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Jesus and Mary College Celebrates Sports Day

JMC Annual Sports Day celebrates athletic excellence with march past winners, races, cultural performances, and inspiring guests, fostering teamwork, inclusivity, and personal growth among students, faculty, and staff.

JMC  witnessed a vibrant display of energetic display of discipline, sportsmanship, and camaraderie during its annual Sports Day, held on campus on Tuesday 6th April, with great enthusiasm. The highlight of the event was the departmental March Past, where the Department of Psychology secured the first position, followed by B.Voc in second place and the Department of English in third.

The event was graced by chief guest Zorawar Singh, whose presence inspired students with his achievements in jump rope athletics. The guests of honour, Naamya Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, also added prestige to the occasion and motivated participants through their sporting journeys.

The day featured a series of track events, with races conducted for students, as well as special races for faculty members and non-teaching staff, fostering inclusivity and community spirit. Cultural performances by Nrityanjali, the Indian dance society, and Mudra, the western dance society, brought a lively artistic dimension to the event, captivating the audience between sporting activities.

The ceremony also included extensive prize distribution and felicitation, recognising the hard work and achievements of students across various categories. Reflecting on the event, Shreya Joseph, President of the Department of Psychology at JMC, remarked,

It was a personal win for each student involved with the contingent. Everyone walked away not just with a trophy, a big smile and new friends but also as a better version of themselves.”

The Sports Day concluded on a celebratory note, reinforcing the spirit of teamwork, perseverance, and holistic development among students.

Read Also – Students Secure Artist Approval After Overnight Protest at Hansraj College

 

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Internity 2026: JMC’s Annual Internships Expo

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With the vision of enhancing their students’ career prospects and providing practical experience, the Placement Cell at Jesus and Mary College brought a variety of internship opportunities under one roof at Internity, JMC’s annual internships expo.

On Thursday, 26 February, the Placement Cell at Jesus and Mary College hosted Internity, the annual internships expo. It was organised under the second edition of Momentum, the flagship career summit of Jesus and Mary College. Intending to provide students with a platform to build expertise, practical skills and a professional network that enables them to excel in their careers, Momentum brings together industry leaders, recruiters and students to discuss career growth, evolving industry trends and skill-building, thereby “bridging the gap between academia and industry”. It also connects students with a strong alumni network of 900+ members, offering mentorship and career guidance. 

Internity provides students with direct access to internship opportunities across multiple industries, enabling them to select roles that complement their academic backgrounds and career goals. This opportunity was open to all students from all disciplines and course combinations at JMC who had registered via a Google form. A few seats were also available for non-JMC female college students on a first-come, first-served basis. Thirty four companies took part, with the majority setting up stalls on campus while others joined virtually. It was worth noting that there was a highly diverse pool of recruiters, ranging from startups and established corporations to non-profit organisations. Ventures working in areas such as vegan snacking, neuroscience, mental health advocacy, education, finance, environmental sustainability and cybersecurity participated, looking for enthusiastic content writers, social media managers, web developers, community engagement and public relations interns, research interns, as well as finance and marketing interns, among others. 

Internity witnessed massive participation, with many students dropping off their resumes at recruiters’ stalls. Recruiters also took the time to patiently explain the nature of the work and the roles and responsibilities and engage in meaningful discussions with students. All tables also featured QR codes, which, when scanned, directed the interested students to a Google Form-based application, thereby streamlining the process. Many organisations, especially non-profit ones, offered unpaid internships but promised a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation, while others offered a stipend of up to even Rs. 10,000. Most of these internships were for one to three months and offered on-site, remote and hybrid working experiences. 

Reflecting on their event, the president of the placement cell stated,

Right now, we’re still upscaling our event—it is only the second edition. Last year, we focused on the number of companies, but this time we are more quality-orientated. We aim to help students become future-ready for upcoming placements and the evolving job market. The good thing is that this in-person experience is better than having to apply from group chats and links… Last year, around sixty to seventy students got offers from various companies.”

This shift towards quality and inclusiveness was also mirrored in student feedback. Speaking about their experience, a psychology student shared that for the first time, they encountered numerous psychology and mental health-related internships. They added, “There was inclusiveness—at most internship fairs, the companies that come are mostly commerce-orientated…for finance roles or for recruiting data analysts. But this time I saw that there were many NPOs and mental health organisations. Many students also described the opportunities as “flexible” and recruiters as “friendly, approachable and good to talk to”.

Students appeared genuinely enthusiastic about the expo, stopping by tables that interested them and looking forward to securing internships, gaining work experience and building strong resumes. Beyond simply seeking internships, Internity also served as a platform to build professional connections and gain access to valuable networks. In such competitive times, hands-on experience in the field is indispensable. Rather than independently searching for internships, it is immensely beneficial when the college itself brings these opportunities directly to the students.

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Silence in Classrooms, Noise in Solidarity: JMC Boycotts Classes After Fest Axed

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Students of Jesus and Mary College boycott classes after the abrupt cancellation of Montage ‘26, demanding transparency, accountability, and clearer communication from the administration over security-related concerns.

Students of Jesus and Mary College (JMC) boycotted classes on Monday, February 23, in protest against the sudden cancellation of their annual cultural fest, Montage ‘26. The action followed a sequence of rescheduling announcements and what students have described as inadequate communication from the college administration.

Visuals from the empty classrooms at JMC on Feb 23rd. 

Montage ‘26 was originally scheduled for February 20-21. On February 14, the Student Council informed students that the fest had been rescheduled to February 23-24 after a meeting with the Station House Officer (SHO). According to the Council’s message, the upcoming AI Summit, scheduled to happen from 16th February to 20th February, and being of national importance, would lead to tighter security arrangements and restrictions on vehicle movement in the Chanakyapuri area, necessitating compliance with police directives.

While acknowledging that bookings had been finalised and all preparations were being done, the Council requested cooperation, emphasising that the decision to postpone was beyond its control.

However, on February 19, students were informed that the fest had been cancelled altogether. In subsequent communications, the Council stated that despite repeated queries, no detailed or official clarification had been issued by the college administration. The only explanation cited informally was “security concerns” and alleged incidents at another college.

In an emotional message, the Council clarified that preparations had been completed from its end. “The bookings were made, the MoUs were signed, the artist was confirmed, and every arrangement had been taken care of. The event has been cancelled solely because of security issues, not because of any lapse from our side,” the statement read. The Heads of the Council described the past two months as “a roller coaster,” adding, “We have fought, we have cried, we have argued and we have begged,” revealing the emotional strain following the decision.

The cancellation triggered dissatisfaction among students, particularly as other colleges under the University of Delhi continued to host or reschedule their fests. One student remarked, “I believe we as students have the right to know the exact reason behind the cancellation of the fest. It’s hurtful to see that other colleges like Sri Venkateswara College and Miranda House, which had their fests scheduled for this week, are having their fests, and other colleges have postponed their fests rather than directly cancelling them.”

Another student emphasised the broader significance of such events: “Fests form an integral part of college life where students invest months of effort, creativity and emotion into building this fest. For the freshers and those who were to attend their last fest, it’s very disappointing, especially when the administration has cited just security reasons without any clarity and transparent dialogue.”

Despite their frustration, students maintained that the boycott was not an act of hostility. “As students, we understand that security is a serious concern, and we respect the administration’s intent to ensure everyone’s safety. However, this boycott is a peaceful and democratic way for students to express their emotions and seek acknowledgement. We hope that our voices are not seen as opposition, but rather as participation in shaping a more transparent, inclusive, and student-responsive college environment,” a participant said.

Amid the ongoing developments, a controversy briefly surfaced on social media. An anonymous Instagram user with the ID “unicorn.7841926” commented under the boycott announcement post, alleging that the President of the Student Council, members of the Sponsorship Team, and the faculty had misappropriated approximately ₹5 lakhs from sponsorship funds. The comment was removed a few minutes later by the same anonymous account. No evidence supporting the allegation was publicly presented, and neither the administration nor the Student Council issued any official statement addressing the claim.

Messages circulated across departments urging students to remain absent from classes on Monday as a symbolic demonstration of unity. Attendance across several departments was significantly lower than usual, indicating substantial participation.

As of Monday evening, the administration had not released a comprehensive public statement addressing the concerns. For many at JMC, February 23 represents more than a missed fest—it marks a collective assertion of the student body’s demand for transparency, accountability, and meaningful dialogue in decisions affecting campus life.

Read Also: DU Proctor Issues Month-Long Ban on Protests and Public Gatherings Across Campus

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Inside Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University: Courses, Infrastructure, Fees, Student Life & Placements | DU Beat

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Jesus and Mary College (Delhi University) – Explore updated details on courses, fees, admissions, campus facilities, student life, placements, and scholarships.

Jesus and Mary College, often referred to simply as JMC, is a women’s college of the University of Delhi. It was established in July 1968 by the Congregation of Jesus and Mary and has been a premier institution for women’s education since in the country.

Jesus and Mary College Infrastructure & Campus Facilities

The college is located on a 15-acre campus in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, adjacent to the Diplomatic Enclave; the college building was designed by Powar & Powar, with strong architectural features and landscaped grounds. 

JMC’s infrastructure and facilities are well-developed to support both curricular and extracurricular growth. The college has a library with computer and internet-enabled services, a Multipurpose Hall (also referred to as Thevenet Hall) inaugurated in 2006, that serves as auditorium, indoor games area, conference and seminar rooms. There are indoor and outdoor sports facilities, grounds for football, hockey, lawn tennis, basketball, an amphitheatre, and gardens. The campus also includes a gymnasium, canteen, chapel residential block for the sisters, and well-maintained teaching & administrative blocks.

Courses Offered at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University

Over the years JMC offers a wider selection of honours, vocational, and postgraduate programs. The academic departments include Arts, Commerce, Social Sciences and Elementary Education. 

For the Arts discipline, the college B.A. (honours) courses in English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, and various B.A. program combinations including courses like Human Resource Management, Computer Application, French, Philosophy, Spanish and Advertising, sales promotion & Sales Management and Physical Education among others.

JMC also offers two commerce course, i.e. B. Com program and honours respectively. They also offer B. Sc. (honours) in Mathematics, Bachelor of Vocational Studies in Healthcare Management and Retail Management and IT, along with Bachelor of Elementary Education and Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP)

At the post graduate level, JMC offers M. A. in Hindi and English.

According to the fee structure, the fee for first year Bachelor of Arts courses range from Rs. 27, 180 (for all honours courses except Psychology) to Rs. 28,080 (for some combinations of B.A. Prog). 

For Commerce courses the fee is Rs. 27,180 and Rs. 28,080 for the B. Com program and honours respectively. For B. Sc. (honours) Mathematics the fee is Rs. 28,080.The highest fee at the undergraduate level is Rs. 32,230 for B. El. Ed.

For M.A. programs, the fees is Rs. 28,416 and the fees for the ITEP is the highest at Rs. 50,230.

Scholarships and Financial Assistance at Jesus and Mary College

There are a number of financial assistance schemes offered by the college for students in need

Eligibility: Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh per annum, pursuing regular degree courses in recognised institutions, and not availing other scholarships. 

Amount: ₹10,000 per year for UG (first three years)

The scholarship amount is Rs.5400/- per month for general degree courses and Rs.7800/- per month for technical/medical/professional/paramedical courses. For availing scholarship under this scheme, the income of the parents of the student should not exceed Rs.4.5 lakh per annum.

Awarded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for financial assistance to the poor and meritorious students belonging to minority communities in India to enable them to pursue professional and technical courses. Financial assistance is given to pursue graduate-level or postgraduate-level technical and professional courses from a recognised institution.

The scheme offers 10,000 scholarships every year at Rs 0.80 lakh per year for the talented youth in the age group 17-22 years, for undertaking Bachelor and Masters level education in natural sciences.

PMS Scholarships are awarded to students having domicile of J&K State and having passed 10+2 Exam or 10+3 Diploma Exam from J&K and whose family income does not exceed Rs. 8 Lakh per annum are eligible for this scheme for pursuing higher studies outside the State of J&K.

Awarded to young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to support their pursuit of undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in science. 

The college also provides scholarships and fee concessions for students in need, along with financial assistance from the Student’s Aid Fund. There is also a Book Bank Scheme in operation for needy students. 

A number of merit cum scholarships are distributed to meritorious students, such as

  • Dr. Krishna Sharda Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a committed student of the Hindi department from economically weak background.
  • Vijay Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to a II year needy cum merit Sports Student
  • Dr. Prem Singh Award: Awarded to a handicap student (60% and above disability) securing 60% marks in any course.
  • Smt. Lakshmi Kaul Memorial Scholarships: Awarded to students of B.El.Ed. from economically weak background.
  • Shrimati Pushpa Pritam Das Memorial Scholarship
  • Shri R. R. Mehta Scholarship
  • Smt. Sushila Pahwa Scholarship: 

Extracurricular Activities & Student Life at Jesus and Mary College

Societies and student activities at JMC are vibrant. There are around 20 societies, including those for debating, quizzes, dramatics, western and Indian music, dance (e.g. Mudra), choreography, peace, green society, etc and hosts regular seminars, workshops, cultural fests and intra-/inter-college events. The annual fest Montage is very popular among DU colleges. 

The college also offers add-on certificate courses—such as in Media Studies, Corporate Communication & PR, Financial Management—to increase employability. The Placement Cell which was established in 1998, aids the process of many reputed companies visiting for internships and campus placements. 

The campus environment emphasises holistic women’s education and leadership, with ample extracurricular opportunities complementing academics.

Admissions at Jesus and Mary College  (Delhi University)

Undergraduate Admissions (UG)

Admission to JMC, Delhi University is based on CUET scores and governed by the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG).

Eligibility requires completion of Class XII (or equivalent) from a recognized board. CUET scores in language, domain subjects, and general tests determine seat allocation.

Applicants should check the DU Admission Portal regularly for updates and ensure subject alignment between Class XII and CUET. There is no age bar for undergraduate programs, and a gap year does not disqualify applicants.

Postgraduate Admissions (PG)

Admissions to PG programs are through CUET-PG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), followed by CSAS-PG counseling on the Delhi University portal. Seats are allotted based on CUET-PG rank, eligibility, and course preferences. Admission is confirmed after document verification and online fee payment.

Recognition & Rankings

In terms of achievements and recognition, Gargi College holds quite a number of honors.

  • Jesus and Mary College is accredited with high grades by NAAC and an A+ grade. 
  • It has been consistently ranked among top arts, commerce and women’s colleges in DU and India. It has ranked 85th among Indian colleges in the latest NIRF 2025
  • The college is known for pioneering the B.El.Ed programme in 1994 in collaboration with MACESE and DU’s Department of Education.

Notable Alumni of Jesus and Mary College

Notable alumni of JMC include several high-profile personalities spanning politics, arts, media, sports and social activism. Some of the most well-known alumni are Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Neha Dhupia, Hasleen Kaur, Namita Gokhale, Usha Sanyal, Ambika Anand, Apurvi Chandela, Manika Batra, Nistula Hebbar among others. 

Internships & Placements at Jesus and Mary College

JMC’s Placement Cell was established in 1998 and serves to connect students to internships and placements. According to placement summary data for the academic year 2023-24, over 31 on-campus drives were conducted; the highest package offered was ₹ 23.05 LPA and the average package was about ₹ 6 LPA. While commerce and economics streams tend to see stronger placement outcomes, everyone is encouraged to participate in internship drives. 

For 2024, highest package was ₹ 21 LPA and average was ₹ 7.5 LPA. Listed recruiters include Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Accenture, Wipro, KPMG among others. The college emphasises internships and workshops from early semesters to improve employability.

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Jesus and Mary College and DU at Odds over Minority Admissions

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Delhi University yet again is at loggerheads with its minority-administered south campus Jesus and Mary College on the decision to do away with the interview in the upcoming admission season for its minority students.  Delhi University cannot take over admissions under Minority quota, states JMC plea.

Jesus and Mary College has filed a High Court petition in an effort to overturn Delhi University’s decision about the admission procedure for the academic year 2023-2024. According to a notification released by the University on December 30, 2022, The Executive Council of Delhi University made a decision to give admissions at both UG and PG levels solely on the basis of Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score. This policy also covers admissions under reserved categories and minority quotas. As confirmed by numerous other sources, the university intends to use only CUET scores as the only criterion for admission regardless of any category.

Conflicting views have emerged between the minority colleges and the University as a result of this decision. Advocate Romy Chacko advances JMC’s argument which states that is in clear violation of Article 30, of the Constitution of India to insist on giving 100 per cent weightage to CUET scores under the 50 per cent minority quotas.

Minorities have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions under Article 30. Hence, the plea declares that University cannot interfere with their right or take absolute control of admissions as it is Ultra vires ( an act beyond one’s legal capacity or authority ) and unconstitutional.

A similar concern was raised by St. Stephens in September 2022 which sparked a legal battle between the college and the University where the college wanted to conduct interviews for the admission process apart from the CUET scores. In their plea, St. Stephens insisted on giving 85 per cent to CUET scores and the rest 15 per cent to its interview round for non-Christian applicants. While they stressed this was their right as a minority institution to take decisions independently, The High Court ordered the college to concentrate only on CUET merit for admitting non-minority students adding that the interview process can be carried out for the minority students. The college appealed the High Court decision to the Supreme Court after that.

The JMC plea makes a reference to this High Court decision dated September 12 and notes that while the St. Stephens case is still pending with the Supreme Court, this decision of the Executive Council is in conflict with the previous High Court Judgement and suffers from ‘total non-application of mind’.

On Tuesday, the matter was listed before a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad. The Delhi High Court is now set to hear this plea by Jesus and Mary College on May 24, 2023. Notices for the same have been sent to Delhi University and UGC.

Read Also: St. Stephen’s Supreme Council Row Escalates, Delhi High Court Seeks Response

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Protest at Jesus and Mary College Condemning Violence against Students

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Students participated in a peaceful protest held at Jesus and Mary College on 8th January 2020,  where they also faced problems by the Student Body due to restriction of dissent by the Administration.

Jesus and Mary College (JMC) saw students gather on the 8th of January 2020, outside the campus in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi at 10:30 a.m. to show solidarity against the brazen misuse of political power and violation of basic Fundamental Rights by the Government. The state-sponsored violence meted out to the students of various educational institutions across the country was strongly condemned, in a silent protest held in front of the campus.

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Students condemning State-sponsored Violence

Despite the absence of the Students’ Council from the place of protests, a message was circulated by them before the protest, condemning violence and voicing their support for freedom of speech in a peaceful way. The students, however, were sceptical at the apolitical stance of the student council, which had earlier refused to comment and release a statement of solidarity condemning the violence citing different views of students. Some students also cited the pressure from the administration when it came to the college societies and departments to release solidarity statements.
Later, the Students’ Council urged the students to come inside the college campus and protest after seeking permission from the Principal.
Some students chose to continue the protest outside the college campus.

The silent protest was held in a peaceful manner, a welcome change that encouraged and fostered dissent in the erstwhile apolitical campus of JMC. Students held banners criticizing the government and the forces of law and order. A healthy dialogue about democracy was fostered, in a protest that saw attendance by students from other colleges too. No disruptions by the police occurred. A group of students joined the protests at The Faculty of Arts, North Campus immediately following this at 12:00 p.m. Students affirmed their support for dissent against authoritarian forces, condemned the growing excesses of fascism within the country and stood up for student-worker unity.

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DU Releases Third Cut-off List; Percentage Predicted to See a Marginal Decline

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With less than 20,000 seats left to be filled in the University of Delhi (DU), the principals of colleges affiliated to the varsity said that the cut-offs for admission to courses will see a marginal decline in the third list, on July 7, 2019. According to the data shared by DU, 43,854 admissions have taken place after 778 withdrawals since the beginning of the process. The number of cancellations since the second cut-off stands at 3,082, as reported by India Today.

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A Horror Tale of Major Human Error in DU Results

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As the results are out, nightmarish stories of students scoring a zero on their mark-sheets emerge. The question remains- are such major human errors forgivable?

Over the years, the checking and rechecking process at the Delhi University (DU) for its semester exams has been a subject of great disappointment. This year too, stories of some major discrepancies between the marks expected by the students and the marks they have scored have arisen, but the most shocking is the story of nine girls scoring an absolute zero in their fifth semester.

On 22nd January, 2019 the results for 3rd year students of BA (Honours) History were declared. Nine girls from Jesus and Mary College scored a zero in their transcripts in the paper named ‘Modern Europe’. The girls have consecutive roll numbers, and sit consecutively in the examination hall as well.

One of the students told DU Beat- “Firstly, it’s almost next to impossible to score a zero in a theory subject; it’s only possible if you leave the whole answer sheet blank. Secondly, it’s the fifth semester for those girls; they can’t afford to have this major discrepancy in their transcripts. Girls have to apply for higher studies, some aspire to go out of India, and deadlines are approaching really fast.” Similar stories have also been heard from Human Resource Management (HRM) courses at the College of Vocational Studies and in the History Departments of Maitreyi College and Dyal Singh College. Two History students from St. Stephen’s College also got a zero in their mark-sheet.

When asked for a comment, the administration and authorities did not respond to DU Beat. Such scores in a student’s mark-sheets are a blot on their already uncertain future, and undoubtedly do not help with their forthcoming endeavours. The revaluation procedure at Delhi University is a challenge in itself. Some call it a money-minting process which takes half a semester to revalue and recheck mark-sheets, and has an overly underwhelming response. Ms. Maya John, a Professor at the History Department of JMC was of the view that, “It is extremely unfortunate that over the years, the exam reforms have only lead to a rise in the revaluation costs.”

The Professor went on to clarify that at the moment, teachers and departments have encouraged students who scored low and were expecting higher marks, to send representatives from their respective colleges and departments. The Department of History, North Campus, and the South Campus branches have been informed of the same. She also added, “It is extremely crucial that an impartial enquiry is held into this matter since it is largely unfair for all those and have been coerced to spend thousands on revaluation fee.”

In order to prevent an unjustified and undeserved backlog, a fast-track result of the aforementioned procedure is integral.

Such technical glitches are plausible, but their quantity has increased over the years. These errors not only show the University in a bad light, but also disturb mental and physical peace of many students and their families. Being the foundations of education, it’s high time that these institutions take necessary steps in ensuring correct and timely checking and rechecking of answer sheets, to prevent losses in the students’ future endeavours.

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Unconventional DU Societies

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 The University of Delhi is home to a lot of talent and uniqueness.We bring you a series of unconventional college societies that put their heart and soul into their respective fields.

 

1.Peace Society, Jesus and Mary College

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Image Credits: Surabhi Khare for DU Beat.

Peace in itself is a wide emotion with no limits. Life of a student can be really hectic sometimes. Being a student, one has to strike a balance between studies and other activities, which can be stressful. So, the peace society stands for spreading peace and harmony within everybody and outside all around in the environment.
The society conducts various activities for the overall development of the members. The society has yoga and meditation sessions as well.

The society believes being at peace makes a person more productive.For this, talk sessions and seminars are organised. The members also get to learn how to remain calm and poised in every situation.

 

2.Puzzle Club, Jesus and Mary College

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Image Credits: Surabhi Khare for DU Beat.

Puzzle is a world where no one can ever get to know everything, but only by constant activeness and willingness to know more one can cross half a mile.A person should have strong analytical and logical skills to be a member of this society. One should be able to identify all the tricks of any puzzle with reason and logic . The society believes that the members are like the puzzle pieces that stick together by their contribution towards the society to make it work as a whole.

 

3.Vision, Hansraj College

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Image Credits: Saubhaya Saxena for DU Beat.

Vision, the newspaper society of Hansraj College started out as a secret society, aiming to connect every aspect of Hansraj with its students. In recent years, the society members have had more opportunities and practice to work, act and edit. This year’s college elections were actively covered by vision members. The society wants to encourage any hidden talent that might be stirring, which is why all members are expected to write and report regularly. The society believes in encouraging the members to see themselves as journalists whenever they report. Building future journalists is one of the goals of the society.

Vision constitutes four teams-editorial, technical, sponsorship, and photography.  Some of the members have been interning or have interned at a number of places, one of them being the Hindustan Times.

 

4.Earthlings,Hindu College

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Image Credits: Saubhagya Saxena for DU Beat.

Hindu College has had one of the largest lawns in North Campus and it also boasts of a large population of dogs, amphibians, and birds. Initiated by the Zoology Department, the society started striving to understand and preserve all these creatures with a couple of conservation strategies. The society is also participating in a project with World Wildlife Foundation.

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Major Water Shortage in JMC

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Jesus and Mary College (JMC),  faces an immense water shortage everyday in terms of drinking water and water in washrooms. DU Beat brings to the extent of the problem and the reasons why.  

The students of Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Chanakyapuri have been facing major problems due to the lack of availability of drinking water and water in washrooms. The college, undergoing continuous constructions since the past many years, has two washrooms for girls located on each floor and a water dispenser for drinking water outside those washrooms. However, the washrooms run out of water in a couple of hours in the morning everyday and so do the drinking water dispensers.

“Jesus and Mary college does not have pipelines installed in the college which is why there’s always a water shortage in the college. The entire college has just one tank installed which gets exhausted within very less time,” says a second year student of Jesus and Mary College who wishes to remain anonymous.

“Our college has plenty of water available, except it’s not in the taps but on the floors,” says Ananya Chopra, a second year student of Jesus and Mary College. The washrooms reek of an unbearably strong odour and a dozen sanitary infections caused by the lack of hygiene. The flush installed barely ever works, there is no provision for soaps and the floors are always wet.

The inadequate washroom facilities are matched by the lack of availability of free drinking water. “Since drinking water is not available in our college, we have to go buy a bottle of water every day. Only half the washrooms are generally open and by the afternoon, there is no water available,” says Shiyona Biju, a second year student of B.Com. (Hons.) at Jesus and Mary College.

“Everyday, I am faced with water-less toilet facilities. Juxtapositional to dysfunctional flush, spray and basin systems are the perennial tap-leakages, wet floors and oh-so-wet wash basins; water at unusual spaces, basically. It’s needless to say yet I’ll say that our toilets are unhygienic, smelly, and highly dysfunctional. I’d really like to find out what degree of cash-crunch the college is facing to not be able to employ effective maintenance resources,” says Devanshi Jindal, a second year student of B.Com.(Hons.) at Jesus and Mary College.

DU Beat tried to reach out to the administration for a comment but was unable to get a response. The students of Jesus and Mary College wait with bated breath for some form of structural or tangible change and wonder why the college exposes them to such an inadequacy of basic necessities such as drinking water and hygienic washrooms.

Feature Image Credits: Ranjit John Architects

Muskan Sethi

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