Events Buzz: Events Happening Across India!!!

MySQL All Set to Rock in India!!!!

2008-02-14T04:15:00.000-08:00

As the site says

"MySQL AB is pleased to announce that our representatives are meeting with customers and partner candidates during the week of Feb 18 in 4 cities in India. The previous Road Show was held in Nov 2007. We are happy to report that many people have joined us and the seminars in 3 cities were very successful. This time, we are back to conduct more informative sessions in more cities!

Users, Customers and Resellers interested in MySQL products are encouraged to attend. Exclusive seminars and networking events where you can explore the benefits of MySQL Enterprise are now available. Admission fee is free if pre-registered"

I would suggest if you are a developer/Database Admin/ Start-up u should attend this as it would open lot of possiblities.

So what are you waiting for? Come and Register now!!!!
http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/events/mysql-in-feb08.html

--Tina

As usual, Sena Attacks Valentines-Day!!!!!

2008-02-14T03:58:00.000-08:00

Days after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's rage on the streets of Mumbai and some other parts of Maharashtra, its counterpart Shiv Sena took over on Thursday, targeting people, shops and vendors who had anything to do with Valentine's Day.

In Delhi, about a dozen Sena protesters briefly blocked a road early on Wednesday and burnt Valentine's Day cards and gifts, chanting 'Down with Valentine'.

The Delhi Police maintained a strong vigil around parks, shopping malls and popular joints to deal with any untoward situation.

Mobile units of the police are on the prowl around colleges and at the Delhi University campus.

In Lucknow, Sena activists sent out a diktat against Valentine's Day celebration and threatened to beat up couples found celebrating their love.

"Our volunteers will check parks, hotels and restaurants and swoop upon young lovers found walking hand-in-hand," Vijay Tiwari, a Shiv Sena activist in Lucknow, said.

"We are deadly against Valentine's Day," Sapan Dutta, a Sena leader, said. "We are for civilized love and affection."

Police in Lucknow said they would stop any intimidation.

In Pune, activists of Sena Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, Shiv Sena's student wing, protested outside prominent colleges.

They tore Valentine's Day cards and shouted slogans. Several Vidyarthi Sena activists were taken into custody and police pickets have been deployed outside the colleges.

What do u think this is? Is it justified? Do u oppose this? Or u support Sena on this front?

Ur voice matters, speak up!!!

Drop ur comments and share with the world

--Tina

[source-CNN]

Raj Thackeray Arrested and Bailed Out!!!!

2008-02-14T03:43:00.000-08:00

In a typical bollywood styled melo drama, Raj Thackeray, Head of MNS Party, was arrested and after 2 hrs of court hearing was given Bail as well.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray was released on bail on Wednesday evening hours after he was arrested on the charge of promoting enmity among groups.

The court of the metropolitan magistrate in Vikhroli granted him conditional bail after he furnished a bond of Rs 15,000. The court barred him from speaking to the media or a gathering of more than four people.

Raj’s lawyers held a lengthy argument at the court against the restrictions but the magistrate told the MNS chief that he would be sent to judicial custody in case he refuses to follow the restrictions.

Raj was arrested from his Shivaji Park residence at around 1615 hrs IST on the charge of promoting enmity among ethnic groups by using invectives and provocative language over the presence of north Indians in Mumbai

MNS party people have created a tense atmosphere in Mumbai and Ofcourse damaging the public property, on the name of "My People".

What do u think abt it?

Drop in ur comments...

Cheerz
Tina

E-Summit Happening in IIT Roorkee!!!

2008-02-07T23:05:00.000-08:00

IIT Roorkee’s Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) is conducting E-Summit from 22nd-24th of Feb.

Also, the institute is conducting a business plan competition - Isis (which is scheduled for April 10th) - details

So this is a nice platform for all those Entrepreneurs and starts-ups to get involved into this.

Other than networking you can expect nice exposure through media as well.

So what are you still waiting for?

GO for it...

http://www.iitr.ac.in/edc/bplan.htm

--Tina

Pune Hosts BarCamp version 4

2008-02-06T07:08:00.000-08:00

Yes, thats true.

Pune geeks have yet another reason to fall in love madly with Technology.

What is Barcamp?
BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos, and interaction from attendees.

When is BarCampPune 4?
16th February 2008

WHere in Pune?
ThoughtWorks Technologies
GF-01 & MZ-01
Tower 'C',
Panchshil Tech Park
(Next to Don Bosco School)
YerwadaPune 411 006

It is Free but you should be registered on the site
So go now and Register.

--Tina

Bangalore Ready for DevCamp!!!

2008-02-06T07:03:00.000-08:00

DevCamp is happening in Bangalore on Feb 9th 2008.

According to the site DevCamp says

"DevCamp is an unconference for the software development community. DevCamp will focus on all aspects of crafting software in any language and on any platform, so if you're a developer, architect, analyst, tester or manager, this event is for you"

This is something simillar to BarCamp, but yes ofcourse only for nerds and geeks.

So if you are in Bangalore on Feb 9th, you should attend it.

Its is Free. Go, Register now on the site.

Check out the Official WebSite for more details.

http://devcamp.in/

The event is sponsored by ThoughtWorks Inc.

If you are planning to attend it, drop in comments to join like minded people.

-Tina