November 2008
SCOTTISH FILMMAKERS AT KOLKATA FILM FESTIVAL
10-17 November
A bouquet of nine short documentary films from Scotland will be shown at the 14th Kolkata Film Festival, organised by Kolkata Chalachhitra Utsav Society in association with the Government of West Bengal. A delegation of filmmakers from Scotland will also be at the festival.
TEAM READ
15 November- 31 December
An Annual Reading Challenge for children between 5 and 14 years. This year it is based on the theme of sports. There will be a series of special theme-based Team Read events, workshops and activities. For information about registration call (+91 33) 2282-5370, ext. 4330 or write to Purti Simon or Karabi Basu. Last date for registrations is 13 November 2008.
ENGLISH FOR PROGRESS: SECOND POLICY DIALOGUE
17-18 November
In November 2008, representatives from industry, academia and government in India, Sri Lanka and the UK will come together to chart the way forward for English in the commercial and academic arena. The two-day conference, English for Progress: Second Policy Dialogue will be held at ITC The Sonar. Entry by invitation only.
EDUCATION UK EXHIBITION
18-19 November
2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Taj Bengal, 34-B Belvedere Road,
Alipore, Kolkata 200027
Meet representatives of more than 35 UK institutions at the exhibition. For more information contact Indranil Ghosh
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
A series of two-day workshops from 25 November to 4 December 2008 will be held at The Oberoi Grand for young corporate executives and managers
‘Unlock Your Creativity’ on 25 and 26 November will help participants create imaginative solutions to challenges.
‘Strategic Planning’ on 27 and 28 November will provide a concise overview of the strategic planning process via a business simulation exercise with interactive team tasks.
‘Managing Relationships’ on 3 and 4 December will sensitise managers on interpersonal dynamics and communication.
Registration: For information about the registration process, call +91(0) 9830074073 or +91 (0) 33 40074329 or write to Manish Gupta.