Interesting writing competitions/opportunities:

Lonely Planet's travel humour writing competition is open to all. The last date of entry is Nov 30.

Outlook Picador Non-Fiction Competition (site registration required) is open to all Indian residents. The last date for entry is Nov 30th.

Caferati short fiction competition is also open to all Indian residents. The last date for receiving entries is Oct 31.

Nanwrimo is a global Internet jaggernaut that you may already be familiar with. As in previous years, you start writing on Nov 1. And anyone, anywhere can participate for 30 days for caffeine soaked writing adventure.