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(Updated on May 2, 2008)
02-05-08 Baroda's Development Over 30 Years: Chronicling Three decades of urbanisation and rapid economic development has transformed the 'looks' of
Baroda. MS University's geography department is now doing a comparative study of
the development with the use of satellite pictures provided by the Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO). MSU has received a grant of Rs. 1.4 million for
this project from the central government's department of science and technology.
ISRO will provide pictures of the city taken between 1978 and 2007. The 30-month
project will trace areas which were under cultivation 30 years ago and the
changes in the quality of land down the years, and also the pace of construction
of housing colonies and commercial complexes during this time span.
Hair Transplant Surgeries: SSG Hospital's department of plastic surgery has now started performing hair transplant surgeries. The hospital does
not charge for the surgeries, which at a private hospital may cost between Rs.
50,000 and Rs. 100,000. Five such surgeries have been done so far.
Neonatal Care Centre: The Planning Commission of India (PCI) has approved a Gujarat government proposal to set up an institute to study neonatal care. It will be called the Institute of Child Health and may be attached to the Baroda Medical College and SSG Hospital. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) Gujarat has 47 per cent underweight children, up from 45 per cent in 1999. The national average is 46 per cent. and there is a declining trend in the country.Permits For Private Security Agencies: The Vadodara police department has instructed all private security agencies in the city to obtain permits by
June 30. Private security guards are employed in houses, offices, commercial
premises, factories and banks. The police department wants to issue the permits
in order to prevent security agencies from inadvertently hiring persons with a
criminal record.
Cricket Camp For Women: Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) has invited applications for a camp to be organised for the Women's Cricket Wing. Interested players should go to the Alembic cricket ground between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. with a passport size photograph and a copy of the birth certificate. The camp will be held from May 10 to June 10.BSNL Telephone Directory: Vadodara's latest BSNL landline telephone directory lists over 35,000 Patels and 15,650 Shahs. Other common surnames are Parmar, Desai, Pandya, Thakkar and Gandhi.Goraj Hospital Acquires Digital Mammogram Machine: The Kailash Cancer
Hospital & Research Centre (KCHRC) at Goraj in Waghodia taluka now has a digital
mammogram machine for the detection of breast cancer. It becomes the second
cancer specialty hospital in India to have this facility; a similar unit exists
at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. At Goraj, this facility is available
either free or at subsidised cost.
24-04-08 Vadodara-Dabhoi Train: The Vadodara-Dabhoi broad gauge railway line is
expected to start Collabera Expansion: An IT solutions firm Collabera, plans to hire 1,600 employees over the next two years at its Baroda facility. The expansion cost will be about Rs. 2 billion. The company currently has 350 employees in Baroda. Established in 1991, it has its headquarters in New Jersey, USA, and offices in Mumbai, Trivandrum and Bangalore.Lalbaug Crossing Closed Till April 30: The road from Lalbaug Crossing via Shreyas School to Indra Complex junction will be closed for traffic from till April 30. The closure is due to work on a drainage line.MSU Commerce Faculty Attendance: Two MS University Commerce Faculty professors conducted a survey which reveals that only 15 per cent of Commerce students attend class regularly. Twenty-six per cent have almost never attended classes. The figures are the same for boys and girls.
Vehicles In Baroda City: Rickshaws: 36,789 Four-wheelers: 100,438 Mini buses: 1,274 Luxury buses: 2,030 3-wheelers: 9,873 Tankers: 6,655 Trucks: 17,846 Ambulances: 303 Digital Paintings: By Virendra Patel. At MSU Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery, till April 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Summer Camp For Children: Bal Bhavan has announced a one-month summer camp for children (3 to 16) from May 1. The camp will feature sporting activities and workshops in creative arts, fun with science, clay modelling, singing, Western dance, calligraphy, etc. Those interested should before April 25.Hockey Coaching For School Children: Free camp organised by MS University's Department of Physical Education from April 28 to May 30. At MSU Pavilion Ground. To register please contact the coach at the ground from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.Islamic Investment Opportunities: Conference on April 26, 2008, 10 a.m. onwards. At Prof. C.C. Mehta Auditorium, M.S. University. Free entry. For registration phone 9427348946, 9898021223, 9428066836.Programme on Logistics, Shipping & Export Documentation: Organised by Government of Gujarat and Ahmedabad Management Association Centre for International Trade. April 26 & 27, 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. At Hotel Yuvraj, Vadodara. For Registration, ring up Ahmedabad management Association (079-26308601). Website: www.amaindia.orgSummer Mela 2008: Kala Bhavan Ground, Rajmahal Road, 11 a.m. onwards.Gujarati Play: 'Parnela Chho To Himmat Rakho'. At Gandhi Nagargruh, 9.30 p.m. April 24, 25, 28. Ph: 9428426321.22-04-08 New Course KGP Hospital: K.G. Patel Children's Hospital has announced a two-year diploma course to train teachers to handle mentally challenged children. The course will begin in June 2008. Persons with HSC may apply before May 10. Phone: 9327229995. Adventure Camps For Kids: Adventure camps for children have been announced by the State Youth Board, Gujarat Adventure Club and Mountaineering Centre. The venues: Junagadh from May 2 to May 9 and Mount Abu from May 28 to June 6. The camps will include training in rock climbing, river crossing and trekking at night. Those interested can contact Hasmukh Pathak on 9427404210.Sale Of Cotton Woven Sarees: By Kanchul, till April 25, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at G/15, Race Course Tower, Race Course Circle, Pashabhai Park.Vipassana Course: Vadodara Vipassana Samiti will offer a 10-day free course at Mogar, starting on April 30. Contact Dhamma Bhavan on 0265-2341181.
19-04-08 Dial 108 For Emergencies: The Emergency Management & Research Institute (EMRI) has launched 11 ambulances in Baroda. Baroda is the second city in Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, where EMRI has launched its ambulance services. And Gujarat is the second state in India, after Andhra Pradesh, where EMRI services are available. EMRI was established in Andhra Pradesh in 2005, funded by B. Ramalinga Raju, chairman of Satyam Computers. The emergency ambulance service is planned in such a way that the average time for reaching the scene is about 15 minutes. The '108' toll-free number serves the city as well as five other towns in the district for medical, police and fire emergencies. Six ambulances will be in action in the city and five in Bodeli, Padra, Dabhoi, Savli and Waghodia. The control room is in Ahmedabad and all calls received there are relayed to the ambulances. Ambulances leave for their destinations within three minutes. Each ambulance covers a radius of 20 km. Each ambulance has an emergency medical technician and a driver, called a pilot. The pilots have been trained in helping the medical technicians. All calls meant for the city and district police are routed through police officers posted at EMRI's Ahmedabad control room. Approval For Performing Arts Graduates: Graduates from the drama department of at MS University's Faculty of Performing Arts (FPA) will now be treated the same as graduates from the National School of Drama (NSD) and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Mumbai's Cine & Television Artistes Association (CINTAA) has agreed to give direct membership cards of their association to the students graduating from FPA. One needs to have a CINTAA membership card to get work from Mumbai's production companies.US Patent For MSU Prof: MS University chemistry professor Anjali Patel's eco-friendly chemical process has won a US patent as well as an Indian one. She discovered a process of making paratertiary butylphenol, a toxin which is harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Paratertiary butylphenol is used to make oil paints, resins, stabilisers, detergents and perfumes.Large Order For Permionics: Permionics Membranes Pvt. Ltd. of Baroda has been awarded a contract worth Rs. 367 million by Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. for the turnkey execution of a sewage and waste water treatment plant at Vizag. Permionics will set up a plant to recycle treated water using reverse osmosis membrane technology.Medical Camp In Kenya: Surgeons from Baroda, led by SSG Hospital's ENT chief Dr. R.G. Aiyar, will visit a village near Nairobi in Kenya to conduct a camp for the local tribals from April 20 to May 4. The camp has been organised by the Jain Youth League of Nairobi. Dr. Bhavin Parekh and Dr. Mihir Gandhi will also be a part of the team.Mobile Science Express: A mobile science exhibition, arranged on a special train - 'Science Express' - will be open to the public at the Baroda railway station from April 19 to 23. Sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, the exhibition will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dailyExhibition Of Toys: Fun toys, skill toys, education toys, etc., at Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road, till April 20, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Handicrafts & Handlooms Festival: Till April 27, 10.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. At Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajijunj.15-04-08 One World, One People: Navrachana International School of Vadodara (NISV) is now a 'Partner in Learning' in a Global School Partnerships programme delivered by a consortium of the British Council, Cambridge Education Foundation (CEF), UK One World Linking Association (UKOWLA) and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO). The programme promotes partnerships between schools in the UK and schools in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The aim is to increase young people's awareness of global development issues. As part of the first exchange visit from its partner, Ms Caroline Yuill of Begbrook Primary School in Bristol is Visiting NISV. Ms. Caroline says, "The common project we had identified was water. I have been interviewing villagers and studying the water requirements, problems and irrigation styles and also the modern facilities that the school has. I have brought from Bristol our programmes on water preservation." NISV principal Ms Manju Gupta, says that "these partnerships bring the 'global dimension' in education and bring the world to the school, changing perceptions." A reciprocal visit from NISV will follow later this year. More10-04-08
Jewellery & Garments: Handmade Jewellery & Summer Ethnic Wear. At Trisha
Gallery, April 11, 12, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Butterfly Books: Gujarat Handicrafts: Exhibition-Cum-Sale by Shree Kutch Kalyan Trust, Bhuj-Kutch. At Readstone Gallery, Near H.S.B.C. Bank, Inox Road, Race Course Circle. Till April 6, 2008, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sarees & Suits: Exhibition and sale of Taarika Cotton Printed Sarees & Suits. At Marble Arch, Opposite Vanijya Bhavan, Race Course.21-03-08 Baroda Museum Make-Over: It was more than hundred years ago that Maharaja Sayajirao gifted the Baroda Museum to the city. What is now called the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery was designed by Major Mant and R.F. Chisholm. The authorities are now giving the museum a make-over by way of a tourist-friendly ambience, high-security system, better illumination facilities, etc. Also on the agenda is a new gallery for Indian miniature paintings. The work will be carried out by the same firms that were involved with the restoration of Mumbai’s Victoria Terminus station and New Delhi’s National Museum. The project will take three to complete. Apollo Tyres Expands At Baroda: Apollo Tyres Ltd. plans to increase its production capacity in India from 10,000 tyres to 45,000 tyres a day over the next 18 months. Towards this end the capacity of the company's Baroda plant will be stepped up from 10,000 to 15,000 tyres a day. Apollo will invest Rs. 2.5 billion at the Baroda facility. plant and another Rs. 1 billion 00 core at our new OTR tyre plant at Baroda.Gujarat Handicrafts: Organised by Mahila Hastkala Utpadak Sahakari Mandli Ltd., Patan. Till March 27, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road.14-03-08 City Loses Two Stalwarts: Dr. Thakorebhai Patel, the first elected mayor of the Baroda Municipal Corporation in 1968, passed away on March 1, 2008. He held the mayor's post till 1973. In 1972, he was elected an MLA and became Gujarat's panchayat and health minister in the cabinet of the late Chimanbhai Patel. Dr. Patel graduated from Mumbai's Grant Medical College and was the dean of the Baroda Medical College. Mr. Nanalal Choksi (90), the first mayor of Vadodara Municipal Corporation, and also the last president of the Baroda Municipal Borough, passed away on March 7, 2008. Choksi was elected to the erstwhile Baroda Municipality in 1961 and presided over it till it was converted to a municipal corporation. Milk Price Raised: Barodians are now shelling out Re 1 more for a litre of milk. Following a decision by the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - the apex body of the 13 district dairy unions in Gujarat - Baroda Dairy's new rates per litre of Amul milk are: Gold (Rs. 23), Shakti (Rs. 21), Taaza (Rs. 19) and Slim & Trim (Rs. 17). The dairy has also increased the milk procurement price given to farmers from Rs. 260 per kilo fat to Rs. 265 per kilo fat.New Rail Overbridges: At long last, work will begin very soon on two railway overbridges in the Jetalpur and Navayard areas of the city. The Jetalpur bridge will cost of Rs. 196.8 million and the Navayard bridge will cost Rs. 139.6 million.Mayo Hospital: The Metro Group of Hospitals has almost completed renovation of Mayo Hospital, which it had taken over in 2006 at a cost of Rs. 242 million. The hospital will re-start in April 2008 with 150 beds.Electrical Steel Service Centre: Mahindra Interactive Ltd. (MIL) - a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra - has recently inaugurated its Electrical Steel Service Centre at the Savli GIDC industrial estate. The Rs. 300-million facility has been set up to manufacture laminations for transformer cores for transformer manufacturers in Gujarat. The plant is the biggest of its kind in India, and may possibly become the biggest in Asia too.Board Exams: The Gujarat State Education Board class X and XII exams began on March 10. The Vadodara district education office said that 41, 841 students took the class X exam and 15,000 students - both science and commerce streams - took the class XII exam. The exams were conducted at 2,175 centres in the district.Jaanta Raja: A grand play based on the life saga of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, March 15 to 20. At Navlakhi Ground, Rajmahal. Organised by Jaanta Raja Mahanatya Samiti. Ph: 9427845770, 9879064800, 9426179499, 9725039738. This will be the first staging of the grand Marathi play in Hindi. The story of Shivaji, staged by 250 artists, has been written and directed by historian Babasaheb Purandare. Over eight million people all over the world have seen this play in the last 22 years. The 800th show will be staged at Baroda. Over 7,000 persons will see the pay in Baroda everyday. The actors also include one elephant, six horses and one camel. The play will travel to Los Angeles, USA., in May. The troupe has already staged 15 shows in USA.Bengali Language Course: The Bengali Sanskriti Sangha has elected Ashok Gupta as its president, and Prasansa Lahiri, S.B. Dasgupta and Gautam Ghosh as the body's vice presidents. The organisation plans to start a Bengali language course at Premananda Hall, Dandia Bazaar.Industrial Exhibition & Fair: March 14 to 16, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. At Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj. Organised by Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development Institute, Commissionerate of Cottage & Rural Industries, Khadi & Village industries Commission, National Small Industries Corporation Ltd., Federation of Small Scale IndustriesJewellery Exhibition: At Trisha Art Gallery, Jetalpur Road, March 14, 15, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Import-Export Course: Part-time, four-month postgraduate diploma course will start from April 21. Contact Indian Institute of Export, Sayajigunj. Ph: 2362570.
08-03-08 Harmonica Players: The 'Harmonica Players of Baroda' have applied to the Limca Book of World Records under the category of the "largest group of people playing harmonica in India". The group has 65 active harmonica or "mouth organ" players, both men and women. The youngest member is nine years old and the oldest is 85. They play mostly for old people and patients in hospitals. The founder president of the group is Ajitsinh Gaekwad. MSU Course In VAT: MS University will offer a full-time postgraduate course in value-added tax (VAT). This is the first time in India that such a course in VAT has been introduced. Concurrence is awaited from MSU's syndicate members. Graduates from all disciplines will be eligible for admission to this one-year self-financed course that can take 50 students. The course will include 60 hours of training in VAT software.Metallurgy Alumni Association: Department of Metallurgical & Material Engineering (DMME) at MS University's Faculty of Technology & Engineering plans to set up an alumni association - Society of Metallurgy Engineering Students (SMES). DMME was started in 1971; over 1,000 students have graduated from the department.MSU Student For Exchange Programme: Vinoth Kumar, a student from MS University's Pharmacy Department, has been selected for an Indo-Finnish student exchange programme. Kumar is doing his doctorate on the role of diabetes in hypertension. He will continue his research on the relationship between diabetes and Alzheimer's disease at the A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, Finland.CA Institute: Ashok Thakkar has been elected the chairman and Rahul Parikh the secretary of the Vadodara branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.National Art & Craft Bazar: Till March 10, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sponsored by Office of the Development Commissioner, Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Organised by Bharati Gramuthan Samajik Vikash Sansthan. At Akota Stadium, Productivity Road.23-02-08 'A' Grade For VMC: In its recent survey of 62 Indian cities the Credit Rating and Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL) gave an 'A' grade to Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), compared to 'A+' for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and 'AA' for the Surat Municipal Corporation. The civic bodies were rated on the basis of implementation of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission schemes. The grading should enhance the credibility of VMC, making it easier to get loans from international funding agencies like the World Bank. Award To DD Baroda: The Doordarshan high power transmitter at Vadodara has been judged to be the 'Best Maintained High Power Transmitter' in India. DD Baroda station engineer M.S. Duhan received an award for this from the Union minister of information and broadcasting recently at a function in Mumbai. DD Baroda relays DD1, DD Gujarati and DD News from its transmitters situated near Amodas.New Era Girl In West Zone Team: In the 'International Climate Champion - 2008' competition organised by the British Council Nidhi Patel of New Era School qualified as the finalist from west zone Nidhi is the only student from Gujarat in the five-member west zone team. The final round of the competition will be at Delhi from February 28. Thereafter three students will be selected for the international conference to be held in London and Kobe (Japan) in March.MSU Tech-Fest: MS University's Faculty of Technology & Engineering annual tech-fest - Footprints - will be on from February 22 to 24. The tech-fest will host six events to test the technical prowess of students pursuing engineering courses in various colleges across India.
21-02-08 Dum Pukht: Awadhi Food Festival: Sayaji Hotel, February 15 to 24. 07-02-08 'Moti Mahal' In Baroda: The Moti Mahal chain of restaurants has opened its first unit in Gujarat at Baroda, on R.C. Dutt Road. Named ‘Tandoori Trail’ it offers Mughlai cuisine as well as vegetarian food.Workshop For Retiring Employees: A two-day workshop for executives and employees who are due to retire soon will be held on February 23 and 24 at Hotel Express. Those interested should ring up Retired Officers' Forum (91-265-2791075).Diamond Jewellery Exhibition: Exhibition and sale of American diamond jewellery, February 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Trisha Gallery, opposite Swagat Restaurant, Jetalpur Road. By Parul Naidu, phone 9824421062.Jewellery Exhibition & Sale: Hotel Panchsheel, R.C. Dutt Road, till February 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Indian Ocean Live Performance: February 9, 6 p.m. onwards, Akota Stadium. Ph: 9925838900.
29-01-08 SSG Pioneer Passes Away: Dr. G.V. Merchant, founder of the Department of Orthopaedics and the Department of Physiotherapy at SSG Hospital, passed away on January 28 at the age of 88. He had settled down in Baroda in 1952.Recognition For Fine Arts Student: Sandeep Pisalkar, a postgraduate sculpture student at MS University's Faculty of Fine Arts won two awards recently in the Danfoss International Art Competition. The awards, worth about Rs.400,000, are in the category 'Passionate About Technology'. Danfoss is one of Denmark's leading manufacturing companies. Over 450 artists from 28 countries participated in the competition. Sandeep graduated from the J.J. School of Arts in Mumbai.Course In French: MS University's Department of French has begun registration for the three-month self-financed course in French. Registration will continue till January 31. Eligibility: HSc pass. Contact the department between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.Exhibition: Of Scroll. By Vipin Puri, Faculty of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, till Jan 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.National Graphic Camp: Organised by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi. At Faculty of Fine Arts, MS University, till February 3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Painting Show: by Dindorkar's Shree Aditya Art Centre, Akruti Art Gallery, Kirti Mandir campus, till Jan 29, 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.Gujarati Play: 'Jantar Mantar'. Till Jan 31, daily 9.30 p.m. Gandhi Nagargruh.Work Of Women Artisans: By Shroffs Foundation Trust, at 108/109, Abhishek Complex, Akshar Chowk, Old Padra Road, January 30 and 31. Exhibition and sale of hand-made masterpieces by women artisans of Chhota Udepur and Kutch: sarees, kurta sets, tops, cholis, stoles, dupattas, skirts, pants, bags, bed-spreads, mufflers, cushion covers, wall hangings, beaded jewellery, embroidered articles, etc.
25-01-08 Extreme Cold At Sayajibaug Zoo: Besides the human beings in Baroda even the 205 varieties of animals, 953 type of birds and 76 kinds of reptiles at the Sayajibaug Zoo are feeling the effects of the cold wave sweeping over Gujarat. The zoo staff is helping out. Tigers, lions and leopards have been shifted to wooden enclosures, and an extra 2 kg of meat has been added to the 10 kg that each animal eats daily. Firewood is being burnt near the cages to provide warmth. The monkeys are covered with blankets and get more bananas, carrots and milk. Reptiles snuggle into dry hay which has been put in their cages.Home Science Faculty Re-Named: Did you know that MS University's Faculty of Home Science has had a change of name? It is now the Faculty of Family & Community Science (FFCS). The necessary changes are now being made in the paperwork - certificates, degree certificates, mark sheets and the documents used for daily administrative work.Railway Reservation Period: Western Railway's Vadodara Division has increased the advance reservation period from 60 days to 90 days. The rule will be effective from February 1, and the bookings will be open from May 1.Fashion Designing Course: MS University's Faculty of Family & Community Science (FFCS) has announced the start of a vocational course in fashion designing. This will be made a part of the main curriculum. Such a course was already running at the Department of Clothing and Textiles.Course In Cricketing Skills: The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) plans to offer a diploma course in cricketing skills in affiliation with MS University.Care For Mentally Challenged: The Baroda Citizens Council (BCC) has started the Dr. Nandini Gandhi Day Care Centre for the Mentally Challenged at Navidharti Nagarwada. The day care centre is supported by the Rotary Club.Information Technology Exhibition: The Baroda Information Technology Association (BITA) is holding its 10th IT Show at Akota Stadium from January 25 to 27. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The show will feature 200 exhibition stalls. The apex body to promote IT in the state - Gujarat Informatics Ltd. (GIL) - is supporting the event.NIPM Conference: The National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) has announced that its 26th Annual Conference will be held at Baroda from February 7 to 9. This will be the first NIPM conference to be held in Gujarat. The renowned economist Meghnad Desai, SEBI chief M. Damodaran, ONGC human resources director A.K. Balyan and Bank of Baroda chairman and managing director Anil Khandelwal will also speak on the occasion.BBA BAAZIGAR: MS University's Bachelor of Business Administration Students Association (BBASA) will organise its annual business event 'BBA BAAZIGAR' from January 27 to February 1. Private institutions Gujarat Institute of Hotel Management, Parul Institute and ICFAI will also participate in the event.Rifle Shooting Competition: February 10. Fill up forms by February 7 at Baroda Rifle Club, Railway Police Parade Ground, Behind Kuber Bhavan, Raopura (4 p.m. to 6 p.m.).Automobile Exhibition: January 25 to 28, Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.23-01-08 Hand Embroidered Sarees: By Sonal Gandhi, January 22 to 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road.Khadi Village Industries Fair: By Khadi Gramudyog Commission, January 23 to 31, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj. Products: Cottons, Silks, Woolens, Masalas, Honey, Pickles, Papads, Agarbattis, Soaps, Natural Sherbets, Shoes, Chappals, etc.Fancy Garments Sale: Till January 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Marble Arch Display Centre, Opposite Pizza Hut, Race Course Circle.Free Bone Density Camp: By Karelibaug Bhagini Samaj, Dahiba Bhavan, Opposite Jain Mandir, Water Tank Road, Karelibaug, January 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Free Medical Camp: Till January 25, 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Mahalaxmiji Mahila Homoeopathy Medical College, Munj Mahuda.Australian Edu Fair: By Neptune Education Consultants, February 14, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Taj Residency, Akota Gardens. To register call 3057314.Gujarati Comedy Show: 'Shahbuddin Rathodno Hasya Darbar', Gandhi Nagargruh, January 25.Gujarati Play: 'Aa Vevainu Kai Kahevai Nahin', Gandhi Nagargruh, January 23, 9.30 p.m.Children's Fair: January 25 to 27, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sayajibaug, Sayajigunj.
19-01-08 Research Programme On AIDS: A five-year AIDS International Training and Research Programme (AITRP) for adolescents is being launched launched at the Baroda Medical College (BMC) in collaboration with the University of South Florida (USF). BMC will be the beneficiary of the funds granted to USF by the National Institute of Health (NIH), USA. This ambitious project is meant to enhance the research infrastructure, training and funding for HIV research with a focus on adolescents.New Cricket Stadium: There may soon be an alternative to the IPCL (now Reliance) Cricket Stadium. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) wants to acquire 90 acres at Sankarda village, 20 km from the city, to build a stadium that can take 40,000 spectators. It seems that the land will cost Rs. 90 million. The Reliance Stadium can take only 20,000 spectators.Public Meetings Banned Till February 1: In view of Muharram and other festivals, the Baroda Police Commissioner has issued a notification banning public meetings, processions and the carrying of personal arms. The notification will remain in place till February 1.Musical Fest: The Vadodara Chapter of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) will host the West zone convention in Baroda from January 24 to 27. Padmashri Shubha Mudgal and Padmabhushan Alarmel Valli (Bharatanatyam) will perform at the inauguration.Exhibition & Fun Fair: Organised by Maheswari Mahila Mandal. Sarees, dress materials, tops, tunics, plants, painting, jewellery, gift items. At Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj, 10 a.m. to 9.00 p.m., January 19 and 20.Garden Mills' Sale: The mill has organised a sale of sarees and salwar suit pieces at the LMP Product Display Centre, Tilak Road, Sayajigunj. 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. daily, till February 11.Readymade Garments Sale: Till January 20, at Marble Arch Display Centre, Race Course Circle, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Seminar On Education In UK: Neonatal Unit For Premature Babies: The neonatology division at the Department of Paediatrics, Baroda Medical College (BMC) and SSG Hospital, has started a Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) unit. With this unit, some premature or underweight babies will not need incubators. The unit uses the body warmth of the parents or relatives instead of incubators to provide neonatal care to low birth weight (LBW) infants. KMC is a simple and inexpensive technique that was first used in Columbia, South Africa. LBW babies account for 30 to 40 per cent of the newborns in India, and over 60 % of neonatal mortalities are from this group. The method is simple, cheap and effective method to take care of premature babies or infants who weigh below two kilograms. The project has been funded by UNICEF.Barodian Wins Commonwealth Award: Baroda’s Jignasha Ojha, 28, is among the ten artists in the world who have been selected for the Commonwealth Arts and Crafts Award in 2007. As part of the award, she will be given money to travel to a Commonwealth country, work alongside that country’s artists, share her skills and put up an exhibition of their work. She will also be given cash reward of 8000 pounds. Jignasha completed her MFA in painting from MS University’s Faculty of Fine Arts in 2003. This award is given every two years to artists and crafts persons who have shown exceptional promise in their own country and who would benefit from the opportunity to expand their horizons.Undergraduate Courses In Microbiology & Biochemistry: The science faculty of MS University may start undergraduate courses in microbiology and biochemistry from the next academic year. A postgraduate course in biostatistics is being considered. Presently, MSU conducts only postgraduate courses in microbiology and biochemistry. Undergraduate courses are available in Vallabh Vidyanager and Ahmedabad.Rhythmic Breathing Exercises: Free training programme by Soleji Yoga Foundation, at Jagdish Hall, Behind Sardar Baug, Wadi Wadi, January 13, 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.Hakoba Sale: Hotel Panchsheel, R.C. Dutt Road, Till January 14, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Wood Sculpture: Exhibition by retired MSU Professor B. Balakrishnaia, January 16, 17, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Pratapgunj Club, Pratapgunj.10-01-08 Course On Capital Market: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and MS University's Department of Economics plan to start a certificate course in the field of capital markets. Only Mumbai University offers a similar course - Certificate Programme in Capital Market (CPCM). MSU will be the only university in Gujarat to collaborate with BSE for the self-financed course. Approval is awaited from MSU's syndicate.Swami Vivekanand Festival: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Memorial will hold a day-long youth festival on January 12 at MS University's C.C. Mehta auditorium to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand. In addition to a series of lectures, question-answer sessions have been also arranged. The memorial offices on R.C. Dutt Road can be contacted for the application forms.Children's Painting Competition: January 27, At Bal Bhavan, Near Sayajibaug, Karelibaug. Entry forms will be accepted till January 22.Handlooms Exhibition: M.P. State Handlooms Exhibition & Sale. January 10 to 12. At Ayatana Gallery, 5/6, Vikas Nagar, Near Tube Co., Old Padra Road.Prem Jyoti: An exhibition on the message and service projects of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. At Kalabhuvan Ground, till January 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Jewellery Show: By Art Karat, January 10 to 12, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. At Trisha Gallery, Opposite Swagat Restaurant.Gujarati Play : 'Dikro To Vahu Ni Thapan Kevai'. At Gandhi Nagargruh, 9.30 p.m. January 10, 11.
07-01-08 New EME Commandant: Maj Gen Harkirat Singh has taken over as the commandant of the EME at Baroda from Brig Atul Mishra, the officiating commandant. He was earlier at EME, Eastern Command Headquarters.MSU Youth Festival: MS University Students Union (MSUSU) will begin its annual youth festival on January 26. The week-long festival, called 'Sparsh 08', will start with a marathon race. A rock show and film show will be the special attractions this year.Sale At Westside: Up to 50 % off. Till January 27. Next to Inox, Race Course Circle.Kite Exhibition: Arti Society, Atmajyoti Ashram Road, Subhanpura. January 7 to 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Paintings By Harish Kumar Sejekan: Exhibition at WelcomHotel Art Gallery, Till January 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Free Acupressure Camp: January 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. At Pushti Prabha Arogya Mandir, Kalyan Prasad Bank Road, Mandvi.Farming Technology Fair: Till January 9, Opposite Kirti Stambh.Free Cataract Camp: At Yogini Vasantidevi Arogya Mandir, Pratapnagar Road, January 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Western Dancing Classes: Classes starting January 9 onwards at 'Only Parathas, Jetalpur Road. By Akash Karnatki's Spin Academy. Ph: 9825419007, 9898592432.
02-01-08 24-12-07 Exhibition Of Pottery Photographs: By Avaneesh Bhatt. Aakruti Art Gallery, Kirti Mandir Compound, Till December 25, 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. The photographs feature the work of the Gujarati potters who live in the Dharavi slums in Mumbai. Sarees & Dress Materials: Exhibition at Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road, December 24 to 26.Chess Coaching Camp: For children, no fees. 4-A, Pushparaj Flats, Opposite Mehsana Nagar, Nizampura, December 24 to 28, 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Organised by Sampurnanand Activity Centre.Free Medical Camp: December 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Pramukhswami Hospital, Atladra. For women, children and eye related problems.Yoga Camp: At Sardar Maidan, Near Rajiv Gandhi Swimming Pool, Waghodia Road. January 1 to 7, 6 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. No fees. Organised by Shri Vadeshwar Hanuman Mandir and Sadbhavna Seva Trust.Ranji Trophy Cricket Match: Baroda versus Orissa, From December 25. At Motibaug Ground.Dine & Dance: A New Year event, organised by Hotel Yuvraj, at Shivam Party Plot, Sama-Savli Road, December 31, 8 p.m. onwards. DJ: Cyrus. Ph: 2795252.Mega New Year Buffet: At WelcomHotel Vadodara, R.C. Dutt Road, December 31, 7 p.m. onwards.
22-12-07 Exhibition By 7 Artists: At Red Earth Art Gallery, ABS Towers, Old Padra Road. December 23 to January 6. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Art of Living Course: At Jeevan Darshan Hall, Opposite Niketan, Fatehgunj. December 26 to 31. 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Ph: 9824158006, 9879546630.
21-12-07 Handloom & Handicrafts Exhibition: By Garvi-Gurjari. At Ayatana Gallery, Vikas Nagar, Old Padra Road. Till December 29, 12 noon to 8 p.m.Fusion Embroidery: Tunics & Tops, Sarees, Skirts, Fabrics, Dupattas, Salwar Suits, by Alankrit. December 21, 22. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. At Trisha Gallery, Vishwas Colony, Jetalpur Road.Brands of India: Shopping Festival. At Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj. December 28 to January 6. 11.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Entry Fee Rs. 10.
19-12-07 GujCET On April 10: The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) will be held on April 10. Those seeking admission in medical, paramedical, engineering and pharmacy courses will have to appear in this test.NBE Accredits City Hospital : Banker Heart Institute (BHI) has been accredited by the National Board of Examination (NBE), New Delhi, for providing super-speciality training in DNB cardiology. BHI also plans to introduce super-speciality training in cardiac surgery and cardiac anaesthesia.ERDA Director Honoured: A.K. Singh, Director of Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) at Baroda, was recently given the International Business Excellence Award by the International Study Circle. The honour was given in recognition of his professional achievements and for his contribution to the business growth of ERDA.Ayyappa Temple Fest: Shree Ayyappa Temple, Sama, is organising a religious and cultural festival from December 21 to 26.Wedding Collection: By Suchitra From Kolkata. Dec 18, 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. At Trisha Gallery, 62, Vishwas Colony, Jetalpur Road.Trade Fair 2007: December 18 to 23, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hockey Ground, Rajmahal Road. Electronic items, home appliances, R.O. systems, energy saving technologies, handloom and handicraft products, readymade garments, cosmetics.17-12-07 Paintings By Dilip Mitra: Exhibition At Sarjan Art Gallery, 1, Vishwas Colony, Alkapuri. Till 29th December, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Book Fair: By Ashish Book Centre, Dec 7 to 25, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. LMP Display Centre, Station Road, Sayajigunj.Shaadi@Barbadi.Com: Hindi Play, Gandhi Nagargruh, December 24, 9.30 p.m. Ph: 9825060871.
06-12-07 New ABB Unit At Baroda: The Swedish-Swiss power and automation technologies' company ABB Ltd plans to invest $100 million in three years in adding capacities as well as in range expansion in its Indian operations. It will also invest in setting up a new manufacturing unit in Baroda for small power transformers and distribution automation products. This will be in addition to the existing facilities at Vadodara, which is already a global sourcing hub for ABB's high voltage circuit breakers of 66 KV capacity. By 2010, the company’s workforce in India will exceed that of Sweden and Switzerland.Exhibition Of Sculptures: By Deepak Khatri, At Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery, MS University, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., till December 9.Exhibition Of Kashmir Handicrafts: Till March 15, 2008. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. At Coronation Complex, Opposite Pizza Hut, Race Course.Exhibition Of Kashmir Handloom Products: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Till February 29, 2008. At Spentha Complex, Opposite Pizza Hut, Race Course.National Karate Championship: December 7 to 9, At Gujarat Refinery.04-12-07 Exhibition-Cum-Sale Of Designer Bedsheets: Designer bedsheets, quilts, comforters, dohars, etc., by 'Springs' (Sheela Chandan). Also Jaipuri/Lucknawi salwar kameez, stitched/unstitched. Trisha Art Gallery, Jetalpur Road. Dec 12, 13. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ph: 9898577968.Commercial Pilot Training: Free seminar on Commercial Pilot Training in America and Philippines. December 5, 2007 (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) at Express Residency Hotel. Eligibility: Age over 17; 12 years of education; passed math and physics as a part of curriculum with 50 % marks. Organised by Suparsa Aviation and Arun Vakil Consultants. For details contact 09820450705. 03-12-07
Award For Baroda Architect: The design of the ABN AMRO Bank at Ahmedabad has won the US Green Building Council's Platinum Award. The architect, Baroda's Karan Grover, thus becomes the first in the world outside the US to win this award. Some years back, his design of the Sohrabji Godrej building in Hyderabad was also give the Platinum Award. He has similarly designed the CII building in Bangalore.Spanish Workshop At MSU: MS University's Department of Russian Studies has announced a 30-day training programme from December 12 to teach Spanish. A good response to the programme may prompt the department to start a full-fledged Spanish course. No institute in Gujarat teaches Spanish, and MSU is the only university in the state that offers studies in Russian language. Each batch of 15 participants will receive three hours of training per day. The programme is also open to participants from outside MSU.K. Lal's Magic Show: Dec 3 onwards, Daily 9 p.m. At Gandhinagar Gruh. Ph: 9825352841.01-12-07 MSUSU Alumni In Gujarat Elections: Chimanbhai Patel, the first vice president of the MS University Students' Union (MSUSU), went on to become the chief minister of Gujarat. Another MSUSU member, Prakash Brahmbhatt, became a Lok Sabha member. Over the years no other MSU union member has made it into big-time politics. Now two former MSU union members are preparing to contest the forthcoming Gujarat assembly elections. Jayesh Radadia, 25, has filed nomination papers for the Rajkot-1 constituency from the Congress party and Jigar Inamdar, 27, has been given a ticket to the Savli constituency from the BJP. Jayesh was a faculty representative (FR) and a faculty general secretary (FGS) of the Technology Faculty and Jigar was an FR and an FGS from the Commerce Faculty. Navy Day Exhibition: Dec 4 to 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. At NCC Gujarat Naval Unit, MS University Campus, Fatehgunj.23-11-07 Award For Barodian Inventors: Two inventors from Baroda's Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA) - V. Shrinet and M.K. Shah - have been awarded a gold medal by the International World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Geneva, for developing a Fault Current Limiter (FCL). They were earlier also rewarded by the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). They will be receiving the WIPO award in 2008 at Geneva.Exhibition & Seminar On Non-Destructive Testing: To promote the non-invasive inspection of materials, components and structures the Baroda chapter of the Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ISNDT) has organised an international seminar and exhibition in the city from November 28 to 30. Over 450 delegates representing 80 organisations from six countries are expected to participate in the event at the Parsi Agiyari exhibition ground.Art Of Living Course: Nov 20 to Nov 25, three batches per day. Lohana Mahajan Wadi, Opposite Kalpataru, Ellora Park. Ph: 3080743, 9825482860, 9879521774, 9974337220.Painting Exhibition: By Jayant Parikh, Sarjan Art Gallery, 1, Vishwas Colony, Nov 24 to Dec 8, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 22-11-07 New Police Commissioner: Mr. R.P. Priyadarshee has been appointed the new Vadodara Commissioner of Police. He is an IPS officer of the 1980 batch. Before this posting, he was IGP (Prisons) and earlier IG (Operations). Gajanan Dhumal's Guinness Bid: Car mechanic Gajanan Dhumal is preparing to break a Guinness record by driving a car in reverse gear. The current record is 14,500 km. His 'project' began when a customer's car broke down in Pavagadh and a technical fault compelled him to drive the car back to Baroda in reverse gear. Gajanan, 39, plans to reverse for 16,000 km in less than 36 days. The attempt, to be made in December, has cost him Rs. 400,000. He runs a garage in Subhanpura.Stamp Design Contest: The Postal department's Stamp Design Contest 2007 for schoolchildren, based on the theme 'India of My Dreams', will be held on November 29. Aspiring participants should send their entries to Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Vadodara West Division, before November 27.Painting Exhibition: By Manhar Kapadia and Praveena Mahicha, at MS University Fine Arts Faculty, till Nov 26.19-11-07 Marathon Achievement: Baroda's Arif Shaikh (right) and Rishiraj Mistry (left) participated recently in the Vodafone Half Marathon (21.1 km) held in New Delhi. Both completed well within the prescribed three hours. Both were running a marathon for the first time. Arif is a fitness trainer at Talwalkars and Rishiraj Mistry is a documentary filmmaker. Next on their agenda is the Mumbai Marathon (42 km) to be held on January 26, 2008. For the Mumbai Marathon, Rishiraj is also hoping to represent a worthwhile NGO and thus collecting funds for it as he runs. Any takers?14-11-07 Yoga Pranayam Shibir: November 18 to 25, 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. Organised by Shri Vallabh Vishwa Vihar Education & Charitable Trust, Near Shree Kalyanraiji Mandir, Bajwada. No fees.Music Therapy For BP Patients: Ambalal Sarabhai Foundation, Bombay Shopping Centre, Race Course. No fees. Nov 26 to Dec 1, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.Ethical Management & Leadership: Lecture by Dr. J. Robert Ouimet. At Baroda Management Association, Old Padra Road. November 15, 7.30 p.m. Ph: 2344135.Baroda-Bengal Ranji Trophy Cricket Match: Nov 15 to 18. At Motibaug Ground. 9.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Connor Williams to lead Baroda team.Flavour Of Bengal: Nov 16 to 25, at Cambay Pavilion, WelcomHotel Vadodara. Ph: 2330033. 13-11-07 Election Helpline: The district election office has started a helpline for voters in Vadodara district. You can ring up 0265-2420000 and get details regarding the inclusion of your name in the electoral rolls. The facility will be available till the second phase of the election on December 16.Counselling For Substance Abuse: The Vadodara police department is co-operating with Faith Foundation, a city based NGO, to set up counselling cells at a few police stations to help with cases relating to substance abuse. The cells will be started at the Wadi, Raopura and City police stations. Counsellors will interact with those who have been accused under the Prohibition and Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.Support For Budding Sculptors: Mahendra Pandya, former dean of MS University's Faculty of Fine Arts, has set up a foundation, starting with Rs. 8,000, to help needy students. His Mahendra Pandya Foundation For Sculpture will provide some equipment to students of sculpture. The foundation was established to mark his 80th birthday. He collected the money by organising a terracotta camp in which renowned artists took part and the works were then sold.08-11-07 City Artists Honoured: The Mumbai based Harmony Art Foundation held its award function recently in Baroda for the first time. The organisation's founder patron Tina Ambani honoured three Baroda based artists at the function. Padma Bhushan K.G. Subramanyan was given the lifetime achievement award and painter Abir Karmakar and sculptor Nilesh Kumavat were given emerging artists of the year awards. The function was held at the Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum on the Laxmi Vilas Palace grounds.MSU Prof. Wins Award: Dr. R. Balaraman, a pharmacology professor at MSU's Pharmacy department, was recently awarded the P.P. Suryakumari gold medal for his research work on diabetes at the Fortieth Conference of the Indian Pharmacological Society held at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) at Mohali in Chandigarh. He was also elected as Vice President of the Indian Pharmacological Society for 2007-08.Baroda High Wins Cricket Trophy: Baroda High School recently won the Swami Vivekananda Hill Challenger Cricket Competition by defeating Shreyas Vidyalaya at the Polo Ground. The school has won the trophy four times in a row. It will now represent the city in the south zone competition.Veer Patel To Participate In UAE Motocross: Barodian Veer Patel, a class 11 student and the youngest motocross rider in India, will participate in the motocross competition to be held in UAE. Veer has a Yamaha 250F bike and will represent India in the competition.Cricket Camps For Kids: Sports Authority of Gujarat's (SAG) district coaching centre has planned a free 'Diwali Junior Cricket Camp' in five cities for schoolboys between 14 and 16 years of age. Vadodara District Sports Coaching Centre and the Bal Bhavan Society will jointly hold the camp for boys of city based schools at Bal Bhavan Cricket Ground from November 12 to November 26. Similar camps will be held at Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Porbandar and Bhavnagar. Bridge Tournament: Organised by GSFC General Sports Association. At Officers' Club, Fertilisernagar, Nov 17, 18.Table Tennis Tournament: Inter-district, Community Hall, IPCL Township, Nov 15 to 18.Rangoli Exhibition: Till Nov 18, 4.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. At Aakruti Art Gallery, near Kirti Mandir.Rangoli Exhibition: At Vivekananda Art Gallery, Badamdi Baug, Dandia Bazar. Till Nov 15, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.Rangoli Exhibition: Sharadnagar Municipal School, Tarsali. By Sai Rangoli Group. Till Nov 11, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.Rangoli Exhibition: By Swastik Rangoli Kalakar Group. At Kirti Mandir, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Till Nov 20.Model Making Workshop: For school children. Nov 19 to 23. Organised By Lok Vignan Kendra, Arti Society, Atmajyoti Ashram Road, Subhanpura.Aeromodelling Workshop: At Bal Bhavan Society. For children between 8 and 11 years. Nov 22 to 24.K. Lal's Magic Show: Nov 21 to 24, at Gandhinagar Gruh, 9.30 p.m. Ph: 9824301517.Mangal Magician's Show: Nov 10 to 18, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Opposite Hanumanji Mandir, Makarpura. Ph: 9228275555.Works By 21 Artists: At Red Earth Art Gallery, ABS Towers, Old Padra Road, Till Nov 25, 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.30-10-07 Stress Management Workshop: For 18 days from November 22. Contact Yog Niketan, Fatehgunj. Exhibition of Paintings By Atma Nand Chauhan: Nov 3 to 5, 2007, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibition Hall, MSU Faculty of Fine Arts.Recent Works By Ranjitsinh Gaekwad: Exhibition of recent works will be held at Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum, Laxmi Vilas Palace, Nov 3 and 4, 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.29-10-07 Barodian Heads IMA State Unit: Barodian ENT Surgeon Dr. Mayank Bhatt is the new president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Gujarat wing for 2007-08. He studied at Seth G.S. Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He has been practicing since 1981. He was earlier president of Gujarat wing of Association of ENT Surgeon (1994-95), president of IMA Baroda (1997-98) and Member of MS University's Senate (1997-2002). Art Of Living Course: Nov, 1 to 6. 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.Tejal Diwali Exhibition: Sarees. Oct 29 to Nov 7. 10.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Jeevan Darshan Hall. Ph: 9824158006, 9879546630. Sunday closed.27-10-07 Art Of Living Course: Oct 30 to Nov 4, three batches per day. Nutan Bharat Club, Alkapuri. Ph: 2340657, 9426346343, 9376227326, 9879500134. Pre-registration at 30, Alkapuri.Collection Of Diyas: By Sakhi, an NGO working for the upliftment of women artisans from rural and tribal areas. Oct 27 & 28. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Red Stone Gallery, near HSBC Bank, Race Course.Gujarati Play: Lage Raho Gujjubhai. Oct 26 & 27, 9.30 p.m. Gandhinagar Gruh.Children's Furniture & Bedroom Decor: Exhibition at Red Stone Art Gallery, Ellora Park. Oct 28 & 29. 24-10-07
Vadodara Boy In National Football Team: Baroda's Akshay Mall has been selected for the Indian national football team for the forthcoming Asian Football Confederation Under-16 qualification competition 2007. The event will be held at Damam in Saudi Arabia from October 25 to November 8. Akshay, 15, is a student of tenth standard at Baroda High School (ONGC). He is the first player from Gujarat to be picked to play for the national subjunior team.Sculptures & Paintings Exhibition: By Ghanshyam Gupta & Sunil Dewre. At MS University Faculty of Fine Arts. Till Oct 26. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.23-10-07 District Prepares For Elections: The counting of votes for the Gujarat Assembly elections will be held on December 23. The Baroda district collectorate has appointed returning officers, additional returning officers, election code of conduct implementation officers and nodal officers for 13 Assembly constituencies including Chhotaudepur, Jetpur, Naswadi, Sankheda, Dabhoi, Savli, Vadodara city, Sayajigunj, Raopura, Waghodiya, Vadodara rural, Padra and Karjan. The voter's list published on July 23 had 2,728,108 voters in the district. The final list will be published seven days prior to the last date of withdrawing nominations after inclusion or deduction of some names. If any citizen wants to include his or her name in the voters' list, he or she can still get it done at the respective mamlatdar office. During the last Assembly elections, the district had 2,800 polling booths. 'Build A Fort' Competition: The Maharaja Fatehsinh Museum and the Friends of Museum Society have organising a 'Build A Fort' competition from November 5 to November 7. It will be open to children between 10 and 15 years of age. Entry forms are available with the museum's secretary at the Laxmi Vilas Palace campus between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all days except Monday. The last date for submitting the forms is October 31.Hyderabadi Food Festival: Oct 23 to Nov 4, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. At Kala Ghoda Restaurant, Sayaji Hotel.Lifestyle Items: By Niharika Ladies Club. Clothing, Jewellery, Candles, Crockery, Bags. Oct 25, 26. 10.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Hotel Surya Palace.22-10-07 L&T Technology Park: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced that its technology park project at Baroda should start functioning by the end of 2009. It is expected to hire 10,000 engineers at the park by 2015. L&T currently employs 1,800 persons in Baroda. The park is coming up on 112 acres between Ajwa and Waghodia on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Highway (NH-8). The investment on infrastructure and buildings will be Rs. 5 billion. Gujarati Play: Pappa Padhravo Savdhan. Oct 23, 24, 25, 9.30 p.m. Gandhinagar Gruh.Kusum Collection: Sarees, embroidered cotton suits, fancy footwear, Purses. Oct 22 to 24, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road.Rajasthani Food Festival: Oct 22 to Nov 4, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. At Myra Restaurant, Hotel Surya, Sayajigunj. Ph: 2226161.20-10-07 City Gas Distribution: Gail India Ltd. (GAIL) may form a joint venture (JV) company with Vadodara Mahanagar Seva Sadan (VMSS) to execute the gas projects in the city. GAIL will have 25 per cent equity, VMSS will have 26 percent equity, and the balance will be held by strategic investors and the public. VMSS supplies gas to domestic and commercial establishments in Baroda. Yera Sale: Oct 19 to Nov 15, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Yera Arcade, Alembic Road.Art & Craft Festival: Exhibition Cum Sale. Oct 19 to Nov 8, 10.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. Parsi Agiyari Ground, Sayajigunj.Free Health Camp: Oct 21 and 28. 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Anand Multispeciality Hospital, Near Gorwa ITI.Digital Renaissance: Exhibition of digital artworks by Dr. Sudhir Deshpande. Oct 27 to 29, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Taj Residency.Sarjan Art Gallery: 10th anniversary celebration with a Kathakali performance by P.V.S. Natyasangham, Kottakkal, on October 21 at 8 p.m. at Hotel Express Residency, Alkapuri. Dinner for Invitees only.18-10-07 Diwali With Mohauli: Collection of exclusive dress material, kurtis, stitched and unstitched dress material. By Jigna Thakkar (Mohauli). Oct 22 and 23, 10 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. Trisha Art Gallery, Jetalpur Road.Astrologers' Conference: All India Astrologers' Federation will hold the 47th National Conference on Oct 27 and 28 at Vaswik Auditorium, Race Course Circle. No entrance fee. Tennis Tournament: Open Baroda Tennis Tournament will be organised by the Bal Bhavan Tennis Academy on October 23 and 28.Tech Models & Exhibits: Students of over 60 schools from Gujarat will display 150 models and exhibits at BAPS Swaminarayan Vidyamandir, Old Padra Road, Atladra, on October 18.Sale At Shrungar Jewellers: Oct 16 to 18, 10.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. National Plaza, R.C. Dutt Road. Ph: 2357978.Shardotsav Garba Competition: Oct 24, 3.30 p.m. Stree Niketan, Sant Kabir Hall. For details, Phone 2350411.Art Exhibition: Piraji Sagara's wood collages and paintings in mixed media. Sarjan Art Gallery, Vishwas Colony. Oct 22 to Nov 3, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Sundays.13-10-07 Help For Litigants: Baroda District Judge P.R. Patel has made public his residence telephone number so that litigants with problems can ring him up directly to narrate their grievances. Litigants can ring up 2314343 between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Only grievances pertaining to the administrative process in the legal setup will be entertained. This seems to be the first time that a judge has made himself accessible in this fashion. Over 300,000 cases are pending in Vadodara district court.Decibel Limit: The Gujarat State Pollution Board (GPCB) has issued guidelines to limit noise pollution in residential areas during Navratri. The loudspeakers should be adjusted so as to restrict the noise level to 75 decibels. Loudspeakers will have to be turned off at midnight.Sale At L-Wood Furniture Mall: Till October 21. 25 % Discount. Bedroom sets, sofa sets, dining table sets, etc. Zenith Compound, Chhani Road. Ph: 2771034, 2771014. Earth Complex, Akshar Chowk. Ph: 2354128, 2351266.Furniture Exhibition: Colonial & Traditional Furniture. At Lifestyle Lounge, Mangaldeep Complex, Productivity Road. Ph: 3054802. Till Nov 8. 10.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.Mountaineering Camp For Children: Nov 12 to 19. Organised by Aarohan, C-3, Narmada Nagari Part-3, Gorwa.Baroda District Science Fair: Oct 25 to 27. At Utkarsh Vidyalaya.Yoga Pranayam Shibir: Vallabh Foundation Trust, Vrajdham, Manjalpur. Oct 24 to 30, daily 6 p.m.Traditional Garbas: Specially for young mothers and older women. Organised by SOS (Save Our Society). Milan Kunj Club, Alkapuri. Oct 13 to 17, 9 p.m. to 12 midnight. Enough seating, garba dancing on lawns, slow rhythm, single circle, old garba songs. Open to all, no fees to dance or to watch.Open Baroda Garba Competition: Gandhinagar Gruh, Oct 22, 8 p.m. Organised by Lions & Lioness Club of Vishwamitri.11-10-07 Wooden Sculptures: Exhibition by child artists of Kanti Rana's Hobby Centre. Oct 12-13, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sarjan Art Gallery, Vishwas Colony. Ph: 2338351, 2343574.Paintings & Sculptures: By Nataraj Sharma. Oct 12, 13. Red Earth Art Gallery, ABS Towers, Old Padra Road. Ph: 2340816. This is a preview of works travelling to an exhibition in Geneva from November 10 to December 1.Jewellery Sale: Gold-plated, Hyderabadi pearls, radium-plated. Hotel Panchsheel, R.C. Dutt Road. Till Oct 13. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.10-10-07 Kamaal Patel Vs Dhamaal Patel: Gujarati play. Gandhinagar Gruh. Oct 10, 11. 9.30 p.m. Painting Exhibition: By Rooshika Patel. Exhibition Hall, Faculty of Fine Arts, MSU, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct 10, 11.Folk Songs Competition: Oct 11, 4 p.m. Stree Samaj, Opposite Polo Ground, Rajmahal Road.Mushaira Programme: Lal Bahadur Shastri School, Harni Road, Oct 11, 6 p.m.09-10-07 Raas Garba Ratri: Ambalal Park Ground, Karelibaug. Singer: Atul Purohit. Oct 10, 8 p.m. to midnight.Lose Flab & Get Trim: Special Navratri Package at Talvalkars Gym. Offer open till October 22. Ph: 2330313.Rangoli Workshop: Bal Bhavan Society. October 27 to 28, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also on November 3. Register before October 23 between 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.Vegetarian Buffet Festival: Azure, Hotel Surya Palace, October 12 to 20, 7 p.m. onwards.08-10-07 India-Australia ODI Tickets: Tickets priced below Rs. 1,000 for the 11th October India-Australia one-day International cricket match at Baroda were sold out only two days after the sale began. The capacity of the IPCL Stadium (now known as Reliance Stadium) is about 21,000. The saleable seats are 9000. The rest are complimentary.New Caparo Plant At Halol: Lord Swraj Paul, the head of the Caparo Group, recently performed the opening ceremony for a new facility at Halol to manufacture automobile ancillaries to cater to the needs of the nearby General Motors plant. The Caparo Group already has a unit at Halol - Caparo Maruti Ltd. - which is a joint venture with Maruti Udyog Ltd.Free Medical Camp: Mahalakshmiji Homeopathy College, Munj Mahuda, Oct 8 to 13, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.06-10-07 Navratri Jewellery Sale: Avakar Hall, Water Tank Road, Karelibaug (10 a.m. to 11 p.m.); Bhakti Hall, Ghadiali Pole, Mandvi (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.).Sale At Koutons: Outlets at Trident Complex (Race Course Circle), Silver Arcade (Munj Mahuda), Shreem Shalini (R.C. Dutt Road), Navrang Cinema Road. Till 14th October.Garments Exhibition & Sale: LMP Showroom, Opposite MSU, Sayajigunj.Diabetes Camp: Lions' Hall, Gadapura, Oct 7. 8 a.m. to 12 noon.Suitings & Shirts: Sale at Dinesh Mills Retail Shop, Akota-Padra Road. Up to 50 % discount. Till 8th November. Ph: 2330060, 2330065. Ethnic Navratri Creations: Oct 5, 6, 7, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibition by students of INIFD (International Institute of Fashion Design), B/901-902, Alkapuri Arcade, R.C. Dutt Road. Ph: 2337951, 2356493.Azadi Express: This special train exhibit will be on display at platform number 6 at the Vadodara Railway Station from October 6 to 8.Managing Your Health: A talk by Dr. Bhikhubhai Patel. Baroda Management Association, Anmol Plaza, Old Padra Road, 5th Oct, 6.15 p.m. to 7.15 p.m.Art of Living Course: 5th to 10th Oct, 6 a.m. to 8.45 a.m. Arunodaya Hall, Near Crossword, Alkapuri. Ph: 9998977356, 9824083368, 9825126890Acupressure Training: Arvind Ashram, Dandia Bazar, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Up to 14th Oct.Physiotherapy Camp: Organised by Society For The Physically Handicapped, EME Road, Fatehgunj. Oct 13, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.Sanskrit Garba Competition: Arvind Nivas, Dandia Bazar. Oct 26, 27.Gandhi Week Celebrations: Till 9th Oct, at Faculty of Social Work, MSU.04-10-07 Tickets For Cricket ODI At Baroda (Oct 11): Tickets (Rs. 4000/-, Rs. 2000/-, Rs. 700/-, Rs. 200/-) will be available for sale at Bank of Baroda branches at Alkapuri, Old Padra Road, Jawaharnagar (IPCL), Karelibaug, Khanderao Market. 3rd to 5th Oct (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.); 6th (10 a.m. to 12 noon).Carrom Tournament: Selection of participants for upcoming Malaysian Open Carrom tournament. Urmi School, Sama-Savli Road, 4th and 5th Oct.Snakes Display: At Vadodara Range Forest Officer's Office, Behind Sayajibaug. Till 8th Oct.Free Entry To Sayajibaug Zoo: The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is issuing free entry passes to the zoo for students of MS University and schools to celebrate 'Forest Wildlife Week'. Till 8th October.Art of Living Course: 2nd to 7th Oct, 6 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. Ph: 9825482860, 9879521774. Art Show: Group exhibition at Faculty of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, MS University, till 6th Oct, 11 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. Painting Exhibition: By Palette Group. Kaleidoscope Art Gallery, Subhanpura, till 8th Oct, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Sherwani & Kurta Exhibition: By BOB Design Studio. Trisha Art Gallery, Oct 5 and 6. Khadi & Village Industries Exhibition: 2nd to 12th Oct. Akota Atithi Gruh, Akota. Trade Fair 2007: Electronic, Electrical & Home Appliances. Organised by Ashirwad Marketing. 2nd to 7th Oct. 12 noon to 10 p.m. Kala Bhavan Ground, Rajmahal Road, Baroda. Exhibition of Navratri Dresses: 2nd to 4th Oct. Trisha Gallery, Jetalpur Road. Ratri Before Navratri: Organised by Vadodara Central.
10th Oct. Shivam Party Plot, Sama-Savli Road. 8 p.m. onwards. Couple Pass for Rs.
200/-. Phone: 6693600. Plastic Surgery Conference: On Facial Cosmetic Surgery. Oct 6 and 7. Organised by Sayaji Hospital and Plastic Surgeons Association. Contact Sayaji Hospital. 29-09-07 One Day International At Baroda: India and Australia are scheduled to play a One Day International (ODI) cricket match at the IPCL Stadium in Baroda on October 11, 2007. The Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) may mop up a profit of about Rs. 12.5 million, from total revenues of Rs. 20 million (which includes advertising rights of Rs. 11.6 million. Ticket sales are expected to yield Rs. 7 million. Ticket rates range from Rs. 200 to Rs. 4,000. Arrangements have been made to seat 20,000 spectators. The match has been insured for a sum of Rs. 78 million. To learn how to organise the event properly, BCA officials attended a two-day workshop organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in South Africa. Lifeline Foundation Initiative: A Medical Appliance Bank (MAB), claimed to be the first of its kind, has been launched recently in Baroda by Lifeline Foundation. It provides medical equipment and appliances to poor patients. The patient is expected to deposit some money, which is fully refunded when the appliance is returned. Lifeline Foundation started this activity after they found out that over 60 percent of critically ill patients are from poor families and cannot afford the required medical appliances after they are discharged from hospital. Incidentally, Lifeline Foundation is the organisation associated with the Highway Accident Helpline (9825026000).MSU Website Revised: MS University of Baroda has revamped its website http://www.msubaroda.ac.in. The revised website has several additional features.Malaysian Food Festival: Till 7th October. At Taj Residency, Baroda.18-09-07 17-09-07 Anyonaya Bank In Trouble: The 118-year-old Baroda based Anyonaya Bank, Asia's first co-operative bank, has come under Reserve Bank of India restrictions after it suffered losses of Rs. 200 million. The losses seem to be have been caused by to a number of defaulting borrowers. The RBI step is based on Anyonaya Bank's negative net worth over the past several years. The RBI has barred the opening of new savings or current accounts, including fixed deposit accounts. Existing depositors have been allowed to withdraw a maximum of Rs. 1,000 from their accounts. Founded on February 5, 1889, by V.L. Kavthekar as a co-operative credit society, the bank has 29,000 shareholders and deposits worth Rs. 860 million. It has over 100,000 customers and 11 branches in Baroda.15-09-07 MSU Convocation: MS University's 56th annual convocation will be held on September 29 at the newly constructed convocation ground. London based Thames Valley University Chancellor Lord Karan Bilimoria will be the chief guest for the convocation. Lord Bilmoria is a law graduate from Cambridge University and founder of Cobra Beer based in Fulham. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the function because Mukesh Ambani and SriSri Ravishankar are also likely to be present. Ginger Hotel In Baroda: The Indian Hotel Company Limited (IHCL) will shortly open a budget hotel in Fatehgunj, Baroda, just next to the Kalyan Café. The 100-room three-star hotel, to be called 'Ginger Hotel', is the first of its kind in Gujarat, and it will be followed by similar units in Ahmedabad, Mundra Port, Surat and Rajkot. The hotel's target group includes students and visitors to MS University and the small businessmen. The total project cost is Rs. 120 million, excluding the cost of land. The hotel will not offer room service. Rooms are expected to be priced at Rs. 999 for a single room and Rs. 1,199 for a double room.Automobile Institute: The car manufacturer Maruti Udyog Ltd. (MUL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Gujarat government to establish an automobile training institute in Waghodia taluka of Baroda. Gujarat's tribal development department and MUL will set up the Gujarat Regional Automobile Training Institute (GUJRATI) for unskilled tribal youth. The Rs. 160-million institute will train 2,250 tribals every year. It will offer courses in technical as well as vehicle driving skills.12-09-07 Modern Table Tennis Facility: The Table Tennis Association of Baroda (TTAB) is busy setting up a modern stadium in Baroda in collaboration with MS University. An area of 4,200 sq metres has been reserved for this facility within the university premises. The total expenditure is likely to be about Rs. 10 million. Member of Parliament Jayaben Thakkar has said that she will sanction Rs. 2.5 million from her MPLAD (Member of Parliament Local Area Development) fund. MSU has agreed to provide the land for the project. TTAB will finance the project. The main hall of the air-conditioned stadium will have 16 tables and it will be equipped to host international table tennis tournaments. The facility will be also used for other indoor games - badminton, chess, basketball, etc.04-09-07 Crisil Rating For VMC: To enhance its standing with financial institutions, the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) will submit to being rated by the credit rating agency Crisil. Such a rating process is mandatory under the norms of the National Urban Renewal Mission (NURM). The rating will help VMC to raise money through bonds or borrow from banks to finance projects. Crisil has done a similar exercise for the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.Thermax Facility At Savli: Thermax, a company that provides solutions in energy and environment engineering, announced recently that its Rs. 4 billion capital investment plan for a facility at Savli (near Baroda) is proceeding on schedule. The new facility, which should be ready by March 2008, will manufacture 200 units of standard design boilers and also large field erected boilers.Grant For Fine Arts Faculty: New York based Tamarind Art Gallery has announced a grant of Rs. 1.5 million aid for the promotion of an artist residency programme at MS University's Faculty of Fine Arts. Under this programme, the faculty will invite artists to stay on the campus and work with the students. Deepanjana Danda Cline, a former art history department student at MSU, is a co-ordinator at Tamarind, and a former painting department student, Rupa Shah, is a gallery assistant there.02-08-07 Industrial Clusters: In order to enhance the effectiveness of small and medium enterprises, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Gujarat, is making attempts to encourage the formation of industrial clusters so that companies pool their resources and increase their competitive edge. The state's first cluster was launched recently at Baroda; ten engineering companies joined hands to improve their productivity. The companies will exchange ideas on their management practices and working styles so as to improve their efficiency. Similar clusters are planned for Rajkot and Ahmedabad too. Court Computerisation: To speed up the judicial process and make it function more smoothly, the Vadodara district court is going through a process of computerisation. The installation of software, maintenance of computers and the task of updating information are being outsourced to a private company. Over 300,000 civil and criminal cases are pending in the local courts at Baroda.GSFC Makes Banana Saplings: Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC) has begun the commercial production of bananas using tissue-culture technology. In association with the Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC) it plans to prepare 1.5 million saplings and sell them to farmers at a price of Rs. 12 per sapling.Exhibition Of Hand Embroidered Sarees: At the 'SAHASTRIKA' Annual Exhibition (at Taj Residency, Akota Road, August 10-11, 2007, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Sonal Gandhi of Shringar will present her exclusive hand embroidered sarees, Parsee embroidery sarees, embroidered kurtas and more.22-06-07 Stepwells To Be Revived: The Vadodara district panchayat has taken up the task of cleaning up the vaavs (stepwells) to increase the availability of water resources in rural areas. The district has 145 vaavs, of which 117 will be refurbished. Many of the vaavs were made hundreds of years ago. Ninety vaavs have been refurbished in nine talukas. Vaavs can provide water round the year and people in the vicinity will need external sources only for drinking water. The Gujarat government has sanctioned Rs. 240,000 for the project. Hypnotherapy Course: MS University's department of psychology has announced a one-year part-time self-financed postgraduate diploma course in clinical and applied hypnotherapy. Eligibility is graduation (under the 10+2+3 system) in psychology, medicine, dentistry or physiotherapy, with 50 percent marks and English as a compulsory subject at the higher secondary level.Medical Lab Tech Course: The Ambalal Sarabhai Foundation's course for medical laboratory technicians will begin in July 2007. Students who have completed standard XII or graduates from any stream are eligible to join. Those who are interested may contact the foundation office at 1st Floor, Bombay Shopping Centre, Race Course.Gujarati Play: Chhel Chhabilo Gujarati. June 20, 21, 22, 24, 9.30 p.m. At Gandhinagar Gruh.Summer Mela 2007: Entertainment For Children. Rajmahal Ground, Near Badamdi Bagh, Rajmahal Road, Baroda. 5 p.m. onwards. 20-06-07 Vadodara Airport Expansion: The Baroda airport is being expanded by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to meet the growing needs of more passengers and more airlines. While over 360,000 passengers boarded flights from here in 2005-2006, the figure increased to 404,000 in 2006-07. Among the changes: MSU Will Host ZONASA: The architecture department of MS University will host the zonal convention of National Association of Students of Architecture (NASA) this year. Architecture students from 120 colleges in India are members of NASA. The event will be held at Kala Bhavan, tentatively in the end of August. About 1,000 architecture students from the west zone, including 24 colleges in Mumbai, Pune, Nasik, Sangli and Gujarat, will attend the three-day convention.07-06-07 Octroi To Be Abolished: The Gujarat government proposes to abolish octroi from all of the state's seven municipal corporations - Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Junagadh - with effect from November 15 (Labh Pancham). It will in the mean time study viable alternative to octroi. In the previous financial year, the total income from octroi in the seven municipal corporation areas was about Rs. 18 billion; of this amount, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Surat accounted for Rs. 16 billion. In the case of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, 62 percent of its total income was from octroi, and 1,500 employees work in its Octroi Department. New Radio Channels: Three new radio channels have been launched in Baroda - Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, Radio City 91.1 FM and Big 92.7 FM. Radio City will have the baseline 'watte fun', Radio Mirchi will say 'it's hot' and Big FM will cling to 'suno sunao life banao'.Life Programme: Conducted by Swami Sukhabodhananda. June 9, 10. 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Taj Residency. For enrollment, Call 9327234979, 9974012060, 9898739228.Book Fair: At LMP Display Centre, Sayajigunj. Till June 18. 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Organised by Ashish Book Centre.06-06-07 New Courses AT MSU Techo: MS University's Faculty of Technology & Engineering has announced three new postgraduate courses. The Department of Applied Mathematics will offer a diploma in Scientific Computing & Industrial Mathematics (SCIM) and M.Sc in Bioinformatics. The third course - M.Sc in Nanotechnology - will be conducted with help from the departments of Applied Physics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Metallurgy, Materials Engineering and Pharmacy. SCIM will be an evening course of one year, with two semesters; it will take in 10 students. The Nanotechnology and Bioinformatics courses will be for four semesters each, and they will admit 10 and 20 students respectively. Application forms for the courses will be available at the faculty till June 22.05-06-07 Disaster Management Course: MS University's Department of Geology will start a one-year postgraduate diploma course in disaster management this year. It will cover disaster preparedness, mitigation and rehabilitation. Relief workers, social workers and police and military personnel can join the course. The course will admit forty students. The entrance test will be conducted on July 14; the last date for applications is July 7. Life Programme: Conducted by Swami Sukhabodhananda. June 9, 10. 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. At Taj Residency. For enrollment, Call 9327234979, 9974012060, 9898739228.Book Fair: At LMP Display Centre, Sayajigunj. Till June 18. 9.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Organised by Ashish Book Centre.Summer Mela 2007: Entertainment For Children. Rajmahal Ground, Near Badamdi Bagh, Rajmahal Road, Baroda. 5 p.m. onwards. 04-06-07 SSG Hospital Computerises: The SSG Hospital authorities have taken up the task of linkin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
