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Highlights of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies

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With yet another academic session almost coming to an end at the University of Delhi, it is time to look back at the year that has gone by, before all of us get busy with semester examination preparation. Going by the thought, DU Beat brings to you its exclusive series ‘Colleges’ Round Up (2015-16)’, where we present the highlighting incidents of numerous DU colleges that took place over 2015 and 2016.  

So, go with the flow and view all what activities highlighted the near to end session at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS).

From hosting India’s largest street play festival, Manthan to getting a NAAC ‘A’ Grade, SSCBS, University of Delhi has had quite an eventful year.

Here’s an overview of all what happened at SSCBS, this session:

 

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Manthan, India’s largest street play festival comes to an end

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India’s largest street play festival, Manthan, organised by Verve, the street play society of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, University of Delhi, has finally completed its 9th edition successfully. The festival reached 35 cities of India which includes Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Shimla, Dehradun, etc, spanning across 19 states of India, with around 125 theatre teams performing for Manthan. This year, Manthan introduced it’s novel concept of Manthan Mahotsav, which encompassed performances by 35+ teams of Delhi University performing at 15 locations of Delhi at the same time, ie between 3-6 PM, February 28, 2016.

Running after ultimate excellence in theatre, Manthan reached out to international locations of Kathmandu, Nepal and Tomsk, Russia. Manthan’16 concluded with over 2000 artists performing for Manthan within the public, on the streets.

The closing ceremony of the event was a huge success, chaired by prominent playwright Atul Satya Kaushik and theatre personality Tanay Yadav, with all the Delhi teams gathered to celebrate the essence of street theatre. The event started with a discussion with the panelists and the teams talking about the essence of street theatre and the importance of public performances.

The teams participated in sharing their personal experiences of public performances and thanked Manthan for giving them an opportunity to perform for the public. The discussion was followed by a qawwali by Sultani Brothers, a popular qawwali Union of Delhi, who engaged the teams and everybody present in beautiful sufi music and set the stage on fire. The qawwaals said, ” We’ve never performed in college for students as audience. This was a new opportunity, and we would thank Verve for this chance. We loved performing for students, and we would look forward to further prosperous editions of Manthan. “

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Manoj Tiwari attends Manthan '16, annual fest of Vimarsh, Sri Venkateswara College

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Manthan 16 by Vimarsh Sri Venkateswara College

A talk show on the topic ‘Moral education is the need of hour’ was organised in which views for and against were discussed by the panelists. The panel included Indian political cartoonist and activist Aseem Trivedi, Indian historian & former JNU Professor Mridula Mukherjee and Dr Punita Sharma, professor, Sri Venkateswara College. Panelists differed on major issues and highlighted their views by chanting slokas, giving examples, citing facts etc. Students too put forward their views in the question answer round. Manoj Tiwari Manthan 16 by Vimarsh Sri Venkateswara College Famous Bhojpuri Actor, singer & M.P. Manoj Tiwari’s visit was the highlight of the event. He was welcomed by Administrative Officer, Mr Virendra Kumar. The actor shared motivational words with students and also sang some Bhojpuri songs. Principal Mrs P. Hemlata  Reddy  presented Manoj Tiwari with a memento and expressed her good wishes for Vimarsh. President Anchal Bawa thanked every one for the success of this  enriching event which finally brought the curtains down. By Aakash Pawar, Media Head, Vimarsh Pictures by Aishwariya & Aakash Pawar]]>

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Manoj Tiwari attends Manthan ’16, annual fest of Vimarsh, Sri Venkateswara College

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Manthan 16 by Vimarsh Sri Venkateswara College

Vimarsh, the Hindi Debating Society of Sri Venkateswara College held its Annual Debating Fest, Manthan, on 14 March 2016 . The event began with lighting of lamps by Professors Dr  Ram Kishor Yadav & Dr Mukul Sharma followed by a conventional debate on the topic, ‘English is the only ladder for success ‘ which saw participation from various colleges of Delhi -NCR. Raghav from ARSD College was adjudged as the best speaker as well as the best interjector by the judges Shubhanshu Kumar and Jyoti Kumar. Gopal & Anurag Singh  from Delhi University won the best team award.

Manoj Tiwari Manthan 16 by Vimarsh Sri Venkateswara College
A talk show on the topic ‘Moral education is the need of hour’ was organised in which views for and against were discussed by the panelists. The panel included Indian political cartoonist and activist Aseem Trivedi, Indian historian & former JNU Professor Mridula Mukherjee and Dr Punita Sharma, professor, Sri Venkateswara College. Panelists differed on major issues and highlighted their views by chanting slokas, giving examples, citing facts etc. Students too put forward their views in the question answer round.

Manoj Tiwari Manthan 16 by Vimarsh Sri Venkateswara College

Famous Bhojpuri Actor, singer & M.P. Manoj Tiwari’s visit was the highlight of the event. He was welcomed by Administrative Officer, Mr Virendra Kumar. The actor shared motivational words with students and also sang some Bhojpuri songs. Principal Mrs P. Hemlata  Reddy  presented Manoj Tiwari with a memento and expressed her good wishes for Vimarsh. President Anchal Bawa thanked every one for the success of this  enriching event which finally brought the curtains down.

By Aakash Pawar, Media Head, Vimarsh
Pictures by Aishwariya & Aakash Pawar

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Mall stops play by Shaheed Rajguru College for raising “controversial” issue of homosexuality

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The debate surrounding freedom of expression in India turned a deeper hue of red when a performance by the dramatics society of Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences For Women, Mukhauta, at The Great India Place, Noida, was interrupted by the mall authorities on March 1. The play, which was being performed as part of Manthan 2016, the Annual Dramatics festival of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, was stopped by the coordinators after being pressurized by mall authorities claiming that the play titled ‘Voices.Choices’ about homosexuality dealt with too sensitive and controversial an issue. Another major concern for the authorities was the image of the mall. Following the rift at Jawarhalal Nehru University, the authorities did not want to get involved in any controversies and put the image in a spot and decided to stop the play being performed in the mall premises.

The students of the dramatics society were understandably gutted after the incident, sharing their thoughts through a Facebook status that said,

[quote] “This is with regret that we announce that our play, ‘Voices.Choices.’ was interrupted midway, by the authorities of GIP Mall during our performance at Manthan Mahotsav.
The coordinators stepped in our ongoing performance, on being pressurized by the authorities and stopped our instrumentalists, for the authorities felt ‘discomfort’ with a ‘sensitive’ issue like homosexuality, which shouldn’t be the subject of a play meant for the commonwealth.
This sort of behaviour was sad rather disappointing, since neither the coordinators nor the hosting venue played along. The reaction simply demonstrates the tendency of the so-called vocal powers to get away from any sort of ‘controversies’.
The incident puts us in a position where we question, for how long will the street plays remain prohibited from the streets ?
However, our message will stay as solid as the wall of numbness in the minds of the intolerant.
It’s a choice of love, and we voice it.” [/quote]

The mall authorities were informed about the performance with details about the play in advance. A report was submitted and the organising committee was granted permission for the event said Chhavi, a member of Manthan 2016 OC. The matter was resolved by compensating the society by arranging another performance by them.
The incident, along with many others happening in the country today, prove that Manthan’s unique concept of reaching out to a large audience with the plays by using roadside stops, NGO’s, malls, parks etc. as venues is only as effective as the society’s perception of “non- controversial” topics.

 

Photo from the Facebook page of Mukhauta.

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Manthan magic continues

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Usually, Verve’s plays manage to create an emotional stir among its audience. Mehul Gupta, one of the spectators had the following to say,  “Usually Verve’s plays leave you reeling in contemplation. This year’s play had a very pertinent theme. Beautifully acted and strung.” After performing at Dilli Haat, Jantar Mantar, Green Park and Moments Mall, the last week of the street theatre fest shall feature performances at M Block GK Market, Shadipur and Vishvidyalaya metro station, with a closing act at India Gate. To track performance schedule during Manthan, click here.]]>

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Manthan 2013

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“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

–        Aristotle

If we could change ourselves, the tendencies of the world as we know them to be, would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.
Personal and social transformations go hand in hand.
Be the change that you wish to see in the world.
Begin the journey YOURSELF.

Badlaav Mujhmein Hai.

Presenting to you, MANTHAN 2013, the annual street play festival of VERVE, the street play society of Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies.

“Manthan” carries on its young shoulders, the distinction of being one of the biggest street theatre festivals in the whole of Asia.

The festival was conceptualized six years ago with the intention of revolutionizing street theatre or ‘nukkad natak’, a reformatory art that was getting shackled by competitive spirit, and creating a platform where it could reach the masses.

The  motive of Manthan is to bring about social change. Now in its fifth edition, ‘Manthan’ is a nation-wide event and aims to reach out to a massive audience across all age groups, classes and categories of people and to harness the power of street theatre to bring about positive change in the society.

In the month-long extravaganza spanning 3 cities- Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh, Manthan 2013 will incorporate ‘nukkadnatak’ performances from 32 college teams with the aim of sensitizing the audience on various social issues persisting in the country.

In sync with the prime motive of the event are two unique socio-cultural initiatives, namely ‘Street Play to Schools Programme’ and ‘Street Play to NGOs Programme’.

The school programme witnessed a cheerful reception by the school students who were enthralled by the extremely engrossing and thought-provoking performances. Prominent schools across Delhi participated in the movement for change. Bal Bharati School, Pitampura; Sardar Patel Vidyaylaya; St. Mary’s School; DPS Rohini are to name a few. The school programme proved to be a huge success and served the twin-purpose of promoting street play culture in the future college students and to create awareness.

Following the school programme is the Street Play to NGOs programme, from 18th February 2013 to 22nd February 2013. Through this endeavor Manthan strives to reach the grass roots of the society by performing in slums in association with various NGOs across the Delhi-NCR region. The participating NGOs include AryaAnathalay, Daryaganj; BachhokaGhar, Daryaganj; Prabhaat and Blind Relief Association.

Kick starting from 25th is the main-event of the festival. Barring the opening and closing days, each day of the festival is modeled around a unique theme; plays relevant and pertaining to that particular theme will be performed.

Each day with the unique theme will witness gripping performances by college teams covering a myriad of social issues that are often ignored.  This shall be followed by open discussion with the audience about the theme, presided over by a panel of eminent personalities from the field of theatre, performing arts, education, media, social and political activists etc.

Joining the movement are the following colleges and the themes of their play respectively:

  • ShaheedSukhdev College of Business Studies- Disability
  • Hansraj College- Childhood
  • Gargi College- Animal Cruelty
  • SGTB Khalsa College- Reservation
  • Hindu College- Opinions/ Power to protest
  • IP College for Women- Sedition
  • Miranda House- Health care
  • Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce- Caste system
  • Sri Ram College of Commerce- Competition
  • Lady Sri Ram College- Censorship

Manthan 2013 is being promoted as a free-for-all vibrant event that promises entertainment and at the same time a thunderous exchange of ideas on the diverse topics of the street plays.

Manthan 2013 is proud to be associated with Sun Foundation as its title sponsor. Sun Foundation is an initiative of Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shree and President of Sun Foundation, that has brought self reliance and betterment to the lives of thousands of women and children through their initiatives like Surya Kiran Centres for Women, Taare Zameen Par for specially abled children and Save The Girl Child Campaign among others.

“Samajik buraiya anek chunauti hain, sweekar karo
Kya kami rehgayi, dekho aur sudhar karo
Kuch kiye bina hi jay-jay kar nhi hoti
Himmat karne walon ki haar nhi hoti”

Join in the voices and be the change you wish to see.

Follow the link below to know more about Manthan2013.
http://www.facebook.com/Manthan.cbs?fref=ts

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Ek Khwaab Ko Janm Dein

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Verve, The Street Play Society at Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies is proud to present “MANTHAN 2013”, which aims to harness the power of street theatre to arise a sense of responsibility and cognizance about sensitive issues within the society. Over the past six years of its history, different colleges across Delhi have come together and performed street plays with various alluring themes at many public places, all with an aim to reach out to people and get them thinking. The largest and the most extensive street play festival in Asia, MANTHAN, is widening its expanse this year to a month long fest spanning across 3 cities-Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. Manthan will incorporate ‘nukkadnatak’ performances from various college teams and professional groups on the plethora of social issues plaguing our nation. The highlight of the event is the unique socio-cultural initiative, titled the ‘Street Play to Schools’ programme, undertaken with the purpose of promoting Street Play culture in future college students and to create awareness at the same time. Spanning from 6th February – 15th February 2013, the school programme was host to a volley of excellent ideas and synergetic performances by reputed colleges in various schools across Delhi. The School programme had the following schools and colleges as its participants:

  • Bal Bharti School, Pitampura- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies and Lady Sri Ram College
  • Sardar Patel Vidyalaya- Daulat Ram College, Sri Ram College of Commerce
  • St. Mary’s School, Safdarjung- Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
  • Delhi Public School, Rohini- Hansraj College
  • Sri Guru Nanak Public School, Adarsh Nagar- Miranda House
  • Mira Model School, Janakpuri- Motilal Nehru College
  • Ahlcon International School- Hindu College
  • Mount Abu Public School- IP College
However, this is just the beginning. Taking off from the grand success of the school programme is the first-of-its-kind ‘Street play to NGOs’ programme. Through its launch, Manthan plans to touch the deeper roots of the society by performing street plays in slums in association with various NGOs across the Delhi-NCR region. The schedule for the performances at NGOs is as follows: 18th February 2013- Arya Anathalay, Daryaganj 19th February 2013- Bachho Ka Ghar, Daryaganj 20thFebruary 2013- Prabhaat 21st February 2013- Blind Relief Association Commencing from 25th February is the main event of the festival with each day modeled around a unique theme; plays relevant and pertaining to that particular theme will be performed on that day. At the conclusion of the performances, an open discussion about the theme will be held with the audience under the esteemed presence of eminent personalities from the field of theatre, performing arts, education, media, social and political activists, etc. The event is being promoted as a free-for-all event that promises entertainment and at the same time raises the specter of social evils haunting the nation and drives home a serious and meaningful message of bringing about social changes. Manthan’13 is privileged to present to you its title sponsor – Sun Foundation. An initiative of Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shree, Sun Foundation has brought self reliance and betterment to the lives of thousands of lesser privileged women and children through their initiatives like Surya Kiran Centres for Women, Taare Zameen Par for specially abled children and Save The Girl Child Campaign among others. Follow the link below to get a sneak peek into Manthan’s endeavor to usher in change. http://www.facebook.com/Manthan.cbs?fref=ts   Ek Khwaab Jo Maine Dekha Hai, Khud Hi Mein Janma Hai… Badlaav Ki Wo Soch Hai, Khud Hi Mein Dekha Hai.   -Manthan 2013. Aao, Ek Khwaab Ko Janm Dein.]]>

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