Rang Barse
With Holi nearing, it’s time to rejoice and revel in the festival of colours. Although the festival is all about spending time with family, it hasn’t dampened the spirit of students, who’re staying alone or in hostels and are forced to be in the city. The younger lot is all geared up with wacky plans and are planning small get-togethers with their friends to get coloured with gusto.
A show of women power
Celebrating women power and speaking up against the humiliation of women in the city, students of Lady Shri Ram College organised a Night March on the occasion of Women’s Day.
Social issues rock fest
Excitement, energy and enthusiasm were the highlights when Jagan Institute of Management Studies (JIMS) celebrated its College Techno Management Cultural Fest, “Verve 2k11” recently.
Airport Express cuts frequent fliers’ woes
Delhi’s wait for a high-speed express is finally over as the Airport Express Metro line finally rolled out recently.
Prejudice irk youth
When humiliation turns into angst, there is no looking back. Recently, a large number of students of IMS Ghaziabad raised slogans against officials of the institute, alleging that they forced 27 students to shave their heads. The protesters alleged that some students of the scheduled castes were insulted and the officials forced the students’ guardians to beat them up and many of them were harassed and insulted.
Cops to impart cyber safety lessons to kids
It was shocking for 12-year-old Mansi Gupta to find that her Facebook account was hacked and when she could finally access it, her inbox was full of nasty messages.
Righting wall writings
Dirty, tattered, half-peeled posters that clutter walls are an eyesore for all. But very few think of doing something about it, and fewer still take an active step in that direction. But the idea of making Delhi a poster-free and visually clean place prompted 78-year-old retired army colonel Shivraj Kumar to spearhead a campaign titled ‘Poster
Undergrads snapped up by eager MNCs
If you thought an MBA was the only sure shot way of raking in the moolah, think again.
Undergraduates in top colleges are being snapped up by MNCs at salaries that would do MBAs proud.
Green style mile
So, if you think style is all about that stylish Guess sling bag or Tommy Hilfiger bomber jacket, think again. Many of today’s environment-conscious teens are ditching expensive brands to make eco-friendly their strong style statement.
Canteens opt for healthier snacks
It may surprise you but the oily patties and aerated drinks are not the choice of today’s health-conscious kids. According to a recent survey by the Heal Foundation on eating habits of children in school canteens, in association with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, most schoolchildren would prefer fruit juices and milk over soft drinks. And if they had an option, more than 75 per cent of them would happily look beyond the greasy samosas and bread pakoras for something healthy.