Witty slogans rule the roost
Those waging the war against corruption are armed with thought-provoking banners and words that sting and spur masses. As Anna Hazare and his campaign in favour of the Jan Lokpal Bill gains momentum, protesters are coining and flaunting witty and innovative slogans at Ramlila Ground and other protest sites.
Digital boost for DU library
In an effort to keep up with the times and make more resources available online to students, the Delhi University Central library has digitised 8,300 PhD theses submitted by scholars. The Central library has also digitised 14,388 copyright expired books from its collection, including many rare volumes and uploaded them online for public use.
Exotic themes woo freshers
After the crazy cut-offs and admission rush, freshers’ parties are ruling fuchchas’ minds these days.
Poor traffic policing turns temper trigger
Road rage yet again took a toll on the city — a 28-year-old employee of a private company at Vikaspuri being its latest victim.
Yearning for learning
As it turns out the Right to Education has once again been denied.
Doodlers group all set for creative high
Off the cuff sketches and doodles has got some serious patrons in the name of Delhi Pencil Jammers.
Lesbian couple trigger debate on gay marriage
Although same-sex marriages are legal in some parts of the world, in India, they invite death threats. Two women Savita, 25 and Veena, 20, tied the knot in Gurgaon court on July 22, but the move invited the wrath of their native villagers, who threatened to kill them. Fearing for their lives, the two have approached the judiciary for protection, and filed a petition in this regard.
Love rings alarm bells
How much is too much? Recently, radio jockey Sauvik Banerjee was arrested for allegedly sending vulgar text messages to his former instructor. The victim was the director of the broadcasting institute, where Sauvik was a student. The accused developed a one-sided infatuation for his instructor and started sending her vulgar messages.
Helpline to address child labour issues
After the helpline number 1098, India’s first 24-hour, free and emergency phone service to provide aid and assistance to children working as child labourers in the unorganised and organised sectors, the Labour department has decided to accept complaints related to child labour on Sharamik helpline (12789) as well, the helpline was launched recently to handle complaints from labourers about their wages and other queries.
Students fear losing seats
It’s time for medical students to face an ugly truth. Many who have taken admissions in various colleges by paying a hefty amount might face the danger of losing seats.