A Ten-day training course in computer applications has been organised by the the Centre for Social Studies, Surat October 25 to November 3 for social science teachers and researchers from universities and colleges. The course will provide exposure in computer processing, computer fundamentals and basic requirements of proper processing of data.

Contact Vimal Trivedi, Course Director, Centre for Social Studies, South Gujarat University Campus, Udhna-Magdalla Road, Surat or email: social@bom6.vsnl.net.in before October 8.

Pensioners' association meet

Brihan Mumbai Pensioners Association has arranged a meet for all pensioners on September 26 at 4 pm at Manik Vidya Mandir Hall (near Lilavati Hospital), Bandra Reclamation, to celebrate their victory on the writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court to avail of the benefits of the Fifth Pay Commission. The state government has been directed to disburse the arrears in three equal installments with effect fromJanuary 1, 1996 to June 30.

Website for films, TV, theatre

A three-page free website on films, television serials, music and theatre companies is being offered on Powernet Technologies' website www.showbizindia.com. It provides film reviews, box-office collections, interviews of Indian film stars, an Indian glamour directory, brief sketches of foreign film stars, highlights of programmes on television channels and Indian film music albums, and a photo gallery of over 3000 photographs of Hollywood and Bollywood stars.

Free Braille classes

Vikas, a visually impaired person is holding free Braille classes for those who wish to work as volunteers to transcribe the latest books and articles in braille for the visually impaired. Contact: Vikas Shorewala, 143-D Khemka Bhavan, 1st floor, Fanaswadi, Block No 2, Sitaram Podar Road, Girgaon; tel: 2065870.

Hypnosis for self-development

The Success Orientation Institute is conducting sessions on `Practical Hypnosis' for self-development.Call on 805 3397.

Retreat for senior citizens

A one-day retreat has been organised for all those who are 55 years and above at Khopoli on October 14. Transport will be arranged by the Senior Citizens Club. Call on: 4122166/4122933/4110414.