Monday, 12 January

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* Bangalore: Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd to sign a joint venture with Bhel for development of super-critical thermal plants in Raichur district of Karnataka. This is besides an MoU with NTPC for development of wind power projects in the state. Venue: Hotel Windsor Manor Sheraton, Time: 11.30 am

* Industry body Ficci, in association with US embassy and the Central Board of Excise & Customs, to organise a workshop on "Effective use of IP recordation system". Venue: The Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Time: 9:30am

* MCX-SX & FT Knowledge Management company to organise a half-day seminar on "currency futures" in association with FKCCI, Nasscom, FIEO and CII. Venue: Taj Gateway Hotel. Time: 10.00 am

* Organisers of Bengalooru International Film Festival (Biffes) to announce the details of the forthcoming third chapter of the film festival, organised by Suchitra Cinema & Cultural Academy. Venue: Press Club, Cubbon Park. Time: 4.00 pm

Tuesday, 13 January

* Bangalore: Infosys Technologies to announce the company's third quarter results for fiscal 2008-09. Venue: JN Tata Room, Infosys' Electronic City campus. Time: 12:30 pm

* Academic and co-founder of technology firm Chipidea José Epifânio da Franca to speak at the CXO Conclave organised by the Indian Semiconductor Association. Venue: Chancery Pavilion. Time: 8.30 am

Friday, 16 January

* Mumbai: Rahul Jacob, travel, food and drink editor of the Financial Times, will read from his book, "Right of Passage: Travels from Brooklyn to Bali" (Picador), and discuss travel trends and popular destinations with Tariq Ansari, managing director of Mid-Day. Oxford Bookstore, Churchgate. Time: 6.30 pm

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