Sunfeast World 10K is now TCS World 10K

I've been blogging about Sunfeast World 10K run and have been participating in the 10K run for the past 3 years. Procam International have been organizing the 10K run with the sponsorship of Sunfeast for the last 3 years in Bangalore and they've got great response from the very first year they began. More than just running for fitness or health, people participate in this run for a cause, supporting for a cause. Yes, the amount raised by this event will proceed to the charity's. Number of charity's are registered with Bangalore Care's and raise funds through this event.

When I participated in the first edition of Sunfeast World 10K run 2008, I was just excited to run. I asked my friends if they would participate, when I did not receive anticipation from them, I went forward and registered myself. I ran the run, my first 10K run in the roads of Bangalore with cool breeze in the morning hours. I had no idea what it means by supporting a cause, I completed the 10K run with content, throughout the run you feel that you are running for a cause.

I was eagerly waiting for the second edition of Sunfeast World 10K 2009. In the second edition of Sunfeast 10K, I opted to raise funds for charity. I chose Child Rights and You(CRY) as a supporting charity and raised funds for this charity. I did not get a great response but still I did a bit from my end. I was happy running the 2nd edition of world 10K run at Bangalore and this time I had a company to run.

And then comes 3rd edition of Sunfeast World 10K run. Super excited for this run. Preparations went on from March, April and May. I planned to run the Marathon with the NGO-Child Rights and You(CRY) unit. They’ve been doing a great job working for the rights of underprivileged children in India. We bought t-shirts designed by Child Rights and You(CRY) with a theme Run to School. On the race day, we got the placards with the slogans which gave meaning to our cause, showing it over the pedestrians and influencing them to support. I was content again and I promised myself, as long as I’m in Bangalore, I'll run the World 10K for a cause. So this time it isn’t Sunfeast World 10K, it’s TCS World 10K. Just a name change, with the same vision and aim.

For registrations visit: Registration

Buzz:
Event Date: 5th June 2011
Place: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, India
Race Categories: Click here
Online Registration Begins: 21st March 2011
Physical Mode registration: 21st April 2011
Registration Last date: 14th May 2011 or when the running places get filled.
Collecting Bib No and timing chip: 1st to 4th June 2011

Let’s run the run! Run maadi Bengaluru. Run for a cause.

Japan Disaster - Donations

Watching constant news from 11 March, 2011, offering prayers for the safety of the people out there at Japan, finding for the best means to make a contribution. My thoughts go out to all the victims and their families. Hope Japan makes a speedy recovery.

Bring out your wallets and consider what you can do to help unfortunate victims of this terrible tragedy. Make sure to choose the right channel to make your contribution. Please find attached the Indian Red Cross appeal or you can make online donations directly to Japanese Red Cross Society by credit/debit card through Google checkout. http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

Click on the image to view the details clearly.

Also, your prayers would go a long way to helping them through this anxious time.

Calligraphy Workshop by Achyut Palav

Calligraphy - Expressing your thoughts from the strokes! Come, enjoy playing with the strokes.

Interested in Calligraphy? Where do you begin? Doesn't a Workshop from a renowned Calligrapher sounds good?

I'm excited to announce that there's going to be a Calligraphy workshop in Bangalore by Achyut Palav. This workshop is to all who are interested in dipping their fingers into the inspiration pool. This workshop will give you all ...a firm step up on the path towards mastering the elements of calligraphy.

The Workshop date is April 23, 2011 Saturday and April 24, 2011 Sunday at Jaaga - Creative Common Ground, Opposite Hockey Stadium, Shanthinagar. Yes, it's a Weekend and you have lot of time to plan. You can go ahead block your calendars for these days. It's going to be a 3 hours session each.

If you are interested and if you have any questions related to this Workshop, please write to: calligraphy.blr@gmail.com.

Visit http://achyutpalav.com/ or http://www.apsc.net.in/ to learn more about the works of Achyut Palav. Send this invite to as many people who are interested in Calligraphy.

Watch out this place. More updates to follow!!!

Time

23 April at 10:00 - 24 April at 10:00

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Location

Jaaga - Creative Common Ground, Opposite Hockey Stadium, Shanthinagar

No. 16/1, Rhenius Street, Off Richmond Road

Bangalore, India

It’s a great opportunity to all who are in Bangalore. Don’t miss this event. It’ll be interesting!!!

Park...

I’m writing this while I’m relaxing my evening at the park. A naughty little boy smiles at me as I take out my book from the bag. Round the park, there are stone benches and I’m sitting on one of them. Ah! Ah! I realize ants are biting me. I need to shift to some other bench before they climb all over me.

I shifted to a place near a group of women who’s practicing some religious songs. I can hear them sing something something Hari Om! something something Hari Om! Though none of them are having melodious voice, they are involved in the song and enjoying the Bhajan. Hmmmm…one of them is distracted, she’s looking at me, smiling. I smile back at her.

Park! When you think of park, you recall, toddlers playing in the sand pit or play area, senior citizens on their regular walks, Couples spending their leisure time on the corners, health and physique conscious people jogging or walking round the park. And yes, especially in the evenings, mosquitoes biting you.

No...There’s more to this.

Park! Today I realize, gives you space to think. The light and fresh air helps you relax. I realize, giving oneself an hour or so is really important to get out of all the stress and anxiety in our daily life. Kids, they have their own way of making us smile. I’m happy that we still find kids coming to the park to play in the evenings, leaving behind their electronic gadgets.

Here there’s a lady sitting beside me. She too came in alone like me. Unlike me, she’s not looking around here and there. She’s sitting quite, to herself, enjoying the evening. Refreshed!

I’m refreshed too!. :)