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SRCC left at Crossroads! Seedhe Maut concert creates chaos on campus

SRCC’s annual fest, Crossroads, witnessed approx 40,000 students flood the campus for Seedhe Maut's gig, leading to Delhi Police taking over the situation.

Scenes from the SRCC campus in Maurice Nagar, where Seedhe Maut performed after much chaos due to overcrowding. (Photos: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT and Instagram)

htcity

Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Mohit Chauhan brings Masakali madness to Delhi at college fest in Kashmere Gate

Annual fest of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women saw a power-packed performance by Bollywood playback singer, Mohit Chauhan. Here's a glimpse

Singer Mohit Chauhan performed at the finale of IGDTUW's fest and youngsters from colleges across Delhi-NCR colleges gathered to attend the concert live. (Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT)

htcity

Updated on Apr 01, 2025 02:48 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Stones thrown at Sonu Nigam at DTU in Delhi, singer pleads ‘Aisa na kariye’

Chaos erupted at DTU's Engifest' 25 as singer Sonu Nigam halted his show after the crowd hurled stones. He pleaded for calm but resumed once order was restored.

Sonu Nigam performed at DTU's Rohini campus during the university's annual cultural fest, Engifest' 25.(Photo: RaajeshKashyap/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:08 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

LSR fest Tarang'25: Sufi songs, shayari by Delhi-based Nizami Brothers woos DU

Lady Shri Ram College's fest witnessed everything soothing from Bollywood's popular Sufi numbers to qawwalis and even sher-o-shayari, courtesy Nizami Brothers

Nizami Brothers — Akbar Nizami and Gufran Nizami — performed at Lady Shri Ram College's annual cultural fest Tarang'25. (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 23, 2025 12:14 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

SGGSCC says chatak baby: Yuvraj Dua, Arun Singh The Jhumroo @ DU campus for fest

The Commerce department fest of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University was all about comedy, content, and viral with a dash of dance. WATCH

Yuvraj Dua and Arun Singh danced up a storm with DU students at SGGSCC's Commerce department fest (Screenshots: Instagram)

htcity

Published on Mar 04, 2025 03:46 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Fake protest set for TV shoot on NYC campus sparks real demonstration by pro-Palestinian activists

entertainment

Published on Jul 25, 2024 12:24 AM IST

AP |

World Food Safety Day: DU & FSSAI collab; students hope canteens will improve

Delhi University students, fed up with unhygienic conditions at canteens, hope healthy options will be introduced in colleges after certification from FSSAI.

Students are welcoming the collaboration between DU and FSSAI, under the latter's outreach programme, Eat Right Campus. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT (For representational purposes only))

htcity

Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:00 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

DU's Hansraj College students get PTM notice, ask, ‘Are we back to school’

Delhi University's Hansraj College students have been asked to bring their parents to college if marked low on attendance. Here's how they react.

A recent notice issued by Hansraj College of Delhi University has instructed all students with low attendance to report to the campus with their parents.

htcity

Published on May 07, 2024 11:25 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

‘Daughter stabbed to death for turning down love proposal’: Congress corporator

The accused was arrested within an hour and has been sent to judicial custody, a highly placed official said.

Hubbali stabbing case: Congress corporator Niranjan Hiremath speaks to reporters on Friday about his daughter's killing on a college campus in Hubballi.(ANI)

cities

Published on Apr 20, 2024 02:45 PM IST

ByYamini C S

QR you? DU fests’ entry gets cooler with unique QR codes for every student

No longer is a student ID card valid for gaining entry to a college fest. Now, some colleges are using QR codes to give one-time entry to students and guests.

A professor checks the QR code generated for a student participant at Maitreyi College's fest, Rhapsody '24.

htcity

Published on Apr 13, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Kirori Mal College gets a Punjabi current with Karan Randhawa at Renaissance'24

Delhi University's Kirori Mal College witnessed the return of its fest for the first time since 2019 with a performance by Punjabi singer Karan Randhawa.

Pujabi singer Karan Randhawa performed at KMC's fest Renaissance 2024, which saw unrestricted entry for all students of the varsity,(Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT)

htcity

Published on Apr 07, 2024 04:01 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Outrage after Kashmir’s Amar Singh College axes poplar trees

The axing of the iconic and tall poplar trees, which dotted the Kashmir’s Amar Singh College campus and formed a green tunnel as one entered the gate and approached the heritage building blending Anglo-Indian architecture, has triggered outrage and disbelief among the students, college alma mater and environmentalists.

Amar Singh College, the second oldest college in Kashmir established in 1913, has axed scores of its towering poplar trees which over the years had become synonymous with its identity along with the 114-year-old heritage building of the institute. (Waseem Andrabi /HT)

cities

Updated on Mar 22, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Do you know DU’s SOL offers a short course in driving and cyber-training, too?

Delhi University's School of Open Learning has come up with new short-term skill-based courses, to commence in April. Among these is motor-driving for girls.

DU's SOL has opened admission process for new skill-based courses such as Motor Driving for Girls (Car) and Wealth Management Program.(Photos: Shutterstock (For representational purposes only))

htcity

Published on Feb 21, 2024 12:38 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

DTU fest 2024: Students jump walls, break barricades during Shreya Ghoshal's act

Delhi Technological University’s Engifest'24 saw a stampede-like situation when more than one lakh students turned up for the singer's performance recently.

Students pushed barricades at DTU fest, during Bollywood singer Shreya Ghoshal's performance.(Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

htcity

Published on Feb 21, 2024 12:36 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

HTCity Vibe of 25: Jubin Nautiyal celebrates GGSIPU's 25 years at Anugoonj fest

HTCity turns 25 and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has also completed its 25 years. Here’s how the varsity celebrated its fest with the singer's act.

Singer Jubin Nautiyal performed on the final day of the recently concluded three-day fest, Anugoonj 2024.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

htcity

Published on Feb 12, 2024 12:55 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Spice of Life: Tune in to the good old radio for infotainment

This World Radio Day (February 13), let’s revive a delightful pastime, which soothes our soul, calms our senses; an amalgamation of information with entertainment.

Radio and I were inseparable during my adolescence. (HT File)

cities

Published on Feb 12, 2024 10:59 AM IST

BySuruchi Kalra Choudhary

Delhi University fest: Mohd Irfan's tribute to KK leaves JDMC emotional

Kickstarting DU's fest season, Symphony ’24 at Janki Devi Memorial College invited Bollywood playback singer Mohammed Irfan for the finale star performance.

Mohammed Irfan was originally scheduled to perform for 90 minutes, but ended up serenading the audience for over two hours.(Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT)

htcity

Published on Feb 04, 2024 04:24 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Caste bias is rife on campuses. Address it

It is yet to be understood that academic excellence can co-exist, even thrive, alongside caste-based attitudes. BR Ambedkar warned about it at the moment of India’s Independence. It remains true today.

But irrespective of the particular details of the IIT-Bombay incident, the bias battled by Dalit and Adivasi students in educational spaces that are supposed to nurture and protect them is an undeniable blot on modern India. (Pratik Chorge/HT PHOTO)

editorials

Updated on Feb 16, 2023 09:28 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

Schools, colleges set to reopen in these states with drop in Covid-19 cases

Although schools and colleges in states like Haryana, Gujarat, and Bihar are set to reopen with the drop in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, attendance will not be enforced on the students. The option of an online mode of study will continue for the time being.

Schools and colleges are set to reopen in some states of India, as the second wave of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues to decline. (File Photo / Representational Image)

india news

Published on Jul 10, 2021 05:43 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy

DU’s Stephanians lend a helping hand to non-teaching college staff amid pandemic

A group of students of St. Stephen’s College are helping to sell the masks made by family members of the college’s non-teaching staff, and win over the latter’s financial crisis.

Family members of non teaching staff at St Stephen’s College are being helped by a group of students, to stitch and sell masks for some extra income, amid the pandemic.

cities

Published on Jan 08, 2021 05:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByMallika Bhagat, New Delhi

Closing colleges amid Covid-19 outbreaks ‘could cost lives’, says Donald Trump

Raising the issue at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Trump said the virus is akin to the seasonal flu for college students and that students pose a greater safety threat at home with older family members than on college campuses.

US President Donald Trump said there are simple measures universities can take to open safely.(REUTERS)

world news

Updated on Aug 20, 2020 07:08 AM IST

Washington | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Prashasti Singh

Arvind Kejriwal condemns Gargi College incident, seeks harsh punishment

On Monday, students of the all-women Gargi College held a protest against the alleged molestation of girls by a group of unidentified men who had gatecrashed the college’s cultural festival. The students have demanded strict action against the intruders.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after casting his vote during the Delhi Assembly election at Civil Lines in New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Sep 12, 2020 04:29 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Don’t order food from delivery apps: Patiala GMC to students

After directing the first-year MBBS girl students to wear salwar, kameez and dupatta to classes, the Government Medical College in Patiala has now asked the students to not order food from online food delivery applications. The college has also directed the students to not roam around on campus during night hours.

cities

Published on Oct 22, 2019 11:06 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHarmandeep Singh, Patiala

HT Brunch Fashion Edit: 7 ways to get that neon glow right!

Presenting fail-proof ways to wear the brightest colours of the season

Seven super ways to brave the most Insta-friendly (and happiest) colours of the season! ( Styling by Jahnvi Bansal; location courtesy: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Delhi; model: Pragya Chamoli (Ninjas Model Management); Make-up and hair: Leeview Biswas; styling assistant: Chandni Agarwal )(Hari Nair)

lifestyle

Published on Aug 24, 2019 09:19 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByDrishti Vij

25 years after ban, student elections return to Maharashtra

It was the day-light murder of a first year law student from the Jitendra Chauhan (JC) College of Law, Owen D’souza, in 1989, which led to student elections being banned by the government. The ban was enforced in 1993.

Twenty-five years after the last election held on college campuses in Pune, students will vote once again this year, as elections return to colleges across Maharashtra.(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 17, 2019 03:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | ByYogesh Joshi

25 IIT-Bombay students fall ill after eating hostel mess food

The women’s hostel mess was shut immediately for sanitisation purposes. The cause of the poisoning is still unclear

An official from the institute said the food sample served on Saturday night at Hostel 10 has been sent to a laboratory for tests.(HT FILE)

cities

Updated on Mar 12, 2019 07:13 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

HT Picks: The most interesting books of the week

This week’s reading list includes a book of regional recipes, a meditation on identity, and an understanding of the anti-superstition movement

Food, identity and rationalism, all that on HT Picks this week!(HT Team)

books

Updated on Oct 19, 2018 05:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Team

Vocational training, livelihood skill can help youth carve a successful career

The time has come for this generation to earnestly evaluate vocational education and apprenticeship as serious career paths. It is unfortunate that there seems to be a stigma attached to this line of learning; that of lack of dignity of labour.

By 2020, more than 60 per cent of the country’s population will fall into the highly productive age group of 18-45 years.(Mint/File)

education

Updated on Aug 01, 2018 06:03 PM IST

BySanjay Bahl

Two college hostels closed for 10 months owing to water scarcity

The college was set up in 80s at Chhamniya Chaur on Barakot road to impart technical education to boys and girls of the hills.

Sources in the college administration said water for the hostels used to be supplied from a natural water body, but it was buried under debris for a year after a landslide.(HT FILE (REPRESENTATIVE PIC))

cities

Updated on Apr 15, 2018 09:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, CHAMPAWAT | ByMohan Rajput

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SRCC’s annual fest, Crossroads, witnessed approx 40,000 students flood the campus for Seedhe Maut's gig, leading to Delhi Police taking over the situation.

Annual fest of Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women saw a power-packed performance by Bollywood playback singer, Mohit Chauhan. Here's a glimpse

Chaos erupted at DTU's Engifest' 25 as singer Sonu Nigam halted his show after the crowd hurled stones. He pleaded for calm but resumed once order was restored.

Lady Shri Ram College's fest witnessed everything soothing from Bollywood's popular Sufi numbers to qawwalis and even sher-o-shayari, courtesy Nizami Brothers

The Commerce department fest of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Delhi University was all about comedy, content, and viral with a dash of dance. WATCH

Fake protest set for TV shoot on NYC campus sparks real demonstration by pro-Palestinian activists

Delhi University students, fed up with unhygienic conditions at canteens, hope healthy options will be introduced in colleges after certification from FSSAI.

Delhi University's Hansraj College students have been asked to bring their parents to college if marked low on attendance. Here's how they react.

The accused was arrested within an hour and has been sent to judicial custody, a highly placed official said.

No longer is a student ID card valid for gaining entry to a college fest. Now, some colleges are using QR codes to give one-time entry to students and guests.

Delhi University's Kirori Mal College witnessed the return of its fest for the first time since 2019 with a performance by Punjabi singer Karan Randhawa.

Delhi University's School of Open Learning has come up with new short-term skill-based courses, to commence in April. Among these is motor-driving for girls.

Delhi Technological University’s Engifest'24 saw a stampede-like situation when more than one lakh students turned up for the singer's performance recently.

HTCity turns 25 and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has also completed its 25 years. Here’s how the varsity celebrated its fest with the singer's act.

This World Radio Day (February 13), let’s revive a delightful pastime, which soothes our soul, calms our senses; an amalgamation of information with entertainment.

Kickstarting DU's fest season, Symphony ’24 at Janki Devi Memorial College invited Bollywood playback singer Mohammed Irfan for the finale star performance.

It is yet to be understood that academic excellence can co-exist, even thrive, alongside caste-based attitudes. BR Ambedkar warned about it at the moment of India’s Independence. It remains true today.

Although schools and colleges in states like Haryana, Gujarat, and Bihar are set to reopen with the drop in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, attendance will not be enforced on the students. The option of an online mode of study will continue for the time being.

A group of students of St. Stephen’s College are helping to sell the masks made by family members of the college’s non-teaching staff, and win over the latter’s financial crisis.

Raising the issue at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Trump said the virus is akin to the seasonal flu for college students and that students pose a greater safety threat at home with older family members than on college campuses.

On Monday, students of the all-women Gargi College held a protest against the alleged molestation of girls by a group of unidentified men who had gatecrashed the college’s cultural festival. The students have demanded strict action against the intruders.

Presenting fail-proof ways to wear the brightest colours of the season

It was the day-light murder of a first year law student from the Jitendra Chauhan (JC) College of Law, Owen D’souza, in 1989, which led to student elections being banned by the government. The ban was enforced in 1993.

The women’s hostel mess was shut immediately for sanitisation purposes. The cause of the poisoning is still unclear

This week’s reading list includes a book of regional recipes, a meditation on identity, and an understanding of the anti-superstition movement

The time has come for this generation to earnestly evaluate vocational education and apprenticeship as serious career paths. It is unfortunate that there seems to be a stigma attached to this line of learning; that of lack of dignity of labour.

The college was set up in 80s at Chhamniya Chaur on Barakot road to impart technical education to boys and girls of the hills.

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