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How to prepare for improvement exams this semester?

By Ayesha Sareen November 16, 2015

A lot of us must be struggling with those extra exams to give this semester. While the already main papers were a task to battle, reappearing papers is not that unique a task. For those who have failed exams in the past, there isn’t much choice, whereas for those who voluntarily give improvement examinations, be wary. One must choose wisely a paper which is scoring, if the past marks scored in them were average. No matter how less, appearing for an exam you scored horribly in the past, may just turn out to be a grave mistake since you already have to bear the burden of atleast four first-timers.

Generalized here are a few tips to use while preparing for such papers.

1. Revise regularly

Well, nobody does that, do they? The ones who do are smart and have good time management skills. However, it won’t kill you if you don’t.

2. Use the mid-semester break

No doubt how busy you are during that week, you know you have to appear for more exams this semester. And not many of us start preparing for the main papers of this semester in that time, a general excuse being ‘syllabus is not yet done with’. Revise the syllabus in that week, at least go through the books, and you will find your speed surprising. Practice those questions and examples you left last time.

3. Practice ten-years

Infact, practice questions, if not as many as you can, then at least those you think are important. You have already been there once, and by now you might have an idea what is important and what kind of questions are asked.

4. Solve your question paper

Do not forget that awesome paper that fetched you not-so-awesome marks. Solve it. It is imperative that you do. You may not know where you lost marks, but then atleast test yourself. You may be able to solve those questions you could not, during those three hours.

5. Seek help

First, do not be ashamed of reappearing in a paper. Let your friends and teachers know. Ask them for help. Friends did better than you because their concepts were clear. Teachers taught you and have experience. Now that you have a second attempt, be wise.

Give yourself a break from those monotonous subjects of your semester, and use the syllabus of your reappearing paper as an escape, for a while, and then return to those subjects. Improvement papers are not a new thing, some do it out of choice, others for improving their average. It is a pretty common phenomenon, make the best of it. And remember, if you don’t appear for the improvement exam, you marks from the earlier exam will be considered.

Good luck!

Ayesha Sareen

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This semester, take it easy!

By DU Beat November 16, 2015

When everybody is going gaga over the semester exams and you’re yet to take a nice look at your course books, here is a piece of advice- It’s OK to be a late starter. For most of us, university exams mean studying 12 days before the day and securing decent marks. This semester is no different. So stop worrying, take a quick look at yourself and face it, these exams are no big deal!

Ten Years to your rescue

For 2nd and 3rd year students it’s a customary practice to learn the ten years by-heart. As for the freshers, you’ll soon realise the miraculous powers of these holy books for DU students! It’s easy to score decent marks by just going through the past exam papers. Still haven’t bought yours? Go grab them quick.

Notes of the most regular student in class

Needless to say, class notes can do wonders. Also in such little time, it’s a bit difficult to finish the books completely. It’s time to say hi to your new best friend in class (wicked smile!)

**Stay away from that friend**

We all have a friend who scares the hell out of us by asking again and again “Kitna hua?” Distance yourself from that friend who has already finished the syllabus thrice and is going to dive in for the fourth time! We don’t need such negativity in life, do we?

Bring out your best hand

Let’s face it, more than what we write what matters to the examiners is how we write. Your presentation fetches more marks than your content. So make sure your paper is beautifully and neatly written.

Peace-out

Say goodbye to the world of social media. Avoid parties (obviously, duh!) If social media is a huge distraction for you, become less active for a few days, only then can you concentrate.

Put in your earphones, listen to some music and sit down to begin. Because it’s still okay if you start today! Good luck.

Tanya Agarwal

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Bazinga

BAZINGA: DU to host Diwali Mahapuja for students

By DU Beat October 28, 2015

Keeping up with its tradition of celebrating almost everything in a unique style, Delhi University is now set to host a star studded ‘Diwali Mahapuja’ at Polo Grounds, North Campus, claim sources. Some insiders tell us that the puja would be the first of its kind, with no crackers and only ‘sanskars’ lighting up the gathering.

The ‘Mahapuja’ is said to have the tantalising DU effect as star performers like Sunidhi Chauhan and Mika are expected to perform for the students and faculty. Talks are doing the round that the ‘Maha Aarti’ would be commenced by special invitee – Shri Alok Nath.

To keep the ethnic ethos in mind, the university, is all geared up to ensure a ‘disciplined and sanskari Indian dress code’ for the evening. Rumour has it that, girls would be allowed to wear either a saree or salwar kameez; shorts, dresses and other western outfits are a complete no. On the other hand, boys are to be clad in kurta pyjamas and other relevant Indian attire. Apparently, Alok Nath ji has consented to be the chief pujari for the majapuja only on the condition that he would have separate puja for girls and boys, claim some petrified sources.

As the rumour of the maharaja spread like wildfire, it wasn’t taken in good taste by most students. “This is really foolish. Different puja for girls and boys? What kind of cultural hegemony is this? We study in co-ed colleges and attend India’s top university and we get gender bias? How stupid!” said an infuriated student.

A group of girls from JMC, LSR are planning to stage a ‘short- protest’ by wearing shorts during the puja. “This step is anti-feminism. We condemn this abhorrent set of sexist guideline,” said one of the students. Some students are planning to sneak in crackers in the puja to flout rules. Insiders were heard saying that spiritual guru ‘Radhe Maa’ had previously been approached for the puja, however, due to prior commitments she couldn’t give a nod to this event, instead Alok Nath obliged and happily agreed to be the ‘head pujari’ and is looking forward to imparting sanskars and prasad to the students for their exams ahead of the festivities.

Disclaimer: Bazinga is DU Beat’s weekly column of almost believable fake news. Bazinga is only a state of mind.

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Two Exams, One Day: The Dilemma of the D-Day

By Shubham Kaushik October 16, 2015

A lot of things change from school to college, but exams and academics remain. In the first semester- with new surroundings, new possibilities and a lot of changes to adjust to- studying understandably, takes a back seat for most students. After a few months of getting used to pretty much an entirely new life, dawn the semester exams and the realisation that university papers, datesheets and exams are another foreign concept and with all the other activities having taken the centre-stage, they were never given much thought. This is enough to make a lot of people worry about the fate of their marks.

This year, a certain group of first-semester students have another dilemma to complicate things further- two exams on the same day. A group of semester 1 students studying B.Com (H) have their papers for Introductory Microeconomics and Financial Accounting scheduled on 26th November. A similar issue was faced by some semester 1 students last year as well when two of their papers were within 24 hours of each other, with Environmental Studies in the afternoon and Mathematical Methods for Economics the next day in the morning.

Naturally, these occurrences cause a lot of anguish to students, but at the same time, they aren’t as uncommon as you may think, with cases like these popping up every few semesters. The only two ways out of this situation are either to notify the authorities and protest against it to get them to change the datesheet, or to deal with it. The latter sounds impossible but really isn’t.

However, it is unfair for the authorities to not be sympathetic to the state of mind of most students around examinations, and not just with respect to less time for dedicated preparation for that subject available to them. It is a general experience that giving an examination is exhausting, and no matter how well or little you slept the night before, you tend to feel drained by the end of the three hours and want to go back to atleast a few hours of relaxation before you start preparing for the next exam. For students to be expected to sit for another examination after a tiring three hours of writing for one, and to be expected to retain everything they studied for both subjects is unfair and something that must be avoided, given that the marks of both subjects count towards the final percentage, and eventually, the overall percentage at the end of all semesters.

It is advisable for the affected party to gather as many voices of support and approach the authorities about the issue and get them to change the datesheet. If that doesn’t happen, then we have our best wishes and the counsel to start studying right away and wrap up preparation before the D-day arrives to offer to them.

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DUB News

DU warns students admitted under sports quota for not playing for their colleges

By Sidhant R. Seth October 11, 2015

Every year more than 3,000 students seek admission in the University of Delhi through sports quota. Sports quota is an admission procedure available for those students who define excellence in their sport and represent the college granting them admission in various tournaments in the university as well as outside.

Recently, the University expressed concern over students who are admitted via sports quota disagreeing to represent their colleges in inter or intra university events and concentrate more on the National or International games. The University of Delhi’s officials have asked the colleges to cancel admissions of those students who are disagreeing to represent their colleges in these events. The Sports Council of DU hs sent a letter to all colleges for the same.

Sources reported that the cut-off for these candidates is usually 20-30% lesser than the others and there is even a relaxation in the attendance for these candidates. It becomes a matter of fraudulent actions if they aren’t playing for their college in the University events.

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Delhi University wins all the matches at Inter University North Zone Chess Tournament

By DU Beat October 11, 2015

The Inter University North Zone Chess Tournament, organised by UP Chess Association, was held from 5th to 9th October at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi. 26 teams from different state universities participated in the tournament. The tournament strictly followed World Chess rules and was supervised by Mr. A.K. Raijada, Secretary of UP Chess Association.

Delhi University, yet again, won the whole lot, i.e. all the 12 matches of the tournament, and has successfully made their way to the Nationals which would be held in Tamil Nadu during the coming winter. “I have never seen such a big margin in the final result. It is the first time I have witnessed a team scoring full points in North Zone Tournament.” said Mr. A.K. Raijada.

The Delhi University team comprised of total 6 students; Yogesh Gautam, Ankit Gajwa (All India Open below 2000 champion), Prince Bajaj (Asian Games medalist), Aishwarya Sinha (Jharkhand state champion), Deep Kapoor (Delhi state champion) and Prachet Sharma (Philadelphia Open below 2000 champion), 4 being from Shri Ram College of Commerce and the remaining 2 from Hindu College and Kirori Mal College respectively. The team was captained by Yogesh Gautam from SRCC, the former champion of the 42nd World Open at Virginia and the 7th New York International.

“We were provided with Shatabdi Train tickets and were give accommodation in a 4 star hotel. The whole tournament was organised and managed remarkably. They were very strict about the rules. Losing a game to me made a chess player Aishwini Grover, with a rating of 1788, so frustrated that he smashed all the pieces to floor and left the hall without signing the score sheet. An appropriate action was taken immediately against him and he was prohibited from playing in the second round.” said Yogesh. In the closing ceremony the winners were felicitated enthusiastically with rounds of applause and cheering.

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A platform by Delhi University for its students to seek free counselling via email/telephone

By DU Beat October 11, 2015

College life is often described as the best phase of life. But each student faces several problems in college. Delhi University has finally decided to pay heed to this issue. The Mind Body Centre of the University has launched free student counselling through email/telephone to help students cope with issues such as low self-esteem, family discord, anxiety, etc. MBC is a centre inaugurated on 13th February 2014 by the Vice-Chancellor of DU, Prof. Dinesh Singh with the objective of promoting wellness of girl students at the University. With its budding popularity and a need for expansion, its services can now be availed by all the students of the University. It is moving forward with the motto, ‘Health beyond Healthcare’.

And in order to seek help, there are three ways- phone-based, email-based and face-to-face counselling. For the phone based counselling, the toll free number is 1800-3000-7303. One may also seek their expertise by dropping in an email at [email protected]. Face-to-face counselling is only available for female students.

For further details one can log in on www.mbc.du.ac.in and get a better view of the assistance the centre can provide you with.

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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.

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Top 10 DU fashion icons you just can’t miss

By DU Beat October 5, 2015

Over the years, Delhi University has not only bestowed us with great minds, but, created identities that have marked a history in the field of fashion. Popular Designers, Bloggers, Fashionistas, this list of personalities drawing a massive hierarchy of personal style just doesn’t end. While some have found their distinct places where their names will be called out and paparazzi would strike them like a storm, for the rest, there has been a special wall of stardom at Wooplr which never stops showering them with love. Let’s meet our top 10 Fashion Icons from the various colleges of DU who are racing their way up on the Fashion Reign :

SALONI SEHRA

Being the Miss Fresh Face of her time, Saloni belongs to a college where you’ll see two varied communities of Fashionistas. While one community believes in following an everyday college style, the other has divas like Saloni, who believe in turning heads towards them with their runway ready fashion. She is one of the reasons why Kalindi college is known for it’s beauties. Never will you find her repeating her looks, or attires. And, talking about photographs, she will never be tired of flaunting her fashion in them.

LENTINA LONGKUMER

Speak of simplicity, speak of Lady Shri Ram College! It is one college where the girls don’t do words, they follow the word of being effortlessly stylish. Holding this value strong, Lentina is one such loyalist at Wooplr who has always kept her style elementary and personality strong. When you see her, not only will you wish to own such a comfortable collection for college, but, you will feel such positivity in her fashion that you wouldn’t be able to stop yourself from knowing her deeper. The girl who can nail a plain maxi dress with such poise, definitely knows a lot of fashion.

NIKITA JAIN

Gargi College – ‘THE’ college where all that girls do apart from their lectures is great fashion! Being a student of such a college, you automatically tend to follow a trendy breed no matter how off you are with styling. Similar is the case with Nikita Jain, with the only difference being, that she was born with a fashionable spoon. She follows the mantra – ‘The shorter, the better!’. While she is obsessed with her tiny bodycon dresses and hot pants, she is also a once in a blue moon surprise package with her indian wear. The question is, who should we thank for such an amazing fashion discovery, DU or Nikita herself?

PRATIKSHA KAKKAR

At Wooplr, you’ll find smoking fashion influencers, and then, you will find, unbearably cute faces like that of Pratiksha! Pursuing her UG course at Lady Irwin College, she has almost completed her masters in being a Fashion icon of a kind. From a college whose fashion society has a record of being the topmost for more than two years, it was really hard to spot a girl that got our heart melting. What makes her different is that, she knows her shoes quite well! You will never find her in the same footwear, and make-up, oh! you haven’t seen her enough! Despite of being a brand-baby, she does the street-style quite right!

5. NAYANA ROY CHOUDHURY

Coming as complete astonishment, is this combination of sugar and spice and everything nice, Nayana Roy Choudhury! The surprise is not in how sinfully fashionable she is, but, the fact that ARSD college, has such gems hidden in its treasure. So, just in case you thought that the DU Fashion is saturated in a handful colleges, she is here to prove you wrong! Her idea of fashion is to always create a twist and turn out of a normal outfit and write a story that could justify the worth of her purchases. While simple is an everyday tale, her thing is to spice it up with grace!

ARSHDEEP KAUR

Being the pioneers of vogue in Delhi University, Kamla Nehru College gets its fame through sizzles like Arshdeep. Having associations with her fashion society in the college, she owes every bit of her chicness to it! She feels that a personal style might be inborn, but, fashion, is a learning process that wouldn’t end till you cross an age where you fall for your whites! We love how she loves her lipshades and flaunts her reflectives just with the right ray of sun falling on her.

BHUMIKA POPLY

If you’re wondering which college to head to if you want your three years to be one big fashion carnival, then, it is none other than Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce! Just as how crazy this college is, Bhumika is our crazy find from there, whose first impression to us always remains, ‘Hello Happiness!’. Having a hardcore fetish for prints, you will spot bhumika in amazing ranges of prints every time you see her. And, mind you! When we say ranges, her collection of prints just would not reach a zenith. She is one cute head who set the stage on fire with the hotness in her fashion.

SRIJONI ROY

‘Bored? Let’s style up!’ – With styling checked among her favorite pass time, Srijoni is one fashionista, you’d look at and question her of being a student at Miranda House, or at any college for a fact. With a touch of professionalism in her styling, she never fails to lose out on any attention in her college. She might seem a quiet person to you initially, but, she will be at her best when she is in her perfect attire, which is everyday! She has her own moods when it comes to her daily looks. While, at times, she is all quirky, and at times, she is this elegant Indian lady brimming with a unique sense of style!

MONIKA KAPOOR

‘They say, if you want to find the typical ‘dilli girl’, then Daulat Ram College is your place to be!’ We weren’t really sure of this quote, until we came across, Monika, who has got that perfect DRC vibe in her, making us believe, that irrespective of the fact that you’re a delhiite or not, DU, will make you one, at least with your fashion! She has a closet that can bring any girl in envy of her. Street shopping is her choice for college wear, and for formal occasions, she hits to destinations that would remain a big secret. The exclusivity, though, is not in the place where she shops from, but, the way she moulds it to her personal touch!

UZMA RIYAZ

One of our oldest fashion influencers, Uzma is the Wooplr sweetheart. She walks on the path that says, ‘Don’t over-do, but, do what you think is right!’. She is a very simple girl when it comes to fashion, but, when it comes to looking a class apart, she knows how to make a kill with her sophistication. The catch for her is the uniqueness of an outfit and bling, what bling? Pursuing Psychology honors from Lady Shri Ram College, she is an amazing mind reader and that’s how she manages to leave a lasting mark on great minds with her jaw-dropping Forever 21 Fashion!

In DU and not on Wooplr? You’re missing out on joining these Divas in the league of amazing Delhi Fashion. So, connect with us, flaunt your personal style and let us get you the star-like feel!

Article contributed by Wooplr

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In conversation with the newly elected President of the Student’s Union of Miranda House

By DU Beat October 2, 2015

Miranda House witnessed a lot of heat during this year’s Student Union elections. Unlike last year when the post of the President had just one person contesting for it, the competition this year was fierce. After a well-contested election, Miranda House elected Nitasha Dabas as the President of the Miranda House Student Union for the 2015-16 session. A third year Chemistry Honours student, Nitasha has been a part of Mridang, the Indian dance society of Miranda House for two years now and also works with the environment society Vatavaran, and the Miranda House NSS unit.

Nitasha got down to business right after her oath-taking ceremony. Nevertheless, we managed to get to know what’s on her mind as she kickstarts her tenure:

Q. Congratulations on your win, Nitasha! When did wanting to be a part of the Student Union become a plan for you? What motivated you towards student politics?

For the last two years I have observed the basic problems that students face and felt the urge to work for the college. I have been constantly making plans in my mind for the betterment of the college and being a part of the union was one of the ways to execute my plans.

Q. While there are obvious ecstasies about representing the students of Miranda House, what are some of your inherent fears for your tenure?

As much as I am enjoying my victory, I am aware of my responsibilities and the promises I’ve made in my manifesto. I am not really afraid of any obstacle; I’m fully prepared to face them. I do have a lot of things in mind to execute my plans, but sometimes I feel that the time period available is not enough. Nevertheless, I’m determined and will devote all my energy and time towards working for the students.

Q. What tops the to-do list of your union?

Our first step was to realise the problems of our college, of which we are now completely aware. Now is the time to act. Like I said, with all the time I’ve spent in the college I have deeply felt and faced the issues faced by everyone, and I believe that our team is capable of fulfilling all our goals set for the session. We are determined to work for our college and make a change.

Q. Before the elections we had been made to realise the problems of the College. Do you think the new union is harmonious enough to deal with these?

The newly elected union has good experience with working for the college. In the last two years, we not only got the opportunity to work for various societies but also for the union. The new union consists of people who had worked very closely with the previous Student Union, so we have sound knowledge of how an organization is run in Miranda House. With the managerial and coordination skills that we have gained, we will be able to work very efficiently as a team and take Miranda House to new heights.

Q. What is your message to all Mirandians?

I would like to tell them to not restrict themselves. Try to explore. Miranda House is a place where you can make your dreams fly high. You should not only be proud to be a part of this great institution but also feel blessed because only a few and the finest become Mirandians.

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