The Annual Course
on International Law Librarianship is the Association's
main meeting and educational event of the year. There are
three main themes this year building on the increasing
importance of India on the world stage:
Global Legal Issues
Indian Legal System
Indian Law
Libraries
Speakers will
include Judges, Senior Advocates, and Legal Academics.
Please complete and send the
REGISTRATION FORM.
See the Accommodation Section for hotel and airport transfer
reservations
Important deadlines
* Early Bird Registration Deadline- 31 August 2007.
* Registration Closes - 30 September 2007.
* Last date for Hotel Booking - 30 September 2007.
The Association's
Annual Meeting is being held for the first time in India,
one of the world's new economic powerhouses in Mumbai,
capital of the State of Maharashtra on the wonderful
west coast of India. Mumbai is the business and
entertainment capital of India. The conference will
be in the heart of the old city within walking distance of the
Arabian Sea, the law courts, and the famous Gateway of India.
The city was named after the local
deity, Mumba Devi.Mumbai was formerly known as Bombay;
the name
originated from the Portuguese 'Bom
Bahia' or Good Bay
because the city has a superb natural
harbour.
Mumbai is home to 13 million people
of diverse castes,
creeds, colours and cultures. It
is also the capital of
Bollywood, the Indian film industry.
People from many
places come to the 'city of dreams'
to fulfill their ambitions
and become successful.
Mrs. Uma Narayan
Knowledge Manager,
Nishith Desai Associates,
Legal & Tax Counseling Worldwide
93 B Mittal Court, Nariman Point
Mumbai - 400 021, India
E-mail : umanarayan2003@yahoo.com
Tel: +91 22 6669-5172 (Office)
+91 22 2881-3339 (Home)
Fax: +91 22 2881-3339 (Home)
Mr. Jules Winterton
President of IALL
Associate Director &
Librarian
Institute of Advanced Legal
Studies
University of London
Tel: +44 20 78625884
Fax: +44-20 78625850
Email: jules.winterton@sas.ac.uk
Here are some links to explore
http://www.tourisminindia.com/indiainfo/cityguide/mumbai/index.htm
http://www.mumbainet.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombay
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On the opening evening on Saturday there will be a cultural programme
of Indian folk music and dance, Bollywood entertainment, and a buffet dinner.
On Sunday afternoon there will be a city tour to visit the sights,
sounds and landmarks of Mumbai, followed in the evening by dinner
at the famous Khyber restaurant. The IALL Annual Dinner on Tuesday
will be at the restaurant owned by Sachin Tendulkar, India’s most
famous cricketer. There will also be architectural heritage walks
and library visits. In addition, the NCPA has several theatres and
hosts many cultural events. December is the peak month for dance,
drama and music festivals with performances by national and international
artists. Delegates will be able to attend various exhibitions and make
arrangements online or in person at the conference to attend the dance,
drama and music programmes.
See more details of
Social events
The conference
venue is the Godrej Academy Theatre, a raked auditorium with all modern
amenities, in the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA)
- India's premier centre for promotion of classical,
traditional and contemporary performing arts. The
NCPA is located at Nariman Point, near to the ocean at the
southern end
of Marine Drive, Mumbai's prestige business
district
which houses
the headquarters of some of India's
largest companies.
The NCPA's
Web site is www.ncpamumbai.com
Refreshment
breaks, lunches, and the publishers' exhibition will
be on the lawn just outside the Theatre.
Accommodation and Airport Transfers can be reserved with SITA Destination Management which is
part of Kuoni Travel and is the Official Travel Agent of IALL 2007.
Rooms have been block
booked in several hotels near the venue at a range of prices.
Please look at the
Hotel Information Sheet for general advice, a map and description of hotels.
Please use this online Hotel
and Airport Transfer Booking form to reserve with SITA.
December is the peak season in Mumbai and delegates should
book their accommodation at the earliest. The hotel booking
deadline is 30 September 2007.
Pre and Post Conference Tours :
SITA Destination Management has a wide range of tours available and can
tailor packages to your requirements in case you have an opportunity
to travel
before or after the conference.
Information is available from Sita by visiting
Tours and Travel.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Mumbai
has a
wide range of domestic and international links. A guide
can be found at http://www.worldairportguide.co.uk/airports/bom/bom.asp
You can book an airport transfer with your accommodation. Pre-paid
taxis are available at the airport and are preferable to metered taxis
and motor rickshaws. The journey time to the city centre may well
take 90 minutes and can be 120 minutes if there is heavy
traffic.
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