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Top ten most anticipated Bollywood movies of 2015

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Amidst the need for experimentation with new themes and concepts it seems that for 2014, Bollywood mostly decided to stay within the ‘tried and tested range.’ Although there have been films like PK, Mary Kom and Queen which touched hearts, some of them were nothing short of unmitigated disasters (read Humshakals).  2015 however, promises a lot on the table. With experimentation as the mantra for filmmakers and actors alike, let’s see what the new year has in store for us!

1. Baby

Month of Release: January

Cast: Akshay Kumar, Anupam Kher and Kay Kay Menon

The Popcorn Factor:

If it’s an Akshay Kumar starrer then we can definitely expect mind blowing action! One look at the trailer with its kickass dialogues and we can say our action honcho will not disappoint us.  The trailer is already a hit and this movie looks on to be most promising!

2.  Shamitabh

Month of Release: FEBRUARY

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush

The Popcorn Factor:

Big B’s solo performance with Piddly and his classy dialogues will leave you wanting more! Being cleverly unclear about the whole “SHamitabh or shAMITABH” business, this movie is definitely eagerly anticipated!

3.  Roy

Month of Release: FEBRUARY

Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Jacqueline Fernandez and Anupam Kher

The Popcorn Factor:

After almost one and a half years Ranbir Kapoor is back with his new look as a thief, which is a major departure from his ‘chocolate boy’ avatar. He’ll be sharing screen space with Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez which in itself is first.

4. Badlapur

Month of Release: FEBRUARY

Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui , Varun Dhawan,  Divya Dutta and Yami Gautam

The Popcorn Factor:

Out with the student and in with the killer! For this thriller, Varun Dhawan has three different looks for different generations. This is the first time he is stepping out of his comfort zone playing an edgy and dark character.

5.  Detective Byomkesh Bakshi

Month of Release: APRIL

Cast:  Sushant Singh Rajput and Anand Tiwari

The Popcorn Factor:

One look at the trailer is enough to make you go WOW. Flamboyant, dark and mysterious, heartthrob Sushant Singh Rajput has adopted a completely different look for this film and even changed his body language to perfect the role!

6. Piku

Month of Release: APRIL

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Irfan Khan

The Popcorn Factor:

With stalwarts like Irfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan (with his new pot-bellied look) and one of the finest actresses in the industry, Deepika Padukone, this Shoojit Sircar directorial explores a totally fresh concept .

7. Bombay Velvet

Month of Release: MAY

Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Karan Johar

The Popcorn Factor:

Set in the 60’s it’s a film about the growth of Bombay into the Metropolis it is today. Also it is the first part of a trilogy as said by Director Anurag Kashyap  starring Raveena Tandon and Kay Kay Menon in supporting roles.

8. Dil Dhadhakne Do

Month of Release: JUNE

Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra

The Popcorn Factor:

Being a Zoya Akhtar directorial and the first multi starrer of this year, we can expect DDD not to disappoint us as we witness a dysfunctional Punjabi family on their journey through Europe.

First Look Poster of Dil Dhadakne Do
First Look Poster of Dil Dhadakne Do | Source: Wikimedia

9. Bajirao Mastani

Month of Release: DECEMBER

Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra

The Popcorn Factor:

The couple with the chemistry is back! After their sizzling romance in Ram Leela, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone  will share the screen again in this Sanjay Leela Bhansali venture slated to be released at the end of the year.

10. M.S Dhoni  : The Untold Story

Month of Release: Unknown

Cast:  Sushant Singh Rajput

First look of the film | Source: NDTV
First look of the film | Source: NDTV

The Popcorn Factor:

The reason why this is must watch is because it tells the story of one of the greatest captains our country has ever had, for whom personal ambitions took a backseat as he lead his team to victory in every major ICC Tournament and who will forever be remembered in Cricket  history as nothing less than a legend.

Bollywood definitely has a lot of surprises packed for us this year.  Between Ranbir Kapoor doing his first period drama in Bombay Velvet to Amitabh Bachchan’s pot bellied look in Piku, 2015 will definitely have us witnessing a lot of changes.

Arindam Goswami
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Offbeat careers: Being a ‘Food Writer’

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Heard of names like Matt Preston (Masterchef Australia),  Adam Platt ( New York Times), Liza De Guia ( Food Curated) and Vir Sanghvi ( HT Media). Know what they have in common? They are all earning a living off simply tasting extraordinary food.
The latest career option making waves in the market is Food Writing, or being a Food Writer. Let’s take a close look at what this offbeat career has to offer!

The Profession’s Overview:

Food writing involves writing about food and restaurants. The easiest and most identifiable form of food writing is found in restaurant reviews. Critics who review the latest restaurant openings, trends, and chefs are an important factor in food writing. Certain restaurant reviewers focus solely on the dishes served, while other food writers branch out to detail ambiance, service, and featured cuisines.

The Qualifications:

There are no formal academic qualifications which are required to perform this job. Anyone can elect to be a freelance writer, although most people choose to specialize in a specific subject area, which in turn demands knowledge and insight into that topic; food writing is no exception. Traditionally, it is an area where a writer’s flair for the written word is allowed to flourish, so a good understanding of creative writing and language expression is essential.

Some writers express the belief that a degree in English, or the required language, or Journalism is a benefit, although this does not guarantee that the writer will have a strong ability in being able to convey an exciting or authoritative written argument.
However, more important than formal qualifications, is a strong and genuine passion for food. Without this, an eloquent expression will not be of much use.

Job Requirements:

Delivering clear and consistent appraisal of restaurant standards and food quality, while also having a thorough knowledge of health codes, rules and regulations pertaining to restaurant’s hygiene and standards. A good-understanding of tastes and ingredients, sometimes you might have to guess a missing or an extra ingredient in the dish. Supply original, focused and engaging written copy to newspapers or magazines.

Working for a daily is great, but you might have to pursue this as a freelancer for a while; in that case, manage your own time effectively to secure additional freelance writing jobs. And just sometimes, you might also have to interview industry leaders and venue representatives.

Working Conditions:

In spite of the travelling and continual need to sample restaurants spread over a city or even larger geographical area, a majority of the food critic’s work takes place at home. For this reason, it is classed as a low-risk working activity, although candidates should make themselves aware of appropriate health and safety risks involved because of the extended time spent in front of the computer. A combination of deadline demands and the need to travel on several days of the week can lead to a potentially stressful working situation, and it is crucial that the critic can handle stress and time management responsibilities in an effective way. But, mostly you will get to travel and eat cuisines you may not have heard of.

Experience:

Many food critics will typically start by organizing their own visits to restaurants and events they like, and then creating their own personal portfolio of reviews and features. The critic is then armed with appropriate material for submission to publications. As with most freelance jobs, finding new work becomes easier with each published article, so it starts out as virtually impossible and gets simpler from there. Candidates should be aware that this is a popular and competitive subject area, and so it can be difficult to get a foot in the door. Established food writers can become quite well known, and a hectic first year can be enough to establish a portfolio of regular, paying publishing clients.

 

Employment and Scope:

Most critics begin by looking at well-known “foody” magazines, or any one of a number of supermarket customer magazines. It does not take long for the writer to realise that these publications are inundated with potential feature ideas, and so it pays to spread their wings and look elsewhere. Most fashion and lifestyle magazines and most newspapers also, have a section dedicated to food and beverages, so some legwork is required to find a potential spot. Often, the critic will need to look at publications abroad also, as it creates the possibility of finding new and exciting partnerships.

 

No matter what, Food Writing is an offbeat but an exciting career option. If it excites you, think about it pursuing it!

 

Kriti Sharma for DU Beat.

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Top eating joints for Delhi University vegetarians – North and South Campus

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It is often said that being a vegetarian is a ‘missed stake’. One spends all his life fighting the non-vegetarian lot and bearing the consequences of being a ‘ghaas-phoos’ eater.

The decision to live a vegetarian lifestyle is a noble one but the world can be an extremely cruel place for a vegetarian. While your non-vegetarian group of friends can grab a bite at swanky places like KFC or Burger King, your best bet is probably the Indian KFC-Karnataka Food Centre (idli or dosa, anyone?)

However, if you study at Delhi University, there is still hope for you. Both North and South Campus areas offer some amazing eateries that present lip-smacking delicacies (at pocket friendly rates, of course) for the small, yet swelling vegetarian community.

North Campus Veg Fiesta

1. Chache Di Hatti, Kamla Nagar
Chache Di Hatti serves the best plate of Chole Bhature in the over-populated North Campus. Seasons come and go, but the crowd outside Hatti never dwindles. The menu is completely vegetarian, though limited. They offer only aloo wale bhatoore, sade bhatoore, kulche and chhole accompanied with rich flavours. It’s a must visit if you enjoy Punjabi street food and don’t mind waiting in long queues. There is also a lack of seating space.

2. Tom Uncle’s Maggie Point
Don’t let the name fool you. Tom Uncle really knows how to take something as basic (and unassuming) as maggie and turn it into a plate that is nothing short of sheer genius recipe. One of its highlights is the extensive vegetarian menu. 90% of his menu is vegetarian, with the exception of certain egg based items. Other than maggie, you can also get pasta, chaat and beverages. Their Oregano Maggie and All in One Maggie are big hits with the students.

Tom Uncles Maggi Point, North Campus |Source: Volunteer India
Tom Uncles Maggi Point, North Campus |Source: Volunteer India

3. Apni Rasoi, GTB Nagar
In the mood for some ‘ghar ka khaana’? Apni Rasoi is the answer to your earnest prayers. Though they offer Chinese, it is believed that their North Indian variants are the best on Campus! Popular choices include kadhai paneer, dal makhni and lachha parantha. If you have a hard time deciding across dishes, you can play it safe and opt for the vegetarian thali. It serves 100% vegetarian food. They even deliver and according to campus lore, they are every hostellers’ go-to restaurant.

South Campus Veggie Extravaganza

1. FrenZone, Satya Niketan
A satisfied customer is essential for business survival. At FrenZone, you can always expect value for money services. The waiting period here is quite less and the waiters are well-trained and intuitive. This eatery is ideal for vegetarians because they can choose from a wide variety of items. The menu offers equal number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. In fact, the veg ‘sandwiches &burgers’ are more in number than the non-veg ones. The vegetarian tandoori food is definitely the highlight.

Frenzone's menu for 'sandwiches and burgers'
Frenzone’s menu for ‘sandwiches and burgers’ | Source: Zomato

2. Idli King, Satya Niketan
South Indian food is every vegetarian’s refuge because all dishes of this cuisine are purely vegetarian. Idli King does an extremely good job of offering some of the classic South Indian delicacies, keeping the southern flavours intact. If you enjoy authentic South Indian snacks like rice idlis, vada and upma or dosas and uttapams, you will surely appreciate this restaurant. They also whip up some amazing tomato and coconut chutney.

3. Chowringhee, Satya Niketan
Chinese food is what Chowringhee specializes in. Chowringhee has ample veggie options available, along with the standard non-vegetarian dishes. For instance, they have three varieties of equally popular ‘thukpas‘ – vegetarian, egg and chicken thukpa.

Chowringhee, Satyaniketan's menu |Source: Zomato
Chowringhee, Satyaniketan’s menu |Source: Zomato

Many people tend to overlook Chowringhee’s tandoori momos. Chowringhee has a great variety of vegetarian rolls on offer too!

DU Vegetarians, follow this list and fraternize with the wonderful food that our campus has to offer! Bon appetite!

Feature Image : Chache Di Hatti, North Campus
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Kriti Sharma
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Indian squad for World Cup 2015: Controversies and team strengths

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With the final 15 chosen from the list of 30 probables for Cricket World Cup 2015, cricket fans across the country have been subjected to heated dissension and discussion. Some feel that the team chosen is an inexperienced gamble; while others think that the responsibility is given to strong shoulders, as the new ‘era’ of cricketers are set to take over their legend counterparts.

The Final Team

Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Capt, WK), Virat Kohli (Vice-Capt), Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Suresh Raina, Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma.

The final 15-member squad for Cricket World Cup 2015 | Image Source: FirstPost
The final 15-member squad for Cricket World Cup 2015 | Image Source: FirstPost

Strengths

In the batting department, the attack is lead by openers Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. Dhawan’s current form may not suggest a promising performance, but he is crucial for the formation of the ‘Left and Right handed’ combination. Rohit Sharma, team’s dark horse is known for his unpredictable spree of performances. The attack is followed by an aggressive in form Kohli and is further neutralized by Raina, Dhoni, and Rayudu who are capable of steering the game single handedly towards victory.

The bowling side lacks balance, especially with the pace duo, Shami and Ishant Sharma not delivering at crucial moments. Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar come in as handy replacements, if the need arises. R. Ashwin leads the spin bowling in the team and is expected to deliver as his performances have flourished at crucial times. Binny and Axar Patel have proved themselves in the IPL and less prominent series as India A members and a lot is expected from them.

The Controversy

Experienced Indian cricketers, Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Zaheer Khan were excluded from the 30-member Indian probables squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin are the only survivors from the squad that lifted the World Cup in 2011.

Many cricket fans were subjected to disappointment, especially on the exclusion of Yuvraj over injured Ravindra Jadeja in the final 15. Considering Yuvraj’s electrifying performance, consisting of three back to back centuries this Ranji season hinted that he meant some serious business and should have been chosen over Jadeja. Also a side note sympathy stays with Yuvraj through his heroic 2011 World Cup days, where after being diagnosed by cancer, he played a crucial role in steering the team towards victory.

Inclusion of Binny and Axar Patel does seem like a serious gamble, not because of their inability to perform but their inexperience and less exposure in competitive international cricket.

Discomposure of fans was also highlighted with Murli Vijay and Robin Uthappa being not chosen for the final 15.

Final Verdict

Whether we like it or not, the final 15 have been chosen to the best of selector’s abilities. Let us trust their choice (or gamble) and support our team play and bring the World Cup back to where it belongs. Go India!

With inputs from Cricbuzz

Featured Image Credits: Cricket Country

Amitoj Singh
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New Year… New Beginnings?

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Yes, it’s that time of the year again. Goodbye 2019 is on everyone’s lips. And as for 2020? It’s the year of ‘new beginnings and new hopes’- the time when you’re planning to chuck old habits away and transform yourself into someone better, isn’t it?

Here we are, waving goodbye to the bygone year, hoping 2020 would change our lives… hoping 2020 will bring in something so extravagant that its exuberance will engulf all sorrows of the years gone by. But the funny part is that we hoped for something similar just 52 weeks back. Did all that we hoped for in 2019 happen? For some lucky ones, it did. For others (including the author), nah, not so much! So does this mean that expecting new life-changing beginnings is nothing but a false hope? I would be called a hard-core pessimist if I said that the whole momentum attached with New Year- New You nothing more than a mere delusion.

Let’s look at it this way, it’s ‘New’ Year. When you get something new, your life starts a whole different story with it. You get a whole new year… imagine what stories you could write with it! Is 1st January much different from 31st December? It is! Reason? I’ll give you two. One, you’re given fresh 365 days to make the most of. There couldn’t be a better day to begin your favourite chapter of your book of life. Two, there’s a whole mystery ahead of you to unravel. Isn’t that exciting? You could make the most of it and have the memories that last a lifetime. There’s a popular joke attached to how people fail to keep up to their own New Year resolutions. But their value still doesn’t diminish, one still makes promises to oneself for the coming year. The reason is simple- even if we don’t follow those promises religiously (or don’t follow them at all, in most cases), the whole idea of making yourself someone you’ve always wanted to be has an enigma attached to it. The picture of you losing 10 pounds in 6 months, giving up smoking, going on a couple of vacations with your family, or even writing a book gives you thrill and joy. And that emotion is priceless.

So next time, when you fail to keep up with your resolutions, remember that there are a billion people sailing with you on the same ship. At least you tried. And even if you didn’t, there are a plenty of New Years yet to come. Yes, New Year’s Eve is a cliché. Yes, New Year’s Eve is over-rated. But it does promise you new beginnings- it does give you a fresh page to start writing a new story. So welcome the New Year with a new high (pun unintended)… because you never know what it may hold in store for you.

 

Arushi Pathak

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5 ways to make resolutions that stick

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Folks, it is that time of the year again. The final countdown to the year 2015 has begun. However, don’t let the high dose of festivities fool you; because the last few days of the year have other, less frivolous connotations as well, the most well-known among them being New Year’s Resolutions.

Now before you start panicking and drive yourself into a frenzy, stop for a minute, take a deep breath and relax. Our perception of New Year’s Resolutions tends to be one of absolute dread. Why? Mainly because we make resolutions with great initial enthusiasm, but never enact them. Year after year, we make lists and lists to ensure that with each year, we achieve a certain degree of personal progress.  But somehow, we never come down to implementing our mighty plans.

So here is a quick guide to help you make and stick to your resolutions:

1. Review your year
The first and foremost step to making resolutions is carefully analysing your year. You need to start by identifying key events that took place. Understand what went right and what went wrong and reasons for the same. In this way, you are not only focussing your energies, but also streamlining the improvements that you have to make in your life.

2. Make realistic standards
One of the reasons we never come around to taking action is that the goals we set are so far-fetched that they scare us. Here is a simple analogy: An average human being would be less inclined to climb a building with ten storeys than a building with five storeys. Therefore, it is imperative to make humble resolutions that can be attained. It’s good to have high expectations from yourself. But then, these expectations need to be placed within a reasonable time frame. This will ensure a greater resolution realisation rate.

3. Plan for the short term and revise
Short term goals are always better than long term goals. Or rather, it is advisable to make several short term goals within a broader, long term framework. Short term goals are flexible and can be changed to reflect changes in the immediate environment. Making short term resolutions will help you constantly review and revise your plans too. This will help you attain your goals, inspiring you to stick to your resolutions.

4. Work in synergy
Team work is a proven motivator. When you work with and along someone, you get the benefit of synergy. Not only do you feel more positive and enthusiastic about work, but you also feel inspired to strive harder. Therefore, try making and exercising your resolutions with a close companion. Each of you can ensure that the other sticks to his goals and achieves them.

5. Reward yourself
Every time you achieve a particular goal, make sure you check it off your list and reward yourself. It could be something as small as a chocolate, or as big as a dinner treat. But make sure you do something that gives you pleasure. This will increase your sense of satisfaction and will encourage you to work towards other goals on your list of resolutions.
What are you waiting for now, dear friend? Grab a notepad and get jotting! Here is wishing you a fruitful year ahead!

Kriti Sharma
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A winter adventure: Themed amusement parks in Delhi

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Amusement parks are often looked up to as places for both the young and the old. While the kids seem to be enthralled by the sight of adventure and water rides, the adults look at it as a gateway to their childhood memories. Delhi, along with the National Capital Region, has myriad amusement parks in its envelope. The city proudly boasts of being the location of India’s first and oldest amusement park- Appu Ghar. We bring to you a list of must-visit amusement parks across Delhi-NCR.

Adventure Island, Rohini, New Delhi-       Probably one of the most popular amusement parks in Delhi, Adventure Island is a theme amusement park. It’s one place you’re likely to find something to suit every interest. From a small water park to the thrilling adventure rides, from indoor games to rope climbing; the park caters to everyone’s expectations. A reasonable entry fee of 500 bucks promises you an amazing time of fun and frolic. So where’s the next outing you’re planning?

Just Chill Water and Amusement Park, Delhi-      As cool (and funny) as the name may sound, Just Chill water park is located on Main G.T. Karnal Road. Essentially a water park, it also has amusement rides for the fans of adventure rides. Bagging the best reviews and ratings on the internet, Just Chill water park sounds like a chilling experience for everyone who visits it. With indoor and outdoor games adding an icing to the cake, the park is a complete package of amusement.

 Fun ‘n’ Food Village, New Delhi-  Located on the Old Delhi-Gurgaon Road, Fun ‘n’ Food Village is another very famous and much-loved amusement park. This park has as many as 21 amusement rides and 22 water rides. One can only imagine how much fun this place promises. The park has a food court in its premises which makes it all the more apt for picnics and outings. Food, Water rides and Adventure rides; all within the same boundary. What else do you need?

Jurasik Park Inn, G.T.- Karnal Road, Haryana-“North India’s largest water-cum-amusement park.” How does that sound? Yes, Jurasik Park Inn, Sonipat is a paradise for amusement park lovers. As the name hints, there are dinosaurs such as Velociraptor, Carnotaurus, lguanodon and Parasaurolophus everywhere inside the park –in fact, the large Theropods at the entrance of the park promises a very eventful journey inside! Prepare your vocal cords to scream in thrill and joy as you take your adventure wagon through the rides of this park.

Worlds of Wonder, Noida-Heard the name too many times? Well this is another reason why your next amusement trip should be to Worlds of Wonder, abbreviated as WOW, Noida. Located right next to The Great India Place (yes, shopaholics have an incentive to visit this park too!). WOW is one of the largest amusement parks in Asia. Having additional ventures like rain dance, DJ and mouth watering restaurants, Worlds of Wonder promises you a joyful bunch of memories as you walk through its gates.

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Arushi Pathak

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Best of Delhi University in 2014: Personalities who visited DU this year

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Delhi University in 2014 witnessed journalists, social activists, politicians, comedians, singers and Bollywood actors visiting the campus. With the purpose of visit ranging from motivational talks to movie promotions, visits by personalities have always attracted a lot of crowd. We take a look at all these visits of 2014:

1. Arnab Goswami attends Hindu Youth Summit Conference February 2014

The Times Now Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami started the summit by his speech on “Who has created the present day India?”  The profound journalist spoke about what the media is all about in reality and how the youth is a powerhouse for the nation. Many other eminent personalities from various fields were present to grace the event and speak to the young audience.

Read full article here.

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2. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama visited LSR and SRCC March 2014

Dalai Lama addressed the students of LSR and inaugurated the new academic complex of the college. His Holiness talked about universal love and compassion, tolerance of all religions and faith, power of introspection and the idea of a happy and contented world. His Holiness also graced the 88th Annual Day of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) with his presence. In his short speech, his Holiness stressed on engendering an educated, healthy and compassionate community for the well being of our society. His speech was followed by the prize distribution ceremony.

Read full article here: LSR | SRCC

[caption id="attachment_28263" align="aligncenter" width="476"]Dalai Lama at SRCC Dalai Lama at SRCC[/caption]

3. APJ Abdul Kalam at Delhi School of Economics, DU April 2014

Renowned scientist and former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, graced the 3rd Annual Commerce Convention organised by Department of Commerce of Delhi University. Dr Kalam talked about the vision of an economically well developed India by 2020, addressing all the academicians, researchers and students present there. He also stressed on including all sections of society, especially the less privileged strata of population in order to make sustainable development system a success.

4. Arun Jaitley attended SRCC Youth Conference August 2014

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley, an alumnus of SRCC, was cordially invited to the Youth Conference organized by the college. Mr. Jaitley enlightened young minds through his speech wherein he spoke about India’s rising standards in education, our potential in the power sector, healthy intervention of the state in various areas of governance and lastly about how the political system abroad is influenced by their educational institutes.

Read the full article here.

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5. Boman Irani attended Youth Confrenece at SRCC August 2014

Boman Irani impressed the students with his inspirational story of how, from a waiter in Taj Mahal Hotel, he took on the journey to become a well known actor in Bollywood. He entertained his young audience with a good dose of witty humor. The question and answer round between him and the students proved to be a great success as he took his audience through his best and worst moments about the struggle he faced.

Read the full article here.

6. Rajat Sharma at Youth-o-tics in KMC September 2014

Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief at India TV, an eminent journalist and news anchor who is popularly known for his show ‘Aap ki Adaalat’,  addressed an audience of about 250 students at the KMC seminar. He spoke candidly about the evolution of the media of today and praised the youth for being the driving force in the betterment of the society. In his 45 minutes speech he also focused on the fact that the role of the youth in any country’s political system is significant.

Read the full article here.

[caption id="attachment_28266" align="aligncenter" width="481"]Rajat Sharma at KMC Rajat Sharma at KMC[/caption]

7. Kiran Bedi talks about women safety at LSR October 2014

Dr. Kiran Bedi was invited to address the students of LSR on Women Safety and Security. The event was organized by the National Service Scheme (NSS) Society of the college. Dr Bedi expressed her views on physical as well as mental and emotional security that needs to be provided to women by the society as a whole.

Read the full article here.

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8. Bollywood at DU

Delhi University was star struck as famous Bollywood personalities paid the colleges a visit and interacted wholeheartedly with the enthusiastic young crowd. Parineeti Chopra and Aditya Roy Kapoor visited Miranda House and Hindu College while promoting Daawat-E-Ishq as a part of the ‘Food Yatra’ at Delhi University. Boman Irani shared his experiences as a struggling actor in the SRCC Youth Conference.

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While these stars came to DU irrespective of fests, we saw umpteen other film stars enjoying themselves thoroughly with the crowd of DU during the ongoing fests. We had stars like Varun Dhawan, Ileana Dcruz, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor who came to KMC’s fest. Vidya Balan and Frahan Akhtar promoted their film ‘Shadi Ke Side Effects’ at SRCC, while Imtiaz Ali and Alia Bhatt visited Miranda House to promote Highway.

Apart from Bollywood actors who routed their movie promotions through the platform of these fests, Indian and international singers also visited the University for star night performances.

Check out the full timeline of Delhi University fest season here.

Surbhi Sharma [email protected]

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