A long wait for the Honours?
As reported in Times of India dated January 3, 2012, the University of Delhi seems to be mulling on yet another change in the existing system for the undergraduate courses. Prof Dinesh Singh, the Vice Chancellor of Delhi University released a statement in today’s newspapers to the effect that from 2013 onward, the Honours courses...
DU declares results for science courses: Maths topper scores 98%
After the brouhaha over the fairytale Economics result, Delhi University has now declared the first year semester results of three major Science streams. Students have, in general, performed commendably in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. However, there is an obvious disappointment on the part of students over no one achieving a 99 as expections had sky-rocketed...
DU does a CBSE, three Economics students score 99%
Just when you thought The Great Indian Education System couldn’t spring any more surprises, out comes DU’s first semester results. If 100% cut-offs for admissions raised eyebrows, these results are a whole new bolt from the blue. While the highest for English (Honours) was a never-heard-of-before 78%, three Economics (Honours) students top scored with a staggering...
Sri Venkateswara, Gargi stripped of ‘Potential for Excellence’ tag
Thirteen colleges including two renowned Delhi University colleges namely Gargi and Sri Venkateswara affiliated to UGC have been struck off from the status of ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ for not being re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Sri Venkateswara and Gargi were two of the 47 colleges that were awarded ‘College...
A Music of Mine Own
The cities of Bombay and Bangalore have played the part of the unforgivably cool kids who quirk their musically erudite eyebrows in mild amusement at Delhi, which is perceived (not very wrongly) as a city that is only too blissfully content in dhik-chikk-ing behind its tinted SUV windows and brightly lit pubs, to the exalting...
Between the sticks
It takes great courage to stand between the woodwork and spoil the opponent’s every move. Trusting their instincts and backing their agility, being a Goalkeeper is no easy task. While you need several brilliant saves to prove yourself, one slight mistake can bring you down. Rakshit Kumar takes a stand for his team and for...
Sri Venkateswara College wins Inter DU football.
Sri Venkateswara College scored a resounding 2-1 victory over Zakir Hussain College to win the Inter Delhi University football tournament. The series of matches hosted by Bhagat Singh College and College of Vocational Studies spanned over 2 weeks and saw 40 colleges battling it out for ultimate glory. Sri Venkateswara College created history by winning...
The best league in the world
Which is the best football league in the world? This is a question which keeps ardent football fans busy. Though the English Premier League might be more popular than La Liga, or Seria A for that matter, judging a league based on it’s popularity alone would be naive. A closer look at the top contenders...
BITS OASIS 2011 l The Roadtrip
BITS Pilani & Nokia presents OASIS 2011- The Roadtrip in association with Wildstone. Powered by MTv “Not all those who wander are lost” For further details: http://www.bits-oasis.org/2011/
Future Imperfect
There’s a syndrome that makes students unsure of plans after college. To-be grads exhibit common symptoms of shooting questions about future plans at any bewildered acquaintance passing by, scrutinizing and pin-pointing flaws if that person even discloses one. More specifically, you must have observed/realised that you/others daily improvise a plan of action after graduation. Furthermore,...
South Campus gets a Metro station
South Campus gets a Metro station In what can be called as an ‘Independence Day‘ gift for DU students, Delhi Metro opened its two remaining stations in the Airport Express Line on August 15, namely Dhaula Kuan and Aerocity. While Aerocity station will benefit people residing in Vasant Kunj and Mahipalpur, the station at Dhaula...
Rule(d) Out
Rule(d) Out Amidst the fast track efforts of Anna Hazare and his supporters in their quest to bring transparency in the Government’s functioning and the country at large, controversies about his approach still remain. However, what needs to be questioned is whether or not Congress’ actions and stand on its defence or to maintain law...
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