The Bangalore Astronomical Society plans to kickstart it’s new year (and the International Year of Astronomy too (IYA 2009)) with a star party under the skies @ Coorg (koDagu) this January.

While Jan 24th and 25th also happen to be closest to the new moon, Coorg as a place holds value of interest for things well beyond astronomy (For the adventure crazy, nature crazy amongst you).

The routine sky gazing, constellation tracing, deep sky observing apart, we also intend that this session be a productive brainstorming session for us, as to take astronomy to all the bangaloreans, with much spirit and enthusiasm in this year of astronomy, than ever before.
Logistics

* We intend to arrange a Tempo Traveller or a Swaraj Mazda for those amongst us who are looking to travel together, depending on the number of total registrants.
* We expect charges: For transport and stay (mandatory) to account to Rs 1000 + 500 = Rs 1500 approximately. Please note that this is approximate and might vary either way depending upon the final signup count)
* Please feel free to inform your friends, et al
* Please feel free to join our event broadcast list: Click here
* Please sign up first (Click the link below), and subsequently get in touch with us ASAP to render your payments to your closest BAS representative

Savvy? Please sign up asap!
When January 23rd, 2009 10:30 PM through January 25th, 2009 9:15 PM
Location
Guest House Dorms
Bagamandala, Coorg, KA
India
Contact Mobile: 09448451121
Mobile: 09980505003
Email: info@bas.org.in

REGISTER HERE

he 3rd Bengalooru International Film Festival is all set to happen, with a slight change in its schedule. From now on the Bengalooru International Film Festival Organized by Suchitra in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka and supported by the Kannada Film Industry, will be held every year in the third week of January, to suit some readjustments in the schedules of the other prestigious State-based International Film Festivals. The 3rd Bengalooru International Film Festival will now be held between January 15 and 22, 2009, ringing in the New Year with a major global cultural event.

The Festival, to be staged at the Vision Cinemas complex, K.H.Patil Auditorium and Suchitra Auditorium in the heart of Bengalooru, will adopt some essential reforms both in content and organization.

THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE IS ON SUCHITRA FILM SOCIETY. CLICK HERE

A Yahoo! Hack Day in India (Bangalore)
When?
14th February ’09 – 15th February ’09.
Where?
The Taj Residency, Bangalore

You didn’t think being in Bangalore once was enough for the Open Hack Day, did you?
We’re back and we’re ready to see what creative hacks the Indian developer community can come up with.
What?
We’ll be inviting 200-300 developers to attend this FREE event, which will begin with hack-related presentations from some of the Web’s most respected developers. We’ll then dive into 24 hours of hacking on a very nice collection of tools, APIs, and data, and end with awards from the sponsors plus bragging rights until the end of eternity or the next Hack Day, whichever comes first.

Naturally, we plan to provide physical and mental sustenance throughout the event. Continue to read and register

BIG 92.7 FM is organizing a special contest called ‘Bitti Harusha Idi Varusha’ where Lucky listeners on BIG FM can win goodies like Groceries, Sarees, Fitness packages, jewelry etc for a whole year as part of the Sankranthi celebrations.
Listeners can register for the contest via SMS (BIG _ Name to 55454) or call on 80-39890927 and leave their name and number. BIG FM RJ’s will randomly pick registered listeners starting from the 8th of Jan and quiz them on-air.
Those who are successful in giving just one correct response will win a year’s supply of merchandize. It’s as simple as that!
Event Start Date: 8th Jan’09
Event End Date: 14th Jan’09
www.big927fm.com

You’re invited to join us for the MEDIANAMA Meetup in Bangalore at the Casa del Sol on the 8th of Jan (Thursday, Tomorrow)…It’s a lovely little cafe on the 3rd Floor of Devatha Plaza that looks like a beach shack and is almost as breezy; the chilled beer helps.

We’re hoping to see participation from Internet and Mobile startups, search engine co’s, Venture Capitalists, content providers, aggregators and distributors, analysts and consultants, media companies, technology firms and just people enthusiastic about the digital media space…

* Please Note: This is a meet up and everyone is expected to pay for whatever they order, themselves.

Date: 8th Jan (Thurdsay)
Time: 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Bangalore at the Casa del Sol

RSVP

Nikhil Pahwa: nikhil AT medianama DOT com / +919810310053
http://medianamabangaloremeetup.eventbrite.com/

Geniekids is commencing its next batch of  Training in Early Childhood  from 16th jan08. A Program for parents of young (0-8yrs children) children or people desirous of working with young children or starting a preschool.
Program offers a comprehensive understanding of early childhood learning and development and empowers you to work effectively with one or many children or even start your own pre-school or child care center. visit www.geniekids.com/tec or call 25202510

Warm Regards
Aditi & Ratnesh
Geniekids Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd
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Phones: 2520-2510, 411-61-575, 98450-45833
Website: www.geniekids.com
Geniekids Learning Center:
No 3023, 8th Cross, 13th Main (NPS road), HAL 2nd Stage, Bangalore 560008

An expedition in to the heart of western ghats, the thick evergreen forests which receive the second highest rainfall in India.

Spend 2 days in the thick rain forests of Agumbe. Here’s your chance to photograph some of the most beautiful waterfalls, landscapes, forests, mammals, birds, reptile and amphibians ever seen. Camp at India’s first Rainforest research station the ARRS (Agumbe Rainforest Research Station). Learn how researchers work in the field first hand. Trek through the pristine forests which are home to several rare and endemic species of animals which are to be found no where else on the planet.

To help you understand and photograph the bio-diversity, you’ll be with Wildlife photographer Amoghavarsha and Researcher Gowrishankar, who’ll guide you through photography, natural history and bio-diversity.

Itinerary
Leave Bangalore by 2200hrs on Friday night to reach Agumbe in the morning Day 1 – Saturday Reach Agumbe in the morning and have breakfast. Then a short introduction to ARRS, presentation by Gowrishankar and a tour of the basecamp. Relax for a bit, have lunch and then head to famous kundadri hills to photograph in the lovely evening light. Come back have tea and then photo review session and talk by Amoghavarsha. Have dinner and head to a night trail to photography some really interesting nocturnal animals.

Day 2 – Sunday
Wake up early in the morning, go on a morning trail. Come back have breakfast and head to shoot jogigundi waterfalls. Come back have lunch and rest for a bit. Have tea and head to the famous sunset point.

Leave Agumbe Sunday night to reach Bangalore on monday morning *The schedule is just a tentative one, it might change depending on weather and other conditions Expedition features In the field tips and discussions by wildlife photographer and naturalist Get to see some species of plants and animals seen nowhere else on earth Get to see some pristine forest stretches in the western ghats Learn how researchers work

Prerequisites
This expedition is not for beginners in photography, as there’ll be no classes or sessions to teach the basics. so if you want to learn the basics head here You’ll have to be ready to trek a few kms everyday It’s the rain forest so be ready to face rains It’s of course leech infested but you will be provided with leech socks The food and accommodation will be basic as its a field station that you’ll be staying at Accommodation is in tents right near the field station You’ll have to follow the rules and regulations of forest dept and the research station while you are there A DSLR would be good to have The station has very minimal power as it runs on solar power, so you can have your cameras charged The station has infrastructure to store camera, equipment etc carefully

Cost
The total cost of the expedition ex-Bangalore is Rs 6900/-, which includes Food and accommodation Local transport to different places Guide charges, tracker charges A donation to the Research station Travel charges to Agumbe and back This excludes:
Any extra requirements in the station
Extra porter/tracker
Cost of hospitalization etc.

Transport to and from Agumbe
Agumbe is 378kms from Bangalore, with a drive time of 9hrs.

Register!
For registrations please contact mail @ amoghavarsha.com or +91 9901044344, there are very limited seats, so make sure you register immediately.

Amoghavarsha

http://amoghavarsha.com

– Race Details
- Full Marathon: 4 loops – between point 1 and point 3
- Half Marathon: 2 loops – between point 1 point 3
- IT-City Run: 1 loop – between point 1 and point 2
- CIPSA Corporate Relay: 8 loops between point 1 and point 2
- CISCO Women’s Relay: 8 loops between point 1 and point 2

FULL MARATHON TIMINGS
Race start- 12:30am(on 11th)
Reporting time- not later than 10pm on 10th
HALF MARATHON
TIMINGS
Race start- 12:00(midnight)
Reporting time- not later than 10pm on 10th
IT-City Run (10th January) TIMINGS
Race start- 8:30pm

For registration and more details.

Wildlife photography boot camp in Bannerghatta National Park (near Bangalore) from jan 24th to 26th. Please find attached the brochure as well.

http://www.ireboot.in/

http://www.ireboot.in/photography  Wildlife Photography Boot Camp

Photography Camp at Bannerghatta National Park Try your hand at your long nurtured dream of becoming a wildlife photographer. We at iReboot have configured a fine workshop to help people like you discover your hidden talents and desires.
Your resident mentor: Kalyan Varma, wildlife photographer of the year 2005 and whose work has featured regularly in the final rounds of ‘BBC photographer of the year’ awards will be captive with you for 3 days.

What you need to do…
The dates are Jan 24th to Jan 26th (yes, it is that 3 day weekend which you haven’t figured what you would do with yet and by the time you do, well, it will be too late). Here are the details of the event: HYPERLINK http://www.ireboot.in/photography Click here for Event Details

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Gift yourself this unique experience. It will help you rediscover your passion for work and life. It’s a chance for self-exploration, discovery and an investment in a possible new career! Explore your possibilities!

You will be surprised by what you find out, right amidst wildlife. It is the call of the wild!

On January 16 2009, Bangalore will see its second edition of Ignite Bangalore at ThoughtWorks Bangalore. Any topic that you think is interesting is welcome (no sales pitches or a product demos). If you are interested in speaking, email me (rmathew@thoughtworks.com) your topic.

The event is free, so if you’re interested in meeting people, learning something new and sharing their passions, RSVP to me via email.

Event URL: http://ignitebangalore2.blogspot.com