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Photo talks in North Campus – Youth Photography Festival

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The Education Tree initiated Youth Photography Festival in New Delhi starting 29th March for four days. The inauguration for the festival was held at DLF Place, Saket on 29th March which was followed by Photo Treasure Hunt. A live photo booth was set up for the first day as well. Day 2 at Youth Photography Festival had an early morning photo-walk at Chandni Chowk where the photographers captured the real essence of tradition Dilli. Second day also witnessed a photo exhibition and a jam session at DLF Place.

For the last two days, the festival moved on to the North Campus, Delhi University for photography talks by experienced and young photo artists. The artist talks were held at Kirori Mal College and Ramjas College on 31st March and 1st April respectively.

It is most important to understand your own photographs: S.Paul

S.Paul, India’s most published and awarded photographer internationally shared his personal experiences in the field of photography during the photo talk on 31st March at Kirori Mal College. Talking about cameras and photographs, Mr Paul also displayed his work for the audience on screen, wherein he was explaining the reference and relevance of each photograph. His display collection mainly revolved around the theme “trees”, which denoted The Education Tree, organizers of Youth Photography Festival.

Mr. Paul during his 2 hour session created an interactive environment in the chat room. He was cracking light jokes to which the visitors were all praises for the photographer. The artist was talking in Hindi and answering queries of photographers who had come to attend the photo talk.

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He stressed on the fact that a photographer should understand his own work. “Being a good photographer is not that difficult, but being a good analyst is must”, he said. Mr Paul also felt that if someone cannot explain what he or she has clicked, that person is not a good photographer. He also talked about various competitors and friends when he decided to choose photography as a career and discussed pictures subject wise like community, nature, fashion among others.

On being questioned about how should one choose his subject for photography, S. Paul said, “Let us take street shooting, for example. In your first visit do not take the camera along. Studying the culture of street is must, knowing what happens when and where is necessary for a photographer. If one happens to understand this, then take your camera to shoot your subject.”

Photographer can’t afford to miss a shot: P. Kumar

P. Kumar is a wildlife photographer and a teacher of zoology at Hans Raj College, Delhi University. He talked about how a photographer should learn composition to be good at what he wants to be. He dictated various incidents of his life associated with the field of photography. He displayed his wildlife works on the screen and explained the story behind each picture. His collection included photographs from wildlife sanctuaries, zoos and jungles. The screen also displayed works which ranged from seas to mountains and from cities to villages.

Kumar based his lecture on the four P’s – Passion, Purpose, Photography and Prayer. He associated the photographers with the elements of photography that are faith, prayer and conviction. He also talked about abilities of a photographer that can go waste if there is lack of these elements.

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P. Kumar displayed his pictures with Anurag Kashyap and Abhinav Kashyap (alumnus of Hans Raj College) and talked about his heroes. Displaying magazine covers on which his pictures were featured, he says, “Photography needs an element of desperation. Until and unless you are dying to click something, that won’t be shot well.” He mentioned how the kind of camera isn’t important, but the style is. “You will have a big camera and a heavy tripod, you will take 20 minutes to set up and you will miss the shot. In photography, one can not afford to miss a shot. If he or she does, he is not a photographer”, he adds.

A little was also discussed about structured system created for the photographers where they do mainstream photography and do not understand the meaning behind it. Before ending the session he threw some light on conceptual imagery and played a few videos shot by him.

It depends on what part of your work you wish to show: Shiv Ahuja

Shiv Ahuja is a young music photographer who based his talk in Ramjas College on 1st April. Shiv, who is a musician himself developed an interest for photography. He also shared his experiences with the bands he used to shoot and the concerts he covered as a photographer. Ahuja highlighted his relations with Raghu Dixit and narrated the story of how he happened to be the photographer of his band.

As a photographer, Shiv says that he loves to travel. “Travel is one thing I can not compromise on. When I travel or go places for a show, in one concert I click around 500 pictures, but out of them not every picture is a great picture. It depends on what you want to show to the world”, he adds. So he gave the photographers tips about ‘how to be smart while creating portfolios.’

Shiv Ahuja Session

When asked a question about who does he keep in mind while clicking a photograph, the reader (magazines) or the subject (the musician) or his own interest, Shiv answers that it is the final reader who is always in mind. “I am clicking for a magazine. So what matters is what the publisher will like and if published what the public will like.”

Deaf artists get no exposure : Pintoo Kumar

Last speaker for the photography festival was Pintoo Kumar. Pintoo is a deaf photographer associated with Atulya Kala, an organization that works for deaf people. Pintoo through his translator, Smriti told everyone that he is an orphan who was born in Calcutta. He tells about the problems he faced in the school/university both in terms of finance and treatment. “Life for us is a copy paste game”

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“I love capturing moments. I love telling stories about the culture through my pictures”, says Pintoo. Instead of displaying his photography works on screen, he displayed pictures of those deaf and dumb artists who face the same problems as him but who made made something meaningful out of their lives. Photographs of a deaf writer, another deaf artist, a deaf classical dancer, a deaf and mute tea vendor from Delhi and a picture of him were displayed on the screen. He expressed how all of them are not given opportunities and are given excuses of not being equally able.

Pintoo also displayed four photos which pointed out the sign language for four letters of the word ‘deaf’. Pintoo sets out to understand and engage with his surrounding and transcend the barriers of communication. He was appreciated by everyone by raising the hands, which is a sign language for clapping.

With this the Youth Photography Festival #YPF came to an end.

Image Credit : The Education Tree

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Competitive events, band performances mark DCAC’s Ambrosia’s Day One

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Known for being one of the concluding fests of Delhi University’s fest season of 2014, Ambrosia, the cultural festival of Delhi College of Arts & Commerce kick started on the morning of  Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014. The festival began with a guest lecture by Ms. Vidushi Chaturvedi, Education Director, NDMC. The learned lady stressed upon the real meaning of education, asked the youth to successfully challenize their untapped potential and powerhouse of energy for the best of society. ” Stay intoxicated. Stay aware.” Ms. Chaturvedi added, as she stressed upon the need of youth to forgo the corporate MNC culture and step in the arena of public services.

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Ms. Vidushi Chaturvedi, Education Director, NDMC addressing the students and teachers at the inaugural of Ambrosia’2014 – DCAC’s annual cultural festival.

The Winner’s Tally [Events Scheduled for Ambrosia Day – One]

1. The Rangoli Designing competition

Theme – Dance of Life.

Winner –  Kaushal ( Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences)

Runner Up – Vijay Sharma ( Sri Venkateswara College) 

Judged By – Mrs. Madhu Maheshwari, Mrs. Sunita Yadav & Mrs. Neeru Ailawadi ( Professors, DCAC)

2. The Quiz Competition

First prize – Gokul S & Balasubramanyam P. (ARSD College & Hans Raj College)

Second Prize – Shubham Prakhar & Kritin Gupta (N.S.I.T.)

Third Prize – Saumya Sagar & Althaf Majeed (A.I.I.M.S.)

3. The Solo Dance Competition

First Prize – Akriti ( Belly Dancing)

Second Prize – A tie between Sakshi ( Contemporary) & Shashi ( Urban)

4. Nukkad Natak: The Street Play Competition (presented by DCAC’s Leher)

Winners: Trinity College

Runners Up:  Hans Raj College ( Rehaayi)

Judged By – Eminent theatre and cinema personalities Mrs. Beena Singh & Mrs. Poonaam Mathur

5. The Battle of Bands

Winners – Hashtag Projekt

Judged By –  Mr. Jagtinder Singh ( lead vocalist in Indian Saber)

6.The Weight Lifting Competition

Under 80 kilograms

First Position – Gaurav (Bhagat Singh College)

Second Position –  Jagtar Singh Dhillon ( Delhi College of Arts & Commerce)

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The Weight lifting competition at DCAC’s Ambrosia in progress.

Above 80 kilograms

First Position – Harsh Yadav ( Delhi College of Arts & Commerce)

Second Position –  Sumit ( Dyal Singh College)

 

7.The Debate

Best Team – Shashank & Anju ( ARSD College)

Runners Up – Srijana Upadhyaya & Monica Pradhan ( Delhi College of Arts & Commerce & Motilal Nehru College)

Best Speaker – Salil (Delhi College of Arts & Commerce) 

Best Interjection – Prashant ( Hans Raj College)

8. The Fashion Show

First Position – P.G.D.A.V. College

Second Position – College of Vocational Studies

Third Position – Dyal Singh College ( Evening)

The day ended with exhilarating musical performances by two famous bands playing altogether different genres catering to the taste of all people. While one performance was by the alternative rock band ‘Circus’ the second performance was by the Sufi music band ‘ Centrifugal’. As people threw their hands in air with the former performance, the latter was rather a delightful soul touching one. This musical note was further carried forward with the DJ night.

Altogether, Day One at Ambrosia was replete with numerous fun packed events. Day Two too, has some interesting events like bad singing & dancing, self composed poetry,scavenger hunt &  tug of war lined up. The festival shall culminate with Punjabi singer & ‘Rap da Badshah’ Bohemia performing at DCAC live.

See what Bohemia has got to say before his performance, to all his fans!

Post by AMBROSIA – The Annual Festival ,Delhi College of Arts and Commerce.

 

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Bazinga: Politicians stay in DU hostels to know student problems

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Disclaimer: Bazinga is a fake news story,manufactured for people with a good sense of humour like ours. Spreading it around as news will only get you warts all over your body.

Politicians, eyeing polls, are trying to feed their student vote bank some fodder by spending nights in their hostels. As Rahul  Gandhi reached a hostel in North Campus, he was greeted by students waiting to welcome him. Addressing the media which was all over the place to catch a glimpse of the young politician, Gandhi said, “These students have continuously been ignored by the policy makers of the nation. These farm- err… students are an integral part of our human resource. Tonight, I will spend the night in this hostel, eat what these students eat, drink what these students drink, and tomorrow I will make a speech in parliament after knowing the problems of these students.” The students put a pair of headphones (a popular replacement of garlands) around Rahul’s neck as a token of respect,and guided him through the freshly cleaned floors of their hostel.

We also received reports of BJP leader Sushma Swaraj staying a night in a girls hostel of University of Delhi. We couldn’t reach Mrs. Swaraj before she went inside the hostel because she was trying to maintain a low profile, but what later started flooding Instagram and Facebook newsfeeds were ‘selfies’ of female students with Sushma in all poses possible with the popular hashtag, #justgirlythings. It was clear from the pictures that the senior BJP leader has indeed learnt how to pout. “It’s a totally different lifestyle these girls follow. We all have a lot to learn from them, Mrs. Swaraj tweeted in the morning. Meanwhile, an AAP leader could not be contacted for any comment on his stay in a college hostel as students were making him clean the tiles and floors of the building, given AAP’s ‘sevak’ nature.

Disclaimer: Bazinga is a fake news story,manufactured for people with a good sense of humour like ours. Spreading it around as news will only get you warts all over your body.

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Students, teachers and journalists remember Khushwant Singh

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He set new benchmarks for literature in independent India. This Sikh’s love for poetry, avidity to make people laugh and his well known ardor for Indian literature made him a pivotal author and journalist among the Indian readers.

On the 20th day of this March, Khushwant Singh passed away at the age of 99. The writer who led a wholesome life was suffering from breathing problems. Khushwant Singh had contributed to the literature for over six decades now. Apart from numerous short story collections, Singh wrote over 50 books during his tenure.

Jasleen Kaur, a literature student from St. Stephen’s College from where Khushwant Singh also got his degree says, “Reading Khushwant Singh’s work would be a treat for any reader. He makes his reader very much a part of his stories that we cannot withdraw our self from it, even if we want to. I still remember how his Train to Pakistan gave me goosebumps.”

Khushwant Singh was known to take up topics which undertook him through a personal experience or which were of a delicate nature to a certain community or cast. He also portrayed matters of religion and God through his books. He was also known for portraying gender and sex as an important subject to write on. Ms. Kajori Sen, an anchor at NDTV 24X7 says, “Khushwant Singh’s death essentially means end of an era. What he represented not only as a satirist but as a chronicler of India’s Independence and many of the events that transpired thereafter is incredibly significant. If we look at the books that he has written he was very critical, also very appreciative and had a clarity of vision which was inspiration for journalists for generations.”

Khushwant Sahab also took up the mission to bring out the unknown facts about Punjab and Sikhs through his writings. Bhawsheel Sahni, a sikh himself says, “His identity for sikhs is unquestionable. He was straightforward man. For me he was that person who would say that he drinks alcohol and not say that he mixes it with coke. He will be one of the best modern literature writers. With Malice towards one and all is that type of column which even the politician and well as the middle class man will associate with.” With Malice Towards One and All – the weekly column of Khushwant Singh that appeared in over 100 newspapers of India including The Telegraph, Hindustan Times and The Pioneer is known to be one of the most widely read columns of the nation.

He was also the former editor of Hindustan Times. As a journalist, he also edited ‘Illustrated Weekly Of India.’ Anne Cherian, a senior correspondent with Times of India says, “Khushwant Singh has left a rich legacy of literary work for the generations to come. Be it as a author, journalist or jester, he was fearless when it came to wielding the pen. He will always inspire the writers behind him.”

Khushwant was one person who could laugh on himself. He was famous for his wicked sense of humor among people of all age groups. Kajori Sen agrees by saying that, “The other thing that Khushwant Singh had which was hugely important was his sense of humour. Too often, there is a sense that journalism as a profession in India takes itself far too seriously. Khushwant was giving the imperils to that fact. As he himself said when he was 28, he didn’t want anybody to give a damn about what they were saying as long as they were saying it well.”


Ms. Kajori who had met Khushwant Singh a few months back to check whether the rumours of the author’s death are true or not, added, “It is a huge loss to the country but we can all be fortunate in saying, he had a great run, he was a great man. 99 years of Khushwant Singh mean that we have rich, journalistic, literary and historical tradition.”

He catered to the reading needs of all age groups and people from all professions. Maitry Barua, Head of English Department at Hansraj College, Delhi University said, “We can never find such a writer again. Someone who mixed his journalistic skills with a side of literary touch to his writings. He was the master poet. Someone who loved nature and his sarcasm and wit was unquestionable. As a teacher, I have both read and taught his stories and books. But something for which he will be remembered throughout is Train to Pakistan, which only someone like Khushwant can write.”

Khushwant Singh’s physical absence does not mean that he will be forgotten, his books will always adorn our bookshelves, for he is now in the realm of immortal writers.

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Dalai Lama addresses students at LSR, inaugurates new academic complex

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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama visited Lady Shri Ram College for Women on the 20th of March 2014. Talking about morality, ethics and the idea of a healthy inner-self, he spoke on “Success, Ethics and Happiness”.

Initially scheduled to start at 12: 30, the spiritual leader arrived for the inauguration of the new academic complex at around 2 p.m. With the sound of the gong marking his arrival, he first inaugurated the Aung San Suu Kyi Centre for Peace and then the Dr. Bharat Ram Academic Complex. This was followed by the lecture in the auditorium.

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During his address to the audience at LSR, His Holiness spoke of inner-wealth, stating that inner-happiness was above all material wealth. With the ideals of universal responsibility, compassion and altruism dominating the speech, he also focused on social responsibility. While speaking to the set of young girls, he emphasised the importance of the female community to create a better 21st century. He believes that they should play a more active role to bring compassion and empathy to the world. He also appreciated India’s secular framework, stating that it was the only nation in the world where people of all faiths and religion lived together.

Coming to ethics, he spoke of ethics being a necessity for a peaceful and happier world. He says, “Success requires ethics. Ethical life means honesty. Honesty brings trust. Trust brings friendship. Friendship brings unity. Unity leads to a more peaceful world”.

 

His ideas were followed by a series of questions that members of the audience wanted to bring about in the discussion. Students and faculty raised questions about the definition of success as well as questioned ideas of whether happiness could exist without spiritual belief. The religious leader says that even non-believers can be happy as long as there is awareness. On defining success, he stated that when at the end you are at peace and happy, that is success.

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The event closed with the vote of thanks presented by the Students Union President of the college, Tanvi Bist. This was followed by Yashaswini Basu, the Cultural Secretary of the college presenting his holiness a long life prayer with the signature of students and it’s recital in Tibetan by the college students.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will also be visiting Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on the 24th of March on the occasion of the college’s Annual Day.

Image Credit: Mugdha for DU Beat

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499 doctoral degrees, 162 medals given at DU Annual Convocation

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On 14th March 2014, University of Delhi conducted its 91st Annual Convocation for Conferment of Degrees. Candidates who emerged successful in examinations of 2013 were awarded in the Convention Hall of the Viceregal Lodge, University of Delhi. Among these degrees there were 499 doctoral degrees, 35 DM/MCh degrees and 162 medals to be conferred upon the successful students.

Lt. Governer of Delhi and Rector of Delhi University, Najeeb Jung was the Chief Guest at the event who also happens to be an alumnus of Delhi University. The Vice Chancellor of Delhi University, Dinesh Singh welcomed the Chief Guest to be a part of ceremonial procession along with the Pro Vice Chancellors, Director of South Campus, Dean of Colleges, Treasurer, Registrar, Deans of all Faculties, Principals, Executive Council and Head of Departments of Delhi University.

“I do not know if these prizes mean what they should really mean to the young minds, therefore I am largely speaking to them. You must think how this recognition can be put to good use and what the real duty that descends upon you is. These medals are conferred upon you to encourage and keep working for a bright future of India”, said Vice Chancellor Dinesh Singh to the 700 people who were present at the gathering.

The Lt. Governer Najeeb Jung said,” There is no greater pleasure than having the opportunity to speak to these young minds who have this enormous quantum of energy seemingly waiting to burst forth and contribute to various facets of life. This is the time for you to understand the value of internal and external peace, forthrightness and openness to accept viewpoint of others and an intrinsic belief in having an inclusive society which will only lead to peace in our country” at the annual convocation.

He quoted the verse from Rubayyat of Omar Khayyam translated into English in 1859 by Edward FitzGerald,

“Dreaming when Dawn’s Left Hand was in the Sky
I heard a voice within the Tavern cry,
“Awake, my Little ones, and fill the Cup
Before Life’s Liquor in its Cup be dry.”

He emphasised on the need to remain empowered and proud, to say, “I am the master of my fate and captain of my ship” while choosing from the unlimited number of choices that life offers to the young souls at present.

“I am happy to receive the award and all my family and friends are very happy at the award conferred upon me by the University”, said Neha Lal, a BA(Honours) Journalism student from Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) who won the University Medal for securing the highest marks in her course at Delhi University.

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Day 1 at Hans Raj’s Annual Cultural Event: Of dance and drama

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The Fine Arts Society and Dramatics Society of Hans Raj College organised Annual Cultural Event on 12-13th March. The event aims to bring all the cultural societies of the college together to perform for the home crowd.

Chief Guest for the event was Dr. Suchitra Gupta – Deputy Dean, Culture and Youth Affairs, University of Delhi. She said, “I appreciate the effort of college authorities for organising this cultural event in the cultural week alloted by the University.” The event was also attended by the college principal, Dr. VK Khwatra; ECA Convenor, Mrs. Sonal Gupta; Hindi Dramatics Head, Mr. M.P Sharma and other teachers of various departments.

The first day began with the Rangoli Making in front of the auditorium with participation from both students and teachers. This was followed by Swaranjali – the music society of college performing it’s Indian choir composition called Pratham Gajavadana Dhyaye Sada. After the spiritual Ganesh Vandana, the lamp lighting ceremony took place. All the guests for the day lit the holy lamp.

Dr. V.K. Khwatra while addressing the audience said, “Cultural activities are the essence of one’s college life. Irrespective of what your future plans are, each student should go through the process of joining a society in college and doing something productive along with studies.”

The performances started with Terpsichoreon – the choreography society of college performing their annual dance production. A 10-minute dance act on the theme, “personality fear” talked about how we should accept and acknowledge this fear because one can by no means overcome this personality fear.

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Siddhi Jain with her Bharat Natyam Performance

Siddhi Jain, the ECA entry for dance performed Bharatanatyam for the audience. The act performed was a ‘Pushpanjali’ – which means an offering of flowers. Siddhi is a disciple of Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar and has been learning Bharata Natyam since the age of five years. She has also performed in Japan under the cultural programme JNESYS.

Oorja – the western dance society performed thereafter. The western dance was performed on a medley of various hindi and punjabi songs. Tanushree Pande, the president of the society said, “Oorja is the only society to have bagged a chance to perform with world’s best Latin dancers at IFL 2013. We consider this as a great achievement.”

Santosh – a Sanskrit honours student of the college was handling fillers in the event. He was entertaining the audience with his Hindi shayari.

A Kathak dance was performed by a Srihari Madhav, a trained Kathak Dancer. He is also an ECA entrant into the college for dance and is part of Terpsichoreon. He started with a ganesh vandana by Late Guru Pandit Durga Lal which was followed by conventional kathak performance on Panjitji’s compositions in teentaal. Srihari who is trained Kathak dancer from Kathak Kendra, the national academy of Kathak dance says, “During my childhood, a teacher used to come to train my sister. I just joined in then. Not many male dancwers go out to learn this dance form but a form like this stays with you for life.” Srihari is a proud performer for CWG 2010 Youth Festival and Didacta Education Fair in Hanover Germnay.

Day one ended with a performance by Hansraj Dramatics Society who presented their much acclaimed production ‘Holi’. The play has won the first position at SGTB Khalsa, Daulat Ram College and Jesus and Mary College. Holi, a story about a bunch of hostel friends showcases the different levels of temperament of today’s youth. A play that projects the events happening in a single day talks about the realistic lifestyle of a college hostel and how the timeline changes from day to night. The production has also won awards at Dyal Singh College, Hindu College and St. Stephens College. Purusharth Budhiraja and Nirmal Kothari, actors for the production have also bagged the best actor awards. Mrs. Gupta, the chief guest who is also an eminent theatre personality gave members of Holi a small feedback and expressed her desire to have one common theatre production for the whole university.

Mrs. Sonal Gupta, the ECA Convenor said, “It is great to see how all the societies of the college excel in various competitions all over the country. It is a matter of great pride for the college.”

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Exclusive Interview: Bewakoofiyaan with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sonam Kapoor

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From talking about the “bewakoofiyan” they did in college, to exploring the urban and corporate side of Delhi with their upcoming movie Bewakoofiyan, we sat down with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sonam Kapoor recently. Hear them speak about love during recession and the experience of working together as co-stars for the first time. Plus, Sonam gives our readers some tips on budget fashion and questions the radicalism of Ayushmann’s dressing sense.

Presenting Sonam Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana in conversation with our correspondents Ishika Gupta and Iresh Gupta (Videographed by Abhinav Arora).

Ishika : Tell us something about Bewakoofiyan and what is it that students will love about your movie?

Sonam : This story is about how love is more important than materialistic needs. Sometimes you get to relationships or get married to people for various reasons like money, job or education. But sometimes you need to be with someone because you love them, because they make you happy and he/she is a nice person. And I think that is the most important thing and at the same time very basic and simple. But kids or young people these days are actually forgetting that. They get to relationships saying that “She is hot” or “She is sexy.”

Ayushmann : (laughs) Sketch of the film is that this guy (points toward himself) is jobless. And his girlfriend earns more than him and she is hot. The father has a problem with that, of course. The sketch is very simple but the story is unusual, it is realistic. It is not those typical rom-com movies. It is based on recession.

Iresh : This is a very unique pairing for the movie. You guys have been paired for the first time together. So how was it working with each other? Like comparing to your co-stars in the past?

Ayushmann : TERRIBLE! It was really bad… It is the first time I am working with a star. I have worked with debutants in the past. Yes, of course she is a star! Lets be straight now. Earlier I thought she is a fashion icon, so the pairing will be quite odd and unusual with I being a guy next door and she being a fashion icon but when I got to know her, personally I got to know that she is very simple, sweet and sorted and she has seen life so I have learned a lot from her, not only how to be on camera but also how to be off camera.

Sonam : (hugs Ayushmann) Okay, honestly it was amazing working with him. Actually, I have never had the same co-star in any film. Everytime I do a film it is someone else. So how is it working with him? The only person I have worked with twice is Abhishek (Bachchan). One was Delhi 6, the other one was this not so happening film, Players. Everybody else has been new. I have worked with 10 different heroes. (laughs) So yeah. He is awesome.

Ishika : As we grow old, we get freedom. With that comes a lot of responsibility and we get a lot of chance to exploit that responsibility. So what were the bewakoofiyaan that you did when you were in college?

Sonam : I only studied till the 12th. Unfortunately I could do bewakoofi only till high school. After that I started working. The biggest bewakoofi I have done in my life is not going to college. So people who are in college, please go to college.

Ayushmann : Bewakoofi in school, having crushes on teachers and seniors. That was crazy. The feelings are not mutual, so that’s the biggest bewakoofi. Apart from that, being an actor is also a bewakoofi. It is quite under weighed for someone who is not from the industry and is unaware about the frills of the industry. When people are judgemental, you have to be a master and completely in control of your head to be an actor. It is very difficult.

Iresh : You both came to SRCC to promote your film, so how was the experience in the university? Or Delhi as a whole, as the movie is majorly shot in Delhi and Gurgaon apart from Dubai?

Ayushmann : I was back with a bang in Delhi. It was my third film in Delhi. The city has a lot of character. There is Old Delhi and New Delhi. Jaise vicky donor purani delhi ki thi, yeh nayi dilli ki film hai. It is more urban. This is the first time we are exploring the urban side of Delhi, its corporate side like Gurgaon and Cyber.

Ishika : When we are in college we have a very minimal budget and everyone wants to look good. So what advice will you give to the students about budget fashion?

Sonam : Go to Dilli Haat, pick up every accessory possible for 100-200 bucks, get a kurta or anything from any of the markets and accessorize yourself and you will look beautiful. I think so. I guess it is all about mixing and matching, being artistic, being yourself and having an expression.

Ayushmann : I don’t know if I should talk about fashion or not. Fashion for me is a mood swing. If you feel like an introvert one day, you can be in jeans and a t-shirt. If you feel like radical or an extrovert one day, you can be radical to fashion. I am only radical when I am with Sonam. Otherwise I am okay with my jeans and t-shirt. When you are with Sonam, you have to make an appearance. There is an extra pressure to look good.

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Food Review: Dig in at Diggin!

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The new eating joint, Diggin, right opposite Gargi College at AnandLok shopping centre has caught quite a few eyes ever since its opening around the annual fest of Gargi college this year.

The ambience of the place will definitely seem inviting as you step inside with a brightly lit dine-in area and painted walls. The book shelfright next to the entrance sets the feel of the place from the start. Diggin also has an outdoorset up for those good weather days when you can use a great ambience and food. The staff is friendly and will make you feel at ease and even volunteer to click your photos.

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The food at Diggin has its good, okay, bad and amazing moments. The usual delights of the place are its pasta especially Penne Arrabiata, Mint-Oreo shake, Gelato and Rocher ice cream, however, you can also enjoy their pizzas which would not disappoint you when it comes to their size. What probably won’t live up to the expectations is the blueberry cheesecake ice cream (you might enjoy it too, you never know!) and crème brulee.

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Despite the good enough food, the one thing that’ll keep you from coming back again is crunch it puts on your wallet. The restaurant is not price friendly despite being opposite a Delhi University college and that is its major shortcoming. An interaction with a Gargi student who has visited the place a couple of times revealed that “The food is good but it is hideously expensive, the prices are not at all compatible with a DU student’s budget”.

We all know how important money is in college life and how frequently we end up splurging our monthly pocket money in a day or two, however, if you are in a mood to splurge and don’t know where and how to spend it we would recommend you to go and try out Diggin and hopefully the burn in your pocket won’t hurt much after a good and heavy meal.

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Hans Raj College

Hansraj’s Vanijya Utsav: 2 days of banks, stocks and more

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The Commerce Department at Hans Raj College organised their Annual Department Fest, Vanijya Utsav 2014 on the 21st and 22nd of February. The participants in ‘Vanijya Land’ (as well termed by the organisers) were seen solving case studies, formulating marketing strategies, dealing in stock, acting like banks, quizzing and taking part in certain games and fun events that were organised.

Prof. JP Sharma, Head of the Commerce Department from Delhi School of Economics inaugurated the event. The event started by launching “De Facto” – The Annual Commerce Magazine by Commerce Society.

Vanijya Utsav was divided into two kinds of events namely – flagship events and filler events.

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Most of the Flagship Events had hosted their online preliminary round before the main event. Although this was not an elimination round, it provided the winners a direct entry to the Campus Finals.

Except for the on-campus events, The Bank Theory an online event comprised of a case study based in ‘Vanijya Land’ was conducted. In the same, in order to earn a coveted bank licence, participants had to propose the best profitable plan in a real life scenario. Prizes worth rupees three thousand and books worth rupees one thousand were given away as prizes.

Flagship Events comprised of Chase The Case (Case Study Competition), Marketing Mayhem, Bullzai (Mock Stock Competition), Bizinga (The Business Quiz) and Be the Bank (Banking Event).

Chase the Case

The case study competition required participants to analyse various case studies provided to them, formulate solutions and present them in front of the judges. Round 1 and Round 2 of the prelims were held on the first day of the event while the finals were held on 22nd February. Sukrit and Vaibhav from Delhi Technological University (DTU) bagged the first position and were awarded Rs. 10,000. Arushi and Nikhil from Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS) respectively, were adjudged second and won Rs. 5000 as a team.

Marketing Mayhem

Marketing Mayhem gave participants an opportunity to step into the shoes of the marketer and analyze the ever-changing consumer needs and come up with innovative solutions to gain that elusive competitive edge. The event took the participants through a journey ranging from product development to brand resurrection, to winning over the customers with innovative strategies and putting their creativity to a test. Representatives from SSCBS, Mudit and Mayank were declared the winners and Abhinav and Akash from Hansraj were the first runners-up. Rupees ten thousand and five thousand were awarded to both the winning teams respectively.

Bullzai

An event modeled on the stock market that made participants taste the extremities of the equity market. Book building, short selling, high funda derivatives – a game based on luck, skill and strategy stock market saw the maximum participant turnout in the event. Both the top positions were bagged by teams from the host college. Vikas and Gautam were adjudged the winners and Sahil & Ayush took away the second spot.

Be the Bank

Be the Bank, whose finals were also held on the second day of event, broke the mainstream idea of being a customer to the bank. Instead it challenged the participants to step into the shoes of banker and groove their way to survival in economy. Mohit and Shivam from Ramjas were the top scoring bankers in the events whereas Palash and Ishan from the host college secured the second position. Their bank accounts were also credited with Rs. 15000/- in total.

Bizinga – The Business Quiz

Bizinga -The Business Quiz covered not only questions from the business world, but also from other fields, which in some way or another, will have a business connect. Teo Thomas from ICAI bagged the second position and won Rs. 3000/- and Manu Abbi and Om Prakash from Delhi School of Economics were declared as the winners. Cash Prize of Rs. 5000 was awarded to this team.

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Filler Events

The Soccer Strategist, a filler event saw the teams trading amongst themselves by negotiating or trading at the market price at the changing price levels of shares of two football teams, the live match for which was being played by the volunteers right in front of participants. Prizes more than Rs. 1000/- had to be awarded and Anurag and Pranjal from Hansraj College won the competition.

Along with these flagship events, Vanijya Land had various fun and light events going around. Pictionary, Brand Mania (Advertisement related) and Logo Identification grabbed interest of many participants. Prizes were given out in kind for these events in the form of books and chocolates.

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