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For all the believers of destiny, it wrote for each one of us, three years, that were purely dedicated for a phase called ‘young and reckless!’. This phase starts when we enter the college and ends when we finally grow up to face the realities of life! While, in these years, we tend to do what everyone would do, behave like we are the coolest alive but, wear what we really love to wear. How others would think about your style is something that you will never pay heat to. And, that is how the humans of Delhi University, created a trend of its kind – Campus Style, the young, wild and reckless Fashion that you will only find in DU and nowhere else. What you might not know is that the girls here have their own Fashion secrets. How about we leak out some to you?

SHIRT IT UP!

For the usual lousy days at college, the girls at DU prefer to keep it light. No! They won’t specially go for a casual shopping spree, they will rather sneak into their guy friends’ cupboards and steal their shirts. Checkered or striped shirts with rolled up sleeves and denims make a perfect free day college look for them. They might as well feel like dressing up sometimes, but, for the rest, they are absolutely in love with their shirts! So, if you’re DU lover, we are sure you have aced this trick by now!

2. JIFFY JUNK!

With due respect to the late nights and late wake ups, these girls still know how to sizzle up their look in a jiffy! They won’t give much time to their look, but, their Junk jewellery will be up for a save. A clump of bangles on one hand, a worn leather band on the other and the most pretty looking jhumkis has always been the perfect route to styling for them. And, the main reason why they have an undying bend towards street shopping is the junk jewellery that they spot from anywhere and everywhere.

3. POUT OUT!

Being in college, makeup would be the last resort for any girl. What makes them look sinfully stunning is their ‘no-makeup’-makeup look. Irrespective of all the essentials in their bag, you will find the most poppy shades of lip colors in them undoubtedly. One hot pink shade on their lips, aviators, and they are pout ready! But, if you think it’s all about being jazzy, let us remind you they are also in love with the nudes! Afterall, that is how they define campus styling. The main make mantra for these gorgeous girls is – ‘Pout out and K.I.S.S’, Keep it simple silly!

4. HELLO ARM CANDIES!

What intrigues us the most about DU is how these DU Divas have a secret collection of Bags in their trunks! From fringed slings, to spongebob backpacks to rugged leather bucket bags, you name it and they have it. The catch though, is that they honestly follow the bag bible and know it right when to carry which bag to complete their looks. For the skater dress girly look, they have their cute slings out while for the ripped jeans attire, they will hop out of their houses with their backpacks on! Unaware of this trick? You definitely need to get out for some bag shopping!

5. I’M FEELING ‘EM SHOES!

And, when you hear ‘after diamonds, shoes are a girl’s best friend!’, it falls completely true for a DU girl. They do know their shoes well! Among the massive amount of women traveling in metro, if you spot ladies in their quirky slippers, it goes without a guess that they are from Delhi University. ‘Opt for the easy way out, but, don’t forget to nail it!’ – is what they believe. Thong sandals are their regular summer flings and for winters, ‘oo la la!’, the leather boots are out! And hey! Don’t forget how toms became popular in Delhi! All credits to DU girls and their fun cravings!

The style secrets are out ladies, get going with these fun tricks and do tell us when all eyes are on you in your college. Think you can add to this list? Download the Wooplr app and reveal some of your campus style secrets! ASAP!

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Dyal Singh College

Kamala Nehru and Dyal Singh College emerge winners at Inter-College Boxing Championship 2015

By DU Beat October 19, 2015

From 14^th to 16^th October, 2015, Dyal Singh College (Morning), University of Delhi (DU), organized the Inter-College Boxing Championship 2015 (Men and Women). The event was covered live by Doordarshan.

Mandeep Jangra, recipient of 2015’s prestigious Arjuna Award and an international boxer, was the chief guest for the first day (14^th October) of this championship. For the second day (15^th October), Dilbagh Singh who is also a prominent boxer, was the chief guest. And for 16^th October, Joint Commissioner of Police was the chief guest. A lot of other prominent national boxers also attended the event and motivated the students.

The Winner’s of Women’s category:

Winner Weight Category

Pooja Tokas 48 KG

(Kamla Nehru College,DU)

Simran 51 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Shivani 54 KG

(Kamla Nehru College, DU)

Smita 57 KG

(Jesus and Mary College, DU)

Akanshi 60 KG

(Lakshmi Bai College, DU)

Heena 64 KG

(kamla Nehru College, DU)

Anjali 67 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Glory Rose 75 KG

(Lakshmi Bai College, DU)

Pooja 81 KG

(Lakshmi Bai College, DU)

Monali +81 KG

(Lakshmi Bai College, DU)

Overall Champion: Kamala Nehru College, DU with 3 Gold and 2 Silver Medals.

The Winner’s of Men’s category:

Winner Weight Category

Mohammad Askin 49 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Rocky 52 KG

(Deshbandhu College, DU)

Bunty 56 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Pawan 60 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Mohammad Ismile 64 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Chirag 69 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Manish Solanki 75 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Gaurav Pawar 81 KG

(Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, DU)

Sunny 91 KG

(Dyal Singh College, DU)

Gagan Pawar +91 KG

(Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, DU)

Overall Champion: Dyal Singh College, DU with 7 Gold Medals.

By: Nidhi Panchal

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Image Credits: Nitin Kudada

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Campus Central

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and JMC organise self defence classes

By DU Beat October 17, 2015

As a part of its gender equality campaign under the guidance and motivation of Dr. P.K. Khurana, principal of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi, organised a lecture on “GENDER SENSITIZATION” on 15th October, 2015, covering hundreds of boys student focussing on the need to impart special lessons on gender sensitization now. The first step of this initiative was taken on 21st September 2015, when the Women’s Development Cell of the College organised a workshop for girl students focussing on the basics of Self Defence, under the guidance of Dr Meera Mehta convener of the Women’s Development Cell which was conducted by the Delhi Police.

Their lecture urged the students to foster gender equality acting in partnership with girls as agents of change. Hosted by Ms Pratishtha Arora and Ms Smriti from the centre of social research. The lecture was an interactive session where the students shared their experiences and reactions focused on modification of behaviour by raising awareness of Gender Equality and Gender Sensitization.

To assess the impact of efforts undertaken, feedback about their changed perception at the end of the lecture through which further programs and workshops will be organised.

For more information,visit, http:/www.sbsc.in/

Jesus and Mary College organised a similar workshop where students were given self defence classes in the New Common Room and the Auditorium under the 5 day certificate course by Delhi Police’s Women Cell.

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SUPERNATURAL: Full of Bromance, Darkness and Blood!

By DU Beat October 17, 2015

As Rowena says in the extended trailer of season 11 of Supernatural, “What new hell has Dean Winchester unleashed upon the world?” Well, this is a question that even Dean and Sam are themselves pondering upon. From season 1 itself we’ve seen the Winchester brothers fighting evil, but they always had an idea of what they were fighting; sometimes they had their father’s journals, Bobby or in the recent times the Men of Letters library to help them through their cases. Now, with Darkness unleashed upon the world, a pre-biblical entity which the God fought off with his Archangels in a gruesome battle many years ago even before the Universe was created; Sam and Dean are fighting their biggest battle yet with the original evil in season 11!

Spoiler Alert!

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Season 11 will pick up right from season 10 finale. Free of Mark of Cain with Darkness running wild around the world, Dean and Sam will feel guilty for this huge blunder they’ve made. Death being dead, deaths without Death will be an interesting watch. Moreover, the Angels in Heaven and Demons in Hell would be shown pretty scared of this Big Bad Darkness. Castiel would be suffering from the effects of Rowena’s spell and in consequence would be seen recalling his brutal battle with Crowley.

Season Theme

The theme of this season of Supernatural is ‘You can’t outrun your past’. According to the theme we’ll see a lot of old characters brought to life in this season. To defeat this big evil, Sam and Dean would have to confront some figures from their past. Consequently, there would be a lot of flashbacks from the former seasons. As much as they want to defeat Darkness, they won’t be able to do it alone. They would make a lot of unexpected and unholy alliances and invoke people from their past. Even the return of Lucifer is pretty much expected.

Trailer Analysis

With hauntingly classic song ‘O’ Death’ in the background, the chilling trailer of Supernatural season 11 promises a lot of blood and death (without Death), Sam and Dean working on a case, a crazy clown, a very tortured Castiel and Crowley in a priest’s uniform. Also, we see a desperate Sam begging God for his help and an ominous warning “I know you’re dying – I can feel it”. Therefore, chances are that we’ll finally meet the much awaited God in this season who maybe Chuck (the writer).

And finally in this season, the Brother duo will work as a team, just like in the initial season. They’ll be just Sam and Dean, not some blood drinking half demonsor with Mark of Cain. And yes, we’ll have a whole episode on Dean’s Baby (the Impala) and there would be an episode where we’ll meet Sam’s imaginary friend from childhood (like they’re real things!). Lastly, Emily Swallow as Amara would be the Darkness.

Catch Sam and Dean’s story as they fight the impossible in Season 11 of Supernatural on 10^th, October, Saturday on AXN India.

NidhiPanchal

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Image Credits: AXN India Facebook page

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The Auburn Umbrella: 3 Trending Campuses to watch out for

By DU Beat October 13, 2015

‘There was intellectuality, there was art, and then there was an amalgamation of both – Fashion!’ – This phrase completely holds its essence when we walk down the DU lane and try to draw a map with a series of top colleges with their trophies to fame. Speaking of colleges, think “high cut-offs” and the first to strike you is SRCC, while colleges like St. Stephens and Hindu are hubs of creativity. But stereotypes aside, there are young ladies out there, digging into their heels, modelling through the monotony of their routine lecture schedules, and gaining recognition for their flawless Campus Fashion. The dilemma is when you have to pick the campuses with best fashion that creates a new trend in itself. In a solution to who tops this style quest, WOOPLR brings you 3 Fashionable Campuses of DU to watch out for :

1. LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE

Whether a bookworm, a street play society member, or a fashion freak, what’s common among each one of them is their prodigious wardrobe. Either the girls in LSR never fall short of clothes, or they play it really smart mix-matching their outfits to create new looks everyday. Contemporary and high-street fashion is their staple and following Trend-cycles like a mantra gives them a periodical makeover. What we love most about this college is it’s summer-ready trend. Step into the campus and you will find a wide range of colors and versatility to die for. With girls in their culottes and shirts, long skirts and jackets, and unusual accessories, this campus is polka dotted with on-the-rise Trend Setters.

KAMLA NEHRU COLLEGE

Before you enter any campus, it is only natural to properly scan the crowd, be it your own college or others. And while there’s all the good and bad in every college, Kamla Nehru College comes with its unique catchphrase – ‘KNC ki Ladkiaa!’. There is no question why this phrase is used so commonly in DU, because here a girl may begin as a school pass out, but she will graduate as an upcoming show stopper! Mind you, it’s not a recent story that this college is known for its crowd; it is a shout-out earned over the years in lieu of the growing knowledge of fashion in the college. With all the cream crowd in its Fashion Society, there are some awe-inspiring fashion influencers in KNC. The highlight though, is how these girls can rock their denims so well. Not only is this offhand avatar so popular, we were astonished with the variety of prints we saw in college. From aztec to tribal, flirty florals to ‘70s suede, you are sure to get high on fashion here!

IP COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

If you’re hunting for raw street fashion, you are calling out for the girls at Indraprastha. Being one of the top colleges of DU for journalism, it isn’t surprising at all that they have a fetish for the rugged look. Well, most of the time. Here, the know-how of Fashion is probably the highest and girls prefer being smart with their styling rather than just letting it go. They’re more about the vibe than the tribe, more risk-takers than followers, for they believe in creating their own brand for others to aspire to learn from. While 4 in 10 will be in their kurtas and bindis, there are some who you would want to chase for their ‘drop-dead’ gorgeousness. They are all dolled up in their tiny skater dresses purchased from places that remain the best kept secrets. The girls here seem to be in their own shells with a ‘never-say-die’ attitude, but when they are on the stage, get ready for some fireworks. Flaunting fashion may not be their cup of tea, but they’re brilliant at doing what they want and making it look good too. Being simple, yet sizzling is surely the stride of these divas!

Have you been spotted on campus by Wooplr yet? If not, put on your best outfits, post them on the Wooplr app and wait for the Wooparazzi – coming soon to your college!

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Hans Raj College organises Stock Guru – a freshers’ inter-college mock stock competition

By DU Beat October 11, 2015

The Investment and Finance Cell, Department of Commerce, Hans Raj College organised Stock Guru – a freshers’ inter-college mock stock competition on 9th October 2015. The competition was the first of its kind organised in Delhi University for the ongoing academic year. It witnessed a footfall of over 400 participants, who represented colleges from all over Delhi.

The competition comprised of two main rounds – the prelims and the finals, which were further divided into two rounds each. The event turned out to be a learning and a highly enriching experience for first-year students, who were acquainted with the rudiments of stock markets and portfolio management. The participants showed keen interest in learning new concepts; and with the simulation being skilfully designed and implemented by the organisers, they got to know about various aspects of finance. After two intensely occupying rounds, the results were declared, with the prize money and goodies from Worlds of Wonder being distributed on the spot.

The winners were as follows: First position – Aarush Jain and Rohan Bhatia from SSCBS; First runner-up: Sankalp Vohra from Sri Venkateswara College; and Second runner-up: Gagandeep Singh from SGGSCC.

On the whole, the competition was effective in giving the students an insight into the nitty gritties of the finance world.

Image credits: Shivam Jangra

Sudhant Yadav

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Spo(r)tlight

16 colleges move closer to league stages of DU’s Football Tournament

By DU Beat October 10, 2015

After 4 days, 26 matches and 86 goals, 16 teams have survived the first set of qualifiers and are aiming to make it through to the league stages of the DU Inter College Football Tournament that are scheduled to begin from the 14^th of October. The results are as follows:

6^th October:Satyawati (E) College 2-0 SGND Khalsa College
SGGSCC 4-2 Sri Aurobindo College (E)
Shivaji College 1-0 Aryabhatta College
Ram Lal Anand College 2-1 Ramjas College
Dyal Singh College (E) 1-0 Acharya Narendra Dev College

7^th October:CVS 2-0 Keshav Mahavidyalaya
DDUC 4-1 Rajdhani College
Sri Aurobindo College 2-1 Bhaskaracharya
Zakhir Hussain (E) 6-0 Ramanujan College
IGIPESS 2-1 Dyal Singh College

8^th OctoberSatywati (E) 0-0 Hansraj (4-2 on penalties)
PGDAV 5-0 CIC
Satyawati 3-1 NSIT
Maharaja Agrasen College 4-1 SGGSCC
Shivaji College 2-1 DCAC
Ram Lal Anand 2-1 Shyam Lal College
Swami Shraddhanand College 1-0 ARSD
Dyal Singh College (E) 1-0 Deshbandhu College

9^th OctoberShaheed Bhagat Singh College (E) 4-1 CVS
SRCC 3-0 Hindu College
Shyam Lal College (E) 5-1 DDUC
Bhaskaracharya 2-2 Moti Lal Nehru College (3-0 on penalties)
Zakhir Hussain (E) 3-1 Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
BR Ambedkar 1-0 SGTB Khalsa College
SSCBS 4-1 PGDAV(E)
IGIPESS 2-1 St. Stephens College

The sixteen teams will face off in another set of matches on the 10^th and 12^th of October to determine which four will progress to the league stages. Last year’s top four teams: KMC, SVC, Moti Lal Nehru (E) and champions Zakhir Hussain were given direct entry to the league stages and will face off against the four victors that emerge over the next two match days. The current top scorer of the tournament is Puneet from Zakhir Hussain (E) who has scored 6 times in 2 matches. Madhav from SSCBS and Thang Mamang from Shyam Lal (E) are tied for second place with four goals each.

We would like to remind our readers that matches are available live on www.ncfl.in along with highlights and updates brought to you by the North Campus Football League team.

Shraman Ghosh

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Jesus and Mary College

Amusement Day organised by Jesus and Mary College takes participants back to childhood

By DU Beat October 7, 2015

Mercatus, Marketing Club of Jesus and Mary College organised an inter-college event called Amusement Day. The event,which was based on the theme “Back to childhood,” witnessed participation from over 800 college students from across Delhi. The maximum participation was from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.

The event consisted of games like Tug of war, Treasure Hunt, Lucky Seven, Dare to Play, Spin the wheel, Aim the ring and Hopscotch. A variety of food and drink stalls along with photo booth, hair braiding, chalking and styling stalls were the chief attraction of the day. The event was divided into two slots and went on for 6 hours. The other activity that gained attention was the lucky draw and the creative stall of the startup ‘Kkrimoda’ managed by Jesus and Mary College student Kritika Jain. The innovative game of doubling the money invited maximum participation in the event.

When asked about the best part of the event, Sakshi, a student from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce said, “The theme was the most catchy thing. It lured me to come and take part in this mini fest. Everything here, ranging from the decorations to the fun games, has actually filled me with a sense of nostalgia.” According to Harsh, a treasure hunt participant, “This is the third time I am visiting JMC for this game, and it never fails to meet my expectations. The arrangements are up to the mark and the atmosphere is extremely vibrant and welcoming.”

The event was also visited by the faculty members. According to the convener Dr Mani Nandhi,such ideas of encouraging cooperation among the society members with engaging activities should frequently be adopted.

Picture Credits : Preeti Sridhar from JMC

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Lady Shri Ram College for Women

LSR’s Basta to present its business model at UN Headquarters, NYC

By DU Beat October 6, 2015

Basta – ‘Waste to Worth’ is a venture started by three students of Lady Shri Ram Collgege for Women with an aim of creating a circuit of women entrepreneurs. It revolves around employment and income generation for rural women. Currently, their user group comprises 8 semi-skilled but previously unemployed rural women residing in Shampur village of Uttar Pradesh.

Basta was conceptualised as part of an international internship programme organized by the US based non-profit 1M1B: A Million for A Billion. Teams from Caribbean, India and USA participated in this 6 months long programme. From over 300 international participants, this initiative was chosen and the three founding members, Apoorva Sharma, Akshita Singla and Malvika Verma were selected to fly to New York and present their business model at the United Nations Headquarters on the eve of International Day for Eradication of Poverty, which is on 16th October. They will also be pitching to an investor group named DC Arch Angels in Washington DC and meet the two winning teams from Caribbean and the States as well.

“It’s a flurry of emotions! It’s an honour to be representing India and LSR at the United Nations,” says Malvika Verma, one of the three founding members of the initiative. Basta is supported by 1M1B, the National Service Scheme of LSR, and Connecting Dreams Foundation.

They refashion waste flex banners and cloth pieces into bags and pouches. They also have a ‘Custom Made’ option wherein the customers can place orders and have products personalized as per their preferences. They aim to promote the culture of responsible buying.

“One thing that we learnt while working for Basta is that there is no shortcut to hard work. Rejection is the best teacher. You adopt a system of self-criticism. The feeling of being 20 years old and being responsible for the income and livelihood of another individual is just unmatched,” the three founding members convey collectively.

Their aim is to take entrepreneurship to the masses, women in particular. “Globally, only 8% of the companies have female CEOs. We just aren’t given an opportunity and that’s what we want to challenge. Our ‘Basta in a Box’ model revolves around this belief,” they say. They plan to implement this model in Delhi University wherein interested students can set up stalls in their own colleges or wherever they prefer and take a clean share of 15% from the profits made.

Image Credits: Basta, Waste to Worth

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Sex, Sexplanation and Sexuality brought to light- Gender Studies Group

By DU Beat October 5, 2015

In spite of being a sensitive issue, discussions regarding gender and sexuality are heating up all over the country. With a large number of students being a part of the varsity, sharing different backgrounds and cultures, it is a great platform to openly garner different stances. As a step forward in the view of gender sensitization, The Gender Studies Group, Delhi University has launched four FAQ booklets on the topics – The Body, Sexual Minorities, Sexual Harassment as well as Accommodation in and around the University.

With the recently launched booklets, the Group aims to connect students to the knowledge on these issues. Often not openly discussed, students remain indifferent to the subjects of harassment, abuse and bullying. The booklets provide useful information about the rights of the students and social conditions prevalent in the university. It aims to incorporate students and make them heralds of social awareness and change.

For instance, the booklet titled “Body”, talks about the definition of gender, which includes transgender, consent in a sexual relationship, basic anatomy of the male and female reproductive organs and the misconceptions attached. It also talks about health, hygiene, contraception and date rape. “Accommodation” is another booklet that comprises of restrictive rules and regulations in hostels, especially for women and also cautions them about the forms of harassment that they might encounter. The booklet on “Sexual Minorities” deals with the LGBTQIA – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexuals, Trans, Queer, Intersex and Asexual — and explains each term. It also embraces the issue of homosexuality and common questions arising in its context as to why, how and if it’s wrong.

Excessively it acquaints students as to how to collectively oppose and protest moral policing, harassment, gender biased rules and violence in the university. These booklets rationally question the myths and taboos concerning gender, sexuality and accommodation. The Group’s efforts are delegated towards guiding students in the right direction and analyse such issues with a coherent and open mind.

The booklets are available at a few places in the University including the Delhi School of Economics. Soon these will be distributed in other places too.

Tanya Agarwal

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