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On 17^th February, the Maths department, Affine, of Daulat Ram College put together its annual fest called SHOONYA’16. The day started off with the much awaited inauguration of the third edition of the department’s annual newsletter called “MathPunch”. The college’s Principal Dr.Savita Roy graced this event and encouraged the students for their future endeavours. Throughout the day, various competitions were lined up by the department.

Tattoo-making was an event where teams of two were allowed to participate. One of the team members had to design a tattoo on the other team member’s hand using mathematical symbols, terms or figures. The winning team had participants, Nishtha and Lata from Daulat Ram College, Economics (H).

In the event Pictionary, a total of 39 teams participated and 6 teams made it to the finals. The team consisting Arnav Vats and Saksham Garg stood first, from Hindu college. And, Aakriti and Rajneet from Daulat Ram College stood second.

Tambola saw a participation of approximately 50 teams. The department improvised the game and announced a corresponding mathematical problem in place of the number. The participants had to solve the problem within 40 seconds and strike the number off their ticket. There were four prizes which were bagged by Pragati from Daulat Ram for a Full house, Purva and Bharti Sharma from Daulat Ram College for a First Row, Anisha and Mohit from St. Stephen’s for Second row and Ashna Singh from Daulat Ram College for Third row.

Treasure Hunt was another popular event and saw students enthusiastically running all around the campus. The team consisting Riya, Shivani, Shalu from Daulat Ram College came first and won a cash prize of Rs.3000.

There were various stalls where students tried their luck at games like Lucky 7, Hollywood TV Mania, Flip the Coin and made the day memorable for themselves.

“When the fest got over, I just got the feeling that all the hard work has finally paid off. SHOONYA’16 has made us all happy and proud. Thanks to the people who’ve contributed in making it a success and to those who had trust in us! Hail Affine!” said Shreya Arora, the President of the Maths Department, Daulat Ram College.

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Éclat, the Economics Society of Daulat Ram College organises Economania’16

By Nishita Agarwal February 5, 2016

Economania’16, the National Annual Economics Festival of Daulat Ram College was organised by Éclat, the Economics Society on the 1^st and 2^nd February. The event kicked off with the inauguration of the third edition of “Optima: Towards Excellence”, the annual economics magazine of the college. To grace this event, Prof. Jayati Ghosh, a renowned economist from Jawaharlal Nehru University, was invited to serve as the Guest of Honour. She entertained and inspired the budding economists with her powerful words on a highly debated issue, The Eurozone Crisis. Following the policy of ‘Each One, Plant One’, a sapling along with a memento was presented to her for her benign presence.

Throughout the two days, many fun-filled activities had been lined up which attracted students from different colleges.

The Argumentative Indian

It was a conventional debate organised on the first day of the event. The topic for the same was “Is good economics also good politics”. The participants from various colleges put forth their arguments effectively. They looked at the topic from a global perspective and gave examples which included a number of real life instances and case studies. The judges Ms.Pooja Sharma and Mrs. Sumeet marked the participants meticulously. After the healthy debate and relevant interjections, the results were as follows:

Best team –Kushal and Sankalp, a Hansraj and Ramjas cross-college team
Best speaker (for) – Sankalp, Ramjas College
Best speaker (against) – PJ Paul, St. Stephen’s College
And best interjection – Akansh Rawat, Maharaja Agrasen

QUIZZARK

This was an event where students were seen trying to ignite the spark of quizzing within themselves by taking part in ‘Quizzark, the Brand and Corporate Quiz’. There were over 30 enthusiastic teams in the prelims, out of which the top 15 were selected for the second round “The Taboo Round”. Showcasing their general knowledge along with creativity, top 6 teams reached the final round. The results after the final round were announced and teams were given goodies and cash prizes worth Rs. 10,000.

The winners were:

1^st position: Sreshth Shah and Harsh Vikram (Amity university)
2^nd position: Shvabh Chakarwarti and Raktim Kumar Nag (DCAC and IGNOU)
3^rd position: Ankur Jain and Amrit Sindhu (DSE)

Paragon Chase

It was a treasure hunt which was enthralling for all participants alike. The two essentials for this chase were the perfect timing and decoding the correct numbers of clues. The winners of this event were:

1^st position: Anushka B Joseph,Hansraj College and team.
2^nd position: Shubhi Goel, Daulat Ram College and team.
3^rd position- Arjun, Kirori Mal College and team.

Business Class : Bulb Jalega Boss

This event saw participation from various DU colleges as well as other universities. Students showcased their innovative business start-up ideas and commendable entrepreneurship skills. The judging panel consisted of some of the pioneers in the field of business like Mr. Ashish Beergi, Cofounder of Mash Global Trust and Mr. Rohit Raj, Director of Sheh Hotels. The winners of the event were-

First position – Samuel Augustin of St. Stephens and Utkrishat Vashisht of CVS college, who showcased their exceptional business concept of ‘Paws for cause’
Second position – Rahul Narang, Suyash Chaturvedi and Yash Ujjwal, of NSIT, with a unique business perception of ‘Urban Stich’

There were other events like Pictionary, E-bola, which was a round of Tambola, Ad Mad and Style Diva that kept the crowd engaged. The various food stalls with mouth-watering delicacies added to the fun of 2-day bonanza.

Inputs: Éclat, the Economics Society

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English Department, DRC organises National Conference on Migration and Identity: The Urban Subject

By Nishita Agarwal February 3, 2016

The Department of English, Daulat Ram College, organised a UGC sponsored National Conference on the topic, Migration and Identity: The Urban Subject. It was a two day event held on January 28 and 29.

The conference discussed the topic in question comprehensively by investigating various literary works to realise the importance of the topic and to find out how migration is shaping our lives- knowingly and unknowingly.

The first day of the conference began with an inaugural ceremony where the Head of the department and Convenor of the conference, Dr. Deepshikha Mahanta, welcomed all the esteemed guests. She also thanked the college Principal Dr. Savita Roy for her constant guidance and help. The keynote speech was given by Prof. Avadesh Kumar Singh, professor of Translation Studies at Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi.

This was followed by various sessions where the invited students and scholars from all over the country presented papers and indulged in fruitful discussions. Topics such as Migration and Labour, Migration, History and Gender, Migration and Identity, and Migration and the Subaltern were discussed. These discussions were chaired by respected guests namely Prof. B.P. Sahu (Dept. of History, DU), Dr. Shimi Doley (Jamia Milia Islamia) and Hany Babu (Dept. of English, DU).

There was also a movie screening of a film called Essential Arrival by Prof. Ariva Javed, Dept. of Sociology, Wayne State University, Detroit. The day ended with a short play on migration by Memesis, the dramatics society of Daulat Ram College.

Day 2 saw discussion on topics such as Migration and the Urban Question, Politics of Migration, and Narratives of Migration chaired by distinguished guests which included professors from various universities. The day came to an end with a Valedictory session where everyone congratulated each other for pulling off a successful event and hoped to organise more such productive and rewarding conferences in the future.

“I believe the conference taught us both, academically and practically and we all just hope our guests and audience enjoyed participating in the conference as much we enjoyed organising it” said Sanya Dhingra, the Cultural Secretary of the English department.

Image Credits: Sepia, The Photography and Film society of Daulat Ram College

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In Conversation with DU Stanford Summer School Alumni, Shreya Dubey

By Vani Vivek January 27, 2016

Shreya Dubey is a student of Psychology at Daulat Ram College, who got to attend the reputed Stanford Summer School program. Her choice of subject was Affective Science, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology, offered by the Psychology Department of the university. She secured an admirable GPA of 3.9. She talks about her experience at the institute, and of walking in the same places as some of her greatest idols.

Q. What made you choose summer school over an internship? Did you have any notions about studying in the US specifically? In your opinion, what should an Indian student keep in mind before deciding to undertake such a course abroad?

Shreya: Ever since the start of my undergraduate degree at Daulat Ram College, I learnt about the pioneers in the field of psychology and the research carried out by them. I always wanted to know what it’d feel like to be in the same place as these researchers. I believe that internships are important but thorough knowledge of the subject matter is a must before trying it out on the field.

I always felt that the education system in the US is more liberal and research oriented, and it turned out to be true. In addition to better infrastructure and more possibilities, there are also a wide range of subjects to choose from. The curriculum taught is nearly the same but due to abundance of resources, application of this knowledge is better abroad.

I feel that before investing oneself in such a course abroad, one should be passionate about learning. It is a rigorous and well planned course, and creative thinking is encouraged and appreciated. I can say that the learning experience is nothing short of transformative. It changes the person that you are.

Q. How is the education system in USA different from that in India (DU specifically)? Which changes must India begin inculcating immediately?

Shreya: From what I have experienced so far, I think the syllabus is not very different in both countries, especially in psychology. However, the examinations in USA largely involve application of the learnt material. Knowing is not enough, one must understand the concepts and should be able to apply them in real life situations. The availability of better infrastructure allows one to go beyond textbooks. I believe that the same is required in India. Specifically in DU, I feel that free access to WiFi is a basic facility that should be provided. More access to the University research database should be provided, even to undergraduate students. In this era of technology, a more comprehensive web based system will enable us to perform better.

Q. What made you choose Stanford University for your field of study? How would you say your degree compares to similar degrees in other institutes in terms of syllabus/ subject content and future prospects?

Shreya: Oh, it was always a clear-cut choice! The Psychology Department at Stanford is ranked number one in the world and there is no other place I’d rather have been. I chose the courses DU does not offer at the undergraduate level, and it was a wonderful experience. I made friends from all around the world. The degree is an added advantage to my CV as now I have knowledge of some emerging subfields in psychology which are not taught as prominently in India. I now have a global standing in terms of academia and can aim and achieve better things in the future. All that I learnt during the summer was totally worth the investment.

Q. What tasks did you undertake as a member of the marketing team? As the Global Ambassador for Stanford Summer School ’16, how do you plan on best representing the University?

Shreya: Being a part of the Marketing Team was an altogether new experience for an introvert like me. Summer at Stanford is far from mundane – there is so much happening on and off campus that you always find yourself surrounded by things to do. As members of the Marketing Team, we were supposed to cover the various events happening around the campus, ranging from Movie Screenings to Handwriting Analysis Workshops. We also contributed pictures and blog pieces about various weekend trips all around California, be it Napa Valley, San Francisco, or to the Google Headquarters.

My responsibilities as the Stanford Summer Global Ambassador mainly involve promoting this amazing opportunity amongst students of DU. I am currently in touch with Presidents of some colleges and hope to hold small events across the University soon. I believe that it is important that students get to know about these global programs so that they get to experience more than just their own culture and develop a global sense of education.

Q. What was a typical day at campus like? What do students do, when not attending classes? Are extra-curricular activities and sports an active part of the lifestyle of a Stanford student?

Shreya: With a campus spread over 8,000 acres with several libraries, tech lounges, swimming pools, tennis courts, an exclusive shopping mall, football fields, and the memorial church, I think Stanford has something in store for everyone. A typical day at campus involves biking to class, and after class activities vary according to one’s interests. For me, time after class was mainly spent at the library or strolling around the campus. I swam occasionally, and devoted a lot of time to playing basketball.

Activities other than studies are such an integral part that they don’t even use the word- extracurricular. It is pretty much a lifestyle choice and everyone indulges in some thing or the other. Someone plays the cello at the Church, while someone else does Yoga or spends time at the gym – there is just so much to do that you can never get enough.

Q. Being a college student living in one of the most popular destinations in the world, how did you manage your finances apart from the tuition? What did you find yourself spending the most on?

Shreya: Being the foodie that I am, most of my expenses were centered on trying various food items. There are jobs on campus for visiting students. I managed my expenses mainly from participating in research studies happening around the campus. In fact, I think I was able to save around $150.

Q. What was your most profound memory at Stanford University?

Shreya: My most profound memory has to be the day of our Orientation. That day, I looked around myself and realized where I was. I was walking the same corridors as the two most influential people in my life – Dr. Robert Bandura and Dr. Philip Zimbardo. When I reached the site of the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment, I could actually feel a connection to the place and felt a lump in my throat as I felt for my subject as I never had before. I know that those weeks at Stanford will keep me motivated to be my best as a person, and as a scholar. If you have a passion for something, be it anything, Stanford is the place to be.

Q. Please describe the application procedure for the 2016 session and share relevant links.

Shreya: The applications for Summer Session 2016 are now open!

1) Courses Offered: The students have a plethora of courses to choose from. Over 175 courses are offered in 35 departments within the schools of Humanities and Sciences, Earth Sciences, and Engineering.

2) Application Deadlines: You can apply now and save on the application fee. The applications for the early period are now open. Undergraduate and Graduate International students can apply till March in General application period. The Late period admissions extend till April 24, 2016. Online courses are also offered starting this summer quarter.

3) Silicon Valley Innovation Academy: For all the innovative people who want to change the world with their ideas, the SVIA is a golden chance to learn from the best, and have the chance to present ideas to successful entrepreneurs at Stanford Sharks.

More details regarding Summer Session 2016 can be found at http://summer.stanford.edu/

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Daulat Ram College organises Intra-College Debate on obsolescence of marriage

By DU Beat September 28, 2015

The newly elected union of the debating society of Daulat Ram College with its members organised the first debating event of the year, the Intra-College Conventional Debate 2015 on the 26th of September. The motion at hand was “This house believes that marriage is an outdated institution.”

The total number of teams that participated was 14. The judges of the event were Dr. Seema Rani, a teacher from the Hindi department of the college, Ms. Abhipsa Chakraborty, from the English department and Ms. Megha, a graduate of DRC and currently pursuing M.A from Delhi University.

The event kicked off with the felicitation of the convenor of the society and the judges by presenting them bouquets. Then a general introduction of the debating society was given and soon the waiting participants were called on stage to present their debates. As the topic is quite controversial, there wasn’t any dull moment throughout the event.

As the topic is quite controversial, there wasn’t any dull moment throughout the event. It was interesting to get such different perspectives of the students for both, for and against the motion. The few debates that were presented to affirm the motion were strains of patriarchy seen in such an institution, no more than a regressive idea, no space to acknowledge LGBT rights or a homosexual union. Also, live-in relationships were proposed as an alternative because they’re hassle-free. These arguments were refuted by points such as marriage being a stable environment for the development of the kids; people sustaining faith in marriage even after divorce; if the sanctity is nullified then why is the world seeking approval of same-sex marriage; live-in relationships seen just as an excuse to not bear responsibilities and so on.

After the participants had spoken, there was also a small ceremony where the union members were presented with badges of their respective posts by the teachers-in-charge to formally mark their advent in the society. Then, the judges addressed the audience and told them how it’s an endless debate and there will always be two sides to a coin but they are also happy that the students of Delhi University are doing justice to its standards are well-aware and open enough to debate on such topics. The winners were announced as follows: Akansha Sharma and Aparajita Talwar both of final year, Political Science (H) as the best team of the event, Nisha, 3^rd year, Political Science (H) as the Best Speaker (For), Himadri Bhatt, 2^nd year, Political Science (H) as the Best Speaker (Against) and Arunima, 1^st year, Political Science (H) as the Best Interjector of the event.

“It was great to see such an exceptional participation from students considering it was our society’s first intra-college event. We deliberately kept a topic which every student could relate to. And, seeing it execute well encourages us to organise more such events in the future”, said Disha Singh, president, Debating Society of DRC, after pulling-off the event successfully with the help of her team.

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The Auburn Umbrella: DRC raising the fashion quotient

By DU Beat September 20, 2015

Following the tip by one of its informants that the students of DRC (Daulat Ram College) are creating a fashion-frenzy in the campus, the DU Beat fashion police decided to hold a surprise visit to the college to catch the suspects red-handed. Here is how they confessed to their crimes:

“My top and jeans are from Nepal. The footwear is from Sarojini Nagar. I believe in dressing as per the occasion and not overdoing things. This helps in bringing out the true aspect of one’s personality.” –Karina Singhal, 1^st year, English (H)

“My top is from Forever 21, jeggings and footwear from Zara and bag from Mango. For me, comfort supersedes any trend. I usually dress up for myself and do not believe in the concept of dressing to impress someone else.” –Somesa Gupta, 1^st year, B.com (P)

“I bought the top from Myntra. The jeans are of Levis, footwear from Khan Market and watch is from DKNY. I love vintage and monotones and try to inculcate them in my dressing sense. For me, a great analog watch and basic footwear in the colours brown, black and white is something which should be a must have in one’s wardrobe.” –Aakriti Jain, 3^rd year, English (H)

“The crop top is from Pantaloons, jeggings from Zara and footwear from Sarojini Nagar. I’m quite moody when it comes to dressing up. There are days when I want to keep it casual and then, on some days I want to draw attention. I usually prefer dresses as they complement my fashion sense and try not to follow the common trends to keep my style unique.” –Prachita Dinesh, 1^st year, Bcom (P)

“The shirt is from Himachal Pradesh. The shorts are from Levis, the sneakers are from VANS. I avoid being too fancy. I think one should dress up keeping in mind their body type and what looks good on it. Casual and sporty is the way for me. And keeping in mind the colour palette, I always prefer light and bright colours.” –Dechen Choedon, 1^st year, Political Science (H)

“I’ve got the tank top and Palazzo from a thrift shop in Gurgaon. The footwear is from my hometown, Rajasthan. I like loose clothes in this season which help one get through college in such heat. I’m also really fond of denims. I think any modification in jean, ripped or folded, or a denim jacket/shirt becomes an ideal piece of clothing which is both stylish and suitable for college life.” –Shristi Karwasra, 1^st year, B.A (P)

Is fashion your biggest foe? Does it intimidate you? Do you feel like a dodo when it comes to making sensible fashion choices? Do you wish to be a fashionista but aren’t sure how and where to start?
Well, our dear fashion-stricken reader, we’ve got a one-stop solution to all your fashion queries! DUB introduces to you the latest fashion app, Wooplr. This app will help enhance your fashion knowledge: it will guide you through the latest fads and trends, help you customize a style for yourself, suggest shopping options and Voila! Turn you into a stunning diva! So check out the app and be prepared to rock the college scene with your new-found fashion acumen!

Compiled for The Auburn Umbrella by: Nidhi Panchal

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Delhi High Court clears path for appointment of Daulat Ram College principal

By Sakshi Arora March 14, 2014

On Monday, 10th March 2014, the Delhi high court authorised the Daulat Ram College trust to appoint a new Principal of the college, instead of functioning under an acting principal. At present the college is being served by Dr. Daya Aggarwal, the acting principal of the college, who is the sister of BJP leader, Vijay Goel. The college moved to the court in order to seek evacuation of Dr. Daya Aggarwal, who was avowed as acting principal of college on February 2, 2013.

Delhi University had issued a notification regarding the appointment of a regular principal in the college on March 7, after an executive council meeting for the qualification. In response to which, Justice Shakdher disposed off the petition, stating that the college can now appoint a new principal.

The college trust accused that Dr. Aggarwal was “occupying” the post of acting principal without sanction or approval of the governing body while the University has been constantly interfering in appointment of the college principal and insisting the college trust to reappoint Dr. Daya Aggarwal as acting principal.

Her term was to expire in August. However, the trust alleged it was compelled re-appointment, regardless of the fact that she is not fit for the post. The college had to appoint an acting principal for terms of six months each on temporary basis and she was re-appointed to the post in August 2013 and then again in February 2014.
DU’s assertion to make Dr. Aggarwal hold the post despite being unsuitable for it, connotes that the university wants to exercise control over the college and encroach the autonomy of the college, stated Justice Rajiv Shakdher.

The college has also accused Dr. Aggarwal of misconduct and had bought many instances under the notice of university via letter and representations, but all went in vain. She is accused of not having the college accounts audited which led to University Grants Commission stopping the second installment of the grant to the college. She has also faulted in paying many hostel bills and salaries. She has flouted rules and transferred Rs. 4 crore, in the months of September and October, from student’s fee fund to pay teacher’s salary for two months.

Thus, after listening to both the parties, Justice Shakdher settled the dispute, asking the college to appoint a new principal, replacing the Dr. Aggarwal.

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Day 2, Manjari 2014: Dance, Indian Group Song and Nikhil D’Souza

By Sakshi Arora March 2, 2014

It’s that magical time of year when there isn’t a weekend without a great fest and this weekend Daulat Ram College put forth a commendable show. The second day set sailing with the first event being the Indian (Group) Song competition which saw participation of students from various colleges displaying plethora of talent and thrilling the audience with their voice.

The western dance competition – Taniec – witnessed the maximum footfall and a jam-packed auditorium with students cheering loud for the splendid performances. About 6 teams participated in the competition of which IP College for Women captured the first prize while Venkateswara College grabbed the second prize. However the show was stolen by IIT-D boys who put forth an electrifying performance and left the crowd craving for more. Unfortunately, they were disqualified from the competition because of being late.

“We were at fault somehow, but the stage was good. We liked performing here,” expressed Aakash, President of the IIT-D team. One of the students from the audience quoted, “IIT-D would have easily won the show, but they were unluckily disqualified.” Mata Sundari College too was disqualified on the same grounds.

This year the cultural festival had in store a surprise Fashion Show by the Economics Department of college, which uniquely integrated fashion with Economics and proved to be a creative new concept.

Another event in the row was Classical Dance, which was won by Pragati from DRC while Rajkumar form Shyam Lal College and Meera from DRC got Appreciation Awards. There were many events being conducted parallel to these events like Ad-Mad, Mime, Dramatics Wheel etc. which were fiercely competed between students of different colleges.

By the afternoon, the college was abuzz with students who had gathered to witness the star of the evening Nikhil D’Souza. Without much delay he came (lauded for being on time!) and swayed the crowd with his foot tapping numbers as Har Kissi Ko Nahi Milta, Mere Bina, Shaam etc.

The weather was kind and the atmosphere mellow, with fun and frolic in the air the gala fest came to an end. The students of DRC left no stone unturned to make the fest a resounding success.

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Day 1, Manjari 2014: Street theatre, fashion, DJ and Rajat Sharma

By Sakshi Arora March 1, 2014

The first day of Daulat Ram College’s (DRC) annual fest “Manjari” set rolling with inauguration by Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-chief of India TV. Since the theme of the fest is Indian streets, the college decorations were concurrent to the theme.

The street play Competition “Adakari” showcased the performance by 10 teams (Hansraj, Shri Ram College of Commerce, Maharaja Agrasen College, PGDAV, Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Shivaji, Bhagat Singh College, Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology) who were selected beforehand on the basis of script and each of the team was awarded with equal prize money. On the competitive front, the event saw 6 teams participation of which Hansraj with its play Holi came first, followed by DTU and Ramjas.

The college’s photography Society Eidos had put up an exhibition in the Gazibo, which attracted a descent crowd. The college also organized treasure hunt which saw maximum participation. After struggling for the clues, Deeksha and Annapurna of DRC emerged as winners.

The most awaited event of the day was Promenade, the inter-college fashion show put up by Zenith -the fashion society of the college. The competition was swept away by the Kamala Nehru girls whose theme “Fashion through the ages” stole the entire show, leaving behind SRCC, CVS, SPM, Hindu, Lady Irwin and CHE. The performance of College of Home Economics was also appreciated. However it seemed Rain God was in a mood to relish the show and made a classic entry.

But rain could not much affect the spirit of students, as DJ set up was quickly rearranged to a safe place and students shook their legs to the peppy tunes played by DJ Tanuj.

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Manjari

By Sakshi Gupta March 7, 2013

Manjari 2013, the fest of Daulat Ram College reflected the vibrant spirit of the youth. The fest kicked off with a Marathon, followed by its inauguration by Ms. Smriti Irani, who was delighted to do the honours. Offering a wide variety of about 25 events, this fest had participants from all over Delhi University. The limelight of this cultural extravaganza was ‘Laasya’, the dance competition where about 8 teams set the stage on fire dancing to peppy tunes. One of the biggest auditoriums of Delhi University, it was jam packed with students who were eager to witness the competition. IIT Delhi, where the student techies broke out of their stereotypical geeky image received the loudest and most enthusiastic applause being the all-boys team. Eidos, the newly formed photography society of the college also put up an exhibition in the gazebo where young photographers displayed their best clicks. ‘Adakari’, the street play event attracted a huge crowd. Khalsa College got the first prize, Hansraj managed to win second and Maharaja Agrasen third. The day ended with Battle of Bands where bands from various colleges participated. Leggy college girls and tall, handsome guys walked the ramp flaunting their outfits, encouraged by whistles and ‘oohs’ that set the mood for one of the most happening fashion shows, ‘Laavanya’. CVS stole the show, as it beautifully showcased a traditional theme ‘’Nazaakat’, and grabbed the first place while Amity International managed to secure second place. Hegathon, the eating competition received a huge response from a lot of students who were tested on their eating capacity and were asked to eat tomatoes, bananas, and drink Coke. Elsewhere, students painted their hearts out on roads in the Road Painting competition, displaying their painting skills. Simultaneously commenced Geet Gaata Chal and Simphonia, which was a treat to all the music lovers. Students presented a plethora of musical presentations. The Rangshala roared with applause from students singing with the participants. As the clock ticked 5 the crowd moved towards the sports ground to dance to the tunes of Benny Dayal. After a long wait of one hour he came and rocked the night, while the crowd jumped on their feet for more than two hours as he sang his super hit numbers one after the other in his own style. This was his first official performance in Delhi. He wowed the crowds by crooning Bollywood numbers like “Disco Deewane”, “Lat Lag Gae”, which saw students belt out some latkaas and jhatkas. The fest had everything for everyone– from dance performances to a rock band session, street play, a fashion show and Paralympics. What added to the fun was the enthusiastic response of the crowd that cheered, sang and danced along with the participants.]]>

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