Upcoming Event: Suite 719
Suite 719 is the winter production of Dionysius Productions. This three act play is an adaptation and combination of two plays “Plaza Suite” and “Last of the Red Hot lovers” written by the witty American playwright, Neil Simon. Suite 719 is a comic satire on mid life crisis and it’s not so pleasant effects on...
CELEBRATING CHILDREN’S DAY: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
14th Nov…Comes again. Besides hopefully reminding us of the birthday of the first Prime Minister of Independent India, it brings with it innumerable memories of innocent days. When asked to write this article, I never knew the simple task would make memories of lost years flood back and clamour for attention even as nostalgia caused...
Some do it different
Come year end and the various colleges of DU elbow each other in their haste to proffer bigger, snazzier annual fests. Organizers toil looking for sponsorships, thinking up events, designing websites and whatnot. However , most colleges have different ways of going about planning events and fests. Take the case of Shaheed Sukhdev College Of...
What, me feminist?
Ignorance is quite captivating sometimes, its implications often deserve adequate ruminations regardless of whether they happen to be blissful or not. Of all the not so recent news in the North Indian world, what has recently got my goat is the blatant idiocy in the guise of tradition and honour. Now, harmless idiocy is harmless...
Wake up Delhi!
The infrastructural facilities, or the lack thereof, for the 2010 Commonwealth Games have been getting considerable coverage recently. There aren’t too many people in the capital who don’t have an opinion on the readiness of New Delhi for the Games. Amongst the barrage of quotes and counter-quotes, there’s one that stood out. And it doesn’t...
Interesting Facts about the Iron Lady of India
Did you know these facts regarding the first woman PM of your country- Indira Nehru Gandhi? Was fond of the musical “Fiddler On The Roof” Highly conscious of her nose, voice, looks, make up, hair, sari, and Policies! Had a taste for ethnic cuisine Was a serious listener of European classical music Fell ill after...
DU Diaries: Events to watch out for this week
Its that time of year when DU is once again buzzing with activity, with most colleges slogging to organise their annual festivals. Before the zing of these take over the varsity , DU Beat brings to your notice a few events to look forward to this week . Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival Duration: Starting time...
MONSTER MYSTERIES REVEALED
and Aina Winged and hoofed, horned and haloed, these fantastical friends of ours have guided us through many books and movies, showing us glimpses of their magical world. DU Beat opens the door to their realm a little wider. Dragons You may have caught a glimpse of one breathing fire in underground Gringotts in your...
The Happy Hands Foundation
Sustainable development never got so innovative. It’s not unlikely that at some point you may have admired the intricate workmanship of Indian handicrafts. Well, it isn’t surprising considering India is one of the largest handicraft producing countries in the world, with a range of crafts and products that is almost unlimited. What is surprisingly ironic...
Halloween Demystified
Celebrated on the 31st of October, Halloween is a much anticipated festival in Western countries but has yet to make a mark in India. It supposedly has its origins in an ancient Gaelic festival called Samhain, roughly translated to mean “summer’s end”. On this day, the borders between this world and the Otherworld were believed...
THE COUNTDOWN TO CAT
and Mehak Batra The Common Admission Test or CAT as it is popularly known, one of the most competitive exams in India, is just around the corner. Being touted as one of the toughest exams to conquer, primarily due to the sheer number of students appearing for it, students all over the country are burning...
Heading North for the Summer
Even though the wider perception about Delhi University is that it is completely chilled out, believe it or not, and most students will believe it, it gets pretty hectic sometimes. With attendance woes, several assignments and sometimes travelling long distances to college, everybody looks forward to a break. And what better way to take a...
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