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10 things you didn’t know about Game of Thrones

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It’s that time of the year again when you just can’t keep up with anything and even a miniscule piece of information regarding your favorite TV show becomes a treasure, especially when it comes to Game Of Thrones! Following are some facts that might help you in calm your nerves down for this night and all the nights to come:

1. Peter Dinklage was the only person who auditioned for the role of Tyrion Lannister. After the producer David Benioff read the book , he immediately contacted Peter for the role.

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2. Aemon Targaryen is blind in real life. Peter Vaughan, who played Maester Aemon on the Night’s watch, is not only blind in real life but he’s also 93 years old and still working hard.

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3. Robb stark’s wife Talisa, played by Oona Chaplin is Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter, and Harry Lloyd (Viserys Targaryen) is Charles Dickens’ great-great-great-grandson!

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4. There are nine GOT cast members that have previously appeared in the Harry Potter films.

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5. There are 70 different ways to ‘Hodor’. How many ways must a man “Hodor” before you can call him a Hodor? According to Vulture Nairn, “There’s angry Hodor, happy Hodor, sad Hodor, frightened Hodor, curious Hodor, bashful Hodor, sheepish Hodor…and naked Hodor.”

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6. Sean Bean played Soccer with his artificial head after dying. Even though, Eddard Stark couldn’t make it through the first season and was a bit creeped out by his prosthetic head, he got over it all right. “We just kicked it around like a football” he said during one of his interviews.

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7. The writers put in fake death scenes to trick the actors. Sophie Turner once spoke about the writers making fake scripts to trick actors into thinking that they’re going to be killed off. “Then about three weeks later they’ll end up telling you that it was a joke.” said the actress.

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8. The horse heart Khaleesi ate is actually seven pounds of gummy bear-like mass. “It was similar to congealed jam with fake blood-sugar and dried pasta”

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9. The producers asked the Language Creation Society to construct the Dothraki language. Linguist David Peterson started with the culture of the Dothraki people and created almost 2000 words of Dothraki language.

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10. George R. R. Martin has taken an insurance of Game Of Thrones. The author still has two book left in The Song of Ice and Fire. He told David Benioff and D.B. Weiss the ending of the books, in case he dies before he finishes writing them.

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First EDM Competition Held At Komercio 2016, DCAC

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Komercio 2016, the two day combined annual commerce festival of four societies of DCAC’s Commerce Association- Club For Leadership, Innovation and Finance, Comania, the Commerce Society, Mercado, the Marketing Society, and Rokda, the Finance and Investment Cell, was held on 17th-18th March 2016. The festival witnessed substantial participation from the students of various colleges across the Delhi University. The first day began with a series of events and competitions like the inaugural session by Mr. Madan Lal, MLA AAP, followed by Navin Gullia a world record holder in adventure sports, Stock-o-holic – Mock Stock in association with Bombay Stock Exchange, and the first of its kind, the Food Triathlon.

The second day began with the most awaited event, EDManiacs, and was followed by 50 shades of Bollywood, the bollywood treasure hunt, and Prom Night. EDManiacs, in association with CLIF, was the first EDM centred competition ever held in Delhi University and provided a perfect platform for true EDM lovers to showcase their skills and dedication to this genre.

The first round of the event was a simple pen-paper round where the students, in teams of two, were given 15 minutes to answer 30 generalized questions regarding DJs and everything surrounding the beat. The shortlisted teams then proceeded to the second round, i.e, Human Shazam whereby sets of 10 songs each were put forth and the contestants were required to identify the correct name of the track. The final round was where the contenders had to go through a series of questions about album covers, logos of various artists, record labels and lastly the HOTS round, Bragging Rights. Anant Kasana and Akshay Dotiyal, from Amity University bagged the first prize. The whole idea of setting up an event like this was brought forward by Sidhantha Jain, an EDM blogger who believes “No matter who you are what you do or wherever you are right now, your passion will take you somewhere nice.”

Feature Image Credits: Sidhantha Jain

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Durjoy Dutta and Ravinder Singh dazzle Zephyr, literary fest of SRCC

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The English Literary Society of Shri Ram College Of Commerce, will be conducting its three day annual literary festival Zephyr, under the theme ‘Utopia,  from 22nd to 24th February respectively. The first day of this lit fest witnessed substantial participation from different colleges across Delhi University and provided platform for those seeking to apply their creativity diverse forms of literature.

The day started with the first event- Timepan, a creative writing competition, yet with a twist of strategy building and bidding. One had to bear in mind the cost of time to write a piece of fiction (both poetry and prose). It was followed by another event- Newsroom 2.0, a blend of drama a false news reporting and was subsequently judged by the Bazinga team of DU Beat. The teams were given with a fictional headline (like Rahul Gandhi invites Sunny Leone to Congress) and were required to enact this piece of information for ten minutes in the most ingenious way possible. First position was secured by Yashasvi Tak, Bhartendu Verma, Ishita Kishore, Vasu and Avikal Parashari from SRCC for their performance on the topic ‘KRK goes to Hollywood’.

Durjoy Dutta
Durjoy Dutta

 

After the events came the most awaited speaker session. Durjoy Dutta, an Indian novelist, screenwriter and entrepreneur, famous for works such as ‘Of Course I Love You’, ‘She Broke Up, I Didn’t!’, ‘Hold My Hand’ and other notable titles, addressed the crowd and bagged their support and appreciation, by his modesty and compassion. He talked about his journey towards fulfilling his dream of becoming a writer, on how he had to quit his job and after sheer hardwork and support from his family, finally found success. He confessed that in his initial few releases, he wrote about his ex-girlfriend, who happens to be an alumnus of SRCC.  On being asked in a Q&A round, he revealed that he hasn’t really tried his hand on Thriller but will surely be working on it in coming years.

The day ended with the second keynote speaker of the day, Ravinder Singh, bestselling author of ‘I Too Had A Love Story’ and ‘Can Love Happen Twice?’. He shared his experiences, answered questions by his fans and also motivated the students to pursue their dreams. “Organising a literary festival in a college is a new experience altogether, as it requires a new perspective and focusing on new concepts. Moreover, the ELS team has put in tremendous efforts this year to make it a success and I’m proud to be a part of such a dedicated team.” said Archita Mittal, Public Relations Head of ELS, SRCC.

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The Economics Society, St. Stephen’s organizes National Economics Festival

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The Economics Society, St. Stephens, organized its two day annual fest, National Economics Festival on 15th and 16th January, 2016. The festival witnessed substantial participation, with over 500 students, from various colleges across the Delhi University and provided assistance for those seeking an expressive platform for application of the theoretical knowledge and discussion of the nation’s economic scenario. First day of the festival began with an inaugural lecture by Dr. Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Executive Secretary of International Development Economics Associates, about the topic: ‘India’s youth: Demographic Dividend or Ticking time bomb.’ “We need strategies for changing the growth pattern, it’s not just enough to grow GDP if it doesn’t give us the structural change. We need to be proactive about employment generation, public education and skills development.” said Dr. Ghosh while discussing the problems of unemployment in our nation. Tito in Vegas (a gambling-based situation game), Eco biz quiz and Eco-Mediathon (a blend of economics and journalism), witnessed a huge participation on the first day.

Second day of the festival focused predominantly on debates and discussions through committee simulations. For instance, The European Council reviewing on the economic consequences of the ongoing Refugee Crisis, an advisory board on the Monetary Policy Committee and Narasimha Rao Cabinet discussing the aftermath of the 1991 BOP Crisis. The committee simulations were followed by N C Ray Paper presentation for the research enthusiasts. The highlight of the first day was the event ‘Underground Economy’ which involved facing a world full of criminal mafias, trading drugs, visiting brothels and playing till the moment one was caught by the cops. “It wouldn’t have been half as successful without our seniors, who started working months before the fest. They helped revive the society this year.” said  Dhairya Aggarwal, a second year member of The Economics Society.

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Fairs & Festivals To Attend This January

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2015 has ended and whether the year was great or terrible for you, it’s over. Now’s the time to look forward towards the year ahead and this certainly calls for a special beginning. Here’s a list of some of the most happening fairs and festivals taking place in Delhi this month:

  1. Great Indian Food Festival

Relish delicacies from different parts of India. Enjoy with your friends and family and get lost in the aroma of special dishes from Delhi, Amritsar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gujarat, Rajasthan and other various cities of India.

When: 23rd – 24th January 2016
Where: Dilli Haat, Pitampura, New Delhi
Timings: 12pm-11pm

  1. World Food and Wine Festival

It brings delicious food and exotic wines from all over the world. The Festival also features many food related competitions and fun zones for all age groups.

When: January 30 – January 31
Where: Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, Gate No 2
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Timings: 12pm to 10 pm

Image Credits: www.worldfoodwinefest.com
Image Credits: www.worldfoodwinefest.com

 

  1. India Art Festival

The biggest art fair held in Mumbai is holding its Delhi edition with exquisite art galleries along with some prominent artists from across the world.

When: 14 – 17 January
Where: National Stadium
Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
Timings: 12pm – 8pm

  1. Dastkari Craft Bazaar

Dastkari Craft Festival, organised by Dastkaari Haat Samiti, features handicrafts from all over India and Myanmar.

When: 1 – 15 January
Where: Dilli Haat, INA
Nearest Metro Station: INA
Timings: 11am – 9pm

  1. World Book Fair

Asia’s biggest book fair is finally back and brings more than 1000 books on philosophy, language and literature. Apart from that, various panel discussions and dramatic performances will also take place this year. ‘The Cultural Heritage of India’ is the theme of the fair this year.

When: 9 – 17 January
Where: Pragati Maidan
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati Maidan
Timings: 11am – 9pm

  1. Crime Writer’s Festival

This one’s for all the thriller readers out there. Get an opportunity to hear crime writers, journalists and filmmakers from all over the world like Jerry Pinto, Avirook Sen and Ravi Subramanian, sharing their experiences and views about crimes in society and various plots.

When: 16 – 17 January
Where: Oxford Bookstore, Connaught Place
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk
Timings: 10am – 7pm

Image Credits: www.crimewritersfestival.com
Image Credits: www.crimewritersfestival.com

 

  1. Neon Music Festival

Visit the biggest musical event of the nation with some of the best talent from the world of trance, EDM, dubstep, deep house, tropical & PSY, while covered in ultra neon.

When: 30 Jan
Where: JLN Stadium, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium
Timings: 5pm – 10pm

 

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Winter Bucket List – Things to do before college ends

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Winters, a season when you can be extremely lazy without having to make any excuses. An additional five minutes of sleep in the morning really does matter in winters but there’s a lot you’re missing out on for it. Go out and have fun because it’s the perfect time to gather the golden moments. Here is a list of things everyone needs to do with their friends this winter:

  1. Road Trip To Murthal:
    Let’s admit it—we eat more during the winters. It’s the perfect time to plan a short road trip to Murthal for indulging in the butter loaded stuffed kulchas & parathas on the road side dhabas which are over 50 years old.
  2. Crash A Wedding:
    Delhi is filled with an astounding number of people getting married on specific dates during winter. So go crash a wedding this season because, as cliché as it may sound, memories like these with friends never fade

    Image Credits: dvdizzy.com
    Image Credits: dvdizzy.com
  3. Throw a Party:
    Nights are best celebrated with music, friends, dance, barbeques and bonfire! If you have open space like a lawn or terrace, winter is the best time put them to good use by throwing a party.
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  4. Cycling:
    Good roads, early morning chills and spectacular sights all make Delhi a wonderful place to cycle. Some of the best cycling routes are from India Gate to central ridge, the Mehrauli Gurgaon road and the stretch behind St. Stephens.
  5. Shopping:
    Spend a day shopping with your girl friends, who actually tell you how well the clothes suit you, at exquisite yet pocket-friendly markets in Delhi like Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi Hatt, Janpath and Connaught Place.
  6. Visit unconventional places:
    Every group has that one person who is always looking forward to visit weird and unconventional places. Maybe it’s time to listen to him/her. Some of the most haunted places in Delhi are Agrasen ki Baoli, Delhi Cant, Khooni Darwaza, Zamali Kamali Masjid, Lethiyan Cemetery and Sanjay Van.
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  7. Picnics:
    Winter time is picnic time. Why not take a break from the tedious college schedule and spend a day with your friends at a lakeside or a picnic in a beautiful garden? There are many places in and around Delhi that make for ideal picnic spots like the Lodhi Gardens, Damdama Lake, Tulaqabad Fort, The Ridge, Nehru Park, Buddha Gardens and India Gate.
  8. Take a trek:
    Plan a trek with your friends to some of the best trekking places near Delhi like Lansdowne, Benog Tibba Trek, Kalka-Kasauli Trek and Roopkund Trek.

    Image Credits: Google
    Image Credits: Google
  9. Study:
    This one’s for people like me who hate attending college lectures and assure themselves at the last moment by saying “Yaar next semester mein pakka” . Try improving your college score this semester. Start with attending classes.
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The Auburn Umbrella: Winter Wardrobe Essentials

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Most of us ask ourselves three most important questions before making a purchase of any piece of clothing. First- Is this item worth the price? Second- Is this something I will wear regularly? Third- Is the style one that will last? Here is a list of 9 winter fashion basics which you must-must have in your wardrobe for this winter. The list has been compiled in such a way that they effortlessly sync with almost every outfit and will keep you warm and stylish throughout the season. Buying such staple pieces will mean that you’ll always have something to wear, no matter what is in or out of fashion.

 

  • KNIT SWEATERS

 

They are perfect for wearing underneath blazers, coats and sweatshirts. A light coloured knit, pair of ripped jeans and black ankle boots is the most classic way of carrying it. You may opt to pair it with a shirt or a dress as well. They are available in almost every colour, cut, and design. Buying good quality knits is never a waste and they should make up a significant portion of your winter wardrobe.

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  • GLOVES

 

Knitted and woolen gloves can be used on daily college basis to keep your hands warm while leather gloves offers a more sophisticated look. One may also opt for Agloves, which helps in using the touch screen devices. You can shop them from the following link:

http://www.amazon.in/Agloves-Original-Touchscreen-Gloves-Texting/dp/B004A9QMPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450527039&sr=8-1&keywords=agloves

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  • SCARVES

 

Adding a scarf, makes the basic look new and fresh. They are not too pricey, can be used in almost every weather condition and also keep your chest and neck warm during winters. Reasonable quality scarves of different colours and patterns can be shopped from Sarojini-Nagar or Lajpat-Nagar market at cheap prices.

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  • BLACK ANKLE BOOTS

 

Whether heeled or not, they are undeniably versatile as you can pair them with any outfit without giving a second thought. Don’t be afraid of spending a bit more for good quality as you’ll be spending a lot of time in them. Also, black is a safe option. It can never go out of style.

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  • BEANIES

 

Plenty of different styles of beanies and hats are available that helps in keeping your head warm. One may opt for slouchy or a fitted one, according to their face type and style. A bright coloured beanie may not go with every outfit so choose the colour accordingly.

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  • KNITTED WOOLEN DRESSES

 

A short woolen dress, a pair of tights (optional) along with sneakers or boots is the easiest way out when you don’t feel like pulling another pair of pants. As a matter of fact, it goes with most shoes and can be paired with a coat or a jacket.

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  • WINTER COAT

 

Woolen or fur, a well-tailored winter coat offers enough room to accommodate a sweater and keeps you warm. You can team it with a pair of tights and woolen dresses. They are available in sorts of length (waist or knee length), sizes, designs and colours. Coats in subdued colours like black, grey, dark blue or camel will be on high rotation in winter months as they go along with almost every outfit.

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  • THICK TIGHTS

 

They are perfect for wearing with dresses and skirts in winters. They come in different colours and designs, but for the starters solid black is most preferable option.

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  • BLAZER

 

Blazers are light-weighted, easy to carry, warm, versatile and CLASSY.

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Christmas Carnivals, Events and Parties 2015

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Ho Ho Ho! It’s that time of the year again when the city is brimming with the fragrance of plum cakes and glittering with beautifully decorated fir trees. Christmas, the most awaited festivals of winters, is right around the corner and the festivities have already started in Delhi. The time has come for you to have loads of fun this Christmas. So here we bring you a list of the most happening events, carnivals and parties in town.

CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS/EVENTS

 

  • Dastkar Winter Mela

 

With a wide variety of mountain produce from Afghanistan, Altai Republic, Bolivia, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Mongolia, Nepal, Panama, Peru, Tajikistan, and the Indian Himalayan Region.

When: 17 – 27 December

Where: Nature Bazaar, Andheria Mor, Chhattarpur

Timings: 11am – 7pm

Contact: +91 8130900079

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  • Christmas Carnival by Delhi Belly

 

Two days festival with interactive activities like book fairs, art & craft, photography, food festival.

When: 24 December-25 December

Where: Crystal Banquets, Jagdish Chandra Arora Marg, Nirman Vihar, New Delhi

Timings: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Contact No: +91 9958753750

Christmas Carnival by Delhi Belly

 

  • Christmas Carnival by Eventia

 

Featuring various events like Art Mela, Cupcake Festival by Make A Difference and Bead making.

Date: 24th and 25th December, 2015

Time: 12:00 PM (noon) to 11:00 PM

Venue: Imly, F-20, Hog Market, Rajendra Place, New Delhi

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/204178259919673/

Christmas Carnival by Eventia

 

  • Food Festival

 

Experience the culture and food of Rajasthan in Delhi itself.

When: 25th December-27th December

Timings: 11am-11pm

Where: Dilli Haat Pitampura, Guru Gobind Singh College Road, New Delhi, India

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  • Christmas Carnival

 

Where: Sector 32, Wave City Center

When: 23rd December-27th December

Timings: 11 AM – 9 PM

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  • X-MAS Carnival by Happiness Always

 

When: 25th December

Where: DLF Club 5, Golf Course Road, Gurgaon, Haryana

Timings: 11am to 8pm

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  • Santa Comes To Town

 

Cookies, Hot Chocolate and Santa! What more?

When: 25th December

Where: Community Centre, DLF Phase-2, Gurgaon

Timings: 12pm-9pm

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  • Street Christmas Carol at Lodhi Garden

 

Christmas Street Singing in the middle of the city for a good cause!

When: 24th December

Where: Lodhi Garden, Delhi

Timings: 3pm to 5pm

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/448505258670087/

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  • SeekSherpa Delhi Food Tour Bus

 

Journey to taste some of Delhi’s tastiest foods in less than 3 hours!

When: 24th December

Where: It starts from Hauz Khas Village Metro Station at 12pm

Price: Rs 999 per person.

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/1503457956621903/

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  • Christmas Carnival by Bal Bharti Public School, Pitampura

 

A carnival organized by the school every year includes a baby show, talent hunt, a parade, a jam session and many more events along with food, rides and games.

When: 24th December- 25th December

Timings: 11am-8pm

Entry: Rs. 50 per person.

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CHRISTMAS PARTIES

 

  • Secret Santa 2015 at Moonshine Café & Bar HKV

 

When: 25th December

Where: Moonshine Cafe & Bar, 30, Second Floor, Hauz Khas Village

Timings: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/1641290986121474/

 

  • Jingle Bells with Hardy Sandhu at Levels, HKV

 

When: 24th December

Where: Levels, Hauz Khas Village

Timings: 5pm

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/inferno.ent2013/photos/gm.973517336038806/993323300711439/?type=3&theater

 

  • Christmas Tornado, F-Bar, New Delhi

 

When: 25th December  

Where: F-Bar,N-49 Connaught Place, New Delhi

Timings: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Entry: Rs. 700 per person

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/1648379572101147/

 

  • Christmas Eve, The Flying Saucer Café

 

When: 24th December

Where: The Flying Saucer Café, Nehru Place, Delhi

Timings: 9 pm

Special attractions: Akhil Sachdeva and his band Nasha

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/1495659160737043/

 

  • Christmas Extravaganza, Kitty Su

 

When: 24th Decmber

Where: Kitty Su, The Lalit, New Delhi

Timings: 9pm

For more information visit www.kittysu.com

 

  • Christmas Eve at The MANSION, Garden Of Five Senses

 

When: 24th December

Where: The Mansion, Saidulajab, Garden Of Five Senses, Saket, New Delhi

Timings: 8pm

Entry: Free entry before 10 pm.

 

  • Christmas Eve, Red & White, New Friends Colony

 

When: 24th December

Where: Club BW Delhi Hotel Suryaa, New Friends Colony, New Delhi

Timings: 9pm

Contact: 8826698561

 

  • Reggae Rajahs Beach Party, Hauz Khas Village

 

When: 25th December

Where: Raasta 30-A, First Floor, Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Timings: 9pm

 

  • Christmas Eve at Hard Rock Café, Gurgaon

 

When: 24th December

Where: HARD ROCK CAFE DLF CYBER HUB, GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR R-BLOCK, DLF CITY PHASE III, GURGAON

Timings: 9 pm

Entry: Free Entry

 

  • Jingle Jam-V by Inferno

 

When: 25 December-31 December

Where: The Grand Royal, 5th Floor, NOIDA (adjacent Radisson Mbd Hotel), Noida

Timings: 1pm to 5pm

Male Entry: Rs. 700

Couple Entry: Rs 1200

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/931357833574823/

 

  • Christmas at Lord Of The Drinks, Connaught Place

 

When: 25th December

Where: Lord Of The Drinks, G Block, Outer circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Timings: 9 pm

For more information follow facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/138909413144207/

 

Hope you have a great Christmas!

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