September 2014

DU Dhaba

Food Review: Dude Food

By Vani Vivek September 21, 2014

Amidst the ever- raging battle between North and South campus for which place has better food joints, Satya Niketan has upped the ante with Dude Food.

Ambience: With bright, pop- culture inspired interiors and a chill ambience, Dude Food looks every bit like the quintessential college hangout point. The walls are adorned with quirky graffiti and witty posters from Friends and Simpsons (to name a few) and the place is lit with coloured bulbs hanging from the ceiling. They also have quite an interesting music playlist, with hugely popular pop songs and tasteful rock music playing in succession.

Menu and Food: The menu at Dude Food is a hotpot of guilt- inducing, diet- demolishing feel- good food. They offer a wide variety of options, ranging from waffles and omelets to paranthas and pizzas. The Veggie Crunch pizza and Creamy Pesto pasta were slightly bland, which was disappointing because the Pesto Pasta had been great on a previous visit. The Dude Chicken parantha was just about satisfactory on its own, but tasted way better when had with pickle and curd. We ordered our Dude Flintstones wrap with bacon, sausages and meat Bolognese and this was inarguably the best main course dish out of the lot that we had tried. From past experiences, I can also vouch for Dude Drunken chicken and the Dude Lamb burger. The Green Apple Brain freeze and Sweet Lime soda were good, but the Caramel Macciato took us by surprise! We decided to be adventurous for dessert, going beyond the (chocolate) foreplay with Dude Fried Mars and stopping just before Dude Candied Bacon. Our opinions on the Dude Fried Mars varied greatly. I, for one, loved the sweet, hot, gooey chocolate mess with ice- cream, though it did get a little overpowering after a few bites. Everything was presented aesthetically with appropriate condiments, and the servings were pretty generous too.

Service: Although our waiter wasn’t very thorough with the menu, and there were some occasional communication gaps, the staff patiently beared with our miserable attempts at singing along with the music. Two thumbs up for that!

Value for Money: Though Satya offers some options for every pocket size, Dude Food is definitely one of the cheaper options for people who want to have a proper meal with an ambience such as theirs. The size of the servings was good enough to fill four stomachs for less than Rs. 1500, including drinks and desserts.

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In Conversation with DUSU 2014 Office Bearers

By DU Beat September 21, 2014

Delhi University’s election season has just concluded and the student fraternity has new representatives to look up to. DU Beat talks to the newly elected DUSU team as it gears up for the job.

Mohit Nagar, President, interviewed by Ishaan Gambhir

Q1. How does it feel to head the union?

A. I feel very responsible. I’ll be answerable if something goes wrong and I’ll take credit for the good we do.

Q2.What are your primary targets?

A. My primary target will be student problems that are ‘zameen se judi huyi’. To name one, I’m aiming at trying to commence evening colleges to address the problem of high cut-offs.

I’m ready for the responsibility.

Q.3 Do you think DUSU needs reforms?

A. DUSU performed well last year. We will continue to work on student issues. As far as DUSU representation in decision-making bodies is concerned, we will ensure we get that far.

Q.4 Is it a boon for ABVP to be in DUSU at a time when BJP is at the center?

A. It’s surely a boon. The BJP government has and will continue to pay attention to us, which is necessary as we raise important student issues. A different arrangement could have been problematic.

Q.5 Rent regulation and ‘right to accommodation’ have been hot topics this election season. What can we expect from DUSU in this direction?

A. The issue is in our manifesto. Currently only 2% students of DU live in hostels. We aim at increasing the ratio to at least 10% this year. A strong rent control law is an immediate requirement as landlords continue to charge what they wish. We will coerce the government in this regard.

Ishaan Gambhir [email protected]

Parvesh Malik, Vice-President, interviewed by Isheeta Sharma

Q1.How does it feel to not only win but win all four seats after 18 years?

A. For obvious reasons we are extremely happy. The students of the University have put in all their faith and voted for us and for that we thank them.

Q2. What will be your first target now that you are a DUSU office bearer?

A. As far as DUSU goes we are planning to circulate certain forms from college to college urging students to write about their problems, so that we can start working on the mutual problems that students face.

Q3. Do you think DUSU requires any internal reforms? If yes, what?

I feel DUSU has already received its reform in the form of ABVP winning all seats. Now that we won’t have people from different parties pulling each other’s legs, we would be able to work more efficiently.

Q4. Students hardly know what is going on in DUSU, how do you plan to change that?

The reason students don’t know what is happening in DUSU is because nothing is happening in DUSU. We plan to change that, every month a few DUSU officials will visit different colleges and stay in touch with the student population.

Q5. DUSU hasn’t even received proper representation in the decision making bodies of the University, do you think you can change that?

There is no point of being elected if we don’t get the power to be a part of decision making process. We will ask for our rights as representatives.

Isheeta Sharma [email protected]

Kanika Shekhawat, Secretary, interviewed by Ishita Sharma

Q1.What are your targets as office-bearers of DUSU?

There are a lot of issues we want to tackle. The first being women safety. We plan to start a special Women Development Cell in all colleges. The second issue will be reaching out to non- DUSU colleges so that we can cater to everybody’s needs. Q2.How do you plan to get DU to the standards of other top universities? First of all, we plan to distribute forms in various colleges in order to know and understand the prevailing problems in various colleges. We also plan to look at the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the faculty and infrastructure. Q3. Looking at the growing attacks on the North-Eastern students, how does DUSU plan to curb this problem?

A. I think such attacks are a serious identity crisis for us. Through seminars, special canteens, especially serving North-East food are some ways we plan to bring the required change.

Q4. Lastly, a certain film actress’s picture was used in your posters. Can you please tell us the truth behind that?

I’m being a victim of political gimmick. Everybody knows who I am and I have no purpose of using such pictures. It is against the rules of elections, hence why would I want to get my own ticket cancelled? DU students are not stupid to fall for something like this.

Ishita Sharma [email protected]

Ashutosh Mathur, Joint Secretary, interviewed by Shaurya Sahai

Q1. What are the initial targets of DUSU 2014?

We will try to fulfill the agendas which we mentioned during elections. Our main focus would be on building University Campus across West and East Delhi. Also, we will try to resolve issues regarding residence in the University .

I owe my success to the students from “dilli dehat” who could see a friend in me and thus, supported me.

Q2.B.Tech courses in the University do not have AICTE approval, yet. So, is ABVP looking forward to seek approval? Yes, of course! In fact, we’ve already sent our team to talk to Smt. Smriti Irani regarding this matter. We assure that nothing will go wrong with those 7,000 students. Q3.Do you feel that students tend to vote for parties instead of individual candidates? Is it fair? Yes, I think so and I guess it’s fair. See, when one’s name gets attached to any party, it shows the students what one is capable of. Individual candidates do not get much attention unless they are a part of some political group. Shaurya Sahai [email protected] ]]>

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Movie Review: How khoobsurat is Sonam and Fawad’s fairytale ‘Khoobsurat’ ?

By Mridul Sharma September 20, 2014

Remake of legendary Hindi classics is tough, for the times have changed and so has the audience. Further, the makers reel under the pressure of maintaining the magic of the original movie if not doing it better.

The 1980’s movie Khoobsurat, being filmed by veteran director Hrishikesh Mukherjee, dialogues being written by Gulzar and Rekha being the female protagonist must have been altogether a tough job to reproduce in a remake for a few movies old director Shashanka Ghosh.

diva — With remakes and loosely inspired movies, comparisons generally happen. ‘Sonam v/s Rekha’.

The Plot

Sonam Kapoor plays the character of a modern day physiotherapist, Dr. Mrinalini Chakravarty (Mili) working with the KKR IPL team when she gets to know about her next assignment which is to treat an old royal Maharaja Shekhar Rathore of some distant place in Rajasthan. As Mili reaches the palace, she is mesmerized by the royalty and exquisite beauty of the place although being super clumsy as she is, she finds herself completely out of place in a strict disciplined atmosphere of the house.

The Maharaja who survived an accident a decade ago has lost the ability to walk and desire to live. Hence, the entire business is handled by Yuvraj Vikram Rathote (Fawad Khan). Meanwhile, Rani Nirmala Devi (Ratna Pathak Shah) is the in-charge of upkeep and maintenance the decorum of the house.

What follows is Mili’s quest to instill the strength back into the Maharaja facing challenges of a dis-interested patient, strict disapproving Rani Sa and a cute prince charming Vikoo betrothed to Kiara (Aditi Rao hydari) already.

The Positives

Sonam Kapoor has come out of the ‘pretty face’ image she was accused of taking an advantage of in her earlier works and has delivered a powerful performance. Her eyes do all the talking, and her care-free attitude clumsiness and innocence is loved on screen. The way she calls her mother by her name ‘Manju‘ through out, is quite cool.

The debutante Fawad Khan is a promising new face. The chemistry of Fawad and Sonam is sizzling, watching them together on screen is a visual treat.

The movie’s strength lies in the female stars who’ve added life to the movie being Kirron Kher (Manju,Mili’s mother) and Ratna Pathak Shah. Kirron Kher is all about a loud mouthed Punjabi mother with an amazing comic timing and some very funny Punjabi dialouges. Ratna Shah plays her role of a haughty, disciplined and classy queen with utmost elegance. Had it not been for these two veteran actresses, the movie would’ve lacked the humor well appreciated.

Kirron Kher playing ‘Manju’ skyping her daughter Mili (Sonam) in a funny still from Khoobsurat.

The story line is well conceived and told in a way that’s completely believable. The love hate relationship of the main duo is picturized well with appropriate camera work and right frames.

The Neutrals

The music of the movie is very catchy. Songs like ‘Naina’ are being loved and ‘Engine ki Seeti’ and ‘Meri Maa ka Phone aaya’ have already been atop all chart-busters lists. Even the number ‘Abhi to Party shuru hui hai’ composed by Badshah is being liked, but the music would go stale soon.

The Negatives

The movie offers little space to Fawad Khan who plays a grim prince at first and confused lover later, the actor has much more potential (evident from his role in Zindagi Gulzaar Hai) which the movie plainly fails to explore.

The movie has some weak areas that could’ve been worked upon to make them more humorous. The face off between the mothers and Mili’s kidnapping scene are few examples in this regard.

There’s an overload of clumsiness in Sonam who crashes into every possible pole, overload of similar dressing styles (particularly Fawad’s character) and an overload of accents (calling names such as ‘Mounjoo’ and ‘Prawteek’)

The ‘Khoobsurat’ Message

Khoobsurat quietly gives out a khoobsurat message to live life the way you want to, not changing yourself according to anyone around. It also suggests to let go of the past and embrace what is to come with open arms and heart leaving no regrets for future.

The ‘Khoobsurat’ Fact

The character of matriarch Nirmala Devi which is played by Ratna Pathak Shah in the movie of 2014, was played by Ratna’s mother Dina Pathak in the original movie back then in 1980.

The Official trailer of Disney’s Khoobsurat 2014.

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People’s Climate March to be Held in Delhi on September 20th

By DU Beat September 19, 2014

People’s climate march is being organized for Delhi’s youth on September 20^th 2014. The march is set up ahead of United Nations Summit on Climate change in New York on September 23 lead by UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon. This march continues the global trend where in youth, considered as the change makers with their profound zeal and enthusiasm to march together and send across a message to Global Leaders for stronger and binding action on Climate Change, which continues to be a global environmental concern.

Focusing on issues such as using alternative and environment friendly resources with a global and practical perspective, this march also marks the youth’s concern for their upcoming generations, demanding legal and feasible solutions from their Diplomats.

There are 120 countries participating in the summit for a universal and meaningful climate agreement for the upcoming year on September 23. However, India does not mark its presence in the list of attendance. This march is also aimed for sending across a peaceful message to the concerned authorities that India being a developing country, leads in the usage of thermal power plants to keep up with their electricity requirements.

This is not only a global environmental concern but it also contributes to the hideous lifestyles and poor surviving conditions of the less fortunate living around these plants. Moreover, not having a future alternative for a Non-Renewable source of energy is an invitation for catastrophe both environmentally and economically for our country.

With Prominent speakers like Kavita Krishnan (All India Progressive Women’s Association) and Bulbul Dhar James (Human Rights Activist) alongside recent Jammu and Kashmir flood survivors amongst others, turning up the share their opinions on the issue, this event aims to reach out to masses, especially the youth. Many students from Delhi University colleges like Gargi and Ramjas have also been lending full support. From making handmade visuals and placards to dressing up as characters sending across strong messages, more than 2000 students across the city have volunteered for the event.

The march is scheduled to start at 9 am from Nepal Embassy (near Mandi House metro station) and will hault at Jantar Mantar, where it is scheduled to reach at 1pm. With self sponsored organizations such as 350.org, Avaaz.org, India Climate Justice Network and Pravah participating, this event wishes to reach out to DU students, who are welcome to lend support and be a part of this prominent environmental and social cause.

If you wish to participate or are looking for further details regarding the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/733434846721991/.

Amitoj Singh

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Sex Amma: Not keen on trying the back door!

By Sex Amma September 19, 2014

Q: Dear Amma, my boyfriend watches too much porn and has been forcing me for anal sex. I’m simply not comfortable with it, but he doesn’t listen and sulks when I say no. We tried once and it hurt like hell, I don’t want to do it! It’s been months and he doesn’t seem to get it. He says his friend’s girlfriend doesn’t mind it and then I feel guilty for saying no.

A. Oh my poor idli! Amma doesn’t get it, why can’t you young machhis tell a firm no? Talk to your boyfriend and explain to him once and for all that he’s being an absolutely unreasonable arse (no pun intended). You should also clearly state that what he watches on porn sites should only be used as inspiration from time to time and not be used as a benchmark.

If he still keeps on being a pain in the ass (pun definitely intended), LEAVE THE GUY! Treading the backwaters of ‘love’ is not everybody’s forte. If you’re not comfortable with it, just say NO and leave the impatient dosa.

And Amma smells something fishy in the friend story. He’s might just be trying to get his way. Don’t give in. Ask him if he would agree to the behind bang. The answer would be…you guessed it!

Let’s just leave all this back-alley business to Nicki Minaj and her Anaconda. You don’t have to torture your buns, hon!

Note to the guy: Aiyyo! Practice what you preach and then talk.

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Of rankings and casual talk: Rate-my-college.com

By Priyanka Kapoor September 19, 2014

“Not every college in North Campus is cool.”
Manav Kohli, the CEO of rate-my-college.com says that students are rather misguided by the aged rumors and categorization of colleges in an atmosphere where new rankings by different platforms such as TRA have been in news.
Rate-my-college.com, which celebrated its website launch at the Patel Chest Auditorium, North Campus aims at providing every college students with the very intricate details on their colleges by introducing features such as ‘College of the week’ and ‘Compare your college’ sections on their website. The website however is not limited to the campus or even to the University as it envisions its extension quite beyond DU.
“It is a platform where students can rate, compare and share their own ideas with us”, says Manav. He adds that he himself is a part of Delhi University as he is currently studying History Honours at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, second year. The co-editor of the team, Jasleen Kaur, is also a part of DU and is enrolled in English honors at St. Stephen’s College.
Rate-my-college.com, as the team puts it, comprises of two parts.

The first would be the main website and the second would be the blog which is, as Manav explains, is the masala to the recipe of their website. And while the main website deals with information varying from facilities to faculties, conditions of washrooms to cut-offs, the blog section deals with more lively gossips and secrets doing rounds of the campuses.

Although the website is still in its nascent stages, the idea behind it has been established quite well as it offers a lots of alumni secrets and at the same time it also aims at putting out a vision for solving more serious issues such as accommodation problems.

Image source: www.rate-my-college.com

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In conversation with Hanita Bhambri: Delhi University’s rising singing star

By Raghav Chopra September 19, 2014

From starting out at 13 as a bathroom singer to being featured on Balconytv.com, Hanita is one of the few musicians who stand out in the herd. Listening to her play one of her self-composed tracks will leave you spell bound, to say the very least. This Business Studies student from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies is on a very high rising path to fame. I got to catch a glimpse of what she’s been up to and what’s in store for the millions of people who will undoubtedly, soon know about her talent and hard work.

Before we start, tell me little about yourself.

Hanita: I started singing at 13, and I was pathetic, but even back then I used to feel awesome (laughs). I did my schooling from Delhi Public School, Faridabad. I sang all through the later years of my school. Up until last year, I was a self-taught musician. I was of the belief that formal training kills the spontaneity of the relationship I have with my music. For me music is about self-expression. But after coming to college and meeting an amazing bunch of singers, I realized that formal training helps me channel my energy. I know what my music should sound. And training helps me do that.

Let’s talk about your journey into music. Where did it start?

Hanita: I don’t even remember! No, but that started when I was very young, around 6-7. I was always fascinated with singers. I used to think that they were superheroes. If one can sing, one can do anything. And that was the beginning of my journey. I wanted to be that. From then on, I’ve been living behind a mic.

You chose a business studies college, despite being sure of what you want to do. Why?

Hanita: Creativity is often seen as a different entity. A creative person can also be a million other things. But on a side note, a lot of times record labels interfere with their artists’ creativity. And studying business helps me understand the competitive landscape much better. I also plan to have my own independent label. So Business Studies sounds like an informed choice. Also, I genuinely like marketing and CBS has made me the person I am today.

You’re often touted as Adele of Delhi University. Who is your inspiration?

Hanita: (laughs) I like Adele but I don’t really follow her music. My first song was by Avril Lavigne. And people used to say I sounded like her. Then they called me the Cranberry Singer and then Adele. Now I’m finally my own singer. The people I’m really inspired by are Ben Howard, Grace Potter, Jack Savorreti and a host of other bands that are coming up here in Delhi.

What is the kind of music that appeals most to you?

Hanita: Folk music speaks to me the most. But I’m very open to everything. I have no qualms about getting out of my comfort zone.

Your genre is International Music, which is largely unrecognized in India. Plus there’s crazy competition in this field. Does that scare you?

Hanita: It is extremely competitive, which is scary. In a corporate setting, the milestones are laid out for you. You know where you’re going. In the music scene, it’s very confusing. In India, the good thing is the genre is very untapped. It’s up for grabs. It’s like being a big fish in a small pond.

You’ve achieved considerable milestones, even though there’s still a long way to go. What’s next?

Hanita: Like you said, I’ve just started. A lot’s yet to be accomplished. I’m working with a collective now. We’re competing at BalconyTV.com. So yes, I plan to keep doing my own thing and hopefully, light up a few faces with my music.

Listen to Hanita’s music here: https://soundcloud.com/hanitab

Raghav Chopra

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Image couresty: Balconytv.com

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YMCA organizes Basketball tournament for students

By Shaurya Sahai September 18, 2014

Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) succeeded in pumping enthusiasm through the veins of college students with their invitational Basketball tournament. YMCA has been hosting such events since past 10 years with the sole intention of promoting sports among students. The tournament began on 8^th Sept. and attracted a huge lot of crowd which enjoyed the matches and cheered for their favorite teams.

This six-day long tournament saw more than 30 teams (including teams of both girls and boys) from different colleges from University of Delhi, ITM University and Jamia Millia Islamia as well. The stadium at Patel Chowk, where the tournament was held, witnessed around 6-7 matches per day. The matches between various teams took place from afternoon till evening with the last match ending at around 8:00 p.m.

The competition throughout was intense. Among some breath-taking moments were the ones where Hansraj College lost to Venkateshwara College in the last 10 seconds of the quarter finals. Teams from Venkateshwara College (Boys) and Jamia Millia Islamia (Boys) defeated Kirori Mal College and St. Stephens College, respectively to make their way to the semi-finals. This broke the ritual of teams from Hindu College and Hansraj College being the semi-finalists from last 3 years which were knocked out during the quarter finals this time. Girl’s teams from SRCC and St. Stephen’s College stood against each-other in the semi-finals.

Kirori Mal College (Boys) won the final match against Jamia Millia Islamia (Boys) with a lead of 11 points. On the other hand, girls’ team of St.Stephen’s College was defeated by the team of SRCC. Thus, Kirori Mal College and SRCC took away the titles with utmost pride and glory.

“YMCA gives us a golden opportunity to brush up our skills and showcase our talents through such matches and they also reward us back which boosts up our enthusiasm to another level. No one usually pays much attention to this sport and we don’t get proper facilities but events like the one held at Patel Chowk keeps us from losing faith”, said Dilshad Singh, a third year student from Hansraj College, captain of the college Basketball team.

YMCA encourages students to take part in such events by offering attractive cash prices. This tournament offered a sum of 11 thousand to the winner team and had in store cash prizes worth 8 thousand and 5 thousand for the first and second runner up, respectively.

This tournament gave a pleasant start to the sports season in Delhi University with events in colleges like St. Stephen’s and BITS, Pilani waiting round the corner and are hoped to be filled up with even more excitement.

Shaurya Sahai

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“It is uncool to carry tiffins to college”, say Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor

By Iresh Gupta September 17, 2014

While promoting Daawat-E-Ishq as part of the ‘Food Yatra’ at Delhi University, Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor took out some time to get candid with the correspondents of DU Beat. As both of them share their experience of the canteen trial at Miranda House and Hindu College, Parineeti also demands the girls’ colleges to be converted to co-educational institutes.

From talking about their film to sharing the experience of working with each other at Yash Raj’s ‘kitchen’, these co-stars gave advice for the DU students apart from fighting over the unused gifts they once gave to each other and talking about their own college life and their love for food.

Presenting Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor, in conversation with our correspondents Iresh Gupta and Ishika Gupta (Photographed by Swati Verma)

Ishika: Hello! So tell us a little about the film and what made you sign this film as the film deals with the intricacies of different Indian food items?

Parineeti: I signed the film majorly because I wanted to work with Habib Sir (Habib Faisal, Director) again after Ishqzaade. I have always done films which have an edge and where I am a strong woman. Here, the character is very strong, but the girl is very simple and sweet who later meets him (points towards Aditya) and falls with his character. This was a role which I have not played before, so I was really excited when I was offered Daawat-E-Ishq.

Aditya: For me it was a different character and something with a challenge. I enjoyed the script a lot because the film world is an arena I don’t know or I have not been a part of or grown in. But Habib Sir knew that world and it is good to work in such an environment. I was excited as it was the combination of the script, the director, the c0-star, the production house and the character.

Iresh: So did you consider the risk factor here? Because the concept of falling in love over food is not something that has been explored in the industry earlier?

Parineeti: Actually this was the newest and the coolest thing about the film. A love story can explore different subjects. This is a food centric film and the subject of food is a little rare. I was very excited for that.

Aditya: Exactly! This is what attracted us towards the film. I mean you must not have seen anyone falling in love over the matters of food. It was mixing up two opposite but equally spicy cultures of Lucknow and Hyderabad. So it was Daawat-E-Ishq for me as well.

Iresh: And how was it working with each other for the first time?

Aditya: I was excited before the film and then I met her and my world came crashing down (mocks). But genuinely we had a fun time together. We share this sense of humour that is quite lame to other people but we enjoy it. Sometimes films can also be boring so it a bonus to have a company that is good and entertaining.

Parineeti: Yes, we manage entertaining each other. We also had Anupam Sir (Anupam Kher) in the team. He is the positive kind of energetic man. He is definitely the most positive, energetic and youngest of all three of us. So this was a great thing that we experienced in our journey.

Ishika: Tell us about your experience at the two colleges you visited for Food Yatra in Delhi University?

Aditya: Parineeti had issues at Miranda but I had no complaints. It was amazing. It gave me some positive energy. We got a great response from Hindu as well though there were more boys there but I never had much problem. (laughs)

Iresh: Parineeti you were offended by the fact that there were no boys at Miranda, right?

Parineeti: There were no boys in Miranda House and I am very upset about that fact. Miranda House and JMC (Jesus and Mary College) should start getting boys. Hindu was great as it had boys. I was dancing there but at Miranda I was bored and I had nothing to do.

Aditya and Parineeti duing their visit to Miranda House for 'Daawat-E-Isshq Food Yatra' — Aditya and Parineeti duing their visit to Miranda House for ‘Daawat-E-Isshq Food Yatra’

Click here for full report on Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra’s visit to Miranda House and Hindu College

Ishika: Parineeti, tell us something about your favourite restaurants while you were in college?

Parineeti: I have not been a Delhi University kid. I completed my studies in England. My list of restaurants won’t help you much. You should ask Aditya about his favorite restaurants while he was in college. He actually never attended college, so he knows well about the food outside.

Aditya : No, I will tell you about her. She has her restaurant in her own house. She would bathe in Nutella every day.

Iresh: And something about your college life in Bombay, Aditya?

Aditya: I did not do much in college. It was pretty much chilled. I have spent maximum time with my friends sitting on car bonnets in Bombay. But those are great memories. It was great privilege after so many years of school to do nothing and have the maximum freedom.

Ishika: One advice you would give to college students in terms of food management as the pocket money is limited.

Parineeti: Do whatever but don’t carry dabbas to college. Never. It is most uncool thing one can do in college. Rather snatch food from those who get dabbas.

Aditya: First advice is that GO TO COLLEGE. Then with minimal budget go and eat street food, your maggi or vada pav or whatever the trend is in Delhi or simply rob. But never carry dabbas. I agree with Pari on this.

Feature Image Credits: Iresh Gupta for DU Beat

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"It is uncool to carry tiffins to college", say Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor