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One possibility is for them to seek refuge in the realm of the Aesopic. Aesop is said to have written fables in the sixth Century B.C. to veil his opinions, and writers 26 Centuries later continue to use and develop his method. In symbolic and coded terms, they write fairy tales and fables, and employ myths and elements of folklore. New forms of discourse emerged, where political realities and social truths were referred to in symbolic and coded terms rather than explicitly mentioned, and where, concurrently, these realities and truths were re-framed and re-contextualized. Protest and subversion found a new voice. The paths to the Aesopic were varied and open. Authors could write new fairy tales and fables, or rewrite old ones; they could retell old folktales or traditional stories and relate them to the present situation; elements of old tales could be merged with modern counterparts in narrative art forms; traditional symbols or figures could feature in otherwise thoroughly contemporary writing, storytelling and artistic practice. We invite papers about this Aesopic form of discourse in the twentieth century all around the world (see link 'Call for Papers' on conference website).

Knowing your special interest and expertise in Buddhism and its other aspects, we are pleased to invite you to kindly participate and also present a well researched paper in this proposed International Conference. The Organizing Committee of the Department has decided to publish its Departmental journal named Buddhist Studies volume XXXIV incorporating all the research papers of those participants who are supposed to read their paper in the proposed conference. We would like to request you to kindly send your research paper by the 30th September 2007, so that we can publish it on the time. Here, we would like to inform you that only those research papers will be incorporated in the Departmental journal which will be sent to us by 30th September 2007. So, kindly send us a hard and a soft copy (in a CD) of your paper within the deadline. The best three papers will be rewarded suitably on the last day of the conference. You may also send your soft copy of your research paper through email on my email Id i.e. bhante_satyapala@yahoo.com. We are also sending you the Format of the Research paper in which you are supposed to send your well research paper with diacritical marks if any. We will send you the other details about the conference through another communication. We have high appreciation of your interest and research work in the field of Buddhism and request you to co-operate us by sending your consent for the participation in the proposed conference and also send your paper latest by 30th September, 2007. We are eagerly awaiting your prompt and positive response in this connection. May you enjoy peace, progress and prosperity in your life.

Introduction: The political freedom that we won in 1947 is only the first step towards achieving the goal of ¡¥Purna Swaraj¡¦ for India. We also need to win economic, social and moral freedoms as pointed out by Mahatma Gandhi in a letter written on 27th Jan. 1948, just 3 days before his martyrdom. This is the unfinished task bequeathed to posterity by the Father of the nation and other ¡¥freedom fighters¡¦ who laid down their lives for the political freedom of this country. Of these three-fold freedoms that are yet to be won for India, the ¡¥moral freedom¡¦ is the most important one at this critical moment in the history of our nation. Without moral freedom no other freedom can be sustained. Hence, a ¡¥Second Freedom Struggle¡¦ has become an imperative of the era to liberate India from the evil forces and win moral freedom for our country. Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram: Gandhigram Rural University www.ruraluniv.ac.in was founded on Gandhian Principles. It dedicates its services to Rural Development. The University is known for its Community Development and Extension Programmes as well as social research activities. The Alumni of the University engage themselves in various tasks focused on National Development. They play a vital role in the National Development with NGOs participation and partnership. This reputed University has a track record in organizing, conducting conferences and setting trends at the National and International level. It is now well poised for the Second Freedom Struggle. Location: Gandhigram is located 55 km away from Madurai on the northern side. The nearest airport is Madurai and the nearest railway station is Dindigul and Ambathurai, which is closer to Gandhigram Rural University. All the trains stop at Ambathurai except a few trains. National Regeneration Movement (NRM): The National Regeneration Movement was initiated by Swami Sachidananda Bharathi at Hyderabad during the Golden Jubilee of Indian Independence for moral regeneration and national reconstruction of India under the patronage of Swami Ranganathananda and with the active support of Bharat Ratna Sri.C.Subramaniam. During this 10th anniversary of NRM Swami Sachidananda Bharathi is undertaking an all-India peace pilgrimage to unite the citizens of this country for the mission of national regeneration and to seek their active participation in transforming NRM into a ¡¥Second Freedom Struggle¡¦ for the moral freedom of India. Swamiji started his all-India peace pilgrimage which he has termed ¡¥Desh Vandana-2007¡¦ from New Delhi on 30th Jan 2007 with a self-dedication at Rajghat and a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti. Gandhigram Rural University also wishes to play a humble yet valuable part in this historic mission About the Seminar: Soon after the conclusion of ¡¥Desh Vandana-2007¡¦ on 30th Jan 2008 at Gandhi Mandapam, Kanyakumari, there will be a 3-day National Seminar from 1st to 3rd February 2008 at Gandhigram Rural University on ¡§Gandhian Liberation Techniques for the National Regeneration Movement (Second Freedom Struggle)¡¨. We are glad that our University is given the opportunity to host this National Seminar. Those attending this national seminar are expected to play leadership roles in the NRM. I am informed that you are keen to join us in the national seminar. I extend a warm welcome to you to Gandhigram Rural University. Please fill up the enclosed registration form and send it to us along with the registration fee of Rs.300/- drawn in favour of Navasrushti International Trust payable at Ernakulam. You need to meet only your transportation expenses to and from Gandhigram University. We will be glad to extend warm hospitality including accommodation and food to all delegates. As we can accommodate only 150 delegates for this national seminar please send your registration at the earliest. Call for Paper: The full paper on Gandhian liberation techniques for Clean public life, Land and livelihood rights, Decentralisation of power and resources through PR institutions may be sent to the organizers. Kindly send a hard copy along with CD, neatly typed in A4 sheets, not exceeding 5-pages.

This is a conference about people, about the ways they interact with one another and with the physical, legal, social, and economic environments that surround them. While the conference is about crime prevention, there is much to be learned from programs and projects that are not specifically focused on either crime or prevention.

Venue: Tivoli Ocean Park Hotel Funchal - Madeira - Portugal Important dates: Full paper submission: September 12, 2007 Acceptance notification: October 30, 2007 Final paper submission and registration: November 12, 2007 SCOPE The Third International Conference on Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (GRAPP) aims at becoming a major point of contact between researchers, engineers and practitioners in Computer Graphics. We have chosen Interactive Environments for Computer Graphics as the main topic. Indeed, games and virtual environments currently dominate both research and practice in our field. The conference will be structured along four main tracks, covering different aspects related to Computer Graphics, from Modeling to Rendering, including Animation and Interactive Environments. We welcome papers describing original work in any of the areas listed below. Accepted papers, presented at the conference by one of the authors, will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Papers describing advanced prototypes, systems, tools and techniques as well as general survey papers indicating future directions are also encouraged. Paper acceptance will be based on quality, relevance to the conference themes and originality. The conference program will include both oral and poster presentations. Special sessions, dedicated to case-studies and commercial presentations, as well as technical tutorials, dedicated to technical/scientific topics, are also envisaged. Companies interested in presenting their products/methodologies or researchers interested in lecturing a tutorial are invited to contact the conference secretariat. CONFERENCE AREAS Each of these topic areas is expanded below. Papers should address one or more of the listed topics, although authors should not feel limited by them. Unlisted but related topics are also allowed. 1. Geometry and Modeling 2. Rendering 3. Animation and Simulation 4. Interactive Environments Contacts: Av. D. Manuel I, 27A 2º esq. 2910-595 Setúbal - Portugal Tel.: +351 265 520 184 Fax: +351 265 520 186 e-mail: secretariat@grapp.org

This conference is organized by sia The Institute of Sudanese Architects

The 6th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will be held from January 11 (Friday) to January 14 (Monday), 2008 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, and the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu. Oahu is often nicknamed "the gathering place". The 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities will once again be the gathering place for academicians and professionals from arts and humanities related fields from all over the world. The main goal of the 2008 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various arts and humanities related fields from all over the world to come together and learn from each other. An additional goal of the conference is to provide a place for academicians and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests related to arts and humanities to meet and interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Performing artists (live dance, theater, and music) interested in displaying their talents will be accommodated whenever possible. Additional Information Anthropology Archeology Architecture Art Dance English Ethnic Studies Film Geography Graphic Design History Languages Literature Linguistics Music Performing Arts Philosophy Religion Speech/Com Theatre Visual Arts

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The Theme: “Infrastructure Management for New World Order” (Technology, Techniques & Systems) Topics to be Discussed. - Economics & Social aspects of Infrastructure Planning - Environmental Impact including Risk & Hazards of development. - Urban, Rural & Regional Infrastructure Planning - Role of IT in Infrastructure Planning - National Policy For Infrastructure Development - Infrastructure Management Challenges - Eco-Friendly Infrastructure System - Green Technologies. - Role of NGO, Public & Private partnership in infrastructure Management. - Infrastructure Services Management - Infrastructure of Next Generation - Application of soft skills in Infrastructure planning Additional Information Gwalior City: The fort city of Gwalior is situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh on the main New Delhi-Mumbai and New Delhi-Chennai rail link. It is around 321 km from Delhi and about 120km from Agra (The city of Taj). The city of Gwalior is well connected from all the four directions of country by regular rail services. The climate of Gwalior is extreme with hot summers and cold winters. The maximum temperature during the summer months can touch as high as 46°C, while in the winters it can go down to below 5°C. Monsoon starts from the first week of July and remains there till August/September. Best time to visit Gwalior is between the months of October to April. The Climate during the month of March is pleasant and does not require any warm clothing. Today, the city is also famous for the educational institutions like “Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management”, “Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management”, “Laxmibai National Institute of Physical Education” and Scindia School attracting students from every nook and corner of the country.

The first battle of Independence in 1857, changed India's history radically. As part of the nationwide celebrations of 150th year of 1857, D.A.V. College for Girls organizes an International Seminar which would focus upon this historical event from a literary perspective.