Deepa's Jottings

On the cycling community I belong to, we have been having a discussion about insuring one's cycle against theft, and this article was cited:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Now-get-your-bicycle-and-your-life-insured-/articleshow/5515102.cmsThis article does not address the other part of insurance: what you will have to face when trying to get the insurance company to pay in the event of your cycle being lost.I have said it earlier, and I'll say it again...do not just purchase the insurance (not just for your cycle, but of any kind) but look carefully at the small print, and ask the person who is selling you the insurance, really pointed questions. A…

THE TRUTH ABOUT TIGERSA film by Shekar Dattatri, Duration: 40 minutesScreening on Friday 23rd April at 7:30pm sharp at Alliance Française Bangalore. There are limited seats so please take yours by 7:15pm. The screening will be followed by an interactive Q&A with renowned tiger scientist Dr. Ullas Karanth and Shekar Dattatri.About the film:The tiger, India's National Animal, is disappearing at an alarming rate from our forests. Government estimates reveal that there may be fewer than 1500 left. Why have India's tigers declined so drastically? What exactly are the problems facing their conservation? And are there any solutions to the crisis?…

Another blogger whose blog I've followed since he was on LiveJournal, comes to the same conclusion that many of us have, about the widening of our roads... The other day, walking down Dr. Rajkumar Road in Rajajinagar, I saw several signboards on the road, on shopfronts, on buildings, etc. protesting against plans for widening the road. Apparently they want to widen the road and thus want to demolish shops, parts of houses, etc. Looking outside my own apartment building the other day, I saw some numbers written on the compound wall. Digging deeper, I figured that they want to widen…

March 22nd World Water Day...here are some headlines:New bill to penalize those wasting drinking water-Deccan Herald, Bangalore March9Privatisation no solution to tackle water shortage in city- Deccan Herald March 9Water Crisis to worsen in city- Deccan Herald March 12City is the second highest water waster in country at 50.9% New Delhi tops the list at 52.4%- Deccan Herald March 13********** While all these questions remain unanswered and new ones added, the city gets thirstier under the scorching summer sun and the water vendors make a fast buck( in some instances as much as Rs 1000) for a tank load of…

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE), Bangalore is organizing a free 'Vacation Training Program on Bio-Resources' for students from April 19th to 8th May 2010. Funded by Department of Bio-Technology, Government of India, this program consists of lectures and interactive sessions with eminent scientists and experts in the field of biology and bio-resources, visits to research institutes, orientation to skills required for field-biology and out-door camps. Students who have appeared Class X examination in 2010 from recognized schools in Karnataka are eligible to apply. Application forms can be downloaded from our website. For more details visit http://atree.org/vtp-2010…

National Institute of Advanced StudiesIndian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012Tel. 080-22185000, Fax: 080-2218 5028URL: www.nias.res.inDOCTORAL PROGRAMMEThe National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is one of the uniqueinstitutions in the country, conducting advanced research inmultidisciplinary areas that bridge the gap between the natural andengineering sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts. A limitednumber of research scholarships are available in the Institute for brightand committed postgraduate students interested in pursuing independentresearch across disciplines towards a doctoral degree.*AREAS OF SPECIALISATION*The specific areas of research in which students may be admitted for theyear 2010-2011 are the following:- Education- National Security, Strategic Studies-…

Celebrating Turahalli.It is that time of the year once again, when all the rock climbers inand around get together for some bouldering at Turahalli. It's alsothe time for us to spread the awareness about sport and grow theclimbers tribe.Turahalli hillock is a place with lot of boulders and wildlife justoff Kanakapura road and around 8 kilo-meters from Banashankari Templein Bangalore South. It has been the practising ground for the rockclimbers in and around Bangalore for many decades.Celebration of Turahalli by Rock Climbers.Rock climbers in and around Bangalore are gathering on Sunday 21st Febmorning in Turahalli to celebrate the place which…

Celebrating Turahalli.It is that time of the year once again, when all the rock climbers inand around get together for some bouldering at Turahalli. It's alsothe time for us to spread the awareness about sport and grow theclimbers tribe.Turahalli hillock is a place with lot of boulders and wildlife justoff Kanakapura road and around 8 kilo-meters from Banashankari Templein Bangalore South. It has been the practising ground for the rockclimbers in and around Bangalore for many decades.Celebration of Turahalli by Rock Climbers.Rock climbers in and around Bangalore are gathering on Sunday 21st Febmorning in Turahalli to celebrate the place which…

Robinson & CrusoeFebruary 5 to 7, 2010 at Ranga ShankaraMeet Robinson & Crusoe ... Two soldiers ... One roof ... Ocean all around... No common language ... Friendship prevails! Action and fun like never before. For the young, young adults and young at heart.Robinson & Crusoe is a Ranga Shankara production directed by Gracias Devaraj, who starred in the original German production by Schnnawl which played at Ranga Shankara in 2006, and who started his theatrical career in Bangalore. Tickets are available atRanga Shankara36/2, 8th CrossJ P Nagar, II PhaseBangalore - 560 078P: 080-26493982 / 26592777E: rstheatre@gmail.comW: www.rangashankara.organdwww.indianstage.in. I always…

ACTor ProductionsPresentsA theatre and film workshoptheatre@24framesDate: 6th and 7th Feb 2010 Time: 10am to 6pm Venue: BangaloreThe workshop aims at introducing theatre and films to enthusiasts. The workshop is pretty basic in nature and is aimed at beginners. If you are someone who has always found the words theatre and/or films interesting and have been wondering how to start, what exactly happens at a professional level etc etc. This workshop could give you a whole lot of answers. A 2 day workshop conducted by Pawan Kumar. Pawan Kumar is a theatre practitioner and a film maker. His latest film credit…