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Banatwalla bereaved
Ayesha Banatwalla, wife of Indian Union Muslim League IUML MP G M Banatwalla died here on Saturday after suffering for a prolonged period from asthma. She was 60. She was admitted to P D Hinduja hospital where she breathed her last at 11.45 am. Her funeral took place at 6 pm on Saturday.
Destitute kids8217; day off
Nurture, a monthly children8217;s magazine, organised a fun-day for about 250 children of the Children Aid Society, Mankhurd, a home for destitute children on Saturday. After a story-telling session conducted by acclaimed painter Badri Narayan, Khatta Babu of the Mobile Creche, a social organisation conducted a puppet show. A magic show and drawing workshop were also held.
Radio Bhuvan on the net
Radio Bhuvan 8211; the Career Supermarket RBCS, Asia8217;s largest polytechnic and a vocational training institute offering over 100 carrier and hobby courses, is now on the internet. Career aspirants can access information on courses available at RBCS on the websitehttp//radiobhuvan.com.
Essay contest on the elderly
In its silver jubilee year, the Indian Association of Retired Persons has organised an essay competition on Caring and Serving the Elderly 8211; a Social Obligation8217; in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati. The last date for receiving entries is May 16. Those interested can contact the Honorary Secretary, Gohil House, Near City Light Cinema, Mahim, Mumbai-16.
SNDT offers new courses
The SNDT Women8217;s University, Department of Continuing and Adult Education and Extension Works, has offered the following courses this April and May at its Churchgate and Juhu campuses:
At Churchgate: soups and salads April 27 to 30, healthy cooking May 4 to 10, Indian and Chinese cuisines May 12 to 18, bakery April 27 to May 2, ice-cream making May 13 to 18, chocolates May 19 to 27, calligraphy May 4 to 18, tie and dye May 4 to 20.
At Juhu: salads May 12 to 15, soups May 12 to 19, desserts and puddings May 18 to 23, nouvellecuisine May 18 to 29, calligraphy May 4 to 20. For further details, contact the university at their Churchgate campus on 2031879 extension 279, 258.
Indian Embassy at UAE on net
The Embassy of India at the United Arab Emirates has introduced a tele-enquiry service in three languages: 665747 8211; Hindi, 672797 8211; Arabic, 675797 8211; English. The voice contents of the service in the three languages have been structured differently to meet the anticipated requirements of the callers. The internet address of the embassy is http//indembassyuae.org.
Eklavya8217;s study workshops
The Eklavya Prakashan has arranged study workshops for students of grades 9 and 10 at Dadar, Borivli, Thane and Dombivli on April 14, 18 and 26. Topics like system of study, calculation of hard work and self-confidence will be discussed.
The workshop is free for members of the Eklavya Swadhaymala. Other students can enrol at Dadar on 4153557, Thane, 5425869 and 5413912, Borivli 8057312 and Dombivli 441602. ContactEklavya Prakashan, 616 Arneja Corner, Sector 17-Vashi, Navi Mumbai on 7671814.
