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 kids' day off

Nurture, a monthly children'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 - the Career Supermarket (RBCS), Asia'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//www.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 - a Social Obligation' 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 Women'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 - Hindi, 672797 - Arabic, 675797 - 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//www.indembassyuae.org.

Eklavya'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.