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Conference
Venue |
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Christ
University (Autonomous), and Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK), Dharmaram College
PO, Bangalore – 560 029, Karnataka, India. |
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Conference
Website |
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www.whitehead-bangalore.in |
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Official
Conference Language |
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English |
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Opening
Ceremony |
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On Monday,
05 January, 2009, at
10.15 am in the state of art 2000 seater, air-conditioned
auditorium of Christ
University. |
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Invitation
Letter |
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An official
invitation letter will be sent to participants who may need it to obtain visa,
or funding, etc. on individual request. It does not constitute any commitment
to provide financial support for travelling and staying expenses. |
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Visa |
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Please
consult the Indian Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for details relating to
Indian Visa, or you can visit the website of the Indian Ministry of Home
Affairs:
http://mha.nic.in. |
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Currency |
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The Indian
Rupee, the official national currency, is convertible. The exchange rates
applied in Indian banks, official exchange offices and hotels may vary. All
the major credit cards (e.g. VISA, American Express) are accepted in India in
places displaying the emblem at the entrance.
The exchange
rate: 1 EUR =
60 IRS (in
September
2008)
The exchange
rate: 1 Dollar = 40 IRS (in
September 2008) |
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Tipping |
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There are no
hard rules for tipping in India, except in some Star Hotels. If you are
satisfied with the service, a 3-5% tip is customary in a restaurant or café
with table service. |
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Electricity |
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The voltage
in India is 230-250 V. |
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Climate |
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Bangalore,
located at an altitude of 920 m., has a delightful weather all the year
around, registering 20.48°C (68.8°F) in the month of January. |
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Important
Dates |
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05 January 2008 |
Abstract submission opens |
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30 September 2008 |
Abstract submission deadline |
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30 September 2008 |
Early Bird registration deadline |
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30 October 2008 |
Standard registration deadline |
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Final
Programme/ Abstract Book |
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The
programme will be available at
www.whitehead-bangalore.in before the conference. The Final
Programme will be handed out at the registration desk. The abstracts of the
papers will be available online and the registration desk. |
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Registration
Desk Opening Hours (at the Conference Venue) |
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Sunday, 04 January 2009
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14.00 – 20.00 |
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Monday, 05 January 2009
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06-30 – 18.00 |
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Tuesday, 06 January 2009
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07-30 – 18.00 |
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Wednesday, 07 January 2009
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07-30 – 18.00 |
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Thursday, 08 January 2009
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07-30 – 18.00 |
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Friday, 09 January 2009
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07-30 - 14.00 |
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