technological growth in banking- changing business pose, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Tree plantation, college premises, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Inauguration of career development centre – coaching classes for civil services examinations, P. Umanath, District Collector, N. Vasanthakumar, Karaikkal Collector, participate, Chandra Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Quiz competition and paper presentation, KKCAS Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Maruthamalai, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Digital Age – exhibition on the history of computer, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Campus recruitment, college premises, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidayalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop on software testing, apex seminar hall, 12.45 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Xpressio’10, UG conference hall, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Sports day and prize and scholarship distribution, college premises, 10 a.m.

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, 4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Panniru Thirumurai Muttrodal Muraidu, Kurundham Ezhil Gana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of training on protein structure prediction and docking, Golden Jubilee Hall, 10 a.m.

KG Arts and Science College: NSS scheme, Kovanur, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on Management Education and Entrepreneurship Development, Indian Red Corss Society, 6.30 p.m.

SNR Sons College: Devoir -10, college premises, 10 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of computer society of India, college campus, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Maruthamalai, 10 a.m.; blood group identification, 10 a.m.

SIEMA: Session on GST, SIEMA Buildings, 6.15 p.m.; seminar on functional effectiveness in hotel industry, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: College day, R.T. Sabapathy Mohan, Vice-Chancellor of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, chief guest, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with ICT Academy of Tamil Nadu, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna, participates, conference hall, 9.05 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Session on PF and ESI, Chamber Towers, 3 p.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar on global competition and competitiveness of Indian corporates, Mahaveers Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Kalappu Thirumanam Purindhor Nala Sangham: Annual day, Sidhapudur, 6 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Gateway 10, Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Minister for IT, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Michael Job Memorial College of Education for Women: Citizenship training camp, campus premises, 10 a.m.

CMS Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, school campus, 5.30 p.m.

Tata Motors: Celebration for success of 12-wheel vehicle, Jenny Club, 6.30 p.m.

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Shrimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Vizha Committee: Sapthaham function, Vamanavatharam, C 21, Kurichi Housing Unit, Phase 1, Madukkarai Road, 6.30 a.m.

Rama Seva Trust: Discourse, Integral Yoga Institute, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.; Maha Sivarathri, Kothandaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh classes, Kuruntham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Mahalingam Mariamman Manivizha Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar premises, 6 p.m.

Shri Mahalakshmi Amman Temple: Sivarathri Vizha, temple premises, 10 p.m.

Shri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Mahotsavam, music programme, temple premises, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010, painting exhibition, art gallery premises, 9.30 a.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: ATM inauguration, Gandhipuram branch, Nupur Mitra, Executive Director, IOB, chief guest, bank premises, 12 p.m.; Credit disbursement, SNK Thirumana Mahal, Unjapalayam, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Conference, Plant and Microbial Metabolites, university premises, 10.15 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Technical symposium Phazor X, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Amirtham, sweet mela, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: NSS camp, Kasthurimaickenpalayam, 10 a.m.

Government College of Education for Women: Workshop, Evolving Trends in Educational Research, college premises, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Industry Readiness Brand U, college premises, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar, Engineering Design, Analysis and Testing of Composite Structures, college premises, 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Fantabulous 2010, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Spectronic 2010, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: NSS camp, Tholampalayam, 10 a.m.; Lecture, Research Development on New Materials and Non-Destructive Testing, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Conference, Computing, Communication and Information Systems, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ECE and EEE Associations, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate meet, Marc Frisk 2010, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Seminar, Image Processing, college premises, 8.30 a.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Inauguration, Dextra Association, institute premises, 2 p.m.

SNS Business School: Exhibition and sale, college premises, 8 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Placement readiness workshop, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Management Studies: Conference, Ethical Transformation of Contemporary Business, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Valediction, Focuz 2010, college premises, 4 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Successful entrepreneurial ventures, college premises, 2 p.m.; Lecture, Soft Skills for Entrepreneurial Success, 10 a.m.; Department of Computer Science – Technical Symposium, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: NSS special camp, Isha Yoga Centre, 9 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Present Taxation System and its Impact on the Current Economy, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Lecture, Energy Conservation, college premises, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Lecture, Improving Time Management Skills, college premises, 10 a.m.

KGiSL – IIM: Workshop, Networking, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Nanjappa Polytechnic College: Workshop, Career Guidance, college premises, 3 p.m.; Lecture, English Language Skills, 10 a.m.

Computer Society of India: Inauguration, Conference, Intelligent Computing, S. Lakshminarayanan, Vice-Chairman, Cognizant, PSG College of Technology, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Real-time Share Trading, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Inauguration of ECO Club, college premises, 10 a.m.; Lecture, Compiler Design, 9.30 a.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: E-Week India 2010, academy premises, 10 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: Entrepreneurship Week, institute premises, 10 a.m.

The Art of Living: Yoga workshop, Teknoturf, Kalingarayar Street, Ramnagar, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Nanneri Kazhagam: T.R. Sundaram Pillai-Meenakshiammal memorial lecture, Ruby Matric HSS, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Meeting, Al-Lan Texknit Processors, Ponnurangam Road (West), R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Avinashilingam Higher Secondary School for Girls: Thanksgiving Day celebrations, school premises, 10 a.m.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management: Seminar on schemes available for entrepreneurs from District Industries Centre, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Laurel Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, Minister for Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Pongalur N. Palanisamy, chief guest, school premises, 5.30 p.m.

RKR Girls Matriculation HSS: Inauguration of school hall and School Day function, school premises, 4.30 p.m.

CMS Nursery and Primary School: Annual Day, Coimbatore Malayali Samajam, 5 p.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: Exhibition of books, near Gandhipuram bus stand, 9.30 a.m.

POLLACHI

Nachimuthu Polytechnic College: Annual Day, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Workshop, Coir Production and Export Opportunities, 5 p.m.

Komarapalayam

SSM College of Arts and Science: Manifest 2010, inter-collegiate meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Rama Seva Trust: Discourse by Swami Paramananda Bharati, Integral Yoga Institute, 6.30 p.m.; 47, AKS Nagar Main Road, 11 a.m.

The Art of Living: Part I course, Teknoturf, Ramnagar, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Puranam Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Vizha Committee: Sapthaham – Druvan, Jatabharadar, Ajamilam Charitram, C21, Kurichi Housing Unit, 6.30 a.m.; 5 p.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadambal Temple Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Dance performance by Sivanai Patri Dance Troupe, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri Foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition by Prakrit Arts, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art gallery, 5.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Seminar, Gajendra Verma, Professor of Emeritus, University of Manchester, delivers special address, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam School of Management: Seminar on modern banking, 3.30 p.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of stakeholders meet on flower crops, 9.30 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 9.30 a.m.

CIMAT: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, GRG Polytechnic College, 9.30 a.m.; Sankara College of Science and Commerce, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Workshop on bioinformatics, Bioinformatics laboratory, 1.30 p.m.; workshop on art of Street theatre, 9.30 a.m.

GR Damodaran Academy of Management: E-Week India, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Programme on paper and poster presentation in computer science, 9.30 a.m.; NSS camp, Irularpathi Tribal Village and Navavur, 4 p.m.; conference on emerging paradigms in international business, 9.30 a.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Launching of CSE Department website, 2 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on Advanced Computing Systems, 10 a.m.

KGISL – IIM: Workshop on software testing, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: NSS camp, Madvarayapuram, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Unified Play Day, Indoor Stadium, 12 noon

Ranganathan Engineering College: Guest lecture, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 9.30 a.m.

San International Business School: Inter-collegiate meet, 10 a.m.

SMS Arts and Science College: Felicitation function, 12 noon.

SNS College of Technology: National Student-level technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: Inauguration of Business Line Club, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Technical symposium, ARS Mahal, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Guest lecture, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Programme on multimedia, 11 a.m.

SNR Sons College: Workshop, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Counselling skills for managers, 4.45 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Guest lecture, 2 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Competenz’10, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Vocational training centre inauguration, Nirmala Matriculation School, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, 7 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Alcoholic Anonymous: Meeting, Krishna Nursing Home, 7.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Special lectures, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: Blood donation camp, 10 a.m.

Parks College: Seminar, 10 a.m.; Computer hardware exhibition, College auditorium, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: Part I course, Teknoturf, Ramnagar, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Srimad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Vizha Committee: Sapthaha function – Parikshid Upakyanam, Kurichi Housing Unit, Phase One, C21, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Rama Seva Trust: discourse, Integral Yoga Institute, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Isha Yoga Centre: Vocal recital by Ustad Sayeeduddin Dagar, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri Foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Sahitya Akademi and Bharathiar University: Symposium on trends in Tamil Poetry, seminar hall, University premises, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Valedictory function of refresher courses in Chemistry and English, Academic Staff College, 11 a.m.

Dr. NGP College of Arts and Science: Guest lecture on women rights, college premises, 2 p.m.

Government Arts College: Talk on consumer awareness, college premises, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Seminar on competency framework, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Guest lecture on “Let the Numbers do the Talking”, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: E-Week India, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship development programme, GRG Polytechnic College, 9.30 a.m.; Sankara College of Science and Commerce, 9.30 a.m.; lecture on basic networking and CCNA certification, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Management: Workshop on psychometric and transactional analysis conducted by Helikx Training Institute, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: BIMBAM Greenathon, college premises, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on embedded and real time systems, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: English Department programmes, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Safety awareness programme, college premises, 1 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on robotics, college premises, 2 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Mattram Arakkattalai, Rotary Club of Coimbatore, East and Environment Conservation Group: Street plays campaign for creating environmental awareness, Bishop Appasamy College, 9.30 a.m.; Avinashilingam University, 11.30 a.m., Women’s Technical Training Institute, Siddhapudur, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science: Street Theatre Workshop by Indianostrum Theatre group, 9.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Shree Coimbatore Gujarati Brahma Samaj and Shree Dakshin Bharat Gujarat Brahma Samaj: Sri Gayathri Yagna, Sri Ayyappa Puja Sangam Hall, 8.45 a.m.

Asthiga Samajam and Sri Nama Sankeerthana Trust: Sri Radha Madhava Kalyana Mahotsavam, VRG Thirumana Mahal, 7.30 a.m.

Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: discourse, Villankurichi Road, 7.30 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: discourse , 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasagam Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Lalit Kalakshetra: Art Fair 2010, CIT Auditorium, 10.35 a.m.

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Sudha Raghunathan, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri Foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Indian Colleges Forum and PSG College of Arts and Science: conference , college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Adithya Intsitute of Technology: guest lecture, MBA conference hall, 10 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: symposium on Modern Biological Sciences, Apex Seminar hall, 10 a.m. ; Talents Day, Mahaveers Auditorium, 9 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: conference on computing, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: guest lecture , college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: training for SHG members, 9.30 a.m.

Premier Vidyaa Vikash Matric HSS: Third Annual Sports Day, Uliyampalayam, 8. 30 a.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambiga College of Science and commerce: NSS camp, Somayampalayam, 4 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Vidhayalaya Matriculation HSS: Thraisamithi, 5 p.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: workshop on service-oriented architecture, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: personality development and career guidance programme, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: NSS camp inauguration, Tholampalayam, 11 a.m.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management: session on present scenario and HR practices in textile industry, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Festuary’10, 9.30 a.m.

CIMAT: entrepreneurship development programme, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Inter B-School meet, Lyceum, 5.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: workshop, 9 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: conference on “Medico-Legal Systems”, 10 a.m.; guest lecture on “Adolescent Gynaecology”, PG Conference hall, 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: workshop , 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: conference on advances in computing and IT, 9.30 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: inauguration of Swananda-Stress Management Programme, 9 a.m.

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology: valediction of science fest’ 10, KPR Knowledge City, 3 p.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: prize distribution of Anna University inter-zone fencing championship, 10 a.m.

KCT: workshop on advanced wireless networking, 10 a.m.; inauguration of KCT Aeromodelling Club, 9 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: sports day, 2.30 p.m.

Students Union of the PSG College of Technology: Kriya’ X, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: valediction of silver jubilee celebrations of BSMED, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: seminar on financial markets, 9.30 a.m.

G. Ramaswamy Naidu Matriculation HSS: programme on nutrition and hygiene, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Herbal and Tree Growers Association: meeting Office of the Joint Conservator of Forests, 10 a.m.

CII: workshop on “Contract Labour”, SIEMA Buildings, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: talk on “healthy Eating for Better Living”, Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Lions Club : eye camp, Kovilmedu, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Tamizhaga Vivasaya Sangham: meeting, Annur, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: book release function, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Arts gallery, 3 p.m.

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Religion

Sri Palimar Math: Discourse on Naradhiya Purana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam pujas, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundharakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

Culture

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Padma Talwalkar, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri foothills, 6.50 p.m.

General

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research: Inauguration of free ambulance service, District Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, Ramakrishna Hospital, 10 a.m.

Ashwin PPG Hospital: Distribution of cancer awareness pamphlets, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation: Cancer awareness programme, Corporation City Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Airports Authority of India: Operationalisation of Parallel Taxiway and apron and commissioning of 3 Rosenbauer Aircraft Crash Fire Tender, V.P. Agarwal, chairman, AAI, chief guest, Coimbatore Airport, 5.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference on multifunctional nanomaterials and nano composites, M. R. Srinivasan, Former Member of the Planning Commission, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

TNAU: Launch of water calculator for farmers, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Government Arts College: Seminar on emerging trends in plant biotechnology, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

The GEM Institute of Nursing Education and Research: Candle lighting ceremony, auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science and Commerce: RYLA, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: Workshop on life skills, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya: Decennial celebration and college day, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, chief guest, college campus, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on database management systems, college campus, 9 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Conference on intelligent systems and control, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Inauguration of T. Kalyanasundaram Memorial Trust, college premises, 11.10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Personality development programme, college campus, 9.30 a.m.; programme on empowering women’s welfare, Veeriempalayam, 10 a.m.; workshop in Immunology and Molecular Techniques, Microbiology Research Lab, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Saayujya’ 10, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on ‘Thermal Analysis and Rheology’, science block, 10.30 a.m.

KGiSL-IIM: Workshop on ‘Oracle9i’, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Dharmasastha Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day and inauguration of classrooms, school premises, 4 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Palimar Mutt: Discourse on Madhwa Purana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Subramanya Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Marudhamalai, 10 a.m.

Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 7.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m .

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Vocal recital by Pandit Rajshekar Mansur, Isha Yoga Centre, Vellingiri foothills, 6.50 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mumurthigal Aradhana festival, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 5 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Seminar on services offered by the banks, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Placement training programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

State Bank of India: Awareness camp on mobile banking, R. Venkatachalam, Mayor, chief guest, Zonal office, 10 a.m.

DRDO-BU Centre for Life Science and Defence Research and Development Organisation: Inauguration of DRDO-BU Centre for Life Sciences Building, Union Minister for Defence A.K. Antony, chief guest, M.P. Saminathan, Highways Minister, presides, Dr. Vijay Kumar Saraswat, SA to RM, secretary, Defence R&D, DG, DRDO, A. Sivathanu Pillai, CEO and MD of Brahmos Aerospace, and Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller R & D (LS) DRDO, will felicitate, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on mind mapping, college premises, 1.45 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and technology: Inauguration of Business Line Club and guest lecture on “Issues on Research Methods in Economic Analysis”, A.S. Vasudevan, Deputy General Manager of Karur Vysya Bank, inaugurates, PG Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Workshop on managing oracle database, conference hall, 2.30 p.m.; workshop on computer installation, 9.30 a.m.

Chandra Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, school premises, 5 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on jeans making, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Blood donation camp, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on trends in food and beverage service, basic training restaurant, 3.30 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Placement camp, college auditorium, 10 a.m. ; seminar on ERP, seminar hall, 1.30 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Guest lecture, MBA conference hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University and Nutrition Society of India: Special lecture on “Understanding Malnutrition and Combating it with community participation”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

BSNL: Expo, SN Kalyana Mandapam, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

NGM College: Enviro awareness camp, Alkondan Hall, 9.30 a.m.; campus interview, 10.30 a.m.

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Sri Palimar Mutt: Naradhiya Purana discourse, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai poosam pujas, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Thiruther Thiruvizha, Mondipalayam,

8 a.m.

Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple: Thaipoosam pujas, Marudhamalai, 12 noon

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Discourse on Thiruvasagam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandharadhasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Music feast, Shenai recital by Ustad. Ali Ahamed Hussain Khan, yoga centre,

6.50 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mumoorthigal Mahotsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple premises, 5 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Speech on AIDS awareness, Kunnathur Panchayat Union Elementary School, 4 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on importance of plant identification, university campus, 2.30 p.m.; inauguration of programme on health education for adolescent age group, Government Higher Secondary School, Alandurai,

11 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Agoghtech’10, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic,

hospital premises,

2 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Health and wellness conclave, GRD Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: “The Big Fight” – debate, GRDSCIB Hall, 2 p.m.

KCT Business School: Special address on “Career opportunities fro MBA students in stock broking services”, seminar hall,

10.45 a.m.

Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on TUKA CAD – demonstration,

MCA Lab, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on corporate social responsibility, Indian Red Cross Society, 6.30 p.m.

Federation for Sustainable Development: Release of “Vizhi Alladhu Veezhundhumadhi”, Coimbatore Press Club, 4 p.m.

Government Arts College: GENERA – 10, auditorium,

9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

BSNL: BSNL expo, SN Kalyana Mandapam, 9

.30 a.m.

Mahatma Gandhi Ashram: Meeting on cow protection and natural farming, Anaimallai, 6 a.m. onwards.

POLLACHI

NGM College: Extension service programme on communicative English, Government Higher Secondary School, Negamam, 3.30 p.m.; Students-GSE team meet, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

TIRUPUR

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: State-level design contest, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

District administration: Grievances meeting, Collectorate, 10.30 a.m.

Pinnal Book Trust: Book fair, KRC City Centre, 11 a.m.

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Baladhandayuthapani Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 7 a.m.

Subramania Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Marudamalai, 6 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car festival, Mondipalayam, 8 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punitha Peravai: Music class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Lecture on ‘Samayangalakku Appall’ by N. Vidyasagar, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Music programme by children, 2.30 p.m.

District Administration: A. Raja, Union Communications Minister, inaugurates new building of Sirumugai Town Panchayat, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, State Rural Industries Minister, inaugurates computer centre, P. Umanath, Collector, presides, 10 a.m.

K.G. Hospital: V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, inaugurates Heart Failure Clinic, 9.30 a.m.; update in cardiology, 6 p.m.

Kaumaramatalayam: Release of special cover by V. Rajaraman, Postmaster General, Western Region, C. Subramaniam, former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil University, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

CII: Valedictory of regional summit on ‘Quality in Education’, J. Philip, Vice-Chairman and president, Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship, speaks, The Residency, Avanashi Road, 3.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore West: Meeting, Jenneys Club, 7.30 p.m.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Seminar on ‘FDI, ECB Forex’, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Nakshatra: Free eye screening camp, Athar Jama-ath School, Karumbukkadai, 9 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

C-Plast ’10: Plastic industry conference and exhibition, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Village Youth Cultural Festival, A. Raja, Union Communications Minister, K. Ramachandran, State Minister for Khadi, guests, V.O.C. Park Grounds, 7.30 p.m.

Sardar Vallabhbai Institute of Textile Management: Interactive session on ‘Energy Conservation’, S. Ashok, Energy Adviser, Petroleum Conservation Research Association, participates, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

Young Leaders Global Conclave: Arvind Kaul, CEO, Vestas, Manickam Ramaswami, Chairman, Loyal Textiles, speak on ‘Managing India—Industrial Scenario’, 9.30 a.m.; B.S. Raghavan, former IAS officer, Sriram Sankaran, Managing Director, Synchron Group, speak on ‘Managing India-Administration Scenario’, 2 p.m.; S. Gurumurthy, columnist, speaks on ‘Managing India – Economic Scenario’, 4.30 p.m., PSG College of Technology.

PSG College of Pharmacy: Conference on ‘Drug Delivery’, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Symposium on ‘Management Research – A Revisit’, 9 a.m.

KGISL-IIM: Workshop on ‘Software Testing’, 9.30 a.m.

K.G. College of Health Sciences: Lamp lighting ceremony, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, GeDee Audito rium, Avanashi Road, 2 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on ‘Finite Element Methods – Theory and Applications’, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: ‘Shresht ‘10’ symposium, A. Thangasamy, Programme Manager, Samcys Technologies, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: P. Sivanandi, Police Commissioner, flags off marathon, 6 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day, Krishna Kant, Senior Programme Mana ger- South Asia, EMC Academic Alliance Programme, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop on ‘Computer Hardware Installation’, 9 a.m.

KCT Business School: S. Gurumurthy, columnist, speaks on ‘Global Recession and Resurgence of India’, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Campus recruitment, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Jadayampalayam, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Stress management programme for women police constables, N. Kamini, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime and Traffic) presides, 10 a.m.; Workshop on ‘Tools to Explore Similarity Search and Sequence Analysis’, 10 a.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: Polio immunisation awareness camp, Madhampalayam, 10 a.m.

CBM Educational Institutions: Founder’s Day, B. Ilango, former Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, speaks, 10.45 a.m.

KV Institute of Management of Information Studies: Gestur’s Caza’10, 9 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal Polytechnic College: NSS camp, Kuppepalayam, 4 p.m.

GCT-70 Batch: Alumni meet, 10 a.m.

Chavara Vidya Bhavan: Silver Jubilee celebrations, Mar Jacob Manathodath, Bishop of Palakkad, participates, 10.30 a.m.

Geethanjali Matric. Higher Sec. School: Annual Day, 4 p.m.

T.V. Sekharan Memorial Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, A. Sivakumar, Air Customs Officer, chief guest, 4 p.m.

Premier Vidyaa Vikash Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, chief guest, 5.30 p.m.

S.P. Narasimhulu Naidu Memorial High School: Literary Association valedictory, 2.30 p.m.

Adwaith GNS Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, P. Umanath, Collector, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore Kendra, guests, 5.45 p.m.

Vasavi Vidyalaya: Annual Day, 3 p.m.

Melur Meadows: Naturopathy rejuvenation camp, Kumaran Kundru Village, 5 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C ++ Programming for Plus-Two students, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: Award ceremony of the State-level French model examination, Avinashilingam University for Women Vice-chancellor Saroja Prabhakaran, chief guest, auditorium, 10 a.m.

Pinnal Book Trust: Book Fair and Short film festival, K. R. C. City centre, 11 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Ther thiruvizha, Mondipalayam, 5 a.m. onwards

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosa vizha, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Musical programme by S. Rajeswari Ravisankar and V. Saroja, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam Ther Thiruvizha, Marudhamalai, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010, Art exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.

Sadguru Sri Thyagaraja Trust: Mum Moorthigal Mahotsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple premises, 6 p.m.

General

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Individualised training programme for children with hearing impair ment, RKMVU-FDMSE, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 5 p.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Seminar on goods and services tax, chamber towers, 5.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University and Indian Academy of Sciences: Workshop on structure, function and design of biomolecules, college premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Symposium on energy and the environment, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Multi-level marketing programme, 10.30 a.m.

Karunya University: Industry-institute interaction meeting, school premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Brand Expo ‘10, 9.30 a.m.; entrepreneurship awareness camp, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day celebrations, 8.30 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Zest 2010, 1.30 p.m.

Talk on the essence of final year project, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Top cadres -2010, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar on emerging trends in commerce, economics and management, seminar hall, 10 a.m.; NETCEM 2010, 9 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Mathematics quiz, seminar hall, 12.30 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Credise’2010, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day and IQUBE 2010, Krishna Kant, Senior Programme Manager, EMC Academic Alliance Programme, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar and inter-college meet, 9.30 a.m.; State-level seminar, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Dental check up camp, Kunnathur, 8 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Robotics club inauguration, 10 a.m.

San International Business School: Inauguration of Mahatma Service Centre, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Signing of MoU with DyStar India, 12.15 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on maintenance of generators, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Environmental awareness programme, Sathyam Hall, 9 a.m.; seminar on medical references in “Padinenkeezhkanakku”, 9.15 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Inauguration of The Business Line Club, N. Chandran, Managing Director of Eastman Export Global Clothing, chief guest, KCE Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 5.30 p.m.

PSG College of Pharmacy: Tnternational conference on drug delivery, Dr. Paul Heng, GEA NUS Pharmaceutical processing Research Laboratory, National University of Singapore, delivers keynote address, 9 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on open source software, smart room, 10 a.m.; workshop on entrepreneurship development programme, 10 a.m.; Sarvodaya Day celebrations, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Workshop, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department and Coimbatore District Consumer Organisations: Consumer awareness programme, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, PSG Sarvajana Higher Secondary School, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies: Sadhana’ 10, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

DJ Academy of Managerial Excellence: Graduation day, M.M. Murugappan, vice-chairman, Murugappa Group of Companies, chief guest, 5 p.m.

Divyodaya: Paper presentation competition on Youth As a Salve to Global Environmental Crisis, Valluvar hall, 12 p.m.; Peace Week celebration valedictory, 91,geetha Hall road, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA- SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Conference hall, 3 p.m.

Innovative Trade Fairs: C-Plast 2010, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10 a.m.

KTVR Knowledge Park for Engineering and Technology: Interaction programme on developing core competency, multipurpose hall, 3.30 p.m.

CII: Regional summit on quality in education, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner, Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, Hotel Residency, 9.30 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: GRG-Innovation Entrepreneurship Development Centre inauguration, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: National-level technical symposium “SHRESHT’10”, 9.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: National-level technical symposium “e-spark 2010”, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on “Star labelling towards energy conservation-an overview of BEE”, 9.15 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: EMC Technology Day, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Lecture on “PHP&MYSQL”, 10.30 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College: National-level technical sysmposium “Energy and environment”, S.Mahalingam, National president, Energy and Fuel Users Association of India, Chennai, chief guest, 3.30 p.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Placement training programme, 10 a.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: Pongalur N.Palanisamy, Minister, inaugurates branch, Vadambacherry, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Rural Youth Cultural Festival, VOC Grounds, 7.30 p.m.

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P.A. College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on the challenges and opportunities in IT sector, 10.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Subramania Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, discourse, Marudamalai, 10 a.m.

Baladhandayuthapani Swami Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 10 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car festival, Mondipalayam, 8 a.m.

Apthasahaya Sundara Vinayaka Temple: Kumbhabishekam, Curio Garden Avenue, 9.05 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagavatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitha Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Griev ances redressal meeting for LPG consumers, Collectorate, 4 p.m.

The Hindu-HPCL-Stanes School: Cycle rally as part of Oil Conservation Fortnight, R. Radhakrishnan, General Manager, South Zone, HPCL, flags off at Regional Office, Oppanakara Street, 9.30 a.m.

ICWAI: J. Sridhar, Chairman of Coimbatore Chapter, inaugurates satellite coaching centre at PSG Institute of Management, Peelamedu, 6.15 p.m.

Chitrakala Academy-Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: ‘Rainbow 2010’ art exhibition, S. Thangavel, Territory Manager, Bharat Petroleum, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 5.30 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book Fair, opposite Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School – Karur Vysya Bank: Business Line Club lecture series, G. Karthikeyan, Director, GK Management Services, speaks on ‘Opportunities in the Borderless World’, M. Balasubramanian, Assistant General Manager, Karur Vysya Bank, keynote address, Veerappanur, 10 a.m.

JCI: Orientation programme by Ameet K. Hingorani, Hotel Sri Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7. p.m.

TNAU: Training in production, post-harvest and marketing of mango, P. Subbian, Registrar, inaugurates, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on ‘Entrepreneurship Development Programme’, S. Ashokan, General Manager, District Industries Centre, inaugurates, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Special competitions, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Guest lecture on ‘Self-confidence Building and Achievement Motivation’ by M. Sooriyan, Management Consultant and HRD Trainer, Ramraj Cotton, Neelambur, 11 a.m.

KCT Business School: Presentation on ‘Market Survey of 3G Mobile Services of BSNL in Coimbatore and Tirupur’ and release of survey report, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Co-Chairman, Kumarguru College of Technology, presides, P.T. Mathew, Principal General Manager, BSNL, guest of honour, 3 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Programme on ‘Individualised Training Programme for Children with Hearing Impairment’, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, 10 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of ‘Compubeon 2010’, K. Ilango, president, CODISSIA, guest of honour, Eachanari, 10 a.m.

R.V.S. Faculty of Management: Guest lecture on ‘POM and TORA software, 2 p.m.

Dr. S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of programme – ‘Growth – A Guide to Cultivating Self-development’, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Conference on ‘Recent Trends in Computing’, 10 a.m.

Suburban School: Annual Day, N.V. Nagasubramaniam, school committee president, presides, Ramnagar, 2.45 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C ++ Programming training for Plus-Two students, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

Sree Ramu College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, V. Sengodan, Secretary and Principal, S.N.R. and Sons College, chief guest, 10 a.m.

NGM College: Workshop on ‘Identification of Research Problems and Application of Statistical Tools in Social Science Research’, 9.30 a.m.; Tamil Department meeting, poet Sirpi participates, 10.30 a.m.

R.K.R. College of Education: Inauguration of Sathguru Sree Sairam Hall, C. Vellusamy, Chairman, Udumalpet Municipality, chief guest, 3.30 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Lecture on Ramakrishna’s teachings by Gayathri, Madavh Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Maadhwa Samrakshana Seva Samithi: Vidhyesha Theertha Swami of Bhandarakeri Math, Udupi, inaugurates, Ananda Theertha Mandir, Samy Iyer Street, 5.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandarakeri Math: Swamiji of Shri Bhandrakjeri Math speaks on ‘Srimad Ramayana’, 4-A, Vincent Colony, RS Puram, 6 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Sadhguru Darshan, Isha Yoga centre, Velliangiri Foot Hills, 6.20 p.m.

Subramania Swamy Temple: Thaipposa Ther Thiruvizha, vaasthu santhi, Marudhamalai, 7 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Annapoorneswari Temple, RS Puram, 4 p.m.

Rathna Vinayakar Temple: ‘Thiruvasaga Mutrodal-Isai Vazhiapadu’ by Swarna Somasundaram, RS Puram, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Baladhandayuthapani Swamy Temple: Thaipoosam festival, Maheswari Sarguru speaks on ‘Kandapuranam’, Sukravarpettai, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasaga Isai Vaguppu,. Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 33,12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Rajaganapathi Bhajana Mandali: Unjavirthi and Ashtapahi Bhajan, Perur, 7 a.m.

Aasthika Samajam and Srinama Sangeerthana Trust: ‘Unjavruddhi’, TAMBRAS, Vadavalli, 8.30 a.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Anna Vahanam, Mondipalayam, 8 p.m.

BSNL: A.Raja, Union Minister of Communications and IT, launches 3G mobile services, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

HDFC: Property fair, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 3.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Rotary Central: Conferment of ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ on K.Maruthachalam, MD, Photocentre, B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, BVB, Coimbatore chapter, chief guest, The Residency, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore and Rotary Metropolis: Training programme, ‘Magic of Success’, Kikani School, 9 a.m.

Rotary Spectrum and Sripathi Paper and Boards: ‘Gyan Daan 2010’, (workshop on IFRS and Direct Tax Code), The Residency, 8.55 a.m.

KGISLIIM CSI chapter: Workshop on ‘Oracle 91, Software Testing & Networking’, 10 a.m.

Karpagam Polytechnic College Amateur Radio Club: M.Rajendran, VU2FMM Chief Engineer, chief guest, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Parent-teachers meeting, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Workshop on ‘Structural bioinformatics’, 10 a.m.; seminar on ‘Violence against women’, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Faculty development programme, 10 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic Students Union: National level technical symposium ‘Meet’, college premises, 9 a.m.

All Religious Affinity Movement: Pongal festival, Sathyanarayana Hall, West Power House Road, 10.30 a.m.

GCT: International seminar on ‘State of Art in Hardware’, 10 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science and KGISL: National workshop on ‘Software Testing and Quality Assurance’, Saravanampatti, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Tech Analyst Trade Well Securities’, Viraliyur, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Lecture by G.Girija, Department of Mathematics, LRG College, Tiruppur, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Mission 10X certification workshop, SS Kulam, 9 a.m.

Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing: National workshop on ‘Orientamento for Effective Community Practice and Antrag Biostatistik Nursing’, 9 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Lecture on ‘Nijamaghum Nilavu Payanam’ by Mylsamy Annadurai, Project Director, Chandrayan, I&II, Otthakalmandapam, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: International conference on ‘Computing, Communication and IT Applications’, Kovaipudur, 3 p.m.

New Century Book House: National Book Fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Mathcad’, Hotel CAG Pride, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi, Saroja Prabakaran, VC, Avinashilingam University, inaugurates, university premises, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Malayali Samajam (Ladies Wing): Annual Day, N.Kamini, DC (Crime and Traffic), chief guest, Gopalan Nair Memorial Auditorium, Gandhipuram, 5.30 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Readers’ meeting with writer Jayamohan, Sanmarga Sangam, 5.30 p.m.

Corporation: Free medical camp under ‘Varumun Kappom’ project, Gens Matriculation School, GM Nagar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AVB Matriculation HSS: Annual Day, Mylsamy Annadurai, Project Director, Chandrayan I and II, chief guest, Thekkupalayam, 5 p.m.

Department of Education and Alumni of Govt Boys HSS: Thangam Thennarasu, Education Minister, inaugurates auditorium, school premises, 4 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Entrepreneurship workshop on ‘Chance Favours the Prepared Mind’, 9 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C ++ programming, STC City Centre, Murugappa Complex, 4.30 p.m.

NGM College: Lecture on ‘Advanced Java’, 10 a.m.

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Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse on Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, 6 p.m.; discourse on Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Car procession, Mondipalayam, 8 p.m.

Sathguru Harsha Matha Charitable Trust: Birthday of Sree Harsha Mathaji, temple premises, KNG Pudur, 6 a.m. onwards.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Baladhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, Sukrawarpet, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Musical programme, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, conference hall, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, trade fair complex, 6 p.m.

GKD Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day, school premises, 9 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Biofocuz, college premises, 9 a.m.; seminar on “Violence against Women”, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: Inauguration of management association, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ESI Act, conference hall, 2 p.m.; training on first aid, conference hall, 9 a.m.

6(TN) Med Coy NCC: Annual training camp, CMS College of Science and Commerce, 10 a.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Debate, college campus, 10 a.m.

Government Arts College: Valediction of meeting on “Role of Kongu Region in the National Movement”, auditorium, 3 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on computing, communication and information technology applications, college campus, 10 a.m.

Tamil Development Department: Workshop, Government College of Education for Women, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development and NABARD: Seminar on dairy cattle management, curry leaf and cut flowers, IARD Hall, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar on “Creating Leaders”, MBA Class Room, 2 p.m.; seminar on recent perspectives in nanotechnology, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on personality development, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women: Inauguration of science association, college premises, 3:05 p.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Seminar on network security, Thiruvarangam hall, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on functioning of stock exchange of India, seminar hall, 9.45 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Exotica’10, college premises, 6.30 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Workshop, institute premises, 9 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on best practices in integrating teaching with research, Chandra Seminar Hall, 9.45 a.m.

Karpagam University: Lamp lighting and oath taking ceremony, college campus, 3.30 p.m.

KGiSl-IIM: Software testing workshop, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Physics Association meeting, Gallery Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: Diabetic awareness rally, Red Cross Circle, 10 a.m.

Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing: Orientation for effective community practice, college premises, 9 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Faculty development programme, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Workshop on sustainable technologies, college campus, 10 a.m.

ISWA: Painting exhibition on environment, Gandhipuram, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga-based stress management course, Government College Hostel, 5 a.m.

Highways Department: Inauguration of roads and bridges, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister and M.P. Saminathan, Minister, participate, Near Textool Bridge, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.

NGM College: Subash Chandrabose Birth Anniversary celebrations, 2 p.m.; lecture on stress management, college campus, 11 a.m.; lecture on life and literature, Alkondan Hall, 2.30 p.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Kovai Nagarathar Illaignyar Sangham: Special abishegam, Arulmigu Vinayagar – Murugar – Mariamman Temple, Kattoor, 6.30 p.m.

Shri Bhandrakeri Math: Discourse on Srimad Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.; discourse on Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar, Sri Varadharaja Perumal, Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Varadha Anjaneyar Temples: Special pujas, Vignesh Nagar, Vilankurichi Road, 5 a.m. onwards.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Bala Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple: Thai Poosam festival, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam discourse, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

TNAU: Muthamizh Vizha 2010, Anna Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Development Department: Workshop, Government college of Education for women, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Seminar on innovative construction materials, PG Seminar Hall, 4 p.m.

Thiru Avinashilingam Girls Higher Secondary School: Lamp lighting ceremony, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 4.30 p.m.

Christ the King Polytechnic College: Silver jubilee celebrations, college campus, 10 a.m.

Angappa College: Orientation programme for interview skills, college campus, 11 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Aeroplus 2010, Panditji Hall, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on computing, communication and information technology applications, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Governing Body Meeting, conference hall, 6 p.m. ; training on First Aid, 9 a.m.; training on quality circle, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Government Arts College: Inauguration of seminar on role of Kongu region in the national movement, auditorium, 10 a.m.

SNT Global Academy of Management Studies and Technology: Value-based management talk, college premises, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Business School: Placement readiness programme, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

6 (TN) Med Coy NCC: Training camp, CMS College of Science and commerce, 4 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture on creativity in marketing, MBA seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: Talk on company law board, branch premises, 6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Talk on ITC WOW recycling initiative, college campus, 2.30 p.m.

G.R. Damodaran Academy of Management: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, college campus, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: SHG meeting, Ashram premises, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development and NABARD: Seminar on dairy cattle management, curry leaf and cut flowers, IARD seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Talk on corporate governance and strategic management, seminar hall, 11 a.m.; C++ programming training, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Sri Bhagavathashrama Prathistana: Discourse on Srimad Ramayana, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.; discourse on Srimad Bhagawad Gita, 1-A, 4th Street, Tatabad, 8 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of Master of Social Work, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 11 a.m.

Rotary Clubs of Coimbatore G27: welcome reception, Jennys Club, 7 p.m.

GRG Institutions: Founders’ Day, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, chief guest, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, 5 p.m.

Titan HMG: Product launch, Patricia Hewitt, MP and Chair of the UK India Business Council, chief guest, The Residency, 6.46 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: C++ programming training, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Thodar Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sri Raja Ganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Sri Rama Nama Akanda Bhajan, Perur, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Coaching classes for foundation, executive and professional programmes, institute premises, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot-care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

SIEMA: Talk by Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, ND Hall, 6.15 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Sudha Hospitals: Inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, Chief Guest, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Training in C++ programming, STC City Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Panniru Thirumurai Thodar Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sri Raja Ganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Sri Rama Nama Akanda Bhajan, Perur, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Coaching classes for foundation, executive and professional programmes, institute premises, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot-care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

SIEMA: Talk by Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, ND Hall, 6.15 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Sudha Hospitals: Inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, Chief Guest, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Gayathri speaks on Ramakrishna Paramahamsar, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasagam classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam,

33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Annapoorneswari temple,

R.S. Puram,

4 p.m.

P.N. Raghavendra Rao Memorial Educational Trust: Purandaradasar Aradhana, Abishegam, Alankaram, Lecture and Deeparadhana, Vocal by Chennai N. Vijay Siva and Party, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mutt, Kovapudur,

8.30 a.m.

Rajaganapathy Bhajana Mandali: Rama Nama Bhanai, Panja Muga Prasanna Raja Ganapathy temple, main road, Perur, 7 a.m.

International Society for Krishna Consciousness: Jagannath Rath Yatra, Rath Yatra, Ther Mutti, Raja Street,

2.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road,

6 p.m.

Divine Dhiana Illam: Divine Bible convention, Dhiana Illam, Chintamanipudur,

10 a.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan: 15th Pongal Music Festival, Lecture demonstration on Karnataka Sangeetham enum yogam by K. Balasubramaniam (violin) and G. Prakash (Mridangam),

10.30 a.m.,

Bhavan’s school children vocal concert from Ajjanur,

5 p.m.,

O.S. Thiagarajan – Vocal, R. Ambika Prasad – Violin and S. Thiagarajan – Mridangam, Bhavan’s premises, DB Road,

6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products by Women’s Self-Help Groups, Gandhipuram town bus stand,

10 a.m.

Rajasthani Utsav: Celebrating the Taste and Culture of Rajasthan, Shastri Grounds,

R.S. Puram,

9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: Book fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Opposite to Gandhipuram bus stand,

10 a.m.

SRNV Alumni Association: Inauguration of Alumni Association, Prof.K. Gnasambandam, former Planning Commission Chairman, M. Thamizharuvi Manian, Sri Ramasamy Naidu Vidyalayam,

Lakshmi Naickenpalayam,

9 a.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: Graduation day ceremony,

Vice-Chancellor of University of Madras, G. Thiruvasagam presides,

11 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadamabal Temple, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindavan and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana celebrations, Sullivan Street Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Dheep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Conferring ‘Sangeeth Samrat’ on Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam and presentation of ‘Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award’ on K.V. Nataraja Bhagavathar, Bhavan’s premises, 5.30 p.m.; vocal recital by Aruna Sairam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Urgent meeting of the Corporation council, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Pongal festival, college campus, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatty, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on language of leadership, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Seminar on micro business for inclusive growth, college campus, 10 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Intellectual and aptitude test for school students, college campus, 9 a.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School: International School Award – Exhibition, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, school premises, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by self-help groups, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadamabal Temple, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendra Swami Mrithika Brindavan and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana celebrations, Sullivan Street Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Dheep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periyapuranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Conferring ‘Sangeeth Samrat’ on Valayapatti A.R. Subramaniam and presentation of ‘Kovai Subri Muruga Gana Award’ on K.V. Nataraja Bhagavathar, Bhavan’s premises, 5.30 p.m.; vocal recital by Aruna Sairam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Urgent meeting of the Corporation council, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Pongal festival, college campus, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatty, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on language of leadership, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Seminar on micro business for inclusive growth, college campus, 10 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science: Intellectual and aptitude test for school students, college campus, 9 a.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School: International School Award – Exhibition, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation, inaugurates, school premises, 9 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by self-help groups, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

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Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Margazhi festival, discourse by O.R. Devanathan, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Suburban School, Rajaji Road, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithaperavai Trust: Thirumurai Isai classes, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Nagasai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaham, Sai Deep Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mrithika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Sabha: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition-cum-sale of items produced by self-help groups, Town Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Centre for Advocacy and Research: District-level Media Consultation on ‘Engaging with Concerns around HIV/AIDS- Towards a Co-ordinated Approach’, Alex Parimalam, Joint Director, IEC, Tamil Nadu AIDS Control Society, M. Doraikannan, Joint Director of Health Services, participate, Park Inn, 11 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: Club Charter Day celebrations, Bon Bon, D.B. Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book Fair, near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

National Youth Awardees’ Welfare Association - People’s Centres: Blood donation camp, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital blood bank, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Youth Day, seminar on ‘Role of Youth in National Development’, Saroja Prabhakaran, Vice-Chancellor, inaugurates, 10 a.m., valedictory address by T.K. Shanmuganandam, Chancellor, 3 p.m.; Chemistry Association meeting, Ramu Govindaswamy, Chair and Associate Professor, University of New Jersey, speaks on ‘Higher Education in U.S. – Application Process and Procedure’, 10.30 a.m.; NSS special camp valedictory, 11 a.m.

K.V. Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of Business Line Club, S. Ramanathan, Managing Director, S&M Kids Wear, chief guest, M. Balasubramanian, Assistant General Manager, Karur Vysya Bank, special guest, Kurumbapalayam, 11 a.m.

KGISL IMM: Workshop on ‘Networking’, Saravanampatti, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Pongal celebrations, 10 a.m.; inauguration of Red Ribbon Club, 2 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Word Power Made Easy’, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment by Sharp Infotech Solutions, 10 a.m.; Seminar on ‘Bakthi Ilakiyam’, 12.30 p.m

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai-C.S.I Bishop Appasamy College: Seminar on ‘Emerging Trends in Media’, Bishop Appasamy College, 9 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: ‘SPINTA 10’ inter-collegiate technical symposium, 10 a.m.

G.R.G. Polytechnic College: NSS camp valedictory, Vellanaipatti Panchayat, 4 p.m.

S.N.S. Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Pongal celebrations, 10 a.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College: Workshop on ‘Multi-media’, 9.30 a.m.; Book exhibition, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Matriculation Higher Secondary School: School Day, R. Ilango, Inspector of Matriculation Schools, distributes prizes, S.N.R. College Auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

Kongu Vellalar Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries, guest, Somanur, 3 p.m.

Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Designer contest Fashion Eclat-2010, 9.30 a.m.

Tirupur Shanmuganandha Sangeetha Sabha: Music and dance festival, Velayudhasamy Kalyanamandapam, 5 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai Class,11 a.m.

Sri Naga Sai Trust: Akanda Nama Sapthaha, Sai Deep Kalyana Mandapam, Mettupalayam Road, 8.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Thiruppavai Discourse, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal Murraieedu, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Temple, Sri Raghavendraswamy Mrithika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Baktha Jana Sabha: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

KCT Business School and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club, P. Kanagasabapathi, Director – Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies, chief guest, Sir C.V. Raman Hall, 11 a.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, Alvin Saldanha, Chief Creative Officer of Idea Domain, chief guest, GRD SCIB Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on software testing, seminar hall, 1.30 p.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Inauguration of association for Business Management, institute premises, 10 a.m.

KGISL – IIM: Workshop on software testing and networking, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Workshop on Examination Menu, Dhanam Hall, 10 a.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Pongal Vizha, college premises, 4.30 p.m.

Rathinam Arts and Science College: Valediction of NSS camp, Chokkanur, 8 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Euphonyx 2010, college campus, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Address by S. Sridhar, Chairman and Managing Director of Central Bank of India, on “The Effective Role of Youth in India’s Socio-Economic Development – The Demographic Dividend”, D-Block Conference Hall, 4.30 p.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: Entrepreneurship development programme, Devarajan Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Sr. A.Ramasamy Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: Annual day, 4.45 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Workshop on RAPD and IONEXCHANGE CHROMATOGRAPHY”, college premises, 10 a.m.; workshop on cocktails and mocktails, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Lecture on recovery of trends in IT field, college premises, 11 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

MSME DI: Industrial motivation camp, Patel Road, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Shanmughananda Sangeetha Sabha: Isai Amutham, Velayuthasamy Thirumana Mandapam, 5 p.m.

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Sri Raghavendra Swami Mruthika Brindavanam and Sri Rama Bhakta Jana Trust: Sri Purandara Dasar Aradhanai, Sri Raghavendra Swami Temple, Sullivan Street, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets – Eppo Varuvaro: Prof. Pranatharthiharan speaks on Pamban Swamigal, Sri Ayyappan Pooja Sangham, Ram Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Prof. Gayathri speaks on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Nagasayi Trust: Sapthagam, Saideep mandapam, 8 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse by O.R. Devanathan, Kothandaramasamy Temple, Ram Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasagam music classes, 33,12th cross street, New Thillai nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Marudhanayaga Mudaliar Annapoorni Ammal Thevara Patashala: Markazhi vazhipadu, Visweswara Swamy temple, Uppara Street – Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

District Blindness Control Society: Free eye camp, Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Pallapalayam, 9 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: classes, Annapoorneswari temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Jeevajothi Women’s Fellowship: Gospel meeting, 10.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010 series of painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Bhooma Sasthriya Sangeetha Vidyalaya: Tenth year music festival, Sri Ramalinga Sowdeswari Hall, R.S. Puram, 2 p.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarat Samaj, Mettuppalayam Road, 9.30 a.m.

Vidya Vikasini Nursery School: Kids Fest 2010, Mettuppalayam Road, Thudialur, 5 p.m.

Bishop Ambrose College: Zerosia 2010, 9 a.m.

IDBI Bank: Home Loan exhibition, Rathna Regent, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on Life Skills, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House Private Limited: near Hotel Tamil Nadu, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kalpana Medical Centre: Road Safety awareness week, Mettuppalayam Road, Kavundampalayam, 7.30 a.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Guest Lecture, 11 a.m.

Dr.Reddys and BKR Metro Heart Centre: awareness programme on heart attack, Brindavan Pal Grove, 3.30 p.m.

Government Arts College: 20th graduation day, 11 a.m.

Karpagam University: NSS camp, Malumichampatti, 4 p.m.

Institute of Chartered Accounts of India: Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes, S.S.N. Moorthy, speaks, 4 p.m.

CIET: Awareness programme on solar eclipse, 10 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Interschool Bmeet Urjith 2010, 8.30 a.m.

Junior Chamber International Coimbatore Cosmo: Sweet melodies music competition for kids, Wonderkids Play school, Shanmugam Road, R.S. Puram, 9.30 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of Covai Flower Show, TNAU premises, 9 a.m.

GRG PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: National seminar on Bioresources-conservation and management, 9.30 a.m.

GRD College of Science: One day workshop, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration of research programmes and one day national seminar, 9 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Galaxy 10, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary International District 2980: Dreams Conference, CODISSIA trade fair complex, Avanashi Road, 11 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance day, SE office, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

Kovai Vizha: Orumai Payanam, Koniamman Temple, 8 a.m., Vanavarayar Foundation, Incredible Coimbatore, Devanga School, 10 a.m., Innovations of Coimbatore, Kathir College of Engineering, Avanashi Road, Neelambur, 10 a.m., Run for Coimbatore, Ramalingam Chettiar High School, 6.15 a.m. Lecture on Art, PSG Institute of Management, 2.30 p.m., Dance by differently-abled children, Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Matriculation school, 5.30 a.m., Coimbatore Vizha Quiz, 1.30 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering: Vivekanandar Jayanthi, 9 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: International Conference, 9 a.m.

Avanashilingam University for Women: Inauguration of noon meal centre, Kathirnaickenpalayam elementary school, 11 a.m.

KGISL – IIM: One day workshop on software testing, Saravanampatti, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Saicity: Vocational Excellence Award, Sindhi Vidyalaya Matriculation school, Velandipalayam, 6 p.m.

Sulur Lions Club: Governor’s annual visit, 6.30 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Parents – Teachers meet, 10 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic College: Valedictory function, 11.15 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Pongal vizha celebrations, 3 p.m.

Alcoholic Anonymous: meeting, Krishna Nursing Home, 3 p.m.

Vivekalaya: Nrithya Samarpan, SNR Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Government College of Technology: International Workshop, 4 p.m.

Sri Jeyendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Red Ribbon Club, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology: Workshop , 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and technology: Workshop, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Education: Citizenship training, Personality development, Ganapathy, 10 a.m.

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Sri Abhaya Pradha Yoga Anjaneyar Trust, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mrithika Brindavan, Sri Rama Baktha Jana Trust: Sri Purandaradasar Aradhana Vizha, Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m. onwards.

Art of Living: Basic yoga course, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Anjaneya Utsavam, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 7 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science and Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club, Arvind Varchaswi, Director of Sumeru Group of Companies, MBA seminar hall, 2 p.m.

CMS Institute of Management Studies: Inauguration of Business Line Club, Col. Sridharan, Managing Director, Covai Properties (P) Ltd., 11.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Multifath Bhajans, Soundaryam, 6.30 p.m.; Twenty 20 - Inter College Cricket Matches, Kumaraguru College of Technology; 9 a.m.; SNR Sons College; 9 am.; Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Golden Dump - Wealth from Waste, KCT, 9 a.m. Kovaiyai Valartha Puravalarkalum Kalaigalum, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 10 a.m.; Nature in Miniature - Bonsai Tree Exhibition, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Contemporary Art Exhibition, PSG IM, 10 a.m.; Tree Plantation, Karpagam University, 10 a.m.; Historical Perspective of Management Education in Coimbatore, PSGIM, 6 p.m.; Classical Dance Performance - Thiyagaraja Aradhana, Shivanjali, 6.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop for lab instructors, college campus, 10 a.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Founder’s Day celebrations, Thiruvarangam Hall, 10 a.m.

KCT Business School: Talk on “Direct and Indirect Taxation in India”, Sri Visveswaraya Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Designer show, college campus, 4.30 p.m.; talk on mutual funds, college campus, 2 p.m.

Kongunadu Arts and Science College: Smt. Vimala Umapathi Trust programme, college campus, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance for entrepreneurs, conference hall, 3 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal Arts and Science College: Uzhavar Thirunaal, college campus, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: ICAMAT 2010, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology: In-service training programme for secondary grade science teachers of Coimbatore District, college campus, 3.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Talk on a human resources, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Government College of Technology: Workshop on advancements in concrete technology, college campus, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Sugirtham, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on bio-resources – conservation and management, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Football tournament, Outdoor Stadium, 4 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on new destructive testing, college campus, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Road safety week rally, Kurumbapalayam, 10 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Management: Workshop on financial modelling, MBA Hall, 10 a.m.

CMA: Talk on historical perspective of management education in Coimbatore, college campus, 6 p.m.

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospital: Lamp lighting ceremony and capping ceremony, hospital auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

CPI, CPM, AITUC, CITU: Chinniyampalayam Thygigal Memorial day, Chinniyampalayam, 4 p.m.

The Art of Living: YES workshop, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

Spark Creations: Property fair, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Dr. Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of seminar on research methods in information and communication engineering, college campus, 10 a.m.

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Coimbatore: “We’re here as agriculture students; but we learn about the whole culture.”

This was the opinion of some of the 34 students from Cornell University, USA, and 10 faculty members who visited the R.S. Puram Uzhavar Sandhai here on Wednesday as part of their visit to India.

The students spent five days in Coimbatore and the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).

The visitors include 13 Indian students enrolled in a dual degree programme and master’s programme, held at Cornell in the US and TNAU in India.

Murugesa Boopathy, Vice-Chancellor of TNAU, greeted the students upon their arrival at the Uzhavar Sandhai. The R.S. Puram Uzhavar Sandhai accommodates 200 farmers every day and sells 70 tonnes of vegetables, he said.

The State Government has organised the sites like the one at R.S. Puram for the benefit of farmers which would help eliminate middlemen, he said.

K.V. Raman, a professor at Cornell University, encouraged the students to interact with the farmers and ask them about their produce.

Students spread out in the shandy and looked at the different crops.

Indian markets have more variety and the crops are less seasonal, said Daniel Joseph, an undergraduate student from Cornell.

Katherine Shea, a Master’s student at Cornell, asked a stall owner questions about his produce with Prof. Raman as an intermediary. They looked through various selections, and discussed prices. As Shea left, the stall owner presented her with spinach. And while Shea tried to pay, the owner insisted she take it as a gift.

Ms. Shea said she came on the trip to learn more about agriculture due to its vital role in society.

Discussing topics with dual enrolled Cornell/TNAU students has provided her with practical insight regarding theoretical topics discussed in class. “I think the exchange between the students (US and Indian) had been one of the most valuable parts of the course.”

Visha Kumari Venagopalan, a Cornell/ TNAU dual degree student, said she enjoyed interacting with the students from the US. She said they ask a lot of questions about India, and it makes for a good interactive session. She felt that the US had smaller markets compared to those in India, like the Uzhavar Sandhai.

Other students noticed differences between the two systems as well.

The markets have different objectives in the two countries, said Bohar Rajguru, a Cornell/ TNAU dual degree student from Trichur.

Ms. Shea added that in the US, farmers’ markets advertise organic food and sell for higher prices. In India, markets like the Uzhavar Sandhai benefit farmers, who don’t have to work through middlemen, and also consumers, who tend to pay lower prices. “Over here, better are prices for consumers and it benefits farmers as well.”

In addition to agriculture students, some students who came on the visit studied topics other than agriculture.

Olivia Diamond, an undergraduate and prospective medical student, said she had an interest in coming to India to serve with Doctor Without Borders, a charitable organisation, in the future.

As the visit to the market drew to an end, students had the chance to drink juice from tender coconuts and taste fresh fruits like grapes, papayas and bananas.

Prof. Tim Setter of Cornell University said it was valuable for the students to visit the market and see how a different system operated and why people made their decisions. More broadly, the visit allowed students to learn about India.

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Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Thyaga Brahma Aradhana, T.M. Krishnaa (Vocal), Mullaivasal G. Chandramouli (Violin), N. Manoj Siva (Mridangam), Tirupur Sri Kaviko Sridharkumar (Kanjira), Neyveli R. Santhanagopalan – Vocal, H.N. Bhakar – Violin, Tiruvarur Vaidhyanathan and Abhinav Seetharaman – Mridangam, Sri Venugopalasamy Temple, Sullivan Street, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Evening class on Periyapuranam by Siva Yasodha, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam, 33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets-Eppo Varuvaro: So.So.Mi. Sundaram speaks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, Ram Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadan: Bhagavad Gita discourse by Shri. Sushantji, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Marudhanayaga Mudaliar Annapoorni Ammal Trust-Thevara Patashala: Markazhi Vazhipadu, Visweswara Swami Temple, Uppara Street-Raja Street Junction, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: O.R. Devanathan Upanyasam, Sri Kothandarasamy Temple, Ram Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Dharma Sastha Pooja Sangham: 60th Anniversary celebrations, Sri Balija Naidu Marriage Hall, Subramaniam Road, R.S. Puram, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Classes, Saradambal Temple Hall, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Rainbow 2010 series painting exhibition, S. Sethuram Trustee inaugurates, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, Mettuppalayam, Near North Coimbatore, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Expo by Women’s Self Help Groups, Gandhipuram Town Bus stand, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: Debate on viability of exclusive TV channel for education, Vaidurya Hall, 4.30 p.m.New Century Book House Private Limited: Book Exhibition, near Gandhipuram bus stand, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management: Industry-Institute Interface day on Social Entrepreneurship, Institute campus, 2.30 p.m.

Students Islamic Organisation of India: Awareness meeting, Saramedu main road, Karumbukkadai, 6.30 p.m.

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Gurudwara Singh Sabha: Birthday celebrations of Shri Guru Gobind Singh, Gurudwara Singh Sabha, VVC Layout, 8 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: yoga class, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: Unchavrithi, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Nature Trek, Twenty 20 - Inter College Cricket Matches, Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Pechu Poti - Kovain Varalatru Perumaigal, Sanmaraga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Puppet Show, Vankatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam and Kasthuri Srinivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangham, 10 a.m.; Seminar on Parenting Techniques, Stanes Higher Secondary School, 2.30 p.m.; Kovayin Varalaatru Sorpozhivugal, Sanmarga Sangham, 4.30 p.m.; Glimpses of Ancient Kongunadu, Oxford Book Store, 6 p.m.; Endemics in Nilgiris Biosphere, Ardhra Convention Centre, 6 p.m.; Poster Design Contest; Landmark Design Contest, Karpagam University, 10 a.m.

The Art of Living: youth empowerment and skills workshop, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Kathir College of Education: inauguration of basic training for scout masters camp and community development service, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: workshop on Time Management, Knowledge Management and Corporate Social Responsibility, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.; workshop on Basics of Supply Chain Management, CIMAT Seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: seminar on AIDS Awareness, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: training on value engineering and value management, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: inauguration of management association club, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

CCMT Education Cell: valediction of Chinmaya Khel Mela, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, Chairman of the Selection Committee, BCCI, Chief Guest, Arjuna Sports Field, 4 p.m.

PSG Institute of Management: Conference on Emerging Financial Markets, PSG IM, 10 a.m.

Cygmax Institute of Management Studies: launch of MBA placement brochure, 2 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: guest lecture, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Rathinam Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Chokkanur, 8 a.m.

Sri Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: NSS camp, Unjavelampatti, 9 a.m.

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Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living courses, Sri Sri Anandam, Vadamadurai, 6 p.m.; Samarpan Hall, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Class on Thiruvasagam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m. onwards.

Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan PUja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Thyaga Brahma Gananjali: vocal recital by N. Vijaya Siva, Sri Venugopal Swamy Temple, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Special Tour of GeeDee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sagham, 10 a.m.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Puppet Show, Venkatalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.; 12 noon, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 10 a.m.; 12 noon; Aeromodeling Show , Police Grounds, 3 p.m.; Kovayin Varalaatru Sorpozhivugal, Sanmarga Sangham, 4.30 p.m.; lecture on “Small Industries in the Development of Coimbatore”, CODISSIA Hall, 6 p.m.

PSG Institute of Management: conference on Emerging Financial Markets, PSG IM, 10 a.m.

TNAU: inauguration of training on varietal purity testing, Agricultural Entomology Seminar Hall, 11 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, 2 p.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: NSS camp valediction, Ettimadai, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: workshop on basics of supply chain management, CIMAT seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology and PSG College of Arts and Science: in-service training for secondary grade science teachers of Coimbatore District, Sangamam Hall, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: talk on “Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation”, Indian Red Cross Society Building, 6.30 p.m.

CCMT Education Cell: Chinmaya Khel Mela, Arjuna Sports Field, 7.30 a.m.; 2.30 p.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition , Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book Festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Avitta Mahotsavam, Temple premises, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m. Sri Krishna Sweets: Eppo Varuvaro talks, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Om Sri Gayathri Devi Nithya Kaingarya Puja Trust: Sri Radha Madhava Kalyana Mahotsavam, Sri Gayathri Devi Temple, Vedapatti, 8.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises, Peelamedu, 7.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple, 4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruvasaga Isai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothanda ramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Discourse on ‘Search for Peace and Joy in Yourself’, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Coimbatore Vizha: Special tour of Gee Dee Museum, GD Museum, 9 a.m.; Incredible Coimbatorians - Art Show, Sanmarga Sangam, 10 am.; Paint on Canvas, Race Course, 10 a.m.; Development of Trade Union Movement in Coimbatore, CPC Auditorium, 6 p.m.; Brand Coimbatore - A Global Pump Destination, SIEMA Hall, 6 p.m.; Krishnaamrudham - a dance drama, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Matriculation Higher Secondary School, 6.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore District Hotels Association: Inauguration of Taste of Coimbatore, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, chief guest, District Collector P. Umanath, inaugurates, Corporation Commissioner Ansul Mishra lights the Kuthuvilakku, VOC Grounds, 3.30 p.m.

The Karnataka Association: Purandaradaasa Day celebrations, association premises, Tatabad, 8.30 a.m.

Kovai Athletic Club: Felicitation for National and State medallists, Police Community Hall, 6 p.m.

Lions Club, MV Eye Hospital, Tirupur TMF Hospital and Coimbatore District Blindness Prevention Society: Eye camp, Astro Health Centre, 9 a.m.

Madhwa Jadagapari Vardhana Mela: Madhwa Jadaga Parivardhana Mela, Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Kurichi, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarat Samajam, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Tech Alumni Association: Young Alumni meet, conference hall, 10.35 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Alumni meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop on Advanced Techniques in MATLAB, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Shree Jain Swetamber Terapanth Mahila Mandal: Fun Fair carnival, Terapanth Jain Bhavan, Ponnaihrajapuram, 2 p.m.

Mettupalayam

Arulmigu Ari Ayyappan Temple: Annual day programmes, Sivanpuram, 5.30 p.m.

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Engagements - Coimbatore

Religion

Manavala Kalai Mandram: World Peace Velvi, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 2 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Special meditation and New Year programmes, 8, Race Course, Thomas Park, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar Hall, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; Vishnu Sahasranama, 6 p.m.

Thevara Padasaalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Sri Krishna Sweets: ‘Eppo Varuvaro’ talks; presentation of Gnana Semmal awards, Sri Appyappan Puja Sangham, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

General

Pranava Peetam Trust: Release of book ‘Dinam Dinam Thirumandiram’, 47, East Ponnurangam Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

ICWAI Coimbatore Chapter: Modular training programme, chapter premises, 5.30 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Symphony: Distribution of sweets and cakes, Uppilipalayam Signal, 8 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab exhibition, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Kerala Craft Fair 2010, Gujarati Samaj, Mettupalayam, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Arulmigu Sri Ayyappan Temple: Golden Jubilee celebrations, Sivanpuram, 7.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: Adventure training programme, Black Thunder Ground, Mettupalayam, 6.30 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Puranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street, 5 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Vedha Abhivriddhi Trust: Veda Parayanam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 8 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Chinmaya Mission: Lecture on Vishnu Sahasranama, Thadagam Road, 6.30 p.m.

Christhu Sishya Ashram: Meditation talk on Eternal Tabernacle of Love Holy Mass, Thadagam, 6.45 p.m.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides Association of Indian Railways: Exhibition, North Coimbatore Railway Station, 2.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Talk on Human Rights, Bhavan’s premises, 6 p.m.

All Bharat Confederation of Senior Citizens and Pensioners: Pensioners Day celebrations, Thiru Kudumba Samudaya Kudam, 10 a.m.

ICAI: CPE seminar on service tax, ICAI branch premises, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

San International Business School: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, Sujatha Krishnan, CEO of Suvai Foods, chief guest, college premises, 11 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Orientation programme on health education, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Lecture on banking sector, GRDIM Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: Meeting, TKP hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Campus placement by Sutherland Global Services, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lectures, college premises, 9.30 a.m.; 11.30 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Sri Kalaivani College of Education: Valediction of citizenship training programme, college premises, 5.30 p.m.

Vidya Vikasini Opportunity School: Awareness camp for government officials on schemes and concessions for persons with disabilities, school premises, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk fab exhibition, Smt. Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

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Isha Yoga: Yoga classes, Body and Mind, Saibaba Colony; Mani Mahal, Peelamedu, 6 p.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Visit of Baba Ramdev, school premises, 5 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Vedha Abhivriddhi Trust: Veda parayanam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 8 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Dots and Triangles – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Indira Gandhi National Open University: Workshop on skill development through community colleges in apparel design and manufacturing, V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU and Chairman of Distance Education Council, chief guest, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on communicative skills, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Guest lecture, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sri Narayana Guru College: NSS camp, Ettimadai, 11.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Computer training programme, computer lab, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kavi Arasu Kannadasan Arts and Literary Forum: Felicitation function, Mani Mahal, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Citizenship training camp, college premises, 9 a.m.

RVS Arts and Science College: NSS camp, Samalapuram, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

New Century Book House: Book festival, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk exhibition, Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 10 a.m.

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: NSS camp, Kallattiyur and Rangarajapuram, 8 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: discourse on Thiruppavai, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 5 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Avitta Mahothsavam, Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple, R.S.Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Karunai Illam: Christmas celebrations, LF Minor Seminary, Koundempalayam, 10 a.m.

CROPS Prison Ministry: Christmas celebrations, YMCA premises, 7 p.m.

The Integral Yoga Institute of Coimbatore: Jayanthi celebrations of Sri Swami Satchidananda Maharaj, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Amrita, PSG and KCT: TIFAC – CORE meet 2009, R. Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and Chairman – TIFAC, chief guest, D Block conference hall, PSG College of Technology, 2 p.m.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: conference on “Cloud Computing, Smart Grid and Green IT, convention centre, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Agricultural Students’ Union: MASU Day 2009, Golden Jubilee Hall, 3.30 p.m.

National Handloom Development Corporation: Silk Fab inauguration, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, Minister, chief guest, Padmavathi Ammal Cultural Centre, 4.30 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: self motivation and mind relaxation programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology: workshop on “CIRCOT – Business Development Programme”, SIMA premises, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: programme on mergers and amalgamation, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sankara Institute of Management Science: mentoring session for final year MBAs, TKP Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: on campus placement by Metlife Insurance, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: entrepreneurship awareness camp, GRG Polytechnic college, 9.30 a.m.

Government Arts College: seminar on role of kongu region in the national movement, 10 a.m.

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Information Technology and Management: integrated placement training programme, 9 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: tandoor workshop, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

TNEB: meeting of the consumer redressal forum, Chamber of the Superintending Engineer, Tatabad, 3.30 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: guest lecture on globalisation and its impact in India, 10 a.m.

ICAI: seminar on company law cases, 6 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: training on production, planning and control, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

New Century Book House: book festival, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 9.30 a.m.

District Administration: exhibition of products made by SHGs, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: meeting, Benze Vaccations club, 7 p.m.

Tamil Nadu NGOs Association: meeting on climate change, Hotel Thai, 10 a.m.

VGM Hospital: Gandhi Selvan, Union Minister of State for Health, launches NAVIAID BGE Double Balloon Enteroscope, 2100, Trichy Road, 1 p.m.

Dr.GR Damodaran College of Science: Lecture on “advertisement and brand management” by Hisham Kabir, Regional Manager, Ross Fortune Interactive Pvt Ltd, 10.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Lecture on “sports and exercise physiology” by Dr. V. Mahesh, vice-principal, RVS College of Physiotherapy, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Dr. R. Ananthasayanam, Professor and Head, Department of Education Technology, Bharathiar University, inaugurates National Education Day, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: National conference on “discrete mathematics, Algebra and their applications”, 10 a.m.

Don Bosco Nest: certification distribution, Nallur, 10.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Kudam, 6 p.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Margazhi Vazhipaadu, Raja Street junction, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Thiruppavai Committee: Thiruppavai Discourse, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Sabari Girisa Sath Sangam: Mandala Peruvizha, Kavundampalayam, 5.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on compositions of Oothukkaadu Venkatasubbaiyar songs, Shrine, 10.15 a.m.

TNEB and Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Save energy expo, Handloom Ground, Dr. Nanjappa Road, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore branch of the ICAI, ICSI, ICWAI and CII: Corporate week seminar, Indian Chamber Towers, 5.30 p.m.

Anna University and United Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Anna University Free and Open Source Software Association, Gopi Krishna S Garge, Indian Institute of Science, chief guest, Academic Campus, 9.30 a.m.

PSG College of Technology, PSG Hospitals and Northshore University Health System: Workshop on radiation protection for interventional cardiologists, Rajan Joseph Manjuran, Director and Head of Cardiology, Pushpagiri Heart Institute, Thiruvalla, Kerala, Chief Guest, PSG Hospitals seminar hall, 12 noon

Department of Production Engineering of PSG College of Technology: National conference on IT Enabled product development strategies, ‘D’ block conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Valediction of AICTE sponsored staff development programme on recent advances in surveying, C-Block Seminar Hall, 3.15 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.; guidance to entrepreneurs, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Youth Red Cross and Red Ribbon Club, MBA conference hall, 3 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Red Ribbon Club programme, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology: Energy conservation week celebrations, college campus, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Faculty development programme, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Lecture on perspectives in food sciences, seminar hall, 10 a.m.; Compucom 09, Peragola Hall, 2 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Blood donation camp, seminar hall of Arpana Illam, 10 a.m.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding: Talk on Environment awareness, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sowripalayam, 11 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar on Innovations in computer technology, Chandra Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Motor Parts Dealers Association: Inauguration of Auto Show, S. Narayanan, ED of Madras Auto Service, chief guest, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District TASMA Employees Union (CITU): Meeting, Nallayan Community Hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Conference Marina 09, conference hall, 9.15 a.m.

KG College of Physiotherapy: Workshop on Application of statistical tools in physical therapy research, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science: Programme, Kurunallipalayam, 9 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cosmos: Cooking contest, Krishnaswamy Gangadar Matriculation School, 3 p.m.

New Century Book House: National Book festival, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 11 a.m.

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Regional Passport Office fined for delay

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (CDCRF) has slapped a fine of Rs.10,000 and Rs.1,000 towards cost of litigation on the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Chennai, for inordinate delay in issuing a passport to D. Nisha Ferona Mary of Kavundampalayam. The case came up for hearing before the President of the Forum, S.A. Sree Ramulu, and Member K. Rathinam.

It concluded that the passport was processed and dispatched only on receipt of the legal notice.

BSNL data card mela

Coimbatore: BSNL is conducting the Internet EVDO data card mela at the customer service centres/Telephone exchanges at Ganapathy, Ram Nagar, Peelamedu, Kurichi, Periyanaickenpalayam, Kovaipudur, Selvapuram, Saravanampatti, Mettupalayam, Udumalpet, Pollachi, Tirupur and PGM office.

The cost of EVDO card is Rs. 3,500 and activation charge will be Rs. 500. The mela is on till December 5.

The BSNL will conduct a road show on December 5 at Selvapuram near Cell City, Coimbatore Flower Market, Periyanaickenpalayam Anna University, Annur near bus stand and Palladam near Taluk office. The special features of the show will include sale of mobile SIMs, booking of BSNL landline and Wireless in Local Loop with waiver of installation charge of Rs. 500 and 2 Mbps broadband at Rs. 99 per month onwards with waiver of installation charge of Rs. 250.

Textiles Committee to expand network

COIMBATORE: The Textiles Committee plans to open offices in some of the integrated textile parks in the country.

Chairman of the committee T. Kannan told The Hindu here recently that it had over 20 offices now.

These were mostly in the textile centres. With a number of integrated textile parks coming up now, it proposed to open offices in the active parks. The committee was also trying to enhance its developmental role to help industries in quality upgradation, testing and consultancy services.

When a foreign buyer was buying from an Indian unit, he usually designated an international agency to do the testings. The committee had a pool of technical personnel and world-class laboratories. Efforts would be taken to increase popularity and acceptance of the committee’s services by overseas buyers. Skill impartment would be another area of focus, he said.

It would also take up promotional activities abroad for the handloom mark. The committee aimed at increasing its revenue by about 30 per cent in a year.

“There is scope for revenue increase.” It was also looking at certain administrative reforms.

LPA seals unauthorised structure

COIMBATORE: Officials of the Local Planning Authority (LPA) sealed the access to a department store in the basement of a building on West Sambandam Road at R.S. Puram in the city on Friday, stating that the entire structure was unauthorised.

The sealing also cut off access to the ground floor, first floor and second floor of the building, according to officials of the Coimbatore Corporation that co-ordinated with the LPA in the action taken on Friday.

The special squad constituted by Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra to deal with unauthorised structures was involved in the action.

No approved plan

Officials said the entire 12,000 sq.ft. building was constructed without an approved plan.

Besides, the 3,000 sq.ft. basement, that should be a parking space for vehicles, was rented out to the department store.

The ground floor and first floor consisted of a marriage hall and a dining hall. Concrete pillars had been put up on the second floor. The construction on this floor had been stopped midway.

Noticed served

The LPA and the Corporation had served notices to the building owner, drawing attention to the possibility of action against the unauthorised structure.

All the required procedures to get plan approval and set right the violations would have to be gone through.

After the sealing on Friday, the LPA and the Corporation put up a board that said punitive action had been initiated against the building as it was an unauthorised structure.

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Sri Bandarikere Mutt, Udupi: Discourse by Sri Purandrachar on Srimad Bhagavath Dasama Skanda, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, Vincent Colony, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithaperavai Trust: Thirupugazh Isai Class, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

CODISSIA-SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and Guidance to Entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Board Room, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Institute of Internal Auditors India: Seminar on ‘Risk-based Approaches to Internal Auditing’, The Residency, 9.30 a.m.

Nanneri Kazhagam: Students’ Festival, Devanga School, 4 p.m.

Mariyalaya: V. Kumaran, Dean of Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, flags off HIV/AIDS awareness rally, Women’s Polytechnic, 4.15 p.m.

Bharathiar University: G. Ramakrishnan, State Information Commissioner, inaugurates refresher course, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, presides, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Manson’s Training and Certification Programme, Periyanaickenpalayam, 2.30 p.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Soft Skill Training Programme, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Management Development Programme, R.S. Murali, Managing Director of NCR Consultants, Chennai, speaks on ‘BPR – A Tool for Turnaround Management’, Hotel Alankar Grande, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: ‘Horizon- Meet the Hotelier Programme’, A. Jeyachandran, Senior Corporate Consultant, Taj Group of Hotels, chief guest, 10 a.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University-PSG College of Pharmacy-PSG Hospitals: Valediction of NSS programme on ‘Healthy Youth, Resourceful India’, Kalikanaickenpalayam, 9 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Education: Workshop for school teachers on ‘The Pedagogy or English Communication’, S. Venkateswaran, Professor, Regional Institute of English, South India, Bangalore, inaugurates, 9.30 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Training in soft skills, 10.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal Matriculation Higher Secondary School: School Day celebrations, 5.30 p.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Perava Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishad, 6 p.m.

Si’ Tarch, SIEMA and BIS: discussion on implementation of revised standard IS: 996-2009 and its effects on pump performance, K. Anbarasu, Deputy Director General, Southern Region, of BIS, chief guest, ND Hall, 4 p.m.

Institute of Internal Auditors India: seminar on risk based approaches to internal auditing, The Residency, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the ICAI: meeting on fair value accounting under I-GAAP, ICAI branch,

6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: lecture on career enhancement skills, conference hall, 2.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Tamizhisai Vizha, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Bharathiar University: inauguration of refresher courses, G. Ramakrishnan, State Information Commission, chief guest, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 10 a.m.

UDIS Forum: World Disability Day programme, CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science, 3 p.m. Skills training programme for SHGs, Puliyakulam, 10.30 a.m.,Vadavalli, 1 p.m.

PSG College of Physiotherapy: decennial celebrations – Physio Quest 09, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, GKD Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: meeting, Hotel Park Plaza, 7.30 p.m.

Heart Foundation Helping Trust and Lions Club of Coimbatore Kurinji: World Disabled Day celebrations, Police Community Hall, 3.30 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: lecture on activity based costing, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.; lecture on “presentation skills”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Sharadambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Periya Puranam class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Ministry of Water Resources, District Administration, Coimbatore Corporation and Siruthuli: Inauguration of construction of rain water harvesting structures, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, Sri Ramar Temple, Ramnagar, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: Valediction of induction programme for college teachers, Nachimuthu seminar hall, 3.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre: Inauguration of seminar on nuclear energy for national development, Usha Kirtilal Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Opening of Robert-Bosch corner, college premises, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Meeting, Rotary Midtown Hall, 7 p.m.

Angappa College of Arts and Science: Seminar on brand equity, college auditorium, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Sensitisation workshop for “Smoke Free Coimbatore”, Hotel Aswini, 10 a.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil services examination, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Toddy Movement: Book release function, Ardra Hall, 10.30 a.m.

Figure-in Fitness: Inauguration of the health club centre, Valipalayam, 4 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League and Galatasaray: meeting, CDHUNS,

4.30 p.m.

Sri Eshwar College of Engineering: World AIDS Day, college premises,

10 a.m.

Town Official Language Implementation Committee: meeting, Community Hall, BSNL Staff Quarters, Saibaba Colony, 2 p.m.

Stanes HSS: Annual sports day, school premises,

9 a.m.

UNICEF, Shanti Ashram,TNNP,PSGIMSR,

SNEHALAYA and CMC and Hospital: World AIDS Day,Devasish Dutta, UNICEF,chief guest,Mani’s HSS,

5.15 p.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra: District Youth Convention and World AIDS Day, Dr.P.Umanath,Collector, chief guest, Mathiyakavudar Mahal,Perur, 11 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: World AIDS Day,Henry Amalaraj,District Chairman-Interact Clubs,chief guest,Coimbatore District HIV Ullor Nala Sangham,

4.30 p.m. ; AIDS Awareness talk and interactive session, Dr.K.Mahadevan, Reader in STD,CMC, speaks , Auditors’ Association Hall, RS Puram

6.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: P. Umanath, Collector, dedicates toilet block for girls and school compound , Government High School, Kalveerampalayam, Vadavalli,

12 noon

National Centre for Jute Diversification: awareness workshop cum display of jute diversified products, Corporation Kalai Arangam,

10 a.m.

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Protest over poor condition of Mettupalayam Road

Coimbatore: Members of the Mettupalayam Road Protection Association have intensified their protest over the poor and deplorable condition of the Mettupalayam Road that forms part of NH 67.

NH 67 is the crucial road linking Coimbatore City with Mettupalayam, the gateway for the tourist hill station Udhagamandalam. The road that accounted for educational institutions and industrial units on either side witnesses a heavy flow of traffic. The vehicular traffic includes office goers , students besides tourists. In the absence of adequate train service between Coimbatore and Mettupalayam, road transport density had increased manifold.

The stretch had become a nightmare for the motorists because of the narrow roads, bridges and pot holes. Strengthening and relaying of the road had not been done for many years and the growing traffic has made widening of the road into a four lane an essential need of the hour, the association contended.

The heavy volume of traffic on the road has increased the travel time between Coimbatore – Mettupalayam and vice-versa. In addition, the entire stretch has become highly accident prone. The recent campaign by the protection association was to draw the attention of the Government towards this neglected stretch. The posters accused the rulers and the VIPs of having forgotten this road. The association made it clear that more than the bypass road projected from Neelambur to Mettupalayam, there is a pertinent, imperative and urgent need for strengthening, relaying and widening the existing Mettupalayam Road into a four lane road, since the distance in the proposed bypass road would be much more than the existing road.

The association made it clear that even after the laying of bypass road, the present Coimbatore – Mettupalayam Road would continue to have the same amount of traffic.

National Highways Authority of India sources when contacted made it clear that along with the bypass road proposal an estimate for Rs. 15 crore was in final stages of tender process for improvements to the existing Coimbatore – Mettupalayam road. However, the association people pointed out that Rs. 15 crore would be insufficient and it would only serve the purpose of patchwork.

‘Strike aimed at drawing government attention’

Coimbatore: Students of the Forest College at Mettupalayam, who have been on a strike since November 20, have clarified that they have not indulged in any violence damaging the college property.

The strike is only aimed at drawing the attention of the government to their 25-year-long “genuine demand” and to invite them for talks.

In a release, the students said that blocking road at Mettupalayam recently was only to bring their demand for job prospects to the attention of the government.

No instigation

“There had not been any instigation” and this was the fifth massive protest by the students for the same demand, the release added.

A number of political parties had expressed their support to the students understanding the anxiety and uncertainty of career foreseen by the students. The students were not in a position to refuse such moral support and it should not be seen or described as an excuse to give political colour to the agitation, the release added.

Reacting to the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission’s (TNPSC) contention that B.Sc Forestry was just like any other degree course, the students pointed out that B.Sc Forestry was a four-year professional course started specifically with an objective to provide professionally trained manpower to meet the forestry needs.

Reservation

In Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, for B.Sc Agri and B.Sc Horticulture courses there had been reservation in job prospects for postings such as Agriculture Officer and Horticulture Officer.

Similarly, there were job reservation for graduates in the disciplines of Bachelor of Forestry Sciences and Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences in the respective departments.

While there was an exclusively designed four-year special UG programme on Forestry, keeping the three-year UG courses offered by other Arts and Colleges as eligibility for the vacancies in Forestry was not a fair move and could not be justified, the students said.

When the TNPSC called for applications for the posts in Forest Department in 1988, the B.Sc Forestry course had not come into extension. When there was a special course in Forestry, denying reservation for job prospects and justifying the decision remained a mystery, they said.

SIMA suggests introduction of technology mission for handloom sector development

COIMBATORE: The Southern India Mills’ Association has suggested introduction of a technology mission to develop the handloom sector in the State.

At a recent meeting held in Chennai, the association suggested several measures that can be introduced in the proposed Integrated Textile Policy of Tamil Nadu.

Of the 34.86 lakh handlooms in the country, the State had 4.14 lakh looms and provided employment to nearly six lakh people. A “Technology Mission for Handloom Sector” could be introduced by allocating Rs. 50 crore as corpus. The technology mission should have four “mini missions” with focus on research and development, product development, technology upgradation, market research, branding, training and skill development.

The association also said the government should allocate Rs. 10 crore as seed capital for cotton development in the State. While the textile mills consumed about 110 lakh bales of cotton annually, the State produced just five lakh bales. The State should try to produce at least 25 per cent of the cotton needs of the mills in the State in five years.

Textile spinning was a labour and power-intensive sector. It was facing acute shortage of power and labour. Hence, the proposed policy should encourage the existing spinning capacity rather than promoting new capacities. Schemes should be announced to encourage captive power generation and energy conservation.

The government should establish a Directorate with an initial corpus of Rs. 40 crore to have Centres of Excellence for skill development. Tailor-made benefits should be provided to textile Industrial Training Institutes to be promoted under public-private partnership. The government should encourage research and development in technical textiles and extend capital subsidy for machinery. It should also announce relief packages for the survival of the textile industry in the State. It should abolish the Market Committee fee of one per cent on raw cotton and cotton waste, exempt cone yarn from four per cent Value Added Tax, and provide five per cent interest subvention to procure cotton during peak arrivals.

Textile mills’ plea on loans

COIMBATORE: The Indian Spinning Millowners’ Association has appealed to the Union Government to ensure that loans are available to textile units at low interest rates.

Association president R. Chinnaiyan has said in a release that the interest rate should not exceed 10 per cent. The banks normally declared an account as Non-Performing Asset if the monthly instalment was not paid for three months. This should be increased to 12 months.

The State Government should abolish the Sales Tax on cone yarn. The textile mills in the State purchased 90 per cent of their cotton needs from other States and hence paid Central Sales Tax. However, they were not able to bring it under the Value Added Tax. Hence, the government should abolish Sales Tax on yarn.

Cotton exports should be permitted only after estimating the surplus that would be available. The cotton production in the country should be available to the domestic industry and the surplus should be exported in phases.

The Tamil Nadu Electricity Board should increase the Maximum Demand given to High Tension consumers. The industries faced action from the board, including disconnection and penalty, if they used more than five per cent of the Maximum Demand during the peak hours. The board should not take action on the units, he said.

The government should initiate measures to clean the Noyyal and should expedite the works on Tiruchi Road.

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Organising Committee: Festival of Deliverance, Kovai City AG Sabhai, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar Hall,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Panchamukhi – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road,

10.30 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Lecture on “Puvieyal Nokkil Kovai Nagaram”, Bhavan’s seminar hall, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College and UDIS Forum: Oratorical competition for school students, college campus, 10 a.m.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Grand Parents Day celebrations, school premises, 10 a.m.

R.K. Sri Rangammal Higher Secondary School: Mupperum Vizha, school premises, 10 a.m.;

3 p.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Faculty development programme on system applications and products in data processing, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Nakshatra: Meeting, Kerala Club, 7 p.m.

Education Department: Meeting, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan School premises, 9.30 a.m.

KCT Business School: Lecture on “Managing Revenues – A Telecom Model”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dhaanush Educationals: Seminar on the Future of education, Anna Auditorium,

10 a.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance programme, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Faculty development programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Vidhya Niketan Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day, PSG CAS premises, 5 p.m.

KPM Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Sports day, school premises, 9 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Meeting, PSG College of Technology premises, 6.30 p.m.

43 Wing Air Force Station: Conference, Sulur, 9 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Faculty development programme college premises,

10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on supervisory skills development, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

M3: Investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundara Kandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishads, 6 p.m.

Infant Jesus Shrine: special prayers, Kovaipudur Shrine, 11.30 a.m.; 4.30 p.m.; 6 p.m.

YMCA: Christmas Carols, Parish Hall, CSI All Soul’s Church, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Panchamukhi painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

General

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: meeting on major changes in Companies Bill 2009, ICAI Branch premises, 6 p.m.

Dhaanush Educationals: seminar, Anna Auditorium, TNAU campus, 9 a.m.

108 Emergency Management Services: one year completion ceremony and beneficiaries meet, Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity, 10 a.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: programme on terrorism, Apex Seminar Hall, 1.45 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: inter-school basket ball tournament inauguration, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District Agricultural Productivity Committee: grievance redressal day for farmers, Collectorate, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: lecture on “What is Expected from Managers Today”, Seminar Hall, 11 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: meeting, Hotel Park Plaza, 7.30 p.m.

M3: investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: faculty development programme, 10 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: skill development training, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: project awareness on vegetarianism, catering lab, 10 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: talk on “future of technology and management”, 12.15 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: orientation programme for teachers, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Pharmacy: graduation ceremony, PSG IMS and R Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Polytechnic College: valediction of NSS camp, Pudhupudhur, 3 p.m.

British Council: Education UK Exhibition 2009, The Residency, 2 p.m.

METTUPALAYAM

Mettupalayam Bar Association: Law Day programme, EMS Mayura Hall, 4 p.m.

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Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: “Panchamukhi” – painting exhibition, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Vocal recital by Ms. Shobana Ramesh, Singapore, Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Induction programme for college teachers, Nachimuthu Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

Integral Yoga Institute: Yoga and naturopathy programme, R.S. Puram, 10 a.m.

Pyramid Quality Systems: Programme on “Understanding Waste Elimination and Cost Saving”, CMA Hall, 2 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of youth red cross unit, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

M3: investor service camp, Avinashi Road, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Mupperum Vizha, college premises, 10 a.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil services examination,Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Engineering Workers’ Unions, AITUC: Meeting, AITUC office, Kattoor, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ISO:9001:2008, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Tamil mandram, college campus, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Branch of the SIRC of the ICAI: Seminar on Goods and Services Tax, branch premises, 8 p.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Seminar, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Indian Pharmaceutical

Association: Semi-finals of IPA’s National Elocution competition,

Sri Velumaniammal Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: “Journey for Unity” programme, ashram premises, 10 a.m.

Vimal Jothi Convent Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Jyothi arangam inauguration, school premises, 4.30 p.m.

Tirupur MSME Development Institute: Industrial motivation camp, KVIB Campus, 10 a.m.

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Religion

Sri Jagathguru Trust: Avita Mahothsavam, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Vishwa Mangala Gou Grama Yathra: meeting, VOC Park grounds, 5 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society, Coimbatore Centre: Sri Aurobindo’s Siddhi Day, special meditation, Santinikethan, No 8, Race Course, 6 a.m.; 7 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Trust: Thirumurai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawat Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

General

Bharathiar University: convocation, E. Balagurusamy, Member, Union Public Service Commission, chief guest, Surjit Singh Barnala, Governor, and K. Ponmudy, Minister, participate, Dr. Usha Kirtilal Mehta Convention Centre, 11 a.m.

Native Medicare Charitable Trust, Tamilnadu AIDS Control Society and AIDS Prevention and Control Project: MSM campaign, Coimbatore Medical College Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Indian Bank: laying of foundation stone for circle office building, M.S. Sundara Rajan, Chairman and Managing Director of the Bank, chief guest, Bashyakarulu Road, R.S. Puram, 10.45 a.m.; inauguration of airport branch, 12 noon.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Non-Meat Day programme, school premises, 10 a.m.

Chinmaya International Residential School: rally for NCC Cadets on the need for rain water harvesting, school campus, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Sathya Sai Organisations: Birthday celebration of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 33, West Club Road, Race course, 9 a.m.

Organising Committee: Birthday celebration of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Paduka, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 8 a.m.

Sai Krupa: Birthday celebrations of Bhagan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Swagatham Sai Mandir, Thadagam Road, 6 a.m. onwards.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living class, R. 40, Kovaipudur, 6 p.m.; Adithya Apartments, Sungam, 6.15 p.m.

Isha Foundation: Training camp, Coimabtore Corporation Higher Secondary School, Siddhapudur, 4 p.m.

Kovai Sri Bannari Amman Temple: Kumbabishegam, Ganapathy Maanagar, 5.30 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiuppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, 11 a.m.

TNAU: Convocation, Mylswamy Annadurai, Project Director of Chandrayaan, chief guest, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam participate, Kalaignar Arangam, 11 a.m.

CMA: Talk on electric vehicle revolution, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Faculty development programme, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore : Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

MSME Development Institute and Indian Bank: Motivation campaign for new entrepreneurs, 386, Patel Road, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Awareness programme on scope of biological

sciences and its significance, Shree Baldevdas

Kikani Vidya Mandir School, 11 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Seminar on energy conservation, A. Thangavelu,chief

engineer, TNEB, chief guest,

PPG IT Auditorium, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Nursing: Zenith 2009, PSG IMS and R Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Inauguration of National Pharmacy Week celebrations, new conference hall, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital premises, 10 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Pollachi Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme on Business Intelligence Systems, Main Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Saiva Sidhantha Classes, Kurundam Vazhipattu kootam, 33, 12th cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary Celebration, Pandit Sri Pushkarachar speaks on Bhagavata Tatparya Niranya, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Paintings exhibition by Shilpa and Shikha from Kerala, Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition of Karthigai deepam lights and sale inauguration by Chief Education Officer, N. Anandhi, Big Bazaar Street, 11.45 a.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra – Information Centre-Coimbatore: Art of Living Basic course, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Somaiyanur, Thadagam Main Road, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Veerapandi Main Road.

Avanashilingam University-Department of Civil Engineering: Role of Faculty in Shaping the Best Technocrats, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Management Alumni Association: Health awareness programme, Alumni Hall, PSG Institute of Management, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateshwara College of Computer Applications and Management: Workshop on Multimedia, 9.15 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Bhagawatham discourse by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar hall, 4 p.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary Celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam Class, Kurundam Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Kudam, 6 p.m.

Nadabrahma Gana Sabha: Vocal recital by Gayathri Girish, Pyramid Hall, Vanaprastha, 4 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Spectrum 2009 – painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Inauguration of Tobacco Cessation Centre, Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, 5 p.m.

GRD School of Management Studies: National Education Day programme, 9 a.m.

SNR Sons College: National Education Day programme, 2.30 p.m.

Kovai Diabetes Speciality Centre and Hospital: Health expo, fair ground, P. Umanath, Collector, chief guest,

Cross Cut Road, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Inauguration of MCA Department, 10.15 a.m.; National Education Day programme, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 9.30 a.m.

TNEB: Grievance redressal day meeting, office of the executive engineer, Ondipudur, 10.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture on motivating employees for business success, 11.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Staff development programme on role of faculty in shaping the best technocrats, university premises, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on opportunities in Defence – engineering branches, 9.30 a.m.

Isha Yoga Centre: Yoga classes, Kamalam Duraisamy Hall, 6 p.m.; V.N. Maruthappa Goundar Thirumana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Art of Living: Basic course, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Thadagam Main Road, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Chinnathadagam, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Special camp, Union Elementary School, Thondamuthur Union, 10 a.m.

RAAC: Awareness on ‘samacheer kalvi’, Collector P. Umanath, chief guest, Nani Kalaiarangam, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Lecture by C. Rajendiran, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Coimbatore, SIEMA Buildings, Race Course, 6 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Red Ribbon Club, meeting, 2.30 p.m.

Shibi IAS Academy: Seminar on civil service examinations, Gandhipuram, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Awareness programme, 11.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: Programme on open source trend with system vendor and customer, Vyshnav Complex, 6 p.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Free diabetes awareness camp, Gujarat Samaj, 7 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawad Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Art of Living: Classes, Kavaiya Kaliamman Temple, Somaiyanur, 10 a.m.; Indian Nursery and Primary School, Chinnathadagam, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth centenary celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Valediction of orientation course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Release of placement brochure 2009, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 3 p.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on “Corporate Governance Practices in Indian Industries”, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture on “application of statistics in management”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of programme on role of SHGs in women empowerment through agribusiness ventures, CARDS seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: National Education Day programmes, Vaidurya Hall, 9.15 a.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Diabetes awareness camp, Gujarat Samaj, 7 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Aakruthi and Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration of Rotaract Club of SKIM, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 7 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme on “Image Processing”, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.; 5 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Organising Committee: Mahuli Sri Gopalacharya Birth Centenary celebrations, 4-A, Vincent Colony Road, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Gita discourse by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar hall, 4 p.m.; kumbabishegam of Sri Brahma Vidya Ganapathi Temple, Bhavan’s premises, 6 a.m.

Viswakarma Gomatha Grama Yathra Samithi: Meeting, discourse by Swami Dayanandha Saraswathi, Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry premises, 10 a.m.

COTMA and NSIC: Meeting, Gujarat Samaj, 11.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Dejavu, 7 p.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6.30 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Children’s Day celebrations, Vivekananda Auditorium, 10.15 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Workshop on maintenance of industrially important cells and their molecular characterisation, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Dental screening camp, college campus, 9.45 a.m.

Repco Bank: 40th anniversary celebrations, P. Umanath, District Collector, Chief Guest, M. Balasubramanian,

Managing Director of Repco Institutions, participates, Red Cross Building, 10.30 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Talk on role of chemical engineering in the present scenario, PSG Tech Campus, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on emotional intelligence, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

RRV Diabetes Specialities and Research Centre: Diabetes 2010 – diabetes awareness camp, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner of Coimbatore Corporation inaugurates, Gujarat Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Campus recruitment for MCA students, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Meeting on personal finance, Mahatma Gandhi Hall, 3 p.m.

Pollachi Sree Saraswathi Thyagaraja College: Staff development programme, main seminar hall, 10 a.m.

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Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: 75th Avitta Mahotsavam, sangeetha upanyasam by Vijaya Krishna Bhagavathar and Balaji Bhagavathar on “Maha Baktha Vijayam-Santh Eknath Charithram”,

TV Samy road,

RS Puram,

6.30 p.m.

Kurundham Ezhil Gnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoddam: Thiruvasaga Isai class, 33,12th Cross Street,New Thillai Nagar,Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: discourse on the teachings of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa by Gayathri and Vishnu Sahasranamam and Hanumam Salisa collective prayer, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sri Plague Mariamman Temple: spiritual lecture, Vilankurichi Road, Peelamedu,

7.30 p.m.

Sri Sathya Sai Mandir: Akanda Bhajan, 33,West Club Road, Race Course,

6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: spiritual discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, West Sambandam Road, RS Puram,

6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Arena Expression Group and Dhanwanthari Kalakshethra: “ghazal eve” presentation by Bastian John, Dhanwanthari Kalaiarangam, AryaVidyashala premises, Trichy Road, Ramanathapuram,

6.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Oncology and Research: B. Balanagadevi, DIG , releases CD on “cancer awareness”, Sri Ramakrishna Hospital auditorium,

10.30 a.m.

Dr. GR Damodaran College of Science: Hands- on training on COPASI and Cell Designer systems- Biology tools, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: N. Jayaprakashan, Sr.Deputy Manager, PRICOL, inaugurates “Verve” management association, Thirumalayampalayam,

10.30 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: K.Ravi, CFO,Roots Group of Companies, speaks on the “preparation of Annual Reports”,

3 p.m.

SNS College of Engineering : C. Jeevanandam, Saradar Vallabhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, speaks on “ foreign exchange management”,

11 a.m.

Dr.NGP Arts and Science College: Parents-Teachers Association meeting,

10 a.m.

Centre for Cultural Studies: “thannarva aayavalar payilarangam”,416,Sri Iyshvarya Apartments, Ambedkar Street,Thadagam Road,

9.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: training programme on presentation skills by C.K.Arivazhagan, JCI, Navakkarai,

10 a.m.

KG Information Systems: workshop on “Oracle 10g Database Administration”, Kgisl Oracle Center,Suguna Building,Avinashi Road,

9.30 a.m.

SNR Sons College: cancer awareness rally,C.Rajendrian, Commissioner of Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Coimbatore, flags off,

9 a.m.

TNEB: grievances meeting of the Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle\North \Consumer Redressal Forum , Mythili, SE, presides,

office of the SE\CEDC,

North,Tatabad,

11 a.m

Stanes Higher Secondary School:Founder’s Day service, Neil Vimalkumar, Regional Head (South India), Ravi Zachariah International Ministry, Life Focus Society, Chennai, chief guest,

9 a.m.

Academic Council of Principals of Matriculation Schools: awards function, M.P.Vijayakumar, Advisor, SSA, chief guest, Bhavan’s Auditorium, DB Road, RS Puram ,

10 a.m.

TN Handicraffts Development Corporation Ltd: exhibition of dolls, Poompuhar,

10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Sundara Kandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.; discourse on Upanishads, 6 p.m.

Indian National Apostolic Diocese: Prayer meeting, SN Thirumana Mahal, 9 a.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam by Sri Vijay Balaji Bhagavathas, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Siddhantha Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswathi, Integral Yoga Institute, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Third annual music festival, Avinashilingam University, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Seminar on opportunities and challenges of education in India, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10 a.m.

GRD School of Commerce and International Business: Conference on “International Marketing in Asia Pacific: Issues and Challenges,” The Residency, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of civil engineering association, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School: English Language and Literary Week programme, 10 a.m.

ICT Academy and Anna University, Coimbatore: Faculty training programme on J2EE and Best Practices in Application Development, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Lecture on networking, seminar hall 3 p.m.

SVS College of Engineering: Parents meet and students award function, 11 a.m.

KGiSL – IIM: Workshop on IBM Tools, institute campus, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Awareness on rain water harvesting, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Spectrum: Presentation of “Pinnacle of Excellence” award to Nandini Rangasamy, GKNM Auditorium, 6.30 p.m.

College of Nursing Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Lamp lighting ceremony, Velumaniammal Memorial Hall, 4 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: Workshop on strategic planning, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Discourse on Narayaneeyam by Smt.Thangam,Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Saradambal temple Hall, Race Course Road, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam by Sri Vijay Balaji Bhagavathas on Maha Bhaktha Vijayam – Santah Eknath Charitham, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai: Periyapuram classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Kootam, 33, 12th Cross, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan – Cultural Centre: Bhagavatham discourse by T.S. Raghavedran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Spiritual discourses by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, West Sambandam Road, R.S. Puram, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswathi speaks on Self Growth, University Hall, Avanashilingam University, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Handicrafts expo cum sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

BSM Institute of Management: R. Ramachandran IT Consultant speaks on Opportunities in IT Industries for MBAs, Avanashi Road, 10.30 a.m.

Dr.G.R. Damodaran College of Science and University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN): International Conference on International Marketing in Asia Pacific – Issues and Challenges, Ahmed Mujthaba, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Republic of Maldives, Residency Hotel, 9.50 a.m.

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Power shutdown 

Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board has announced that replacement of corroded poles would be taken up in Ramanathapuram area on November 4 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hence there would be a power shutdown in the following areas: Kamachiamman Koil Street, Roopa Nagar, Vincent Road, Mayflower Colony, Kamaraja Nagar, Sri Nagar, Indira Nagar, Park Town, Sivaram Nagar and Nataraj Nagar, according to the TNEB release.

Coimbatore today

Religion

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Sangeetha Upanyasam, Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Discourse on self growth by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Avinashilingam University premises, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sat Bhavana Trust: Discourse by Swami Anubhavananda Saraswati, Integral Yoga Institute, R.S. Puram, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

General

Coimbatore Criminal Court Advocates Association: Annual day, G. Chockalingam, Principal District and Sessions Judge, chief guest, Coimbatore Bar Association premises, 5.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Lecture on latest trends in industrial automation, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of electrical and electronics engineering association, college premises, 3 p.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Management games, institute campus, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Meeting, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Spincity: Teachers training workshop, Thiyagi NGR Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kamaraj Road, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Graduation day, I. Periyasamy, Minister, chief guest, college premises, 3 p.m.

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Thiruvasagar Punithar Peravai: Thiruvasagam classes, Gurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkotam, 33, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Shankara Seva Sadanam: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam by Yagneswarar Sarma, Bhuvaneswari Hall, Vanaprastha-Vadavalli, 7 a.m. and 12.15 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapathathi Varsha Poorthi Maha Utsavam, Rajamani bhagavathar speaks on Jayadevarin Ashtapathi Maha Kaviyam, Ram Nagar Temple premises, 9.30 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai by Sri Kalyanapuram Aravamudachariar, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, near Bi-metal bearings, P.N. Pudur, 6.30 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Maharaji’s Satsang, Ardhra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

Shri Vijayadasara Seva Trust: Sri Kapilachar speaks on Shri Vijayadasara Mahima, Sri Vyasaraja Mutt, 8 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class at Annapoorneswari temple, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

Selvaganapathy Kalyana Subramaniar Temple: Abishegam, VNR Nagar, Vadavalli, 4 p.m.

Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan: Bharatanatya Arangetram by final year students of Faculty of Fine Arts, Bhavan premises, 6 p.m.

Sruti Seva Trust-Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Swami Dayananda Saraswathi speaks on Self Growth, talk series, Avanashilingam University Hall, 6.30 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: 11th Spectrum 2009 – series painting exhibition, Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, 9.30 a.m.

Pranava Nadha Sabha and Nrutya Centre of Arts: Music and Dance festival, Lalit Kalakshetra Kalaiarangam, Tiruchi Road, Cauvery Complex, Ramanathapuram, 6 p.m.

Poompuhar: Expo of handicraft items, Big Bazaar Street show room, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Anti-plastic awarenesss campaign by students of School of Management, Arivoli Nagar, Kovaipudur, 10.30 a.m.

BSM Institute of Management: K.Nagarajan, Regional Manager, TIIC,speaks on “project management”, 25,AGT Business Park, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: N.Nagarajan, Principal, Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, inaugurates YRC, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation, VN Cancer Centre, GKNM Hospital and FICCI Ladies Organisation: Human Chain to mark breast cancer awareness month, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 9.15 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest Lecture on Electromagnetic Theory, 11 a.m.; Guest Lecture on Data Structures and Algorithms, 11 a.m.

OSAI: Monthly meeting, Scientific Approach in Herbal Medicines, Hotel Tamil Nadu, 5 p.m.

Kovai Edison Orchestra: Musical show, Corporation Kalaiarangam, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Aakruthi: Vocational Excellence Nite, SIEMA Conference Hall, 6 p.m.

State Bank of India: ATM Inauguration at Anna University campus, Jothipuram, 12 noon.

RVS College of Engineering: Guest Lecture, Seminar Hall, 2.00 p.m.

Karpagam Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Aeronautical Association, Assembly Hall, 2.30 p.m.

NGP Institute of Technology: Workshop, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology-Department of IT: Workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Art Foundation: Seminar on The Role of Art in Medical Treatment, Lalit Kalakshetra, Sambandam Road West, 10.30 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Inauguration of English Literary Club, 3.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Special visit of Region Chairman, Lions Community Hall, 8 p.m.

SVS Institute of Management Studies: Workshop, JP Nagar, Arasampalayam, 1.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu PWD Senior Engineer’s Association: bi-monthly meeting, Agenda, Poriyalar House, 10.30 a.m.

CMS Nursery and Primary School: Inter School Talent Search “Eccellente 09”, School premises, 9th Extension, Gandhipuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sankara Management Association-Sankara Institute of Management Science: One day seminar on Turn Around Management-Issues, Strategies and Implementation, TKP Hall, 10 a.m.

Kovai Nagarathar Sangham and Rathna Group: Felicitation to Dr. G. Bhaktavatachalam for the book “Idhayam oru Koil”, Hotel Rathna Residency, Rubi Hall, 6 p.m.

Campus UK: Free Seminar on UK Study, Visasa and Bank Loan, AK Complex, 6th Street, Gandhipuram, 2 p.m.

Anna University: Two day national workshop on Optimisation Techniques in Image processing, 9.30 a.m.

EBET Group of Institutions: Inauguration of Business Line Club, K. Ramakrishnan, Country Head – Marketing, Lenovo India speaks, 10.30 a.m.

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Sri Thirumalai Rayar Temple: Special pooja, Kalipalayam, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Talk on ‘Irai Unarvum Ara Neriyum’, Bhavan’s premises, 6 p.m.

Sri Vijayadasara Seva Trust: Talk on Shri Vijayadasara Mahima, Sri Vyasaraja Math, 8 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Vadavalli, 6.30 p.m.

Sankara Seva Sadanam, Dhyanaprastha, Pyramid Complex and Vanaprastha: Sreemad Bhagawatha Sapthaha, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 7 a.m.; 4 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapthathi Varshapoorthi Maha Utsavam, Sri Kothandaramaswamy Temple, Ramnagar, 6.30 a.m.; 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9.30 a.m.

Nrithya Centre of Arts and Pranava Nadha Sabha: Music and dance festival, Lalith Kalakshetra Kalaiarangam, 6 p.m.

Anna University, Coimbatore: Workshop on optimisation techniques in image processing, University premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Seminar on Tamil literature, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Special lecture on total quality management in educational institutions, Bharathi hall, 3 p.m.; seminar on innovative HR practices, MBA seminar Hall, 10 a.m.; workshop on research methodology, University premises, 10 a.m.

Karpagam Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ECE Association, institute premises, 2 p.m.

Association of Pre and Primary School Education and Research: Workshop on multiple intelligence for teachers/ parents, Gujarathi Samaj, 9.30 a.m.

Government College of Education for Women: Union inauguration, college premises, 11 a.m.

Dove Multimedia Private Limited: Exhibition and sales, Jayam Hall, 10.05 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Management meet, auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Special address on the Direct Taxes Code, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Esistenza – inter-school competition, college premises, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: National Integration Day celebrations, Thiruchitrambalam Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.; lecture on mental health for today’s youth, Vivekananda Auditorium, 9.45 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Expectations management, PG seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of aeronautical students association, Visveswaraya Seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Maharaja Engineering College: World Population Day awareness programme, college premises, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Inauguration of INDO US Emergency Medicine Summit, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary to the Government, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, chief guest, PSG IMSR Auditorium, 12 noon.

GRG School of Management Studies: Talk on ‘Social Entrepreneurship and its Relevance to Current Business Environment’, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on ‘Project Report Preparation for Institutional Financing’, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m; IEEE Students branch meeting, 3.30 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on managing problem to employees, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.; First Aid training, conference hall, 9 a.m.

Dr. NGP Business School: Lecture on ‘Planning for a Career: Opportunities in the Indian Air Force’, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Inauguration of MBA Department association, seminar hall, 2 p.m.

CODISSIA and TANSTIA – FNF Service Centre: Seminar on relevance of economic freedom for development, S. Sasikumar, Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, chief guest, Hotel Rathna Residency, 10 a.m.; meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.; counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Meeting, Victoria Town Hall, 10.30 a.m.

TNEB: Energy conservation meeting, Kempanoor, 4 p.m.

Poompuhar: Exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Chavara Vidya Bhavan Matriculation HSS: ‘Culfest 2009’, 9 a.m.

Kalaignar Karunanidhi Institute of Technology: T.N.Sivakumar, MD, Electronics and Controls Corporation, inaugurates Electronics and Communication Engineering Association, 3.45 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Seminar on ‘Marketing for Service Industries’, K.Anantharaman, CEO, K. Ananantharaman and Associates, chief guest, 3 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Workshop on ‘Hardware Fundamental and Troubleshooting’, S .Pradeep Kumar, Senior Engineer, Neol System, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

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COIMBATORE: Students of St. Joseph’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School on Tiruchi Road have added a new dimension to the war on non-biodegradable plastic bags.

In this month alone, they have made 3,687 paper bags, accommodating a significant social commitment in their tight schedule for academics.

Under a project initiated by the alumni association of St.Joseph’s school, the students of Classes VI to XII will make a minimum of 2,500 paper bags and provide these to shops and eateries.

The PULSE (People United to Love and Save the Earth) Project will work to replace the plastic carry bags with those made of paper across the city.

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra launched the distribution of the bags at the school on Wednesday by handing over the first set of paper bags to Managing Director of Nilgiris M. Chellaiyan.

Treasurer of Residents Awareness Association (RAAC) of Coimbatore R.R. Balasundaram was among those present.

Secretary of the alumni association Jane Melanie said another set of bags was handed over the Managing Director of Thulasi Pharmacy Ramakrishnan.

Some more paper bags were given to the bakery located opposite the school and also to the canteen inside the institution that was run by a women self-help group.

“Sometimes the children buy lunch from the canteen and the food is packed in a plastic carry bag. We have provided the paper bags in order to eliminate the use of the plastic bags,” she said.

Appreciating the project, the Corporation Commissioner said: “Apart from projecting the paper bags as a viable alternative, the awareness creation will be very important.

“We are not yet in a situation where plastic bags can be replaced totally.

“But, there are alternatives such as paper bags and jute bags and this awareness is being created through such projects.

Private establishments could promote paper bags by buying these from such students’ groups or self-help groups.

“We want to try out a similar initiative in the Corporation schools and the alumni association of St. Joseph’s school has offered to train the teachers and students,” he said.

A batch of teachers was trained by a resource person to make paper bags. In turn, the teachers trained the students.

Representatives of RAAC had also offered to train the students further.

Melanie, the Librarian at the school for girls, said the entire paper bag programme was being pursued with a sense of social commitment and also a spirit of competition within the campus.

“We have four houses and the one that makes the maximum number of bags gets a rolling shield. As for individual award, the student who makes the highest number is crowned Miss Gaia.

“The title is named after the Greek Goddess who protects the environment,” Ms. Melanie said. “The competition was intense and Loyalty House got the shield. D.M. Venkatalakshmi, a Class IX student, made 1,461 bags (out of the 3,687) and won the Miss Gaia title,” she said.

Mr. Balasundaram said the project at the school was a very good initiative, especially because it involves students.

Now, the message would reach their parents and this way the campaign against plastic bags would expand.

The Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore offered to extend to the school the Wealth out of Waste programme it was carrying out in association with ITC.

Under this programme, ITC paid residents, institutions and commercial establishments for the plastic bags or paper waste they handed over to it.

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Kothandaramaswamy Temple: Mahotsavam, musical discourse by Vasundra Rajagopal, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: 75th Avitta Mahotsavam,carnatic music by B.S.Sekar and party,RS Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Vanaprastha-Sankara Seva Sadanam-Dhyanaprastha-Pyramid Complex: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam by Yegna Rama Sharma, Vanaprastha premises, Vadavalli, 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punitharperavai Arakattalai: Periyapuranam classes, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Thiruppavai discourse by Kalyanapuram Aravamudachariar, Kasivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Pappanaickenpudur, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh classes, Saradhambal Temple Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Jagadguru Trust: Carnatic vocal recital by B.S. Sekhar, Kamakshi Amman Temple, T.V. Swamy Road, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme on “Effective Business Communication”, 95-A, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Gem Hospital: Obesity awareness camp, 8 a.m.

Rotaract Club of Coimbatore Cosmos: Meeting, Boomerang, Nehru Stadium, 6.15 p.m.

Mariyalaya: Migrant Girl Children Mela, Fatima Church, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kasturi Sreenivasan Trust: Painting exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avanashi Road, Peelamedu, 6.30 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on “Insight into Contemporary Advertising’, Saroja Prabhakaran, Vice-Chancellor, presides over inaugural, 10 a.m.; Valediction of training programme on food processing, 2.30 p.m.; orientation course for NSS programme officers, T.K. Shanmughanandam, Chancellor, speaks, 3.30 p.m.

Easa College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on ‘Dot Net Programming, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Book Exhibition, 9.30 a.m.;‘Brillianz-2009’ management programme, G. Sree Harsha, Additional Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise, chief guest, Pachapalayam, 9.30 a.m.; valediction, Wing Commander S. Arjunan, Faculty at Air Force Administrative College, chief guest, 4.30 p.m.

Hindustan College of Engineering and Technology: Inaugural of ‘Melange-09’, R. Gopalan, Vice-President-Marketing, Transdirect India, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Electricals and Electronics Association, M. Manoharan, ACC Cement Works, Madukkarai, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: CEO Speak, J. Karthikeyan, Director of Finerva, speaks on ‘Financial Derivatives’, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurs’ Awareness Camp, C.K. Arivazhagan, visiting faculty on Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises, speaks on ‘Success Stories of Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurial Skills’, Ranganathan College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Department of Museums: Talk on “Marabu Isai”, Government College of Music, 4 p.m.

Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology: Seminar on “Practical Electronics and PCB Design, M. Selvaraju, Director, Handson Technologies, chief guest, 2 p.m.

NGP Arts and Science College: Distribution of books to Government school students, Government Higher Secondary School, Kovilpalayam, 3 p.m.

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Religion

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sri Kothandaramar Seva Trust: Panchasapthathy Varshapoorthi Maha Utsavam, Ramnagar,

6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai Isai Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sree Sankara Seva Sadhanam: Sreemad Bhagavatha Sapthaha Maha Yagnam, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, Vanaprastha, 7 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, 6.30 p.m.

General

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Inauguration of the centenary building and State-level farmers’ day programme, M.K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister, chief guest, Veerapandi S. Arumugam, Minister for Agriculture, presides, Kalaignar Arangam,

9 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, Ranganathan College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

National Model School: Children’s Day competitions, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Video conference on “Succession Plans for Family Business”, institute campus,

5 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Face-to-face with Harris Jayaraj, music director, RDA Hall, 2 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Workshop on memory techniques, UG Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Red Ribbon Club, seminar hall,

3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture on “Conflict Resolution and Peace Building”, university premises, 3 p.m.; lecture on corporate social responsibility,

10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Talk on “Thin Film Social Cells: Chemical Deposition Techniques”, D-Block Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information Technology and Management: Inauguration of Human Resource Development Club, seminar hall,

3.30 p.m.

Shri Nehru Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Tree plantation, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Gem Hospital and Research Institute: Obesity health camp, hospital premises, 8 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Orientation programme, seminar hall,

4.15 p.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Programme on problem solving techniques, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

G. Ramaswamy Naidu Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Association of British Scholars, Coimbatore Chapter: Awareness programme on Global warming and climate change in coastal areas,

school premises.

Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd.: City final of Aqua Regia 2009, Corporation Kalaiarangam Auditorium, R.S. Puram,

9 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Periya Puranam Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Discourse on Thiruppavai, Karivaradharaja Perumal Temple, 6.30 p.m.

Shankara Seva Sadhanam: Bhagavathaha Sptaha Maha Yagnam, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, Vanaprastha, 7 a.m.; 4 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Awareness programme for Documentary on Nam Kovai, Nachimuthu Hall, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on “DNA as a Biomarker”, college premises, 11.15 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on global trends in engineering design, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology and Ranganathan Engineering College: entrepreneurial awareness camp, 10 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on automation today, 10 a.m.

GKD Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Competitions, 9.45 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Children’s day competitions, Peelamedu, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore District Cooperative Milk Producers Union: Distribution of margin money to milk producers, Ministers U. Mathivanan, Pongalur N. Palanisamy, M.P. Saminathan, participate, SJ Thirumana Mandapam, 9 a.m.

The Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Release of book on R.K. Shanmugam Chettiar, former president of the chamber, N. Mahalingam, Chairman of the Sakthi Group of Companies, chief guest, chamber towers, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Interaction on “Recent Trends in Effective Implementation of Factories Law”, SIEMA Buildings, 6 p.m.

GEM Hospital and Research Centre: Obesity awareness programme, Gem Auditorium, 6 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: diabetic footcare and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

CITU: District-level meeting, rally, Gandhipuram, 4.30 p.m.

All India LOCO Running Staff Association: Meeting, S.K. Dhar nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Tristar, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Meeting, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

District Administration: Grievance redress meeting for transgenders, Collectorate, 5 p.m

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RELIGION

Mahalingam Mariammal Manivizha Charitable Trust: Discourse, Purandaradasar hall, 6 p.m.

Sri Muthukrishna Swamy Mission: Skandha Sashti festival, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sagham, 12 noon; 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Sangameshwara Swamy Temple: Kandhar Sashti festival, kottai, 10 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar Temple: Sri Kandhar Sashti festival, R.S. Puram, 8.30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Dance festival, Bhavan’s Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Kalaivizha celebrations, University premises, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Inauguration of Knowledge Plaza, seminar hall, 4 p.m.

Karunya University: Inauguration of entrepreneurship cell, university premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, PG seminar hall, 4.45 p.m.

Park Global School of Business Excellence: Park Global Business Plan competition – 2009, Techno Park, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on teaching economics at Plus Two level, college premises, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Technical symposium of civil engineering department, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: Talk on profiling prospective entrepreneurs, Padmam Auditorium, 12.50 p.m.; talk on ethics, 3.15 p.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Inauguration of ECE association, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

SNT Global Academy of Management Studies and Technology: Seminar on recent trends in human resources practices, academy campus, 3 p.m.

Shanti Ashram: Amutham initiative for Bala Shanthi children, school premises, 10.30 a.m.

CODISSIA and SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Board Room, 3 p.m.

Gedee Technical Training Institute: German Diploma Awarding function, Hans-Burkhard Sauerteig, Consul General, German Consulate General, Chennai, chief guest, Gedee Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Gem Hospital and Research Institute: World Obesity Day, conference and workshop on bariatric surgery, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on house keeping, conference hall, Race Course, 2 p.m.

District Administration: Farmers’ grievance day meeting, District Collectorate, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Workshop on case method of teaching, CIMAT auditorium, 10 a.m.; entrepreneurship awareness programme, Karpagam College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Tomorrow’s Technology Today, college auditorium, 12 noon

GRG School of Management Studies: Seminar on understanding group dynamics, institute campus, 3 p.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Neo Fusion 09, school premises, 8.30 a.m.

Sankara Eye Centre, Rotary Coimbatore Central and DBCS: Workshop for corporation school teachers on comprehensive eye care programme for school students, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Workshop on system integration and trouble shooting, seminar hall, 8.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan: Valedictory function of training programme on bridal make-up, Lakshmi Santha Rajagopal, Former Vice Chancellor, Avinashilingam University, presides, Alagesan Road, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Guest lecture on ‘Avenues in Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector’, 3 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Computer Applications Association, 10 a.m.

Parks College: Inauguration of business management association, college premises, 2 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Rathina Vinayagar Temple: Sri Kandar Sashti Vizha, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 8.30 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Sri Muthukrishna Swamy Mission: Skandha Sashti festival, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 12 noon; 6 p.m.

Arulmigu Sangameshwara Swamy Temple: Kandhar Sashti festival, kottai, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

JCT College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Youth Red Cross Society, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on community development programmes, Thiruvalluvar Hall, 12.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, SSK College of Engineering, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Workshop on “Impact of Human Resources in Developing Leadership”, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of orientation course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Computer Society of India: Talk on “management decisions by effective use of enterprise solutions”, Vyshnav Buildings, Race Course, 6.15 p.m.

SNR Sons College: Workshop on insilico drug and vaccine designing, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on foreign exchange management, 2 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Project appraisal, 10 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of “Daffodils”, Rajiv Gandhi Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University: Workshop on ‘Cyber crime,’ Prof. G.G. Thamarai Selvi, Crimes and Torts former judge, chief guest, 10 a.m.

GRD College of Science: Placement readiness workshop, 9.30 a.m.

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Power shutdown 

Coimbatore: Power supply will not be available in the following areas from 9 a.m .to 5 p.m. on October 20, owing to a shutdown at the Pollachi sub-station:

Pollachi Town, Mahalingapuram, Pollachi Rural, T. Kottampatty, Pollachi South, Samathur, Kanjampatty, Pollachi East, Kongu Nagaram, Zaminuthukuli, Pollachi West, Kolarpatty, A. Sangampalayam, Mill Kovilpalayam and Vadakipakayam.

Biotechnology a boon to farmers’

Coimbatore: He swears by biotechnology. For a soil scientist of almost four decades of experience; Murugesa Boopathy considers it a boon to farmers. Being the Vice-Chancellor of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), one of the premier universities in the country, he is determined to make it his focus area.

He points out that the campaign against Bt cotton (genetically modified cotton) has proved a failure now with several lakhs of farmers holding 80 per cent of the cotton area resorting to that. A serious scramble for the Bt cotton seeds in Maharashtra became a major law and order problem, he points out. “It is because the production has doubled.” As against the earlier12-15 sprays to combat bollworm, the bane of cotton crop, now two sprays would do. Similarly as against five to six times of picking, now the maximum is two times. “We are trying to provide a cotton harvester machine also.” He points out that the university is in its last lap of getting the nod for release of four varieties of Bt brinjal, the first food crop that has obtained green signal from the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee.

Hailing from an agricultural family of Thiruvandipatti, Sankari taluk, Dr. Boopathy’s father was a village munsiff. He had his early education at Bharathi Vidyalaya High School, Salem, and pre-university at the Kandaswami Kandar’s College, Paramathi-Velur. After joining the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, in 1967 he not only had his graduation and post-graduation there but also completed his Doctorate in ‘soil test-crop resources studies’.

Research

Starting his career in the Soil Testing Laboratory of the university, he has done a lot of research on the response of the individual crop to different soil structures, different climates and, of course, different management methods. Being the Special PA of the Agriculture Minister for quite some time has given him an ample opportunity to learn the ropes in the administrative mechanism as well.

“I spent my first 14 years in the Soil Testing Lab and would have analysed at least 60,000 to 75,000 soil samples,” Dr. Boopathy tells G. Satyamurty.

With 10 agricultural colleges, 34 research stations and 14 krishi vigyan kendras under his jurisdiction, he leads more than 1,000 scientists.

While he is happy that quite a lot of research is done in the university, the results do not reach the farming community, he feels. “Besides, I have been appealing to the scientists to do applied research.”

He is immensely happy to note that the university has been producing several bright scholars. For example, of the 30 Secretaries in the Tamil Government at present, four are from the university.

Similarly, an equal number of IGs are also from TNAU. As many as 84 in the Indian Forest Service are from this university.

Dr. Boopathy is pretty passionate about the System Rice Intensification method which has become extremely popular. Apart from saving almost 50 per cent water, it helps produce 10 metric tonnes of paddy per hectare against three to five metric tonnes produced earlier.

He points out how the State Government is extremely interested in promoting it.

“That is why for the purchase of power weeder from Korea, which costs about Rs. 35,000, the State Government is giving a subsidy of Rs. 15,000.”

The precision farming method launched in the dry districts of undivided Dharmapuri (now Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri), Pudukottai, Sivaganga, Virudhunagar and Ramanathapuram has also proved quite efficacious. For the undivided Dharmapuri district alone, Rs. 7 crore has been given as subsidy by the State Government for adopting this method.

“A special feature of this hi-tech method is the scientists are asked to remain with the farmers.”

Farm mechanisation is another sphere that Dr. Boopathy wants to concentrate on.

“With agricultural labour becoming scarce, it has become imperative for the university to develop more and more. We have already developed 163 modern implements.”

Despite releasing 462 crop varieties, he feels the university cannot rest on its laurels.

He considers Trichy-3 paddy variety, a saline resistant one, has proved a great success when brought under the SRI method. “From hardly two tonnes of production per hectare, it has now touched even 10 tonnes.”

Deafness prevention programme for Coimbatore Dist.

COIMBATORE: An early intervention initiative to prevent and control deafness will be implemented in the district under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness. An intensive coverage of students of Government primary schools will be a significant component of the programme that is for all age groups.

Apart from the screening at the schools, community clinics would also be established to screen the general public. The emphasis is on early detection, treatment and rehabilitation.

Joint Director of Health M. Duraikannan told The Hindu the first essential phase of the programme was training for gynaecologists and paediatricians.

It is vital to identify birth defects in children, he said. Paediatricians would have to identify hearing problem in very young children when they did not respond to sound. Hearing defects could lead to improper speech development.

The next phase of training would be for block-level medical officers of primary health centres. And, the third phase would train teachers in schools and anganwadis to identify children with hearing problem.

“The anganwadi teachers will go into to the community to interact with the people closely to identify cases. People with suspected hearing impairment can be screened and referring to the nearest Government Hospital for treatment,” Dr. Duraikannan said.

“The entire programme will be headed by Professor of ENT (ear, nose, throat) at the Coimbatore Medical College (CMC) and Hospital K.B. Motilal and implemented under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Health Services S. Senthilkumar. ENT Surgeon V. Balaji will be the Nodal Officer”, he said.

The intention behind training teachers to identify students with the problem was to prevent its impact on their education. Inability to prevent or control deafness could lead to even a socio-economic impact, Dr. Duraikannan said.

The Public Health Department would also organise camps in schools to identify cases that need early intervention to prevent deafness. First, the primary schools and then the higher classes would be covered.

While a general screening would be done in the schools, there would be specific focus on students with learning difficulties. “In many cases children with learning difficulties, hearing impairment is a factor,” Dr. Duraikannan pointed out. “This is invariably a factor in slow learners.”

Explaining the specific focus on children, the health official said one to two children per 1,000 live births had congenital hearing defects and 50 per cent of all these cases could be prevented from becoming deaf.

Immunisation against rubella and other viral diseases was one way of prevention in young children.

Malnutrition was another factor that caused hearing impairment in children and this had to be tackled through awareness.

In adults, acquired deafness occurred because of infection such as otitis media or wax block or noise pollution.

The NPPCD began as a pilot project in August 2006 for 25 districts in 10 States. It was made a national programme last year in order to have 200 districts covered by the end of the 11th Five Year Plan. Integrated with the National Rural Health Mission, the implementation would be done through the State and district health apparatus.

While medical college hospitals were identified as centres of excellence for this programme, district hospitals would be nodal points. Capacity building among the health workers would be done to enable them carry the message of the programme accurately to the masses, especially in the rural areas

Documentation procedures in hypothecation a cause for concern

Coimbatore: A cursory glance at the cases disposed off by the Coimbatore District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum (CDCRF) in August and September indicates that documentation procedures in hypothecation pertaining to vehicle loans are increasingly becoming a cause for concern.

In almost all the nine cases taken up by the Forum, retention and possession of original Registration Certificate (RC) by the financing firm had resulted in mental agony for the borrower. Though some of the cases involved delayed or non-payment of instalments, ultimately the disputes ended up in litigation over the whereabouts of the RC book.

The petitioners blamed the financing firms for the situation where as the financing firms indulged in passing the blame. The situation could be sorted out only if certain measures were introduced in registration procedure where the Registering Authority could clearly mention as to with whom the original RC book rests in custody, observed President of the CDCRF, S.A. Sree Ramulu.

Availing of vehicle loans with hypothecation of the vehicle has become a serious issue over the years because of the growing instances of delayed payment of instalments or defaults wherein the financing firms take possession of the vehicles using recovery agents. Finance firms that retain the original RC book are confident of getting back the money, because they already have the signatures (on the transfer of ownership forms i.e., Form 29 and 30) of the borrower, taken at the time of extending the loan for the purchase of the vehicle.

When the borrower turns up for resolving the issue and agreeing to pay up the remaining instalments, tracing and getting the original RC book becomes difficult. When a vehicle is recovered from the borrower for reasons of default, the law insists that the financing firm informs the jurisdiction police station. But many financing firms seldom adhere to the norm excepting the nationalised banks and reputed finance houses. Under such circumstances, the recovered vehicle becomes a stolen vehicle. Many new generation banks, automobile financing houses resort to self-set guidelines while extending vehicle loans.

When the borrower completes the payment of the instalments (the capital advance taken as well as the interest for the loan tenor), the firms turn up with a demand for more money stating that it was either for the loan insurance or the difference in rates of interest. Even when the borrower pays up the same in protest, the financing firms dodge in providing him/her the RC book and the No Objection Certificate (NoC) for cancellation of hypothecation. Increasing disputes only reiterate the necessity for streamlining the procedures.

In all the cases, the forum directed the banks/financing firms to pay compensation for the mental agony and cost of litigation and to return the original RC book.

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Sadhana Sadan: Sasikala Ramanathan sings devotional songs, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 33, 12th cross, New Thillainagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Education: graduation day, G.Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT University, Vellore, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

Pioneer College of Arts and Science: graduation day, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: graduation day, S. Periasamy, Deputy Director, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

Kairali: expo on various handicrafts, near Saibaba Temple, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Sadhana Sadan: Smt.Thangam speaks on Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Sinthanai classes, Sidhantha classes, Kurundam Ezhilgnana Vazhipattu Thirukootam, 33,12th Cross Street, Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Kairali: Expo of handicraft items, near Sai Baba Koil, Mettupalayam Road, 10.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom expo, Big Bazaar Street showroom,

10.30 a.m.

The Hindu Business Line Club: Inauguration of activities for the academic year by C.R. Swaminathan-Chairman Southern Region CII and Chief Executive of PSG in the presence of T.M. Lakshmikanthan-Executive Director of Karur Vysya Bank, N.S. Vageesh, Banking Editor, Business Line, Chennai, take part, PSGIM, 10.30 a.m.

Avanashilingam University for Women: Twenty-first convocation, Justice M. Karpagavinayakam, former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court and Chairman of Appellate Tribunal for Electricity-New Delhi delivers convocation address, T.K. Shanmuganandam, Chancellor of Avanashilingam University, takes part, 3 p.m.

Union Bank of India: Inauguration of Saravanampatti branch (fully air-conditioned branch with Core Banking and ATM facilities) by G. Bhaktavatchalam, Chairman of KG Hospital, 2/196, Sathyamangalam Road, Saravanampatti, 10 a.m.

Kaumaram Sushila International Residential School: Orphanage visit, Mother Teresa Old Age home-Sungam, Sree Anbalayam, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Jawarhalal Institute of Technology: Workshop on Operating and Network systems, K.P. Gopakumar, Director of IIIT, takes part, M. Visvesvaraya Seminar Hall, 9.30 a.m.

CMS College of Science and Commerce: Guest lecture on Role of Mathematics in Cryptography, 10.30 a.m.

Coimbatore branch of SIRC of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: D. Shah speaks on “Stock Market Investment or Gambling”, ICAI Branch Premises, DB Road,

6 p.m.

Karpagam University: Guest lecture, Thiruvalluvar Hall,

10.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: One-day workshop on Microwave Communication,

10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore and Rotaract Club of Future League: Friends of Police – crime and crowd control, Big Bazaar Street, Raja Street, 5.30 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: International Chef’s Day, 10.30 a.m.

KSG College of Arts and Science: Breast Cancer Awareness Camp and Rally,

10 a.m.

Native Medicare and Charitable Trust, Rojakootam Children’s Forum and Lions Club of Coimbatore Vadavalli: Deepavali celebration with underprivileged children, Marappagounder Thirumana Mandapam, Appanaickenpalayam Road, Thudiyalur, 3 p.m.

Stanes Higher Secondary School and Association of British Scholars-Coimbatore Chapter: Global Warming and Climate Change-Awareness Programme, Film Screening and Deliberation, special address by R. Raveendran, Secretary, Residents Awareness Association of Coimbatore, Stanes School, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College-Department of Aeronautical Engineering: Guest lecture, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Workshop on Emerging Trends in Customer Relationship Management in Retail, 9.30 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Scholarship distribution for orphan children, Shanti Ashram, 10.30 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College – Commerce Department: World Students Day, Kalai – Ilakkiya contests for school children, conference hall, 2 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: International conference on Current Trends in Advanced Biomedical Technology, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Karunya University: Moksha – Exhibition, N. Karthik, Deputy Mayor, Coimbatore Corporation, chief guest, Jenney’s Residency, 10 a.m.

Kalaivani College of Technology: Talk on engineers without borders, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Karpagam University: Workshop on flower arrangement, college premises, 10 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Seminar on “Recent Trends in IT”, KCE Auditorium, 3 p.m.

KSG Arts and Science College: Mupperum felicitation function, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Conference on leveraging creativity and innovation for organisational excellence, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Felicitation to S.N. Subramanian, college premises, 4 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Conquest 09, seminar hall, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Puppetry workshop, college premises, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science and Villakinaru Government PHC: Blood donation camp, college premises, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of coaching class for students of company secretaryship, sangamam Hall, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Campus recruitment, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruvasaga Muttrodal, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

KCT Business School: Lecture on Gandhian Approaches and Strategies, Sir. M. Visveswaraya Hall, 3 p.m.

TNAU: Felicitation function to honour P. Murugesa Boopathi, vice-chancellor of TNAU and C. Swaminathan, vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University, Solomon Pappaiah, special address, S. Vincent, Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Council and P. Umanath, District Collector, participate, Kalaignar Arangam, 5 p.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on grid computing, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Know Your Heart”, CMA Hall, 6.30 p.m.

ICSI: Teachers meet, Mettupalayam Road, 5 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of training on Arecanut leaf and plate making and home care products, Sri Avianshilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra Campus, Karamadai, 10.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Right to Information Act workshop, C. Swaminathan, vice-chancellor of Bharathiar University, chief guest, CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science,

12 noon; orientation of NEN and launching of Logo, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Seminar and workshop on puppetry, college premises, 9 a.m.; workshop on systems biology and its applications in drug discovery, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium RAMBLO 2K9, seminar hall, 9 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Meeting, Chamber Towers, 6 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Technoblast, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Technical symposium, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Osai: Valediction of Photography exhibition, VOC Park,

3 p.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition and sales, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

Department of Posts: Mails Day, Coimbatore RMS, 2 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Computer literacy programme for SHG members, Singanallur, 10 a.m.

Committee of Hosts: Unite for the Under Privileged and their Dreams, SBOA Matriculation School, 8.40 a.m.

Anna University: Awareness programme on Right to Information Act, University premises, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Polytechnic College: Creafest 2009-2010, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Satchidananda Jothi Nikethan Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Philately exhibition, inter-school competitions, school premises, 10 a.m.

TN – IAMWARM Project and CARE – T: Seminar on environment and water protection and sustainable agriculture, Selvam Farm, 10 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Annapoorneshwari Temple,

4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa teachings, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli,

11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Arakattalai: Thiruvasaga Class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

THAMBRAAS: Radha Kalyanam, Subbaramaiyar Hall, 7.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sri Thirumalaiyar Perumal: Puratasi pujas, Kalipalayam,

7 a.m.

Arulmigu Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Puratasi celebrations, Mondipalayam,

4.30 a.m. onwards.

Jeevajothi Women’s Fellowship: Prayer meeting, Gujarat Samaj,

10.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis and Department and HR and CE: Natyanjali, Patteswarar Temple,

6.05 p.m.

Sri Shankara Naatyalaya: Annual day celebrations, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 6 p.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsangh, Ardhra Hall, 6 p.m.

ICWAI: Inauguration of coaching classes, Chapter Hall, 6 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Souls Meet 2009, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Guest lecture, college premises,

9.30 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Workshop on hardware training, seminar hall,

10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Inauguration of MCA Department, Sathy Road, Kovilpalayam,

3 p.m.

Angappa College of Arts and Science: Graduation day, R. Kausalya Devi, Managing Trustee of Gandhigram Trust, chief guest, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Home for Children and Adults, Coimbatore District Rehabilitation Council, Annai Meenakshi College of Nursing, CMS College of Science and Commerce: Signature Campaign, Ganapathy Bus Stand, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Workshop on introduction to astronomy, seminar hall, 9.30 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Valediction of Excapade, Rajiv Gandhi Auditorium,

2 p.m.

St. Michaels Higher Secondary School: Inter-school competitions, school premises,

10 a.m.

Vazhikatti Mental Health Foundation: World Mental Health Day, near Hotel Tamil Nadu,

8.55 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: Special address on “Employers Demand Vs Employability in Present Scenario”, KCE Auditorium, 2.30 p.m.

Tamilnadu Electricity Board Retired Pensioners Welfare Organisation: Meeting, K. Ramani Memorial Hall,

10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Evolution Workshop with Bala Shanti, ashram premises,

10.30 a.m.; Youth Leadership programme, ashram premises,

10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Charter presentation of Lions Club of Coimbatore, Seminar Hall,

3 p.m.; discussion on “HRM Reviews on Soft Skills”, seminar hall,

11 a.m.

Amarjyoti Leprosy Nivaran Sangh: Project Unite for the Under privileged and their dreams,

3 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Saibaba Colony: inter-school cultural and literary programme, SNR Auditorium,

8.15 a.m.

CII: Painting exhibition, GRD College of Science; Suguna Kalyana Mandapam; PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, 10 a.m.;

2.30 p.m.

Coimbatore North Round Table 20: Fund Raiser Concert, The Residency,

8 p.m.

Vaidyarathnam Oushadhasala: Medical camp, R.S. Puram,

10 a.m.

Little Flower Education Society: Cultural and sports meet, Chavara Vidya Bhavan MHSS,

9 a.m.

Coimbatore Human Rights Forum and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Spectrum: Right to Information Day 2009, Rotary Club of Texcity Hall,

5.30 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Business plan implementation workshop, seminar hall,

12.45 p.m.

GKNM Hospital: Clinical meeting, hospital premises, 8 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Computer Applications and Management: Faculty development programme, conference hall, 8.50 a.m.

Karpagam University: Talk on Advances in Casting Processes, MBA Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

GRD School of Social Work: Alumni meet, college premises, 3 p.m.; Programme on Mental Health,

2 p.m.

Veda Prakaasanam: Workshop on handwriting, Elgi Matriculation Higher Secondary School,

10 a.m.

IDA Coimbatore Trust: CDE Programme, IDA Building,

10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School and Business Line: Lecture on technologies and tools for human capital management by N.S. Sekar, Senior Director of SuccessFactors, school premises,

10 a.m.

Society for Caring and Sharing: Talk on “Nature Cure for Senior Citizens”, Sri Selvavinayagar Temple, Thyagaraya New Street,

6.15 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations and UNO Day, Lions community Hall,

7.35 p.m.

Vasan Eye Care: Eye check up, hospital premises, 8.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Home coming of 1979-1984 batch of agri engineers, Golden Jubilee Hall,

11 a.m.

Osai: Photo exhibition, VOC Park,

10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram,

10 a.m.

Kairali: special Sales, Mettupalayam Road,

10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom sarees sale, Big Bazaar Street,

10 a.m.

PSG Hospitals and PSG Sarvajana HSS: World Mental Health Day, Kavidasan, Director, Roots Industries India Ltd, speaks, school premises,

9 a.m.

Happy Valley School and The Hindu Business Line: Inauguration of Business Line Club lecture series, N.S.Sekar, Senior Director, Success Factors, Bangalore, speaks on “technologies and tools for human capital management”, school premises,

10 a.m.

KG College of Arts and Science: Raja Yoga Training , Brother B. K. Kalidas , motivator, Brahmakumaris’ World Spiritual University, chief guest, KG Nursing College, 11.30 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Mr. Vijayakumar, former Director, Coimbatore Airport, speaks on “management of airports in India”,

3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering: Free dental camp, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital,

10 a.m.

Sri Saraswati Thyagaraja College: Graduation Day, Prof. S.M. Ramasamy, chief guest, Seminar Hall – I ,

10.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thirppugazh isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, 11 a.m.

Natyanjali: Bharatanatyam, Patteswarar Temple, Perur, 6.05 p.m.

Bank of Baroda: Musical evening, Mandolin U. Shrinivas and U. Rajesh, Corporation Kalai Arangam, 6 p.m.

SIEMA: Session, Building Leadership in Family Business, The Residency, 5 p.m.

CODISSIA: Training, First Aid, CODISSIA Hall, Huzur Road, 10 a.m.; Guidance camp on Governance subsidies available for MSME, 3 p.m.

Anna University: Workshop, microcontroller and arm technology, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Valediction, Continuing Rehabilitation Education on Techniques of Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills, 3 p.m.; NSS Day Ruby Jubilee celebrations, 11.15 a.m.; Installation of President, Rotaract Club, Faculty of Engineering campus, 3 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Seminar, Transgenders and their rights, 10 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Business Line Club Lecture series, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Souls Meet 2009, 9.30 a.m.; Programme, Mental Health, 2 p.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Google Search Optimisation, 10 a.m.

RVS College of Engineering and Technology: Symposium, Ramblo 2K9, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Businex Forum, 3 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar, Role of Internal Quality Assurance Mechanism in Centres of Higher Learning, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Symposium, Excapade, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Institute of Management Studies: Lecture, New Trends in HR, 3 p.m.

Dr. VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Water Resources Development and Environmental Management, 10 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Industrial visit, 10 a.m.; campus recruitment, 10 a.m.

Jawaharlal Institute of Technology: Workshop, Embedded systems, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Launch of SNS journal of finance, 2 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, IEEE Students’ Chapter, 9.30 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Language and Literary Association, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Programme, Impact, Global Meltdown on Indian Financial Market, 3 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Seminar, Contemporary Technicalities in Food Processing, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Simulated management games, 9 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Corporate Governance, 11.15 a.m.

SVS Institute of Management Studies: Inauguration, SIREM Forum, 2.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration, Entrepreneurship Development Club, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Symposium, Vishmaya, 9.30 a.m.; Presentation on dubbawalas, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop, High impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Entrepreneurship, 10 a.m.

Vidya Vikasini MHSS: District Literacy and cultural competitions, 9 a.m.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham: Workshop on technology for social welfare, 9 a.m.

St. Michael’s HSS: Cultural-literary competitions, 10 a.m.

Vasan Eye Care Hospital: Free eye check-up, 8.30 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, People initiative for cleaner Perur, Perur, 1 p.m.

Vasantha Memorial Trust: Breast cancer workshop, Krishna Mills, 4 p.m.; Felicitation of volunteers, 6 p.m.

The United Home for the Aged and Disabled: Celebration of 110th birth anniversary of Kuppathal, 2.30 p.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, 10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Saiva siddhantha class, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

The Hindu Business Line and Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Business quiz, CIMAT Auditorium, 1 p.m.

Sindhi Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Annual day celebrations, 5 p.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar on trends in education, 10 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar on entrepreneurship, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Department of Commerce and Computer Applications: Meeting, 10 a.m.

Anti-Corruption Movement and Indian People Federation for Social Change: Meeting, near Central Bus Stand, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Inauguration of faculty of engineering club activities, 10.30 a.m.; rally, 7.45 a.m. ; Maha Mela, 10 a.m.; workshop on information security and ethical hacking, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop on high impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

Shanti Ashram: Workshop on women rights, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, 11 a.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Soft skills training, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Seminar on “Recent Trends in Bioinformatics and Biotechnology”, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: CEO speak, 11.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness camp, SAN International business school, 9.30 a.m.

Vivekalaya Matriculation School: Annual day, 10 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of CSE and IT association, 3 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Intra college paper presentation, 10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Management games, 9 a.m.

The Coimbatore Branch of the ICAI: Meeting on “Personal Line of Insurances”, 6 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: World Lions Service Day, eye camp, Panchayat Union Elementary School, Podanur; Pattatharsiamman Koil, Ganapathy; K.G. Hospital; Vigneswara Matriculation School, 9 a.m.; inauguration of service projects, Directorate of Health Services, Race Course, 9 a.m.; S.N. Arangam, 5.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, 3 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Seminar on “Unite for the Under Privileged and their Dream”, Gujarati Samaj, 7 p.m.

Osai: Photo exhibition, VOC Park, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom exhibition, Big Bazaar street, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam road, 10 a.m.

Vasan Eye Care: Free eye check- up, 8.30 a.m. onwards

Ranganathan Engineering College: Mock interview, 2 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of SHG products, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m

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Bomb threat to school

Coimbatore: A Christian missionary-run school on Avanashi Road near Nehru Stadium received a bomb threat phone call on Tuesday morning.

Following the phone, school authorities informed the police control room. Anti Sabotage Teams of the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) of the City Police conducted a thorough search on the premises and found the call to be a hoax. Police have registered a case and investigations are on to ascertain the caller.

No power supply on October 8, 9

Coimbatore: There will be no power supply in the following places on October 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to shutdown at Velandipalayam sub-station for maintenance work:

Anandha Housing Colony, Koilmedu, Best Koilmedu, JJ Nagar, TVS Nagar, Edayarpalayam, Sivaji Colony, P & T Colony, Auto Nagar, Devanga Nagar.

Similarly, there will be no power supply in the following places from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 9 due to shutdown at Annur sub-station for maintenance work, according to a press release from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board:

Annur, Kuppepalayam, Odderpalayam, Kembanaickenpalayam, Kariyampalayam, Paduvampalli, Pogalur, Ganesapuram, Pasur, Chokkampalayam and Kumarapalayam.

Woman found dead

Coimbatore: A 37-year-old woman, Akila, was found dead in a pool of blood at her residence in Kumaran Nagar in Ganapathy area on Tuesday afternoon.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the bureau in the house had been broken open and gold jewels weighing more than 10 sovereigns were missing.

The mangalsutra of the victim, besides a sum of money had been taken away as well.

Akila had suffered a head injury, probably as a result of an attack with an iron rod, the investigation revealed.

The victim’s husband Kalaiselvan (40) an engineer with the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, found the victim dead when he came home for lunch.

Victim

The victim used to stay alone at home after sending their eight-year-old girl to school.

City Police Commissioner, P. Sivanandi, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), P. Nagarajan along with forensic experts visited the scene of the crime.

Special teams have been constituted to investigate the case.

Nokia rolls out life tool services

COIMBATORE: Nokia has launched “Life Tools”, a service that provides agriculture, education and entertainment information.

Speaking on “Nokia Life Tools for Agriculture” at a conference organised here on Sunday by the Coimbatore District Small Industries’ Association as part of the Agri Intex 2009, Arun K. Nair, in-charge of content and BDM Agri Services, Nokia India, said that farmers could subscribe the services and get localised information on weather, market prices and news. Life Tools was incorporated in Nokia 2330 Classic and Nokia 2323 Classic. The service was available in eight major Indian languages and in English and Hindi.

Though agriculture-related inputs were now available through Information and Communication Technology tools such as kiosks in villages, for several farmers market inputs could be received by just a phone call. While internet penetration in country was just two percent, cellular penetration was expected to be 30 per cent to 35 per cent by the end of this year. Nokia conducted trials in two States last year and found that farmers wanted accurate data on pest and disease, weather and market price. It developed prototypes for these and provided the information based on the local soil and crop cultivated. It had tied-up with Government and private agencies and non-Governmental organisations and developed a comprehensive data base. It also provided taluk-level, detailed weather report, he said.

‘Zone cotton cultivation areas’

COIMBATORE: The Southern India Mills Association – Cotton Development and Research Association (SIMA – CDRA) has suggested zoning of cotton cultivation areas in the country based on soil profile.

Chairman of the association P.D. Damodaran said at its annual general meeting held here recently that cotton was a long-duration crop. Farmers who normally cultivated rice or vegetables went in for cotton when there was not enough water.

The association suggested that zoning could be done in rain-fed areas.

It would bring together government agencies and private firms for various extension activities.

Mr. Damodaran also said the association’s organic cotton and seed plots for MCU-5 in Dharmapuri area would be certified by the Directorate of Organic Certification soon. The SIMA-CDRA also proposed to demonstrate precision farming for cotton in Pollachi area.

The association has established farm field school centres in select villages.

Books, notices, technology information on production, integrated pest management and precision farming were given through these schools.

In Tamil Nadu, nearly 65 per cent of the cotton area was rain fed and the rest was irrigated. There had been a notable decrease in the area in 2008-2009.

Cotton production had surged in the country in the last few years mainly because of the introduction and expansion in area for Bt cotton. Cotton production increased by 30 per cent from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008

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Certificate verification on October 7

Coimbatore: Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes who are eligible for 3 per cent reservation and awaiting recruitment as teachers should appear for verification on October 6 at Coimbatore Ramakrishnapuram Corporation Higher Secondary School. Candidates who had received call letters from the Government Teacher Recruitment Board, Chennai, should appear with the certificates relating to education, eligibility, community in original along with two attested copies. Verification would be done for candidates who could not attend the verification session at an earlier date intimated to them.

Students block road

Coimbatore: Injury to four students who were travelling on foot board of a town bus while it was overtaking a lorry resulted in students blocking road demanding adequate bus service on Kalapatti Road.

The police said students were travelling on foot board on a crowded private town bus on the Kalapatti Road this morning and when the bus overtook a truck, four students on foot board reportedly sustained injuries. The injured were identified as Sasikumar, Manikandan, Udayakumar and Prasanna. Immediately students of a private college and polytechnic blocked the bus and the road. The students accused the transport authorities of not plying adequate services during peak hours forcing them to travel on foot board. Students demanded more bus services on Kalapatti Road at least during peak hours. Police and revenue officials assured to initiate steps to ply more buses on the route. The police have also registered a case against the driver of the private bus.

Recruitment drive

COIMBATORE: Applications are invited from male candidates for recruiting them as Havildar Education in Group X and Group Y for the Army Education Corps in the April 2010 batch.

The candidates should have working knowledge of either English or Hindi. He should be a graduate or post-graduate in arts or science or computer science with a B. Ed, or a post-graduate in arts and science for Group X and a graduate without B. Ed. for Group Y.

Candidates who are between 20 and 25 years of age are eligible to attend. Selection will be based on physical examination, medical examination, written examination and teaching aptitude interview, a release said.

Format of application is available at the nearest Army Recruiting Office. Candidates should submit the application along with necessary documents and certificates in an envelope superscribed “Application for Havildar Education”. It should also include two self-addressed envelopes. Filled-in applications should reach the Army Recruiting Office, Redfields, Coimbatore, before October 25. For details, contact the office on 0422-2222022 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Recovery of skeletons: one held

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Rural Police on Monday arrested Vellingiri (35) in connection with the murder of a bus conductor Anandakumar (29), whose skeleton was recovered from a well in Vellakinaru on Sunday. Probing into the death, the Superintendent of Police, Coimbatore, N. Kannan along with his team secured Vellingiri and recovered the skeleton of Anandakumar, and in the process another skeleton was recovered.

Investigations revealed that it was that of Unni alias Ramesh (24) of Vadavalli. Investigations revealed that Unni alias Ramesh was murdered by a gang after a drunken brawl at a liquor shop, the police said.

Further investigations revealed that Anandakumar was killed by a hired gang on September 7 at the instigation of Sathishkumar, former chief of Idigarai panchayat. The body was dumped in a well at Vellakinaru. It is learnt that there was a dispute between the two over Sathishkumar having an alleged intimacy with the wife of Anandakumar, when she was employed in the factory of Sathishkumar prior to the marriage. The police said that Sathishkumar had reportedly hired a gang from Thanjavur to commit the murder. Further investigations are on to identify the remaining members of the gang who are said to be Madan Kumar and Shankar. Investigations revealed that the gang was also involved in the murder of Unni alias Ramesh. Based on the confessions of the Vellingiri, few more persons have been taken into custody and investigations are on to ascertain their role in both the murders. The police said that a few more are likely to be arrested soon.

CSI holds students’ convention

COIMBATORE: The 25th National Student Convention (NSC) of Computer Society of India (CSI) was held at Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT) here on September 24 and 25. The theme of the convention was “Technology-led Inclusive Growth”.

Secretary of CSI Bipin Mehta inaugurated the conference on September 24. Co-Chairman of KCT B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar presided over the inaugural.

This convention was organised by the CSI Coimbatore chapter, which was into its Silver Jubilee year, a press release from the chapter said. More than 750 students from 65 colleges from all parts of the country participated. The CSI NSC was one of the oldest and most prestigious computer science events for students in the country, the release said.

More than 120 technical papers were also presented with a focused track for research scholars. Technical sessions and industry workshops on cutting-edge areas like IT innovations for social transformation, Green IT, Communication Technologies and 11th Five year plan by experts in these areas who represented the industry and academia.

Chairman of CSI Coimbatore chapter Ranga Rajagopal gave an overview of the event.

Trekking expedition on five routes

Coimbatore: To mark the Wildlife Week celebrations from October 2 to 8, the Coimbatore District Forest Department is organising a trekking expedition on Sunday (October 11) on five routes.

However, the valediction of the celebrations would be done on April 7 at 11 a.m. at Purandaradasar Auditorium in R.S. Puram and trekking expeditions are being organised on a Sunday to make more people participate in the same. A release from the District Forest Officer, I. Anwardeen, said that on instructions from the Conservator of Forests, Coimbatore, R. Kannan, elaborate arrangements were made for the conduct of various competitions for students of all age groups. Winners of essay, elocution, painting, drawing competitions at the district-level were short-listed for the State-level contests being organised in Chennai. As part of the celebrations, special trekking expeditions are being organised on five routes.The trekking routes would be Narasipuram to Vaidegi falls in Pooluvampatti range besides Chinnar to Kalkothi hills, Chinnampathy to Vettumadavu falls in Coimbatore range, Mettupalayam to Keel Pilloor in Karamadai range and Ukkayanur to Pooluvapathi in Periyanaickenpalayam range. Public in all walks of life and students could take part in the trekking.

Interested persons should register their names with the District Forest Office near Highways Department Office on Tiruchi Road near Rainbow Theatre. For details, contact 0422-2302925. Registrations would be open only till 5 p.m. on October 9. Only 100 participants per trekking route would be accommodate on a first come- first-served basis.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga explanation classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 10 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh Isai classes, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Vittal Associates: Discourse on Gita, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, R.S. Puram, 4 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Meeting, World Habitat Day, PSG College of Technology premises, 6.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Speech, Humour at work place, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Conference, Return to Nature, university premises, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Inauguration, Continuing Rehabilitation Education on Techniques of Teaching Orientation and Mobility Skills, 11 a.m.; Workshop, Information Security and Ethical Hacking, 10 a.m.; NSS camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Somayanaur, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Inauguration, Social Work Association, R. Vasantha Kumar, Chancellor, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Amrita School of Engineering: SAE India Student Convention, 10 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Mathematics poster presentation, 2 p.m.

Tamil Nadu College of Engineering: Symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Association of Commerce Experts, 10 a.m.; Inauguration, Management Association, 2.30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop, High impact teaching skills, 10 a.m.

Nehru College of Aeronautics and Applied Sciences: Inauguration, MBA Association, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Technical symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Inauguration, IETE Students’ Forum, 3.30 p.m.

San International Business School: Lecture, Moral Values for Enlightening the Talents of Budding Managers, 10.30 a.m.

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Shanti Ashram: Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations, Educational excursion for Bala Shanti children, VOC Park, 9.30 a.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, GKD Kalyana Mandapam, Perinaickenpalayam, 6 p.m.; Power Textiles, Pappampattipirivu, 6 p.m.; Sri Andal Kalyana Mandapam, Trichy Road, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore West: Meeting, Jenney Club, 6.30 p.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom, 10 a.m.

Self Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on ‘The Nuances and Nitty-Gritty of Writing Articles and Project Proposals’, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Training in mushroom cultivation, 10 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruvasaga Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Ramakrishna Paramahamsa upanishads, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Raj Vidhya Kender: Satsang, Ardra Hall, Huzur Road, 6 p.m.

Venkatesa Perumal Temple: Puratasi Thiruvizha, Maha Abhishekam, temple premises,

4.30 a.m.

Shri Plague Mariamman Temple: Discourse, temple premises,

7.30 p.m.

Manoranjitham: Gokulashtami / Navarathri Music Festival, vocal concert by Saketha Raman, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, Ramnagar, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Workshop, Information Security and Ethical Hacking, university premises, 10 a.m.; Regional Symposium, Problems and Prospects of Women – Gandhian Thought, 2.30 p.m.; NSS camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Somayanaur, 10 a.m.

2 (TN) Air Sqn NCC: All India Vayu Sainik training camp, Stanes Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School,

9 a.m.

Vivekananda Kendra: Yoga camp, Sri Ramakrishna Higher Secondary School, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: Free eye treatment camp, Sri Sowdambikai Amman Thirumana Mandapam, Range Gounder Street,

8 a.m.

Bharthiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Joy of Giving Week, BSMED premises, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Workshop, Approaches for Quality Technical Teacher Education, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, 10 a.m.

United Institute of Technology: Inauguration, Learning Management System, T. Kannadasan, Vice-Chancellor in-charge, chief guest, institute premises, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Technology: Techno Management Fest, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Coin and Stamp Association: Coimbatore Coin Stampex 2009, Kamalam Doraiswamy Hall, Gandhipuram,

9.30 a.m.

Press Club: Press Club Award 2009, Rural Industries and Animal Husbandry Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy, chief guest, Hotel Sriram International, 5 p.m.

Narasimhan Charitable Trust: Programme, Help children with heart diseases, Vallalar Seva Nilayam, Gandhipuram, 4.30 p.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Manchester: College Talentia, Corporation Kalai Arangam, R.S. Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Rotaract Club of Future League: Meeting, Sri Guru Krishna Mahal, Kovaipudur, 8.30 a.m.

Organising Committee: Chamber Show 2009, Sri Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

OSAI: Uyir Nizhal 2009, exhibition, VOC Park grounds, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom,

10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

CODISSIA: Agri Intex 2009, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex,

10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Handloom saris exhibition and sale, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

METTUPALAYAM

Nanjiah Lingammal Polytechnic College: NSS day celebrations, college premises, 10 a.m.

DHARAPURAM

Veveaham Higher Secondary School: NCC Group camp, school premises, 6 a.m.

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Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Lord Muruga books reading, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 10.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Felicitation to S.N. Subramanian, Director-cum-secretary of SNSCT, RNG Memorial Hall, 3.30 p.m.; inauguration of ZELOS, 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Visit to Neyam Orphanage, Karamadai, 10 a.m.

Dr. SNS College of Education: Third inaugural day programme, college seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: ‘Cyberena 09’, college premises, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Valediction of multimedia training programme, conference hall, Police Commissioner Office, 12.30 p.m.

Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Valediction of ‘Techbash’, college premises, 3.30 p.m.

Nirmala College for Women: ‘Insignia’, college premises, 9 a.m.

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of students association, conference hall, 10.30 a.m.

Dr. GRD Institute of Management: ‘Melange’ 09’, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

TIIC: Loan mela, Sathya Narayana Hall, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

KG Hospital and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Blood Donors Day, Hospital Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Symposium ‘Milagro’ 09’, Auditorium, 9.30 a.m.

Mother Care Centre: Senior Citizens Day, Thadagam Road, 4 p.m.

San International Info School: Inauguration of association Zeus and release of magazine Quest 09, college premises, 10.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam Jan Shikshan Sansthan and Lodge Tirupur No. 324: Training programme on bridal make-up, Sansthan premises, 9.30 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: International Non-violence Day rally, University premises, 10.15 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Performance counselling meeting for faculty members, conference hall, 3.30 p.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: ‘Elzia’09’, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals Private Limited: National Blood Donors Day celebrations, hospital premises, 10 a.m.

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies: Inauguration of students’ association, conference hall, 10.30 a.m.

All Religious Affinity Movement: ‘Id Milan’ and felicitation to award winners, Sangamam Thirumana Mandapam, 6.30 p.m.

Bank of Baroda: Opening of retail loan factory, Nandan Shrivastava, General Manager, chief guest, Bank Road, 11 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Seminar on role of animation, college campus, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University: Workshop on Information Security and Ethical Hacking, Smart Room, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Guest lecture, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

SMS College of Arts and Science and Lions Club of Coimbatore: Blood donation camp, 10 a.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day programme, P. Umanath, District Collector, chief guest, CP Singh Hall, 3 p.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Signing of MoU with Sai Bio Sciences, B Block, college premises, 11 a.m.

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Isha Yoga Centre: Yoga programme, Pattiya Goundar Thirumana Mandapam, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.

Kurundham Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Class on periyapuranam, Kurundham Ezhilgnana Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Manoranjitham: Vocal recital by Srivalsan J Menon, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Corporation: Council meeting, Victoria Town Hall premises, 10.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of technical symposium, M. Arumugam, Head of Quality Control and Inspection Division of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, chief guest, conference hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Sakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, college auditorium, 10 a.m.

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research: Annual day and graduation ceremony, V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Tamil Nadu, chief guest, PSG IMSR Auditorium, 5 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Valediction of computer training programme, 3.30 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and technology: workshop on “Finite Element Methods”, 9.30 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Genex Association 2009 inauguration, 2.30 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on “Evolutionary Web Services with Service Oriented Software Engineering”, 9.15 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Inauguration of technical symposium, 10 a.m.

Karpagam University: Bioquest 09, Bharathi Hall, 11 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy Arts and Science College: Planting of saplings, 3.30 p.m.; workshop on Equipping Adolescents towards responsible citizenship, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Workshop on PLC and its Applications, 9 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Management mela, seminar hall, 10.30 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Technology: Cyberena 09, 10 a.m.; workshop on gas turbine design, 9.30 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on networking technology, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Multimedia training programme, conference hall, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Gandhipuram, 10 a.m.

Kairali: Special sales, 10 a.m.

Angel College of Engineering: Inauguration of Chentamizh Sangham, 10 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri pujas, Eachanari, 8 a.m.

Arulmigu Sree Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri pujas, Kamatchi Nagar, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Srinivasa Varadharaja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmothsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhagawath Gita discourse, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sath Sampradaya Seva Samithi: Sri Desikan Thirunakshathram, Sri Karivaradaraja Perumal Temple, Peelamedu, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Suburban Matriculation School, 6.30 p.m.

Manoranjitham: Vocal recital by Amrita Murali, Sri Ayyappan Puja Sangham, 6 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Siddi Vinayakar Temple, Singanallur, 6 p.m.; Sengundhar Maaligai, Vadavalli, 6 a.m.; 6 p.m.

Karpagam University: Case Study analysis, MBA seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Kairali: Special sales, Mettupalayam Road, 10 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Greenario-09, Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Kurichi Industrial Estate, Helpage India and Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Essay writing competition, 11 a.m.

Coimbatore City Police and Friends of Police: Multimedia training programme, conference hall, Police Commissioner Office, 10 a.m.

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Navarathri celebrations

Sringeri Sankara Mutt: Maha Mangala Aarthi, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Annapurneswari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, 8 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Abhishekam, Mandir premises, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Devotional songs, Vanaprastha premises, 5 p.m.

Veeramathre Amman Temple: Dhanalakshmi Alangaram, temple premises, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Runamochana Ganapathy Homam, Temple premises, 6 a.m.

Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Mahalakshmi Alangaram, temple premises, 6.15 p.m.

Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Lighting of 1008 lamps, Kovil premises, Peelamedu, 6.45 p.m.

Janhit Sewa Sansthan: Durga puja and dusshera mela, Shasthri Grounds, R.S. Puram, 10 a.m.

Srinivas Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsav celebrations, Devasthanam premises, 9 a.m.

Mahalingam Mariamman Manivizha Trust: Discourse, Thiruvarutpa, Dhyana Mandapam, Purandaradasar premises, R.S. Puram, 6 p.m.

Jehovah’s Witnesses in India: District Convention, Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College premises, 9.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Bhakthi songs, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Vengusapriya Sai Baba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadhasami-Baba Maha Samadhi Day, Kolu, Trust premises, Theethipalayam, 5 p.m.

The Tea Trade Association of Coimbatore: Meeting, Anandrao Vishnu Patil, District Collector, the Nilgiris, chief guest, Tea Trade Centre, Mettupalayam Road, 6 p.m.

Computer Society of India: 25th National Student Convention, Kumaraguru College of Technology premises, 10 a.m.

Karunya University: Evangeline Memorial Endowment Lecture, M. Govinda Rao, Director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi, chief guest, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Engineers’ Day, Varapalayam, 3 p.m.

Karpagam University: Conference, Innovations in Business Horizons, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Technology: Conference, Innovations in Information and Communication Technology, 9 a.m.

Kumaraguru College of Technology: Programme, Legal Systems in Business, business school premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Graduation day, Mahendra Ramdas, Managing Director, Mahendra Group of Companies, chief guest, 11 a.m.; Seminar, Food Processing, 10 a.m.

Devanga Higher Secondary School: NSS programme, Devanga Kalyana Mandapam, Perur, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop, Data Mining and its Applications in Health Care Prediction systems, 9.30 a.m.; Symposium, Catena ’09, 9 a.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Training, self-presentation, 9 a.m.

KGiSL Institute of Technology: Lecture, Career Guidance for Engineering Students, Jayaprakash Gandhi, career consultant, 9.30 a.m.

Symposium, 9.30 a.m.

PSG Polytechnic College: Seminar, Industry-Institute interaction, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Lecture, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Engineering and Information Technology: Paper presentation contest for engineering students, 10 a.m.

SAN International Business School: Inauguration, Management Association, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Programme, Industrial Expectations in Future Managers, 9.30 a.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Symposium, CompuFest, 9.30 a.m.; Seminar, Career on Aviation Industry, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Seminar, Globalisation of Indian Business and MNCs, 9.30 a.m.; Seminar, Business Processing Re-engineering, 12 noon

SNS College of Engineering: Meet the CEO, 10.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Symposium, P. Sivanandi, Commissioner of Police, chief guest, 9.15 a.m.

Maharaja Arts and Science College: Conference, The Global Financial Crisis and its Impact on India, 10 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop, Fashion Illustration, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Lecture, Client Servers and Internet, 10.30 a.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Symposium, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration, Employment Readiness Programme, 2 p.m.

Sree Narayana Guru Polytechnic College: Lecture, Know Your Personality, 2.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Programme, Building Life Skills, 9.30 a.m.; Rotaract Orientation, 3 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, Purandaradasar Kalai Arangam, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Divyodaya: Quiz, 9 a.m.

Lions Clubs International: Meeting, Kerala Club, 7.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: State conference, Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science, 9.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Memorial awards for fine arts, awards exhibition, 9 a.m.

Kikani Matriculation HSS: Navarathri celebrations, 9 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya MHSS: NSS special camp, Shree Balaji Vidhya Mandir, Veerakeralam, 10 a.m.Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, 10 a.m.

Self- Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

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Navarathri celebrations

Kamakshi Ambal Temple: R.S. Puram, 6 a.m. onwards.

Veda Patashala: Sri Annapoorneshwari Sannathi, Sri Yoga Narasimha Sannathi, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Mettupalayam Road, 12.30 p.m.

Sri Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Kovaipudur, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Veeramathre Amman temple: Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Kikani Matriculation Higher Secondary School: , 9 a.m.

THAMBRAAS: Vadavalli, 4 p.m.

Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadashami celebrations, Theethipalayam, 5.30 a.m. onwards

Vyakthi Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purandaradasar hall, 6.30 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Saiva Siddhantha classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sundarakandam parayanam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Sri Srinivasa Varadharaja Perumal Temple: Brahmotsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Devotional songs recital, R.S. Puram, 5 p.m.

Vanaprastha: Veena recital by Vijaya Rajaram, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 5 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Barbara Sreenivasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts – Awards Exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

District Administration: Sale of SHG products, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Commissioner of Police, P. Sivanandi speaks, Chamber Towers, Avanashi Road, 5 p.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore: Onam celebrations, Paul Harris Hall, Chamber Towers, Avanashi Road, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Elite: Free blood donation camp at Kongunadu Arts and Science College, 10 a.m.

South India Textile Machinery Dealers Association: General Body meeting, Benz vacation club, Telungupalayam, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training programme on Supervisory Skills Development, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Symphony, SNR Sons College, Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Lane Traffic Awareness Rally, Anna Silai, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m. onwards.

Bharathiar University: Human chain, University campus, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Helmet awareness rally, CIMAT Campus, 10 a.m.; seminar on Software testing, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “Fashion Illustration”, 10 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: NSS day celebrations, GKNM Hospital, 9.30 a.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: NSS day celebrations, 7 a.m.; 2 p.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: intra-collegiate technical and cultural meet, 10 a.m.

Sri Jayendra Saraswathy Maha Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science: NSS programme, 10.30 a.m.

Nehru College of Management: Conference on global changes and challenges, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: NSS day celebrations, 10 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science: Resonance 09 by Department of Commerce with Computer Applications, 10 a.m. ; DST sponsored national workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Nehru Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School: NSS camp, Shree Balaji Vidya Mandir, Veerakeralam, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Graduation ceremony 2009, Apoorva, Special Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, presides, Velumaniammal Hall, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: CORNUCOPIA 2K9, national level technical symposium, 9.30 a.m.

Tejaa Shakthi Institute of Technology for Women: Inauguration of Electronics and Electrical Engineering association, 3.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Inauguration of association, 3 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Profile Development Programme, 9.30 a.m.

NGP Arts and Science College: Department of Costume Design and Fashion, workshop, 9.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: 25th National Student Convention, Kumaraguru College of Technology, 10 a.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: UGC sponsored national seminar, 9.30 a.m.

Junior Chamber International Coimbatore Cosmo and Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Helmet awareness rally, CIMAT, Narasipuram, 3 p.m.

RVS College of Arts and Science: Seminar, 10 a.m.

Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science: Recession and its Impact on IT, 10 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Manavar Mandram organises Inter-Departmental Cultural and Literary Competition-Heart Beat 2009, 1.30 p.m.

Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology: NSS day celebration, 10 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Gaalaxy: Hotel Park Plaza, Geetha Hall Road, behind Cheran Towers, 8 p.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Navarathri festival, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

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Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Periya Purana classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Shri Sringeri Sankara Mutt: Navarathri Urchavam, Maha Mangala Aarthi, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri Festival, Sri Annapurneswari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, 8 a.m.

Shri Vengusapriya Sai Baba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadhasami-Baba Maha Samadhi Day, Kolu, Trust premises, Theethipalayam, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri Festival, Abhishekam, Mandir premises, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Navarathri Music Festival, devotional songs, Vanaprastha premises, 5 p.m.

Shri Veeramathre Amman Temple: Navarathri Festival, Shri Lalithambikai Alangaram, temple premises, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Aalayam: Navarathri Mahotsav, Sree Sankataharachathurthi Ganapathy Homam, Temple premises, 6 a.m.

Shri Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri celebrations, Shri Meenakshi alangaram, temple premises, 6.15 p.m.

Shri Shirdi Saibaba Dwarakamai Kovil: Navarathri celebrations, Sai Bhajans, Kovil premises, Peelamedu, 6.45 p.m.

Shri Srinivas Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsav celebrations, Devasthanam premises, 9 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Discourse on Bhagawatham, T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

SIEMA: Interactive session, Recent Changes in Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax and Foreign Trade Policy, C. Rajendiran, Commissioner, Central Excise, Customs and Service Tax, chief guest, SIEMA premises, Race Course, 6 p.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Seminar, Breast cancer awareness, Mayor R. Venkatachalam, chief guest, university premises, 10.30 a.m.; Lecture, Global Financial Crisis, 10.30 a.m.

Bharathiar University: IAMWARM Project, Role of Students in Water Conservation and Management, C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, chief guest, university premises, 9.30 a.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Memorial awards for fine arts, awards exhibition, Trust premises, 9 a.m.

The Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training, Supervisory Skills Development, Council’s conference hall, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Symposium, Xplosion ’09, institution premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Orientation programme for NSS and RRC volunteers, college premises, 3 p.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Seminar, Changing Paradigms in Indian Tourism, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

KGiSL Institute of Technology: Seminar, Data Structures, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar, How to perform in the university examinations, college premises, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Seminar, Microsoft Windows Azure, college premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, college premises, 9.30 a.m.; Compucom, Seminar, Are Web Blogs effective in marketing ?, 10 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran College of Science: Bioinformatics Association inauguration and intra-collegiate cultural meet, college premises, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Workshop, LabView and Embedded system, college premises, 9 a.m.

SNS College of Engineering: Inauguration, Businex Association, college premises, 10 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Lecture, Personality Traits, institute premises, 3 p.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: Workshop, First Aid Skills, Red Cross Building, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Coimbatore Titans: Medical camp project, St. Johns MHSS, Press Colony, 10 a.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration, MBA Department Association, institute premises, 3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: MBA orientation programme on mind management skills, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, Symposium, Knockia ’09, college premises, 9.30 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: NSS programme, Viveha 2009, college premises, 9 a.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Extension activity, health check up and blood grouping for children of Home of Hope International, Ganapathy, 10.30 a.m.

Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding: Technical discussion meeting on descriptors of Eucalyptus and Casuarina, institute premises, 10 a.m.

Sri Gee College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Consumer Forum, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living classes, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purandaradasar Kalai Arangam, 6.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m.

Vasavi Vidyalaya MHSS: Felicitation to M. Pourselvi, Carom champion, school premises, 10 a.m.

AA Hope Group: Meeting, Bishop Hartmann Hall, Fatima Church, Ratnapuri, 7 p.m.

Kairali: Special Navarathri and Diwali sales, Kairali showroom, 10 a.m.

Self-Help Groups of SGSY: Exhibition and sale of handicrafts, Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts Festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

Chandra Hyundai: Inauguration, new dealership, C. Samayamoorthy, Collector, chief guest, KP Ginning Mills premises, Palladam Road, 9.30 a.m.

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Sri Srinivasa Varadaraja Perumal Devasthanam: Brahmotsavam, Peelamedu, 9 a.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Classes, Control Engineering, Ganapathy, 6 p.m.; Purantharathasar Hall, 6 p.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri celebrations, Sri Annapoorneshwari Yoga Narasimhar Temple, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thirumurai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, 6 p.m.

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadasami celebrations, Theethipalayam, 6.45 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri celebrations, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Navarathri Pujas, R.S. Puram, 6 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Vocal by Geetha Narayanan, Bhuvaneshwari hall, 5 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Electronic organ recital by S.V. Subramaniam, R.S. Puram, 5 p.m.

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Mrs. Barbara Sreenivasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts-Awards exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, 9 a.m.

Rathinam College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Science Planning Interactive Knowledge Environment and talk on “The Recent Trends in Information Technology”, Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Minister for Information Technology, chief guest, Rathinam Conference Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Rathinam International Public School: Inauguration, Minister for IT Poongothai Aladi Aruna, chief guest, Avinashi Road, 5 p.m.

Coimbatore Cancer Foundation: Cancer Rose Day, GKNM Hospital premises, 10.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Business Quiz, Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Talk on introduction to micro electro mechanical systems, gallery, 2.30 p.m.; eye screening camp, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women and BIS: Paradise Regained programme, Anshul Mishra, Commissioner, Coimbatore Corporation, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Counciil: ISO 9001: 2008 Internal Auditors Programme, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: MBA orientation programme on self empowerment, 9.30 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Art and Craft exhibition, 10 a.m.

Aravanaippu Arakattalai: Distribution of assistance to students, Divyodaya Hall, 11 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Navarathri celebrations, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion: Seminar on ‘Significance of Commerce in Costume designing,’ 10 a.m

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Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita , Puradaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Thiruppugazh class, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

The Veda Patashala: Navarathri festival, temple premises, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Navarathri celebrations, Theethipalayam, 6.45 a.m.

Coimbatore Sree Mahalakshmi Mandir Trust: Navarathri programme, Eachanari, 9.30 a.m.

Arulmigu Sree Veeramathre Amman Temple: Navarathri celebrations, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

Arulmigu Sree Visalakshi Viswanathar Temple: Navarathri pujas, Kamakshi Nagar, 6.15 p.m.

Sri Kamakshi Ambal Temple: Navarathri pujas, R.S. Puram, 6 a.m. onwards; Vocal recital by Kovai Sisters, 5 p.m.

Cultural

Kasthuri Sreenivasan Trust: Mrs. Barbara Sreenviasan Memorial Awards for Fine Arts – Awards exhibition, Kasthuri Sreenivasan Art Gallery, Avinashi Road, 9 a.m.

Vanaprastha: Navarathri Music festival 2009, Bhuvaneshwari Hall, 5 p.m.

RAAC: Annual general meeting, RAAC Office, PSG STEP Software Park 2, 6 p.m.

The Kovai Ex-Servicemen and Widows Welfare Society: Imperum Vizha, Lions Club of Coimbatore hall, Sivanandha Colony, 9.50 a.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Managing ?”, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Aided Schools Non-Teaching Staff Association: Felicitations to the retired staff and prize distribution to the board examination toppers, SRP Rotary Hall, Devanga Higher Secondary School, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore: Medical camp, Lions Community Hall, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Cotton City: Meeting, Rajasthani Sangh, 7 p.m.

Craft Council of Tamil Nadu: Shishti 2009 and Craft Bazaar 2009, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 11.30 a.m.

Prompt Publication and Trade Fairs: Build Expo 2009, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 10 a.m.

Adwavess Advertising: Mummy, Daddy and Kids Show 2009, Suguna Kalyana Mandapam, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal

Sri Sringeri Shankara Math: Laksharchana, parayanam, Kumar Nagar, 11 a.m.

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BSNL to launch 3G services

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coimbatore, has announced that the 3G technology in its mobile phone services will be launched by the end of October, Principal General Manager of BSNL, P.T. Mathew said on Friday.

Talking to reporters, Mr. Mathew said that the soft launch of the 3G services will be done first. Mobile subscribers have been already asked to register for availing the services by calling 94875 80000 or by sending an SMS 3G to 53733. Mr. Mathew addressed the media on the plans of the BSNL along with G. Muralidharan, General Manager (Operations), K. Francis Jacob, Deputy General Manager (Planning), R. Pandian, Deputy General Manager (Telecom Revenue), S. Karthikeyan, Deputy General Manager (Finance) and S. Chinnasamy, Deputy General Manger (Administration).

For BSNL mobile subscribers who are facing indoor coverage issue, calls to their mobile phones could be diverted to a chosen landline number, free of cost. The facility is launched with effect from September 18.

BSNL was keenly focusing on promoting its broadband services.

As of now, broadband services are available on demand in more than 161 exchanges serving 45,000 customers. BSNL also intends to release another 25,000 new broadband connections during this year and tariff plans are available from Rs. 99.

On the mobile front, BSNL at present has 313 GSM Base Transmission Stations (BTS) and it proposes to add 242 new GSM BTS sites during the current year to have carpet coverage throughout Coimbatore and Tirupur. BSNL Coimbatore will be providing 1.5 lakh new mobile connections during this year.

On the performance front, Mr. Mathew said that the trend of landline connections being surrendered has decreased substantially since subscribers feel the necessity for a landline connection for broadband. During the current year alone, 50,000 new Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards have been issued and 25,000 new landline connections have been released.

BSNL has plans to open new exchanges for Information Technology Park at Peelamedu and two more exchanges for new gated community residential colonies that are coming up around Coimbatore.

Mr. Mathew also announced the launch of facilities for fault booking by sending SMS to 94422-94423. The customer could type FLT space and the STD code of the area and the faulty phone number. To know the current bill status, they could type BILL space STD code of the area and then the number.

Focus is also on promoting the newly introduced Gulf country Call Now cards that offers ISD at Rs. 4 and Rs. 4.25 to destinations in Middle East.

Payment of landline bills could be done through VISA debit cards and subscribers could avail 5 per cent cash back offer.

Customers paying their bills online at www.bsnl.co.in or www.tamilnadu.bsnl.co.in are entitled to one per cent discount.

Another mode of payment has been introduced wherein payment through Electronic Clearance Scheme (ECS) would fetch one per cent discount besides voluntary deposit scheme (advance payment) wherein the payment would fetch 7 per cent interest.

Sale of CDMA WLL EVDO cards with 2.4 mbps are being promoted and the services are now available at Race Course, Ganapathy, Ram Nagar, Peelamedu, Saravanampatty, Kovaipudur, Kurichi, Thudialur, Periyanaickenpalayam, Cheran Maanagar, Mettuppalayam, Udumalpet. The services would be soon launched at Navavur pirivu, Selvapuram, Sai Baba Colony, Somanur, Navakkarai, Arulpuram, Tirupur main, PP Pudur and Pollachi main.

Mr. Mathew said that in rural areas broadband connections under Universal Service Obligation Fund with two plans Rural USOF 99 and Rural USOF 150 without security deposit, installation fee, registration charges and modem charges.

In Coimbatore 23 rural exchanges in the first phase and 30 exchanges in the second phase would get this scheme and tie-up for the same had been entered into with Nova PC and HCLThe man power is also being subjected to training to bring in an attitudinal change, he added. For complaints, aggrieved subscribers could send mails to pg.cbt@bsnl.co.in

Multi-storeyed buildings zones in other cities to be studied

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Corporation will study the system adopted in other cities in the State for declaring multi-storeyed building zones before implementing it in Coimbatore city.

This decision was taken at an all-party meeting held at the Corporation on Thursday.

Among other proposals, the meeting was convened to also discuss the one for declaring areas along more than 60 roads in the city as MSB zones.

This proposal was placed in the Corporation Council on September 11 for its approval.

But, it ran into resistance from a section of the councillors, chiefly those belonging to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and those in the Town Planning Committee.

The members wanted to know why the proposal was placed in the Council directly without routing it through the committee.

Allegation

When they alleged attempts to get approval for the proposal without discussions involving elected representatives, Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra explained that it was placed in the Council only to enable all the councillors to take part in the discussion on the proposal.

Mr. Mishra also pointed out that this was not the final list and that the suggestions of the councillors could be considered.

This was why the proposal was placed in the Council, he said.

The Commissioner also said that a survey could be done to identify more places that could be added to the list.

The Commissioner of Town Planning in Chennai had in a letter to the Commissioner said that all areas along 60 ft roads could be declared MSB zones.

This decision was taken following a representation from the Coimbatore Property Developers’ Association.

The Commissioner of Town Planning had asked the Corporation Commissioner to submit a list of such roads. Accordingly, the Corporation identified 64 roads. These included key roads such as Tiruchi Road, Cross-Cut Road, D.B. Road, 100 Feet Road, Thadagam Road, Perur Road, Sivananda Colony Road, Dr. Nanjappa Road, State Bank Road, V.K.K. Menon Road, Raja Street and Pollachi Road.

Move welcomed

The Residents’ Awareness Association of Coimbatore (RAAC) has welcomed the Government decision to permit multi-storeyed buildings zones.

Honorary secretary of RAAC R.R. Balasundaram said that since its inception, RAAC had been requesting the Corporation, Local Planning Authority and the State Government to permit multi-storeyed buildings only along roads that were 40 ft wide and above.

Draft rules

“In this regard, we have prepared a detailed draft building rules and submitted these to the Government. But, till date no steps have been taken on the revised DCR and Master Plan for Coimbatore, which are a need of the hour,” he said.

“We welcome this announcement and request the [Corporation] Commissioner not to permit construction on narrow roads. We also request the Government to publish the new DCR and Master Plan for Coimbatore after getting public opinion,” Mr. Balasundaram said.

Three co-op officials held on graft charges

Coimbatore: Sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Thursday arrested three officials of the Co-operative Society on charges of demanding and accepting bribe from their sub-ordinates for settlement of wage arrears.

Following a complaint from the District Inspection Cell Officer, the DVAC sleuths raided the Gopalapuram Co-operative Housing Society and recovered unaccounted cash of over Rs. 5 lakh.

Inquiries revealed that the Government had directed the Registrar of Co-operative Societies to take steps for wage revision of society employees. Accordingly as per the norms Gopalapuram Society which had registered a consistent growth over the last three years was eligible for a wage revision of 34 per cent as special incentive. The Government had issued a GO MS No 251 for the same and the seven-member high-level committee had issued orders on studying the feasibility and sustainability on October 30, 2008. The wage revision ought to have been given with effect from January 1, 2009.

When the employees demanded settlement of arrears, the officials were said to have demanded the arrears amount as bribe so that they could benefit from the wage arrears from the coming months. Following complaints, the society premise was raided late on Thursday night and the unaccounted cash was recovered.

The DVAC sleuths have taken into custody Deputy Registrar Nagarj, Special Officer S. Rathinasabapathy and K. Murugesan while the search is on for secretary Sakthivel Kanagarathinam, DVAC sources said. The DVAC sleuths have registered a case against all the four, including the absconding, under sections 7, 13 and 2 read with 13 (1) (d) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Investigating agency also pointed out that misappropriation of public funds has also been made out thus attracting the provisions of the Indian Penal Code as well. Further investigations are on and the three have been remanded to custody.

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Sri Vengusapriya Saibaba Anandhashrama Trust: Vijayadasami – Baba Mahasamadhi Day programmes, Theethipalayam, 5.30 p.m.

The Veda Patasala: Navarathri Celebrations, Sri Annapoorneshwari, Yoga Narasimhar Temple, R.S. Puram, 8 a.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagawad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, 6 p.m.

Sri Maha Prathyankara Thava Peedam: Yagam, SN Arangam, 6 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai Charitable Trust: Thiruppugazh isai class, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Si’Tarc: Launch of Model Approval Test of Scales and Weights, R. Mathurbootham, Director of Legal Metrology, chief guest, Si’Tarc, Avarampalayam, 9.30 a.m.

National Model Matriculation Higher Secondary School: Dramatics, school premises, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Inauguration of information technology department association, college premises, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Guest lecture on developing communicative skills through internet, college premises, 2.30 p.m.

CODISSIA – SIDBI Industrial Services: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, CODISSIA Board Room, 3 p.m.

CODISSIA: Meeting, CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, 6 p.m.

Adithya Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ‘Electrophoenix’, Admin Block conference hall, 3 p.m.

Avinashilingam University: Valediction of course for NSS programme officers, seminar hall, 11.30 a.m.

Guruvayurappan Institute of Management: Inter-collegiate paper presentation contest, GIM premises, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of computer application students association, college campus, 10.15 a.m.

Jansons School of Business: Talk on ‘Aligning with Global Trends’, seminar hall, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Arts and Science College: Inauguration of ‘Ecsnova Samskriti’, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Engineers Day celebrations, college premises, 3 p.m.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Boom in Entertainment Industry’, college auditorium, 1 p.m.

Karpagam University: Lecture on ‘Career Opportunities in Aviation Industry’, Bharathi Hall, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Seminar on ‘Boom in Entertainment Industry’, CIMAT Auditorium, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Technology: Valediction of workshop on signal, transform, applications, 4 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Conference on ‘Role of Technical and Management Institutions in Cultivating Entrepreneurs’, college campus, 10 a.m.

Nirmala College for Women: Seminar for Current Advances in Applied Genetics and Bioethics, college campus, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Arts and Science College: Seminar on ‘Recent Trends in Capital Market’, college premises, 10 a.m.

National Child Labour Scheme: Training for NSS officers of Bharathiar University on child labour abolition, Nachimuthu Hall, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Talk on ‘Look Beyond GDP’, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of MBA programme, college campus, 10.15 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on ‘PF and Pension Scheme with Recent Amendments’, conference hall, 2 p.m.; First Aid programme, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore District Legal Services Authority: Legal awareness camp, G. Chockalingam, Principal District and Sessions Judge, chief guest, Sri Lalitha Mahal, 6 p.m.

District Administration: Exhibition of products made by SHG members, Near Gandhipuram Bus Stand, 10 a.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

Sri Sringeri Sankara Math: Laksharchana and Veda Parayanam, Kumar Nagar, 7.30 a.m.

Tamizhisai Sangham: Drama ‘Vinveli Kaadali’, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam, 6.15 p.m.

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No power supply

COIMBATORE: There will be no power supply in the following places on September 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to shutdown at Saravanampatti sub-station for maintenance work, according to a press release:

Saravanampatti, Amman Koil, Chinnavedampatti, Ramakrishnapuram, Sivanandapuram, Vellakinar, Urumandampalayam, Gounder Mills, Subramaniampalayam, KN Pudur, Koundampalayam, Manikarampalayam, Nallampalayam, Lakshmi Nagar, Rathinapuri, Nachimuthu Nagar, Jayaprakash Nagar, Ganapathy Pudur, Kannappa Nagar, Ganesh Nagar and Udayampalayam.

September 19: Seeraniakanpalayam sub-station: PN Pudur, Bharathiar University, Somayampalayam, Kanuvai, Perur, Kalampalayam, Vedapatty, Thondamuthur, Devarayapuram, Kalickkanaickenpalayam, Madampatty, Alandurai/East, Alandurai/West.

Textool and Avarampalayam: LGB Back Side, Ganapathy Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, Kattabomman Street, KRG Nagar, P & T Colony, Teachers Colony, Chinnaswamy Nagar, Anna Nagar, Kasthuriba Street, Kalkatty Thottam, Doctors Thottam, Maruthaiah Nagar, Ganapathy Bus Stand, Gopalsamy Koil Street, LGB Road, Sathy Road, Moor Market to Suriya Hospital, Putiyavar Nagar, Varadharaj Layout I and II, Appanaidu Layout Part.

Sulur: Sulur, BS Nagar, TM Nagar, Kannampalayam, Ranganathapuram, Kangeyampalayam, M.G. Pudur, and Ravathur

Kisan Mela at Sugarcane Breeding Institute

COIMBATORE: Sugarcane growers from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra got a chance of knowing the latest sugarcane varieties, mechanised implements and an exclusive website at the ‘Kisan Mela’ that is on at the Sugarcane Breeding Institute (SBI) from Wednesday.

Sessions

The three-day mela that includes an exhibition, video shows, interactive sessions with sugarcane technologists and scientists, demonstrations and field visits, was inaugurated by C. Swaminathan, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathiar University.

Productivity

Speaking on the occasion, he urged the sugarcane scientists to improve sugarcane productivity per unit area as the land area for sugarcane expansion was limited.

“Sugar shortage should be taken seriously as the demand for sugar is growing with the growing population. Researchers and scientists should make efforts to stabilise production,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

N. Vijayan Nair, Director, SBI, said the institute was developing new varieties and technologies to improve productivity and reduce cost of cultivation.

“Six new varieties released by the institute through the Central Varietals Release Committee with high yield and quality potential are on display at the expo. The new varieties are also resistant to red rot, drought and salinity,” the Director said.

Demonstration

Growers were not only shown the new varieties at the expo, but also given demonstration on planting them at the fields in the institute. Co 2001-13 and Co 2001-15 for South India, and Co 0118, Co 0232, Co 0233 and Co 238 for North India were the new varieties recommended.

“Besides the new varieties, another attraction is the mini tractor to promote mechanised cultivation of sugarcane. The tractor enables cultivation of sugarcane in wider row spacing, weeding, ridging and furrowing operations, D. Puthira Prathap, Senior Scientist, SBI, said.

Farm equipment

The 32-stalls at the expo did not only have information on sugarcane, but also had Government Departments displaying the latest on plantation crops, tubers, etc. Research institutions, fertilizer and pesticide manufacturers, sugar factories, farm equipment manufacturers and other service providers had displayed their wares.

A prototype of the website ‘CaneInfo’ was on display for the visitors for their feedback. Once it was updated with good suggestions from the sugarcane growers, the site would be hosted on the Internet. Multi-lingual interactive sessions and a visit to a micro-irrigation plot were also organised.

‘Healthy electricity sector important for growth’

COIMBATORE: Capacity addition, reforms, reduction of cross subsidisation and energy conservation in the power sector will help improve the sector in the State, according to R. Poornalingam, former Additional Secretary of the Union Ministry of Power, and former Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB).

Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Tamilnadu Electricity Consumers’ Association here on Friday, he said a coherent system of energy conservation was an important aspect and would give minimum 10 per cent of the power needed.

According to the plans of the board, about 7,000 MW would be added in the State by 2014. Tenders had been settled for 2,600 MW and another 1,000 MW was expected from nuclear power. The gap between demand and supply now was nearly 2,000 MW. The projects would provide the required power if executed in a timely manner. The demand was increasing annually by about 600 MW in the State. So the board should also focus on adding 600 MW baseload annually.

Electricity sector reforms had helped States such as Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and West Bengal. The idea of power reforms was to bring down costs. Reforms would mean “corporatisation” of the board and not privatisation. The TNEB should be unbundled into generation, transmission and at least three distribution utilities, he said. This would bring in competition and thus improve the service. Electricity consumer bodies should also seek implementation of the cost-to-serve concept given in the National tariff policy. This would reduce cross-subsidisation.

TNEB’s revenue gap for 2008-2009 was expected to be Rs. 4,730 crore. When these would be met by borrowings, the interest burden would increase. The board should also improve managerial efficiency and customer orientation and focus on the concept of cost. Consumers should involve themselves by raising these issues. The country’s average per capita consumption of electricity was about 800 units. Correcting imbalances in the system and addressing policy and reform issues would help have a better electricity sector, which was important for growth, he said.

Corporation drive to promote hygienic practices in slums

COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore Corporation has launched a drive to promote hygienic practices in the slums in the city.

The main focus is on eliminating open defecation and promoting the use of public toilets constructed in these areas for the below poverty line families.

Led by Assistant City Health Officer R. Sumathi, health officials and urban health nurses went on a sensitisation drive in the slums at Kamarajapuram on Tuesday. The drive would continue in this area and would be carried out in other slums also.

Dr. Sumathi said Corporation Commissioner Anshul Mishra ordered the drive after seeing the conditions at the Kamarajapuram slum.

The Commissioner wanted to know why open defecation continued despite provision of a public toilet and a pay-and-use toilet in the locality.

Seeing a health hazard, he wanted the health wing to educate them on dangers such as hookworms that caused anaemia.

The health team took a slide projector to the slum to show how human excreta mixed in rain water and hookworms in it entered through the skin of the soles when people walked barefooted in such areas.

The hookworms first get into the lungs. From there they come out through sputum while coughing. Young children who did not how to spit this out, swallowed it, the health official said.

“This is the way how the hookworm gets into the small intestine and draws blood from it. It injects an anti-coagulant to prevent the blood from clotting. While the hookworms suck in only that much amount of blood they need, the rest passes through stools. This causes anaemia in people, especially children, Dr. Sumathi explained. No amount of iron tablets would be enough to treat anaemia in these cases.

Therefore, the Corporation provided de-worming tablets to children in the slums and tried to educate them and their parents on hygienic practices such as using toilets.

BSNL reconnection mela from tomorrow

Coimbatore: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Coimbatore, is conducting a reconnection mela between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on September 18 and 19.

According to a release from T. Ganesan, AGM, Public Relations, BSNL, the mela would be held at the office of the Principal General Manager, BSNL, Coimbatore, and also at the customer service centres\telephone exchanges at Ramnagar, Peelamedu, Ganapathy, Tirupur, Avinashi, Palladam, Mettupalayam, Pollachi and Udumalpet.

The special features of this mela would be: no rent would be charged for the period from the date of disconnection to the date of reconnection. The outstanding amount could be paid in three instalments. On payment of the first instalment, line will be reconnected with no reconnection charge\penalty. Besides, the same indicator will be spared (if available).There would be a ‘fabulous discount’ on outstanding dues. While this is a chance to reconnect landline\WLL phone lying disconnected due to non-payment of bill, prospective can also attend the mela and avail of the offers and discounts. For details, contact Accounts Officers: Coimbatore : phone 2449900, 2449700, 2438830, 2456002; Tirupur: 2208200 and Pollachi 230800, 220700.

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Isha Foundation: Yoga classes, Corporation Thirumana Mandapam, Gandhipuram, 6 p.m.; Saraswathy Natrajan Thirumana Mandapam, Olympus; Kavundampalayam; Somanur; Kuniamuthur, 6 p.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawatham by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh Class, Saradhambal Temple, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Charitable Trust: Classes on Periya Puranam, Kurundham Ezhilgnanam Vazhipaatu Thirukudam, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Narayaneeyam, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 11 a.m.

Thevara Paadasalai: Thirumurai classes, Raja Street junction, 6.30 p.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Workshop on “PHP and MySQL”, Jawaharlal Nehru Hall, 3.45 p.m.

PPG Institute of Technology: Training on data analysis, Peter Drucker Hall, 9 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop on PHP and My SQL, conference hall, 9 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Inter-college meet, college auditorium, 2 p.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Spark’09, technical symposium, S.K. Najmul Hussain, Management Consultant, LMW, chief guest, seminar hall, 9.15 a.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of citizen consumer club, Auditorium, 2.15 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Inauguration of MBA and MCA associations, 10 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Seminar on management system awareness, college campus, 2 p.m.

SNS Rajalakshmi College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of students’ association on mind mapping and human resource club and signing of MoU with Visual Education Aids, Main Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Personality development programme, 9 a.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on self development skills, 9 a.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on “Calibration of Measuring Instruments and Equipment,” conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Sugarcane Breeding Institute: Farmers’ Mela, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: Seminar, AVMR Teacher Training Institute, 3 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Workshop on Management at Crossroads, PG Seminar Hall, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Texcity: Meeting, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, R.S. Puram, 7 p.m.

Coimbatore management Association: Talk on India, the Elephant Can Dance, Hotel Annalakshmi, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Hospitals, Brain and Spine Foundation and Rotary Club of Coimbatore Midtown: Inauguration of project Brainchild, Trichi Siva, MP, Chief Guest, The New Auditorium, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadriswamigal Mahal, 10 a.m.

Tirupur Kumaran College for Women: Valediction of NSS camp, Kaniyampoondi, 10.30 a.m.

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Thiruppugazh Anbargal: Thiruppugazh class, Suburban Matriculation School, Ramnagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasaga Punithar Peravai Arakattalai: Thirumurai Isai class, Kurundham Ezhil Gnana Vazhipattu Thirukkoodam, 12th Cross Street, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli,

6 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Sushnthji speaks on Bhagavad Gita, Madhav Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University: Convocation, R.A. Mashlekar, President, Global Research Alliance, and Bhatnagar Fellow, delivers convocation address, Periyanaickenpalayam, 2 p.m.

Dr. NGP Arts and Science College: Graduation Day, P. Murugesa Boopathy, VC, TNAU, delivers Graduation Address,

10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: Inaugural of the “Training on gender mainstreaming through technology empowerment”, P. Subbiah, Registrar, presides,

10 a.m.

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop, Annamalai, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.; workshop on “PHP and MySQL”, Sudhir Kumar, Banyan Infotech, chief guest,

9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Ramalatha Marimuthu, Women in Engineering Co-ordinator and IEEE Madras Section WIE chair, inaugurates, IEEE Student Branch and Women in Engineering Affinity Group, 10.30 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “interview techniques”, K. Balamurugan, Centre Head, Acenet Technologies, chief guest, 9.45 a.m.

EASA College of Engineering and Technology: Engineers’ Day, V. Selladurai, principal ,CIT, chief guest, 10.30 a.m.

GRG School of Management Studies: Faculty seminar on “strategy and vision”, S. Balasubramanian, Director, GRGSMS, chief guest, 3 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Workshop on “clinical care nutritition”, Dr. S. Sadasivam, Consultant Oncology Surgeon, GKNM Hospital, chief guest,

2.15 p.m.

RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research: Personality development programme by Mrs and Mr. Krishna Kumar, Life Skill coaches, Coonoor, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Rajeev Kamineni, Director, Kamineni Enterprises, speaks on “Retail merchandising-a case of Oxford Book Store”, 2 p.m.

SNS College of Technology: Engineers’ Day, Intra College Fest-EUNICEF’09, T.S. Ramanisankar, Sankar & Associates, chief guest, 9.30 a.m.

Kathir College of Engineering: International Peace Day, Sheila F. Robert, former Principal, Bishop Ambrose College, chief guest,

4 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: R. Senthilkumar, Librarian, Kongunadu College of Arts and Science, 9 a.m.; P. Arun Prasad, Arun and Associates, speaks, 2 p.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Seminar on “Articles Presentations on Future India”, K. Balasundaram, director, MBA Department, chief guest, 10 a.m.

Karpagam College of Engineering: Ravi Dhandapani, MD, Majestic People InfoTech, inaugurates workshop on “PHP and MySQl”, 10 a.m.

Sasurie Academy of Engineering: Engineers’ Day, R. Sathiya, AEE, TNEB, chief guest, 4.30 pm.

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science: Arignar Anna centenary celebration , K.A. Chinnaraju, Secretary, chief guest, 2 p.m.

Government Museum: K. Punithavathi, HoD, Tamil Department, Government Arts College, speaks on “Anna-palthurai perarignar”, 3.30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): 42nd Engineers’ Day, C.M. Dharmalingam, Chairman, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India), Coimbatore centre, speaks on “Engineering solutions to combat climate change”, PSG College of Technology, 6 p.m.

Life Insurance Agents Federation of India: General council meeting, N. Gajapathirao, General Secretary, chief guest, SNR Kalai Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Coimbatore Metropolis: Vinay Sanathkumar speaks on “Pop art and photo”, SIEMA Hall, Race Course, 7 p.m.

Southern India Mills Association: CEOs conference on “textile industry-set in order”, S.V. Arumugam, past chairman, SIMA, inaugurates, The Residency,

10 a.m.

Coimbatore Civil Engineers’ Association: Engineers’ Day, debate on “The major challenge for Civil Engineers is –satisfying the clients or managing the labour”, P. Appukutty, Chairman, PA College of Engineering and Technology, chief guest, Jenny Club, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Coimbatore Central: Meeting, S. Murugan, Zone chairperson, Zone-2, chief guest, Hotel Sree Annapoorna, 7.30 p.m.

JCI Coimbatore Indcity: Great Day Award ceremony, P. Srinivasan, President, Life Underwriters Guild of India, chief guest, Nagarathar Sangam, Cowley Brown Road, RS Puram, 5.30 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Programme on “poka-yoke”, Race Course, 9.30 a.m.

Purabshree: Crafts festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Co-optex: Deepavali special sales, S. Moorthi, District Revenue Officer, inaugurates, Nehru Stadium, VOC Park, 6 p.m.

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Religion

Ramnagar Muslim Sunnath Jama-ath: Iftar party , Hotel Grand Palace, 5.45 p.m.

Vyakti Vikas Kendra: Art of Living Class, Parsn Campus, Nanjundapuram, 6 a.m.; 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Cultural Centre: Discourse on Bhagawad Gita by T.S. Raghavendran, Purandaradasar Hall, 4 p.m.

Arulmigu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayagar, Sri Vishnu Durga Temple: Sri Arunachala Aksharamanamali Parayanam, Vadavalli, 5.30 p.m.

General

GKNM Hospital: Diabetic foot care and treatment clinic, hospital premises, 2 p.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Workshop, III MCA Class room, 10 a.m.

D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence: Workshop, conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

VLB Janakiammal College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Seminar Hall, 9.15 a.m.

Ranganathan Engineering College: Awareness programme on H1N1 Virus for women self-help groups, seminar hall, 3 p.m.

Sankara College of Science and Commerce: Seminar on trends in embedded systems, seminar hall, 10 a.m.

Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Coimbatore: Annual General Meeting, Chamber Twoers, 5.45 p.m.

TNAU: Inauguration of Publication Writing Workshop, Gansen Pillay, Director of Research, Durban University of Technology, chief guest, Golden Jubilee Hall, 9.30 a.m.

Karpagam University: Debate on the system of education in our country, MBA Seminar Hall, 3 p.m.

Coimbatore Productivity Council: Training on maintenance of generators, Conference hall, 9.30 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Tamil Mandram, college campus, 10 a.m.

KGISL Institute of Technology: Guest lecture on “Why You Should Invent and Change the World Now”, college campus, 10 a.m.

Park College of Engineering and Tekhnology: Technical symposium, college campus, 10 a.m.

CMS College of Engineering and Technology: Soft skill training programme, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

CSI Bishop Appasamy College of Arts and Science: Seminar on “Crime and its Causes”, MCA Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.

AJK College of Arts and Science: Hindi Day Celebrations, college campus, 10.30 a.m.

Info Institute of Engineering: Guest lecture on “Overview of Embedded”, institute premises, 2.30 p.m.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited: Hindi Fortnight Celebrations, Community Hall, P & T Staff Quarters, 4 p.m.

Coimbatore Management Association: Talk on “Insurance Intermediaries in Life and Non-Life Insurance Business”, CMA Hall, Race Course, 6.30 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Guest lecture on ‘Educational and Industrial Expectation’, 9 a.m.

AVINASHI

Lions Clubs International: Teachers Day celebrations, Government Higher Secondary School, Avinashi, 5 p.m.

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Religion

Thiruvasaga Punidhar Peravai: Thiruppugazh Isai classes, Kurundham Ezhilgnanavazhipattu Thirukootam, 12th Cross Street West, New Thillai Nagar, Vadavalli, 6 p.m.

Devara Patasalai: Abhirami Andhadhi classes, Patasalai premises, Raja Street, 6.30 p.m.

Sadhana Sadhan: Devotional songs, Sadhan premises, 11 a.m.

Arsha Vidya Gurukulam: Classes on Bhagavad Gita, Vidya Vikasini School, Thudiyalur, 6 p.m.

Culture

Rajalakshmi Fine Arts: Music festival, Kathakalakshepam, Jaya Sreenivasan, Nani Palkhivala Hall, 4.15 p.m.; Vocal, P. Unnikrishnan, 6 p.m.

General

Coimbatore Corporation: Council meeting, Mayor R. Venkatachalam presides, Victoria Town Hall, 11 a.m.

CODISSIA: Counselling and guidance to entrepreneurs, Board Room, Huzur Road, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Consumers’ Association: Annual general meeting, R. Poornalingam, former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, chief guest, Chamber Hall, 5.30 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Promoting Organ Donation, Ramakrishna Kalyana Mandapam, 6 p.m.

Kural: Meeting, SIEMA Hall, Race Course, 6.15 p.m.

Bharathiar University: Bharathiar Day, Minister for Khadi and Village Industries K. Ramachandran, chief guest, 11 a.m.

Avinashilingam University for Women: Helmet awareness rally, VOC grounds, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College: Programme of Department of Management, 9 a.m.; MoU signing with SAI’s Bioscience Research Institute Pvt Ltd., Chennai, 2 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Technology: Entrepreneurship awareness programme, 10 a.m.

SNS College of Technology: Inauguration, Mechanical Engineering Association, 3 p.m.

SSK College of Engineering and Technology: Free eye check-up camp, 10 a.m.

PSG Centre for Non-formal and Continuing Education: Graduation ceremony, PG certificate programme in welding and quality engineering, A.V. Krishnan, Executive Director, BHEL, Tiruchi, chief guest, PSG College of Technology premises, 11 a.m.

Sree Narayana Guru College: Workshop, Tally, 10 a.m.

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology: Interview, Park Global Technologies Pvt Ltd, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathiar School of Management and Entrepreneur Development: Seminar, Strategies of L&T to Achieve Excellence, 2 p.m.

PSG College of Arts and Science: Photographs exhibition, 10 a.m.

Government Women Teachers’ Training Institution: Sports Day, Nehru Stadium, 8 a.m.

Hindusthan College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Cannes 2009 Awards Ads, 2.30 p.m.

Dr. NGP Institute of Technology: Lecture, Know Thyself, 3 p.m.

Sri Krishna Institute of Management: Inauguration, Economic Times, 10 a.m.

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration, TECHSEM 2009, 9.30 a.m.

Happy Valley B-School: Valediction, Orientation programme, 4 p.m.

SNMV College of Arts and Science: Lecture, Swine Flu, 12 noon; Lecture, Swine Flu, 11 a.m.

PSGR Krishnammal College for Women: Inter-collegiate meet, Karishma, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information Technology and Management: Workshop, Road Ahead, 10.30 a.m.

PSG College of Nursing: Graduation ceremony, P. Sivanandi, Commissioner of Police, chief guest, 4.45 p.m.

Hindusthan Institute of Technology: Induction programme for post-graduate students, 9.30 a.m.

Dr. G.R. Damodaran Institute of Management: Workshop, Personality Development Programme, 10 a.m.

Lions Clubs International Dist 324 B1: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Sri Annapoorna Kalai Arangam, R.S. Puram, 6.30 p.m.

Poompuhar: Kolu exhibition, Big Bazaar Street, 10 a.m.

Purbashree: Crafts Festival, Sri Seshadri Swamigal Mahal, Tatabad, 10 a.m.

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Tight security in city for visit of Rahul Gandhi today

Coimbatore: Tight security will be in place across the City for the visit of the All India General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi.

Mr.Gandhi is scheduled to arrive at Coimbatore on Thursday evening.

He will be addressing a public meeting at the Exhibition Grounds in Gandhipuram around 4.30 p.m.

Later, he will address the Youth Congress members of the neighbouring districts at NGP College of Arts and Science on Kalapatti Road and then proceed to SITRA Auditorium for interacting with young potential entrepreneurs.

Access control

The first ring or tier of security is being taken care of by the sleuths from the Special Protection Group (SPG) while the second and third tiers at all function places and access control is being taken care of by the Coimbatore City Police.

In view of the visit of the ‘Protected Person’, the City Police Commissioner, P. Sivanandi has announced certain changes in the traffic pattern to be enforced on Thursday.

The traffic diversions have been planned in such a way that inconvenience to the public is minimised.

All vehicles entering Coimbatore City from Sathyamangalam Road will reach Gandhipuram signal and turn left to enter Cross Cut Road, Vivekanandar Road and Sastry Road so that buses could enter the Gandhipuram Bus Stand through the rear entrance.

Trucks and cargo vehicles will go via 100 Feet Road, Thadagam Road, Perur Road and Ukkadam Road and take the Valankulam Bypass Road and Aatuppalam Road to proceed further.

Vehicles from Mettuppalayam Road entering Coimbatore City will have to take the ARC junction and proceed via Sivananda Colony, 100 Feet Road, Kongu Nadu Hospital, Shobika Junction, Vivekanandar Road, Sastry Road and reach Gandhipuram Bus Stand via rear entrance.