Additional sessions Judge Abhay Thipsay today granted anticipatory bail to film director Indra Kumar, producer Anil Sharma and four other family members who were named in a police complaint lodged with the Oshiwara police station by Sharma's wife, Keerty.

Anil Sharma, his mother Sarla, brother Bharatbhushan, who is an advocate, sister-in-law Prema, sister Bina and her husband Indra Kumar were released on a bail of Rs 5000 each. They have been directed to report to the police station as and when required. Keerty in her complaint had accused her in-laws of physically harassing and torturing her and making repeated monetary demands.

The Oshiwara police said the accused have been visiting the police station as directed by the judge for the purpose of investigation, and it is not required that they be detained in custody.

Special Public Prosecutor Vidya Kalse in her submissions told the court that the say filed by the Investigation Officer is inconsistent with his previousstand.

New diocese at VasaiPope John Paul II has erected a new diocese of Vasai and has appointed Bishop Thomas Dabre as its first bishop, as per a release. The new diocese covers an area of 7.596 square kms and comprises Vasai, Bhiwandi, Shahapur, Wada, Jawhar, Palghar, Talasari, Mokhada and Dahanu in Thane district. The total population of the new diocese is 2.314.425, of these 107.119 are Catholics.

NCERT's poster competition

The United Nations population Fund and the National Centre for Educational and Research Training have jointly organised an international poster contest with the theme being `Generation Living Together.' The contest is open to people above the age of six. Contestants will be divided into five groups. For details, contact NCERT at 128/2, Kothrud, Karve Road, Pune. Tel: 337314.

Bhakti music classes

The Swami Prempuri Ashram Trust will hold Bhakti Sangeet classes in July every Wednesday between 4.45 pm and 5.45 pm at the trust's premises in Babulnath. Theclasses will be conducted by Haresh Mehta. Registration are on at the trust's office between 9 am and 11 am and 4 pm and 6 pm daily. For details, contact 3632608 or 3676397.

Hospital mgmt course

The National Health Management Institute (NHMI) has invited applications for the academic year 1998-99 for its one-year part-time diploma course on Hospital and Health Care Management (Regular batches and correspondence). The course will commence on July 13. The eligibility criterion is graduation from any discipline with preference given to doctors, pathologists, paramedics and laboratory technicians. The last date for enrollment is July 7.

For prospectus and application, contact Mahesh Mogre on 2047650/2886146.

Citibank-Flying Returns tie-up

Citibank, India's largest issuer of credit cards has joined hands with Flying Returns - the joint frequent flyer programme of Air India and Indian Airlines - to offer Diners Club and Citibank card holders an opportunity to earn free flights faster onIndia's national carriers.

The members of the flying returns programme of the national carriers can now earn additional mileage points by converting the club rewards/Citibank rewards points earned through the regular use of their Diners Club Citibank Card, to add-on mileage points on flying returns, according to a release issued by the Citibank.