Dear Participant/Speaker,

Welcome to SciPy India 2013, the 5th annual conference on Python for Education & Scientific                           Computing. The venue for the conference is Lecture Hall Complex (LCH 11), IITB campus,                         Powai, Mumbai. Below are some general instructions & directions to help you during your stay at                             IITB.

Reaching IITB from various local stations

IIT Bombay Location:IITB is in Powai , an eastern suburb in the North­Eastern part of Mumbai.

Full Address of IITB:

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,Powai, MumbaiPostcode 400076,Maharashtra, INDIA.

Contact Numbers:Tel: +91­22­2572­2545Fax: +91­22­2572­3480

Ways to reach IIT Bombay:

1. By Public Transport.● Auto rickshaws● Taxi● BEST Bus Network

2. By Suburban Railway Transport/Mumbai Metro Train System

1. Public Transport

Mumbai has one of the most efficient and reliable public transport networks. One can travel by                             auto rickshaws/taxis to reach IITB from the nearest stations. For longer distance, you may use                           either the ‘BEST’ bus network or Mumbai Metro trains. Please find the bus numbers and fare list                               for various modes of transport in Table.1 that follows.

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Chart for Bus Numbers, Fares & Modes of Transport available:(Note :  W­West , E­East)

NAME OFPLACE BUS NUMBERS APPROX.

BUS FARE

APPROX.AUTO FARE

(DayCharges)

APPROX.TAXI FARE (Day

Charges)

Mulund(W) 307, 396, 398, 460, 422,424, 461, 459 Rs.15.00 Rs. 120.00 Rs. 151.00

Bhandup(W) Same as above Rs. 10.00 Rs.40.00 ­Kanjurmarg(W) Same as above Rs. 7.00 Rs.20.00 ­Vikhroli(W) 392, 382, 478, 489, 524 Rs. 10.00 Rs.40.00 ­

Ghatkopar(W) 427 Rs. 15.00 Rs.70.00 ­Borivali(E) 478, 524, C­60 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 170.00 Rs. 230.00

Andheri(E) 185, 392, 396, 403, 496,545 Rs. 15.00 Rs. 90.00 Rs. 125.00

Bandra(E) 422 Rs. 15.00 Rs. 160.00 Rs. 200.00Kurla ­ ­ ­ Rs. 150.00Dadar ­ ­ ­ Rs. 240CST ­ ­ ­ Rs. 450.00

MumbaiCentral ­ ­ ­ Rs. 275.00

Sahara Airport 409, 382 Rs. 25.00 Rs. 130.00 Rs. 160.00Table.1: Bus numbers, Fares and Modes of Transport available

2. Suburban Railway Transport/Mumbai Metro Train System:

From Dadar Central to IITB, Powai: Map

Go to Dadar central line (typically on platform 6 of central line) ­­> Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg                                 at the ticket counter located on a level above the platform ­­> Board a ‘slow’ local train                               (typically from platforms 3­5) which goes atleast upto Thane ­­> Get down at Kanjurmarg                         Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) ­­> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB (~ Rs. 20)

From Thane to IITB, Powai: Map

Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter. ­­> Come to platform                               1, 3 or 4 ­­> Board a ‘slow’ local train which goes upto Dadar/CST ­­> Get down at                                 Kanjurmarg Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) ­­> Take an auto rickshaw to                           IITB (~ Rs. 20)

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From Bandra Terminus to IITB, Powai: Map

Go to the Bandra terminus (BDTS), take an auto rickshaw to the Kurla Station ­­> Buy a ticket                                 to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter ­­> Board a ‘slow’ local train                             (typically from platform No.1) which goes atleast upto Thane ­­> Get down at Kanjurmarg                         Station (exit from plfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) ­­> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB (~ Rs. 20)

From CST to IITB, Powai: Map

Buy a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter ­­> Come to the local                                 train terminus (platforms 1­8, right of the long distance terminal) ­­> Board a ‘slow’ local train                             (typically from platforms 3­5) which goes atleast upto Thane ­­> Get down at Kanjurmarg                         Station (exit from pfm No.1 to Kanjurmarg west) ­­> Take an auto rickshaw to IITB (~ Rs. 20)

From Bombay Central Terminus to IITB, Powai: Map

Go to the Bombay Central Terminus (BCT) and walk to the Bombay Central local train ­­> Buy                               a ticket to Kanjurmarg (central line) at the local train ticket counter. ­­> Board a ‘slow’ local                               train that halts at all stations on the line to Andheri/Borivali ­­> Get down at Dadar (western) ­­>                                 Walk over to Dadar (central) using an over­bridge ­­> Kindly follow the instructions given                         earlier for Dadar (central) to IITB

From Lokamanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) to IITB, Powai: Map

From LTT, the most convenient way to reach IITB is to take an auto rickshaw (Fare ~ Rs. 120).

Instructions to guide you once you reach IITB Campus

IITB Main Gate:

On your arrival at the IITB Main gate near State Bank of India, you are requested to go through                                   Security Check to enter the campus. Please inform the security officer that you are here to                             attend the conference. You may show the ticket you got by registering online from doAttend. Spot                             registrants may use a printed copy of the generic ticket available online at scipy.in/2013/register .                           You may also have to produce an ID proof upon request by the security personnel, to be allowed                                 into the campus. Further, you are also requested to collect a pass/slip from the security, if you                               are carrying a personal laptop into the campus.

If you arrive at IITB Main gate by an auto rickshaw, taxi or on your own vehicle, you may continue                                     to use the same mode of transport further into the campus, upon completion of Security                           formalities.

* Kindly carry the conference invitation/registration­slip/ticket, to enter and also to leave/re­enter                     the campus during your stay at IIT Bombay.

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SciPy India Information Kiosk:

The kiosk shall be setup at the hostel where your accommodation has been arranged. Please                           collect the keys for your allotted rooms from the concerned person present at the desk You may                               also approach the desk for any other assistance that you require.

You shall see the directions to the venue and various hostels (accommodation) from here.                         Please follow the direction signs that shall be put up along the path to these locations. A detailed                                 map and guidance is available on the next page.

Reaching the venue (LCH 11) from main gate:Head towards Gulmohar Bldg (using Main Gate Rd) ­­> At the first junction (Gulmohar Bldg)                           turn right ­­> Walk ahead for ~ 80m (on KV School Rd) ­­> Enter the gate to your left to reach                                       Infinite Corridor (north­east to the gate) ­­> Enter the Infinite Corridor, walk straight ahead                         passing Physics/Chemical Engineering Deptt. ­­>Walk further for ~ 10m to reach Lecture Hall                         Complex (LCH) on your left ­­> Enter LCH and take stairs/lift to 1st floor, find LCH 11

IITB Hostels:

Participants/Speakers shall be allocated rooms in Hostel 15. You may use the below map to                           reach the hostel. For your convenience, IITB Main Gate and also the venue (LCH 11) have been                               marked for reference. Feel free to contact us (contact details at the end of this document) if you                                 require any assistance in reaching your accommodation or for any other means.

Please use the IITB Campus map on page no. 5

Number Indications on the map:

● Number 47 in the map below indicates LCH (Conference Venue on the 1st floor of LCH)● H 15 in the map below indicates Hostel 15 (Accommodations)● Number 70 in the map below indicates Sameer (Landmark for Hostel 15)● Number 25 in the map below indicates DRDO (Landmark for Hostel 15)● Number 51 in the map below indicates IIT­B Main Gate● Number 52 in the map below indicates IIT­B Market Gate

Landmark to Hostel 15:

● Between DRDO quarters & Sameer (Please refer block A3 in the map  below)

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IITB Map (Refer to the number indications mentioned above)

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In & Around the Campus

Near­by Hospitals, Restaurants, General Stores, ATMs and other Emergency contact numbers.

Restaurants and Fast food Centers:

Name of Place Location

In IITB Campus:

Nescafe (Coffee Shack) Near the STD/PCO Booth in Main Building

Cafeteria Tea Stall, 1st Floor of the Product Design (PD) cell,IDC

Gulmohar Cafeteria On the 2nd floor of Gulmohar Building (Opp. H­10)

Staff Canteen Near the Security Office in Main Building

Upahaar Near IIT Market

Sunrise Dhaba Opp. to H1

Ahaar Behind Van Vihar Guest House

Hostel Canteens Canteens inside various hostels

Brewberry’s Hostel 8

Department Canteens Available in various departments (generally first floor)

Campus Hub Near Hostel 5

At Powai Market:

Monginis Opp. to IITB Main Gate

Laxmi Restaurant Opp. to IITB Main Gate

At Hiranandani (HN) Gardens:

Food Court First floor of Galleria complex, Hiranandani

Subway Citipark Building, Hiranandani Business Park

Papa John’s Citipark Building, Hiranandani Business Park

Domino’s Pizza Citipark Building, Hiranandani Business Park

CCD Orchard Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens

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Gary’s Menu No.1, Daffodil, Hiranandani Gardens

Utsav Opposite Hiranandani School

Food Court Near Jal Vayu Vihar (near HN)

Pizza Hut Sentinel, Hiranandini Business Park

Rodas Central Avenue, Hiranandani Gardens

Natural Ice creams Shop Number 12, Eden II Society

Saffron & Spice 101, Sentinel, HN, Adi Shankaracharya Marg

Information of Hospitals  and Emergency numbers:

● Ambulance (IITB Internal No): 1110● Main Gate Security: 1123● Hostel Number 15: 022 25765711● Powai Hospital (24x7): 022 25780707● Hiranandani Hospital: 022 25763300/33

Recharge Coupons:

Prepaid mobile recharge vouchers are available for purchase at general Stores of the Hostels,                         Stores near IITB Market gate & ATM machines inside campus and at the main gate.

General Stores:

There is a general store in every hostel for purchasing common commodities that you may                           require.

BANKS & ATMS:

1. Canara Bank and ATM: At Gulmohar Restaurant (First Floor), Hostel 62. SBI Bank and ATM: Beside IITB Main Gate, Near Tansa House

Note:● Participants/Speakers shall not have an Internet connection facility during their stay at the

Hostels, kindly make your own arrangements.

● FOSSEE/IITB shall not be held responsible for any mishappenings or emergencymedical expenses to the Participants/Speakers during the Conference.

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Internet Settings at the Conference Venue

For Linux:1. Click on Wireless icon on Top/Bottom of the Desktop Taskbar and select “IITB­Wireless”

and change the settings as the following:2. Wireless Security “WPA &WPA2 Enterprise”, Authentication “Protected EAP (PEAP)”,

Inner Authentication “ MSCHAPv2”, Username “scipy.wifi”, Password “NGPN8K5”(excluding quotes)

For Window 7:1. Open "Network and Sharing Center"2. Select "Manage Wireless Network" and select “Add”3. Select "Manually create profile"4. Put Network Name as "IITB­Wireless" ,Security type as "WPA2­Enterprise" and

Encryption type "AES" then click on “Next”5. Select " Change connection settings"6. Select "Security” tab7. Select Network Authentication method as “Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP)"8. Click “Advanced Settings”9. Select "Specify authentication mode" & select OK10. Select setting of "PEAP" as "Microsoft Protected EAP (PEAP)"11. Uncheck "Validate server Certificate" & select authentication method as “Secured

password (EAP­MSCHAP)” and click on "Configure"12. Uncheck "Automatically use my Windows Logon name and password" & click on OK13. Put LDAP username “scipy.wifi” & password “NGPN8K5”  (excluding quotes)

For Window XP1. Go to Start ­> Control panel ­> Wireless Network Connection­>Right click ­>View

Available Wireless Networks.2. Click on “Change Advance Settings”3. Click on “Wireless Networks” tab4. Click on “Add”5. Under “Association”, Enter

Network Name (SSID) : IITB­WirelessNetwork Authentication : WPA2Data Encryption : AES

1. Click on “Authentication”, select “Protected EAP (PEAP)”2. Click on “Properties”3. Uncheck “Validate server certificate”4. Select “Authentication Method” as Secured password (EAP­MSCHAP v2)5. Click “Configure”6. Uncheck “Automatically use my Windows logon name and password”.7. put  User name as "scipy.wifi"  and Password "NGPN8K5" (excluding quotes).

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Proxy Settings

1. In the network options of your web browser you need to provide the follwing path in AutoConfiguration field:"www.cc.iitb.ac.in/autoproxy.pac"(recommended method)

2.  Alternatively, you could either configure proxy manually ­ netmon.iitb.ac.in on port 80. Do NOTuse proxy for internal sites (*.iitb.ac.in, 10.0.0.0/8). The syntax may be different in differentbrowsers.

3. Now try to access any external site and you will be prompted by netmon.iitb.ac.in to enter yourLDAP­ID ”scipy.wifi” and password.”NGPN8K5”  (excluding quotes)

For more details, please visit: http://goo.gl/RXvEbh

For further assistance,  please feel free to contact us at the below numbers:

● Hardik Ghaghada: +91 ­ 8879 261 812hardik@fossee.in

● Kiran Kishore: +91 ­ 9833 842 808kiran@fossee.in

­­­­­ Wish you a safe journey & a pleasant stay. See you soon !     ­­­­­

                 

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