Mumbai Notes

Ideal Book Depot has been selected as the best over 49 other bookstores from all over the country. The FIP considered the fact that the bookstore did not keep its relations with its customers confined to those between a dealer and a customer. The FIP organises a conference of publishers once every year. It will take place in Pune8217;s Maratha Chamber Padmaji Auditorium on February 20 and 21.

Ideal has organised several novel schemes in the past. It has started a vachak gaurav scheme. The scheme has been a success not just with the urban educated but with the rural masses as well.

Varsity to mask8217; answer sheets

The University of Mumbai will mask8217; the answer sheets of engineering examinations from this year. Students8217; identities willbe kept a secret from examiners and moderators. The Pro Vice-Chancellor of the varsity, Dr Naresh Chandra, said this is part of the university8217;s exam reform programme. Last year, masking was done for the first time with commerce and law examinations.

Reiki workshop at Santacruz

The Mehtas8217; Reiki Foundation, Bombay Chapter, is holding workshops by Reiki grandmaster Dr Paula Horan upto March 6. Dr Horan will hold Reiki levels-I And II, Core Abundance, Core Empowerment training, Nandi Prana release Kumyu-Tibetan form and Mastership. For more information, contact E2/24-25/TPS VI, Manusmruti, Daulat Nagar, Relief Road, off Juhu Road, Santacruz W. Or call on 6174851/3018.

Ayurveda workshop

The Ayurvidya Prasarak Mandal, Sion has arranged a workshop on Panchkarma for Ayurvedic medical students and doctors on February 20 and 21 at the college, near Sion railway station. For more information, get in touch with the Resident Medical Officer Jayshree Gadage on 4072176.

GP association8217;sconference

The 29th annual conference of the General Practitioners8217; Association, Mumbai, will be held on March 6 and 7. The meet will discuss issues like myths and misconceptions about sexology, AIDS awareness and dental awareness. For further information, call on 3884195 or 4220911 or telefax on 3860281.

Mission appeals for funds

The Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Society, which runs several schools in Jamshedpur, has appealed for funds to construct six buildings for its new English medium schools as well as to repair existing buildings. Repairs are estimated at Rs nine crore. Donations are exempt of Income Tax under section 80 G of the Income Tax Act 1961. Contributions by way of cheque can be made in favour of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekandanda Society, Jamshedpur. Drafts can be sent to: L Road, Bistupur, Jamshedpur 8211; 831001.

Silent protest at Bandra

Friends of People, Bandra, are to hold a silent protest march on Sunday, February 21 to record public anguish against the attacksand killing of minorities in the country. The march will commence outside St Andrews Church, Bandra W.