To commemorate 50 years of Israel's Independence in April 1998, the Consulate-General of Israel in Mumbai will begin celebrations here on December 23, 1997 under the banner `Shalom India-Shanti Israel'. On December 23, the first day of the 8-day Hannukah festival, a function will be held at St Andrew's Auditorium. A peace march will be held, followed by a cultural programme involving Israeli and Indian singers.Gold awardsThe World Gold Council has announced the Swarnanjali Awards for excellence in gold jewellery design for 1998. Entry forms will be available from December 15. The contest opens on December 15 and will remain open for eight weeks till February 15, 1998. Awards will be given for designs in three categories: Swaranjali Bridal, Swaranjali Casual and Swaranjali Formal. The designs must be for jewellery in unstudded gold suitable for hand-made fabrication in 22 carat.NIFT seminarThe National Institute of Fashion Technology has organised a seminar on the present scenario, growth potential and technical aspects of the knitwear industry. Titled `Knit Wear Perspective - Millennium 2000', it will be held on December 16 at the Lecture Hall, Nehru Planetarium.AppointedPK Chanda has been appointed Principal General Manager (Operations), MTNL, Mumbai. He was earlier GM (West Area) and GM (Project Manager), Banglore Telecom District.Winter campA five day winter camp for children in the age-group of 12-15 years has been organised by Chinmaya Mission from December 25-29 at Amruit Vela Aashram, Khandala. The camp is based on the theme `Choice is Ours'. Details can be obtained on 3678589, 3691056 and 4462140.- Express Newsline reports
