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Bomb Threat in DU’s Miranda House and Ramjas College; Campus Evacuated

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Bomb threats follow at Miranda House and Ramjas College

DU Colleges, Miranda House and Ramjas College were promptly evacuated following an alleged bomb threat shared with the respective college administrations via email earlier on the 6th of April. 

Around 12:30 PM on Monday, 6th April, students were hurriedly evacuated from the Miranda House and Ramjas College campus due to an alleged bomb threat received via email on the same day. The email allegedly claimed that a series of 13 bombs filled with toxic gases had been planted on the campus grounds, prompting immediate action and safety concerns from students, faculty, and staff. 

Miranda House English Department’s annual literature festival was in full swing when the announcement for evacuation rang out, which was consequently cut short. Vendors and students who had set up stalls for the event, speakers and guests, including author Ria Chopra, and hostel students were asked to vacate the campus on an urgent basis. While the announcement stated that this exercise was a “mock drill” to avoid panic and chaos among the students, according to sources and official reports, there was a real threat email, prompting authorities to respond promptly.

A first-year student from Miranda House’s English department expressed,

For our department, at least, the council was really disappointed, and after it came to light that the authorities knew about it and didn’t inform us earlier, somewhat sabotaged the event.” She added that, on the other hand, being in such a prestigious college, such as Miranda, and believing that you are safe within the campus, yet something as dangerous and real as this happening was a scary experience.”

Another student explained,

We were in the middle of our fest, in fact, the speaker session with Ria Chopra was going on as we received this information [about the bomb threat], and this was being announced through loudspeakers throughout the college. Initially, we were not sure what was happening or if this was accurate information or irrelevant panic. All the stalls had to be packed up, and overall, it was unexpected and unnerving to be in that situation. It was also really problematic for the Lit Fest as well—a lot of losses for a lot of people involved in the event.”

In an interview with Hindustan Times, a student from Ramjas College reported official Whatsapp channels being flooded with images of bomb squads and police dogs across campus. Students who had already reached Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station on their way to Ramjas, informed that they were told to go back home by the authorities.

Following the evacuation,  police, bomb squads, and sniffer dogs were deployed on the premises to investigate the validity of the threat. However, according to various news reports, despite an extensive search operation across the entire campus, no suspicious device or activity was discovered, implying that the bomb threat was a hoax. However, this is an ongoing investigation, and efforts are being made to trace the source of the email. 

Read Also: Crisis on Campus Fourth Bomb Threat Throws Delhi University into Turmoil

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Ramjas College Hostel Shutdown Worsens DU Housing Crisis; Students Protest

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A protest organised by AISA student body took place today, on 31st July, 2025, at Ramjas College’s front gate, as the college shuts down all admissions for both of its hostels with the start of the 2025-26 academic session. 

On 30th July 2025, Ramjas College issued a notice informing students that the hostel would not be accepting admissions for the academic year 2025-2026. The notice mentions the building being under a structural stability test as the main reason for the hostel shutdown. As a response, a student protest organized by All India Students’ Association (AISA) took place today, i.e., on 31st July, 2025, at Ramjas College’s front gate from 2 pm onwards, resisting this shutdown and demanding hostel rights for all students. The students called out the action for adding to the increasing inaccessibility of affordable accommodation in DU, a move that furthers the exclusion of marginalised students.

The hostels accommodated 210 people every year and had a specific number of seats available for the reserved category students (SC/ST, physically challenged, sports persons, foreign students, etc.) to occupy.

With PG and flat rates in North Campus skyrocketing, Anjali, a Delhi University student and representative of the All India Students’ Association (AISA), says:

This model is pushing students toward unaffordable private accommodations and chipping away at the public character of DU. With lakhs of students arriving from across India, hostels are not a luxury; they are a right. We will fight tooth and nail to defend that right for all.”

She also explains how this isn’t just an isolated event but a visible pattern for exclusion:

What’s happening at Ramjas is not new; it’s part of a disturbing pattern across Delhi University. Hindu College Boys’ Hostel has remained shut since the lockdown. KMC dismantled seat allocations for PG students. And now Ramjas has shut down both hostels just as freshers arrive.”

Hindu College’s Boys Hostel is being demolished and rebuilt with the promise to accommodate more students since 2023. LSR College hostel has also remained closed for “maintenance reasons” since March of 2023.

Anjali further talks about how, despite having space for building affordable hostels for students, the university land is being used for private constructions:

This is a strategic move to exclude students from marginalised backgrounds. AISA has long fought for student accommodation. Back in 2016, we launched the “Room of My Own” campaign and submitted a list of vacant DU-owned land that could be used to construct hostels. Yet in 2019, a 39-story private building was being made on university land in front of Vishwavidyalaya metro.”

While the hostels are aged and rundown, it is the responsibility of the university, according to the UGC guidelines, to ensure that students from all sections of society studying here have affordable and safe living situations. The decision to close down the hostel directly contradicts this mandate. 

With multiple college hostels currently non-operational, concerns over affordable and inclusive student housing remain unaddressed.

Read also: Legal proceedings initiated against Ramjas College Professor accused of Sexual Assault; POCSO Act invoked

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Legal proceedings initiated against Ramjas College Professor accused of Sexual Assault; POCSO Act invoked

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After a seven month wait marked by student outrage, protests, and institutional roadblocks, legal action is finally being taken against Ramjas College Professor Dhani Ram accused of sexually harassing a student of the college; a minor.  Even as the student body celebrates this win, the concerns of political violence, safety and accountability in academic spaces are yet to be addressed.

On 8th July, 2025, a chargesheet was filed against Dhani Ram, professor of the Commerce Department of Ramjas College and the joint dean of Dean of Students’ Welfare, DU, as part of the case registered against him for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor undergraduate student at Ramjas College. This followed months of mounting controversy, and arduous efforts by the student body since the complaint was first registered with the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) of Ramjas College in December, 2024. 

There has been a history of sexual harassment allegations against Prof. Dhani Ram, with the latest being the fourth official complaint filed at the ICC. Despite repeated complaints against his conduct, no action was taken by the college authorities against him. After calls of protest by the student body and groups including AISA and SFI demanding accountability and proper investigation by the authorities, Ramjas College temporarily suspended Prof. Dhani Ram on 24th December, 2024 with the ICC inquiry still pending.

On 8th January, 2025, a call for protest was issued by Stanzin Deskyong, the Vice President of the Ramjas College Student Union due to the negligence towards due process by the college authorities following the complaint. The protest demanded that the victim’s consent be taken into consideration, the reconstitution of the ICC, timely enquiry into and suspension of the accused professor, and transparency during the enquiry, including the publication of an official suspension order on the college website. However, a mob including both Ramjas students and outsiders, allegedly of the ABVP, disrupted the protest. They harassed and attacked the students with flowerpots and sticks, severely injuring a third year student and threatening a professor. Student bodies and other student parties issued a call for protest and demanded action from the administration for this violence.

As part of the ABVP’s protest, which was staged separately, the members locked the Dean of Students’ Welfare office and conducted a sit-in protest demanding Prof Dhani Ram’s resignation. Later, a screenshot of a mail allegedly written by the professor was circulated on social media by ABVP Delhi, implying that Dhani Ram resigned due to their “persistent efforts” but no official confirmation of the same was given.

An FIR was finally registered by the Delhi Police on 7 May, 2025 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, including charges of section 10 and 12 of POCSO (aggravated sexual assault) and sections 74 and 79 (related to offenses against women) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) after more than 6 months of the initial complaint.

On May 19, 2025, Prof. Dhani Ram was confirmed by Delhi Police to have been legally bound to comply with the police investigation, and further proceedings such as court summons. The Internal Complaints Committee proceeded with its investigation and in the meantime advised the professor to stay off campus and refrain from teaching while the inquiry was ongoing.

In the latest update, according to Raja Banthia, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) the investigation has been progressing and after the final report of the ICC the chargesheet has been formally filed against the professor.

Sohan Yadav, an activist of SFI, DU remarked on the matter:

It has been only after consistent and sincere efforts from the side of students and student-representatives like Stanzin (Ramjas SU, VP) that sexual abusers like Dhani Ram have received an FIR. We must note that organisations like ABVP were the ones who physically attacked students and professors when we, SFI, tried to organise a peaceful gathering in support of the survivor in college.

We must collectively learn that students united shall always be victorious!

While this is an encouraging step on the road towards justice, a meaningful step towards ensuring accountability and reinforcing the security of students on campus is yet to be taken. The slow response by the authorities concerned, and inability to address student demands for transparency has reinforced the concerns about corruption and complicity of the ICC.

 

Read Also: Student protest in Ramjas College against the sexual harassment charges on Prof. Dhani Ram violently disrupted by ABVP

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Ramjas Students Protest against Displacement of Ad-Hoc Professors in English Department

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On 4 November 2023, Ramjas College students gathered to protest against the ad-hoc crisis in the college’s English department, expressing concern over the displacement of 8 out of 10 ad hoc professors. Their collective demand echoes a call for transparency, academic stability, and integrity within the educational framework.

In a resolute display of solidarity, students from Ramjas College’s English Department organised a gathering to protest against the displacement of 8/10 ad hoc professors of the department on Monday, 4 November, 2023. Gathering in the Eco Lawns of the college, the rally circled the campus, culminating in a demonstration at the Principal’s Office. The college administration responded by summoning police forces to contain the protest. The protest garnered support from students from various departments of Ramjas College and was endorsed by student organisations such as the Student Federation of India (SFI) and the All India Students Association (AISA).

In a post shared by the Instagram handle Ramjas Reading Room, the protest called upon immediate action to address the following:

  1. Halt Unjust Displacements
  2. Preserve Academic Integrity
  3. Prioritize Faculty Well-Being

Vociferous slogans and heartfelt messages were raised during the protest as student were overcome with anger and anguish amid the state of things.  A student from Ramjas’ English Department, who wishes to stay anonymous, shared,

The English Department has been one of the most active departments in Ramjas. For most of these professors, teaching, while being a passion, is also a source of sustenance. They are still processing the grief of what has happened.

The protest is being held against the backdrop of the displacement of ad hoc professors from departments across colleges at Delhi University. In Ramjas College, the first department affected by this issue was the Zoology Department last year. Many have alleged that the process of interviewing, retention, and displacement of ad hoc professors is opaque, leading to highly qualified and experienced professors losing their jobs.

Utilising platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram, students of Ramjas College effectively mobilised support by urging their peers and even past alumni who are working across the globe to join the cause. The protest featured images of these iconic figures, such as Tagore and Gandhi, and included books taught by the displaced teachers. The student political groups that had joined submitted a memorandum seeking transparency in the interview process and the retention of ad hoc professors.

According to our sources, the college has made no response to the students’ demands as of yet. Expressing their state of despair and hopelessness at the system, a final year student from the English Department, commented, 

We have lost that last sense of connection with the department. It has become a foreign space for us; the college is a necropolis. How will we ever go back to Room No. 12, the department room? The displaced professors have shared our paintings and poems on their Instagram posts and stories. But we only know what we have lost.

Read also: Faculty Displacement at IPCW: Impact on Students and Academic Integrity

Featured Image Credits:  Aaryan Marcha, student at Ramjas College

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SFI Alleges Attack on Members at DU Lit Fest

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On March 19 2023, the last day of the DU Lit Fest, SFI workers gathered to protest against a speaker session with Dr. Subramanian Swamy and were allegedly physically attacked by unidentified persons.

The Delhi University Literature Festival, organised on Ramjas College grounds from March 17–19, has been subject to a series of allegations by organisations such as Students’ Federation of India and the All India Students’ Association, with the latter accusing the event of holding right-wing political affiliations. On March 19 2023, a protest by SFI during a speaker session with Dr. Subramanian Swamy was shut down by the beating and manhandling of the protestors by assailants, who the SFI alleged are affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

“On 19, we decided to show our dissent with placards, and as soon as we marched towards the stage—we were some 20-25 activists—first the organising team members tried to stop us. After 10–15 seconds, almost 40–45 people, who may be students or may not be students, I don’t know what student wing they were affiliated to, but they were affiliated to RSS — for sure I know that — started chanting slogans like ‘Jai Shree Ram’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ and started pushing and beating us. They beat 5–6 of our activists pretty badly, including me, and pushed us outside the college gates. The security did not do anything. What was shocking for us was that a professor of Ramjas College itself, Chemistry Department, also started to beat us.”

Abhishek, SFI DU Convenor

In a press release, SFI alleged that the assailants “hurled abusive remarks on the students” and “physically pushed the female students”. Referring to the security officials as “mute spectators”, they accused them of not trying to stop the alleged attackers. SFI further described the program as “a PR event for BJP under the garb of a Literature Fest”, and alleged the use of “cheap tactics involving muscle power to silence them (the protesting students).”

The organising team of the DU Lit Fest has hit back at these allegations, stating that the event was “not politically motivated in any way” and was merely an expression of ideas which “did not belong to the political left.”

A volunteer and member of the organising team for the DU Lit Fest, who wished to remain anonymous, felt that the claims were “exaggerated” and “twisted into a narrative”.

Being a part of the organising team, I never felt that any political ideology or political party inspired us. Students, not just from DU, from various colleges and institutions, were very excited and joined. A lot of the authors that came to DU Lit Fest were the ones who had come to Bharat Book Club, which comes under Historical India, for their book launches. You will hear that they are rightists and all, but if you would’ve actually gone to the book stalls, you would find books from various ideologies and various authors.

– Anonymous volunteer at the DU Lit Fest

A student who volunteered at the Festival told us that it was but natural for the organisers to try to stop a “screaming” protest, even a peaceful one, at a large-scale event they had worked very hard to organise.

Similar sentiments were echoed on social media channels, where the apparent and presumed fest organisers called SFI’s videos “full of misinformation and misleading statements”, referring to the diversity in the rest of the talk sessions and the hard work put in by students behind the event.

Read also: AISA Organises People’s Literature Festival, Condemns DU Lit Fest as ‘BJP-RSS Propaganda’

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SRCC Staff Association Protests against Guest Teachers’ Appointment

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The Staff Association of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) protested against the circular which directed colleges to appoint guest teachers against full time vacancies.

The Staff Association of the University of Delhi’s Shri Ram College of Commerce held a protest against a circular dated 28th August 2019 issued by the Assistant Registrar of the University which directs the appointment of guest teachers against full time vacancies.

On the appeal of the SRCC Staff Association, students joined the teachers in large numbers outside the college and they marched towards the Vice Chancellor Yogesh Tyagi’s office to submit a memorandum.

“Guest teachers are paid on per lecture basis only for lectures held and that too subject to a ceiling on payment / number of lectures in a week. This is unjust for young talent aspiring to become a teacher and shows a lack of concern for teaching-learning”, the staff association said.

They further added that the circular “is unmindful of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities as well as various institutional activities in which full-time teachers participate.”

Calling the circular “unwarranted”, they further highlighted how it has caused uncertainty and distress among different colleges due to varied interpretations.

The Varsity had been filling the vacancies using ad-hoc teachers currently who are given fixed monthly stipends and are hired on a four months contractual basis. Most of these teachers are working for over a decade and are awaiting permanent recruitment as they are currently not entitled to the benefits of permanent faculty members.

Elaborating upon the uncertainty looming over these ad-hoc teachers, the statement said that “uncertainty exists as to whether or not the existing teachers working in ad-hoc will be renews in the same capacity in a few days time when the term of their current appointment ends.”

The Staff Association of Ramjas College extended their support to the SRCC Staff Association and said, “Ramjas College has perhaps the largest number of non-permanent teachers, some of them working for more than 10-15 years. We share your pain and imminent fear.”

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Image Credits: Ramjas Staff Association       Image Caption: The Ramjas Staff Association release a Press Release in solidarity with the SRCC protest.

The memorandum was submitted to the Proctor, University of Delhi as the VC was unable to meet the college’s representative. The proctor assured the protesting teachers that the existing ad-hocs will not be replaced.

 

Feature image Credits: SRCC Staff Association

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Ramjas, gamcha and the unspoken love story

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Colleges may be famous for varied things. It can be the mouth-watering food at the cafe, famous alumni like Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bacchan, a Parliament or something really bizarre like a tree! But, one of the oldest colleges in University Of Delhi, Ramjas college stands out for its Gamchas!

 

Many Ramjas students can be seen sporting a Gamcha with T- shirts and shirts on, which seem really odd and out of place to some eyes, however it is indicative of the mixing of Western and Indian cultures representing the melting point of all ends- a typical attribute of the North Campus. Other live examples of this can also be seen in Nukkad Nataks wherein participants usually wear Kurta and Jeans. This “Gamcha” style has somewhat contributed to creating a distinct identity of Ramjas students and at the same time has given rise to a whole bunch of Gamcha– Ramjas memes.

New meme content is something people strive for. Now let’s address the elephant in the room, how long are we going to keep stretching that “Mature Bag” thing or the “JCB ki  khudai?” Although these Ramjas- Gamcha memes aren’t that popular, anyone who’s familiar with the students’ obsession with Gamcha would laugh his or her face off! But where does the meme hail from? So we got our detective coats on and went ahead to deconstruct the famous ‘Gamcha memes’

Now, if we have a parochial view, some may call it a stereotype or preconceived notion, or even take offence (Quora knows! *wink*) but that is actually not the case! What many of us fail to see is that DU’s talk of the town- Ramjas, gives you a canvas where every community and culture can splash their unique hues and colours!

Thanks to some of the students from Ramjas, we got to know that the “Gamcha” culture can be traced back to the historically huge diaspora of students who hail from Bihar and Haryana at Ramjas College, as well as the politically active nature of the college. Ramjas College known as a breeding ground has given our country many tall leaders and freedom fighters like Chaudhary Brahm Prakash (Freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of Delhi) and Sarup Singh (Former Member of Rajya Sabha and former Governor of Gujarat).

There is a deep connection between Indian politics and the Gamcha, because, well let’s get the preconceived notion for a bit, we generally have a set gamcha or Nehru coat for every political entity. Just as the universal dress of politicians and leaders in India is white sparkling and crisp Kurta-Payjama, it’s their colourful Gamcha (with a streak of their party colour) which denotes their political affiliations. Therefore, in this context it isn’t wrong to say that although leaders have come and gone over the decades, the Gamcha has retained its significance in the political attire and hopefully, it is here to stay.

 

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Live! DU Releases Fifth Cut-off List

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The University of Delhi has released the fifth cut-off list today on the official website.

The admission under the DU 4th cut-off list ended ended on June 17th. The DU 5th cut-off list will be all about filling the seats in the reserved category in most colleges.

So far, the University has filled 67,419 seats out of the total 62,000. After the release of DU 5th cut-off, the admissions will take place from July 20, which will also be the first day for those who have already completed the admission process.

The candidates should note that this year, the university will notify just five cut-off lists.

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Display of Entrepreneurial Innovation at Enactus Nationals 2019

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The young visionaries from across the nation showcased their innovative endeavours in the field of social entrepreneurship at Enactus National Symposium and Competition 2019.

The Enactus National Symposium and Competition 2019 was held at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi on 13th July. From a number of active Enactus chapters across the country, around 70 colleges applied for the championship out of which 30 colleges had the opportunity to compete and present their projects as contenders for the prestigious Enactus National Cup.
Enactus is a worldwide platform that facilitates an exchange between students and business leaders with an aim to create sustainable leadership for the future. Student groups in colleges are encouraged to work towards problems affecting the communities around them by the means of social entrepreneurship. Enactus opened its Indian chapter in 2008 and has since made headway into 108 institutions across the country. Every year these teams compete for the opportunity to represent India in the Enactus World Championship held in September.
The preliminary round of the competition saw the 30 teams being allotted to five different leagues. Presentations were held simultaneously at five halls. These halls were completely packed throughout as competitors and observing teams were earnestly listening to the presentations. Each team was permitted to present two of their successful projects to the judges; this was quickly followed by a thorough question and answer session.
The range of issues tackled by the participating teams was incredibly impressive. Going well beyond basic research, the teams sought to create projects which benefitted communities who are often overlooked. One such example was Project Oorja undertaken by Hindu College. The idea was to provide a sustainable and affordable source of electricity to street vendors who normally spend atleast INR 25 per day on electricity. The solution was solar powered lamps which was a one-time investment and promised durability for at least a period of five years. A lot of the projects displayed were also aimed at reusing the enormous amounts of waste that the consuming class generates. Projects that used waste tires as a sole for footwear and plastic waste as a filler component in pillows were also presented.

The final round of the competition kicked off with Mr Arun M Kumar, Chairman, Enactus India National Advisory Council and Chairman and CEO, KPMG India, addressing the competitors and emphasising that more and more young people are now thinking about making a difference through entrepreneurial action. Mr Devdip Purkayastha, President and Chief training officer of Enactus India commented on the importance of the Symposium as “a platform to reach out to leaders to maximise the power of an individual.”

The five finalists in each league category were:

League 1- Shri Ram College of Commerce

League 2- Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce

League 3- Delhi College of Arts and Commerce

League 4- Ramjas College

League 5- IIT Delhi

The judges’ oath was sworn in by Mr Arun Kumar,  post which each team got 12 minutes to present their story of innovation and social change.

Ramjas college presented their Projects Aarogya and TeleSwasthya based on affordable and accessible primary healthcare for the people who cannot afford the heavy expenditure on health facilities. The projects based in Hapur and Naggi district have impacted several beneficiaries by making affordable healthcare available to 70%  of the target population. Today, the project runs 24 health centres in Delhi-NCR and has seen a path-breaking success to empower the lives of many.

The second finalist to present their project was Delhi College of Arts and Commerce who presented their flagship projects Taleem and Sahas. Working for the education of the refugees in Shaheen Bagh and Shram Vihar, project Taleem aimed at solving the primary education crisis through their Taleem Centres. Project Sahas helps breast cancer survivors regain confidence post mastectomy by the use of cotton based breast prosthesis- “Canfe” developed by the team, and underprivileged women. It has developed an online platform where one can purchase mastectomy bras.

Shri Ram College of Commerce presented their projects Viraasat and Asbah. The former project helped the Thateras of Jhandiala Guru to improve the out-dated designs of their local craft and the latter brought in a water revolution in Haryana and Muzzafarnagar through the community filtration plant.

Shri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce showcased their e-commerce platform BOOK A PLANT which brought in an innovative idea to make a positive impact on the environment. The other project Kasthi was based on the idea to  convert a “Gaon” into a smart village.

The last finalist to present their project was IIT Delhi, who presented their first project Nirmalaya based on special pots for vermicomposting, which were further categorized as Sugriha and Ruchitra. Their second project Arth presented the idea of redefining rituals by manufacturing cowdung based logs for burning the funeral pyre.

Finally the nervous air entered the hall as the results made their way. Enactus Ramjas and Enactus LSR won the 77-seconds video-making challenge.

After a fierce and edgy competition of entrepreneurial action between the finalists, the results of the top three winners were announced. The home team, Enactus IIT Delhi lifted the prestigious National Champion trophy. The team would represent India for the Enactus World Cup at San Jose, California this September. Enactus Shri Ram College of Commerce and Enactus Ramjas College won the second and third position respectively.  

Feature Image Credits: Gauri Ramachandra for DU Beat.

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Mission Admission: A Tough Bargain

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The continuing problems related to admissions in the varsity have raised several questions on the functionality of the administration.

Student organisations Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and National Students Union of India (NSUI) of the University of Delhi (DU) have voiced their concerns and demonstrated against the DU Vice Chancellor regarding the difficulties faced by students during the time of admissions. The demonstation also sought to question the fee hike that has taken place for almost all courses in the University.

ABVP has voiced the concerns of the students by protesting at the Arts Faculty, addressing various issues related to admissions. The increment in college fees has been challenged along with irregularity in Sports Category admissions. Provision of admission by accepting undertaking, and introduction of EWS category in M. Phil/ PhD admissions has been requested. Importantly, inadequate arrangement in colleges for parents at the time of the admission process are some of the issues amongst other key issues that have been raised by the ABVP.

They (ABVP) has brought into the limelight how the admission staff in colleges who were admitting students to the first cut-off were not aware of the rules prescribed by the University. This caused problems in the smooth functioning during the admissions process. Admissions of students were also cancelled due to loopholes in the admission process.

Siddharth Yadav, the State Secretary of ABVP Delhi, said that if the demands are not met within the time period of ten days, then there will be more resolute protests against the administration.

DUSU President Shakti Singh also highlighted the issue of fee hike by saying, “There has been an arbitrary unaccounted fee increase in many DU colleges.” The issue Ramjas College’s fee hike has been previously reported on by DU Beat.

A memorandum to the Dean of Students Welfare had been submitted after the protest ended by the the ABVP delegation.

Attempts have been made by the student organisations so that the DU admission process does not become tedious and burdensome for the students. The true effects of the protests remain to be seen.

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