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Hansraj Principal Prof. Rama appointed Director of Delhi School of Journalism

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Hansraj College Principal Prof. Rama has been appointed Director of the Delhi School of Journalism, in addition to her duties. 

The University of Delhi has appointed Professor Rama, Principal of Hansraj College, as Director of the Delhi School of Journalism (DSJ). The notification, dated 15 October 2026 and issued by the Establishment Branch, says the appointment is with immediate effect and until further orders. The appointment comes six days after DSJ students staged a walkout on 8 October during a weekly lecture series, demanding the resignation of OSD Dr. Sanjay Verma over alleged gender and caste discrimination. As Verma took the stage, students walked out, raised posters and slogans and then marched to the Vice-Chancellor’s office. However, the authorities declined to negotiate, and the lectures continued.

Prof. Rama, also referred to as Rama Sharma in some press reports, is a Hindi professor who joined Hansraj College as a lecturer in August 1991, according to her official academic profile. She became the officiating principal in 2015 and was formally appointed in September 2018. She was the first woman and the first member of the Hindi department to head the college.

Her academic background also includes training in journalism. According to her college profile, she holds a Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication from Kota Open University and a diploma in Hindi journalism. Press reports additionally list a diploma from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and a PhD in journalism and magazine media from the University of Delhi. The Print reports that she worked for Doordarshan and Akashwani before joining Hansraj, and credits her as the author or editor of 31 books, several of them on mass media.

Hansraj College climbed to third place in the NIRF 2025 college rankings, a significant improvement from its 12th-place finish in 2024. The college attributed the rise to infrastructure upgrades and an improved student-teacher ratio. However in March, the DUSU Vice President alleged discrepancies in the data the college submitted which the college denied.

Her tenure has also drawn criticism from sections of students and faculty. The Print reports protests over a cow centre built in 2022, restrictions around the Confluence fest in April and the suspension of about 30 students afterwards, 19 of which had been revoked by early May. The Delhi High Court had also asked the college to explain how a private wedding was permitted on campus. Prof. Rama has however said that students’ complaints about undemocratic conduct are unfounded. 

 

Read also: Non-teaching staff member demands bribe to settle UFM case at Hansraj

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Student Assaulted During Anti-CAA Protest in Hansraj College

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On 13th January 2020, the students of Hansraj College, University of Delhi (DU) stopped peaceful protests from happening while a student in the protest alleged violence by a faculty member.

 On 13th January, the students of Hansraj College had given a call for a collective reading of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution and Swami Vivekananda’s historic Chicago Speech. However, as soon as a few of the students had gathered, holding the Indian flag in their hands, the Principal, Dr Rama, came with a few faculty members and started snatching the flag from their hands, taking away their mobile phones and dispersing the crowd.

“I reached LP at 11 am with the National Flag and posters. Dr Rama, The Principal, was already present there with few other teachers and admin staff and was forcing students to vacate the space. Then she rushed towards me and my friend who was holding the other end of the Flag, and tried to snatch the flag. A student also tried to assault us and take away the Flag,” said a student, who wishes not to be named fearing action from the college authorities.

Also, Gaurav Kumar, Physical Education, Professor at Hansraj College, allegedly physically assaulted a third year student due to his participation in the protest.

“Sir told me that he will drag me out of the hostel and beat me up and no one will be able to do anything. Now the problem is, I cannot go anywhere, even the college is adamant on proving me wrong. I’ve filed a written complaint with Rama Ma’am,” the victim told DU Beat.

He added, “Gaurav had a grudge against me as a few days ago, I had shared a screenshot of a post where our professor was using a fake news to attack an actress.”

However, the Assistant Professor denied the claim. The Professor said, “I had confronted him regarding the post, but didn’t touch him. He is lying.”

The student has demanded that the administration of the Hansraj College file an FIR against the teacher, and suspend him until an investigation takes place. Students have decided to hold protests if action is not taken against him.

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Image Credits: Anonymous

The original complaint sent to the College administration by the victim.

While all of this was happening, a group of students organised a protest supporting the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in College ground. The administration was lax in reaching out to stop the gathering and was able to stop the pro-CAA gathering, not before videos were made and slogans and chants raised.

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The Fore Challengers of North Campus

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Every sport event is more than just a contest for the testing of physical fitness. Each player represents his or her own dedicated effort and expectations in the act of living their favourite sport. Stories of the following sports teams and societies go on to show just how passion drives human endeavor.

 

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Image Credits: Surbhit Rastogi for DU Beat.

Winning their first match in an official tournament, the Girls’ Basketball Team of Hindu College defeated a presumptuous patriarchy. Being the first team of its kind in more than two decades, a team with minimum amenities, these self-trained ‘underdogs’ thrive on passionate interest and intoxicating energy for their game.

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Image Credits: Surbhit Rastogi for DU Beat.

Championing the second most expensive sport, the Ramjas Archery Team has registered itself as a leading team in the varsity. The girls’ team has won gold for four consecutive years. Playing at the national and inter-college level, the team is expecting even brighter prospects in the upcoming Nationals; for which, two women archers of the team have already qualified.

 

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Image Credits: Aakarsh Gupta for DU Beat.

Defined for its individuality, the game of Shooting tests every player’s talent to add up to the team’s overall performance. Four members of the team have been selected for the World University Trials. With the vision of representing India in Olympics, every shooter plays importantly for a sense of gratification and satisfaction. Hansraj College is known for its excellent produce of opportunities for these young shooters.

 

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Image Credits: Aakarsh Gupta for DU Beat.

With the background score of players indulging in a game of Cricket, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College’s cricket team’s coach recounted countless achievements of the team. The team won Lala Raghubir Singh Tournament this season. Looking forward to a better and more rewarding season ahead, the team exudes dedication.

 

The housing of agile talent in University’s North Campus is only a fraction of the vast multitude of achievers and to-be olympians in the varsity. DU Beat wishes all of them luck.

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Add-on certificate courses in JMC, COL and Hansraj

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Jesus and Mary College (JMC), Hansraj College and, Campus of Open Learning (COL, Delhi University’s Keshavpuram Centre), University of Delhi (DU) in collaboration with RK Films and Media Academy (RKFMA), has introduced some popular job-oriented add-on certificate courses for the academic session 2016.

These vocational courses are open for undergraduate, post-graduate and international students. The classes for these courses will be held twice a week after regular college hours for the convenience of the students. 

JMC is offering four courses for six months – Media Studies, Camera & Photography, Advertising & Marketing Communications, Theatre Acting & Dramatics. 

‘We acknowledge the overwhelming response of the students who completed their Media and Communication based add-on courses in 2014 and 2015. For 2016, the MoU has been renewed for (JMC) more additional courses as well and anticipate for better participation again from the student community. The trainers engaged for the courses are all practicing professionals. This will certainly help a student in gaining relevant industry knowledge on-time and that too at a very affordable fee.” says Deepak Bansal, Director of RKFMA.

However, Hansraj College is offering three courses, namely – Acting and Film-making (6 months), Mass Communication, Advertising & Marketing (6 months) and, Radio Jockeying, Anchoring & TV Journalism (3 months).

The certificates for these courses shall be issued by the respective colleges after successful completion of the course(s), even though, they do not form part of the Delhi University’s curriculum. The tentative date for the commencement of the classes is in 2nd week of August.

For admissions, students can visit the Accounts Department of Jesus and Mary College between 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Aspirants can also contact – 09312237583 or write to [email protected] for all details.

For enrolment in courses at Hanraj College, candidates must carry attested copies of documents. Application forms are available on payment of Rs. 100/- and the enquiries can also made from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday-Friday) at the college premises. For more details, contact: +91-9312237583.

The Tuition fee for the courses varies from Rs. 15,000/- to Rs. 30,000/- at Hansraj and JMC. COL is offering eight courses whose tuition fee range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 75,000 over 2 to 6 months. For admissions and queries, visit COL or contact: 011-45064241, 09312231374, 09312237583.

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