HONOURED
Eminent scientist Prof C N R Rao has been awarded the ‘Nikkei Asia Prize’ by Keizai Shimbum Inc, a leading Japanese newspaper, on May 21.

Literacy programme
The BBMP is conducting a special literacy programme to educate illiterate people aged between 15 and 35. The programme will be conducted in all eight zones of the Palike. 
The Palike has invited applications from voluntary organisations those interested in involving themselves in the literacy programme.
Those interested can obtain applications from City Literacy Committee, Shivaji Nagar. For details contact Secretary, City Literacy Committee, Bangalore Mahanagar Palike Junior College premises, behind Shivajinagar bus stand. Ph: 22866803.
Free seminar on March 9
The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineers, Bangalore is conducting a free seminar on VHDL and FPGA design on March 9 from 10 am to 11 am at IETE Building, Bellary Road.
For more details, interested people can call on the following numbers 23331133/23337231 or e-mail secblriete@rediffmail.com