The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kala Kendra will conduct an inter college one-act play competition in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Urdu from September 24 to October 9 at Bhavan's Auditorium, Chowpatty. The last date for sending in entries is September 15. Contact Girish Desai at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Kala Kendra for details on 3698055.

Meet on Sanskrit literature

The K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce at Vidyavihar has organised a two-day University Grants Commission seminar on `Development of Sanskrit Literature during the 20th Century' (1901-2000) in the College Prayer Hall, from 9.30 am to 5 pm on September 7 and 8. Vishvesha Tirtha Swami of the Pejavar Mutt will inaugurate the seminar. Dr S K Somaiya, vice-president of Somaiya College will preside over the function.

Mahatma Gandhi on the web

An exhaustive website dedicated to the life and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi (mahatma.org.in) will be accessible today. Prepared by theMahatma Gandhi Foundation and the Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd it will comprise of books, pictures, audio and video. It will also feature an exclusive cartoon section and a discussion group hosting topics of global importance.

Surcharge collection

Collections of super-fast surcharge from season ticket holders and unreserved passengers travelling by 2963/2964 Sayaji Nagari Express between Baroda and Bandra Terminus have been kept in abeyance with immediate effect till further notice.

-- Newsline reports