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DU fests: Do you know how much SRCC, Hansraj, Hindu, KMC, Miranda and other colleges spent?

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From Stebin Ben to Mohit Chauhan and Aastha Gill, almost every popular singer made it to fests of Delhi University colleges this year. The variety of artistes who regaled the college campuses, to mark the return of fest season, can only be seen to be believed! But, how much did it actually cost to add shine to the starry nights on campus while battling sponsorship ordeals to make their fest the best? DU students tell us the answer, as the fest season comes to a shandar close. Here’s a sneak peek into DU’s 2024 fest budgets:  From Bollywood to indie and Punjabi, this year’s fest season had singers from across genres come to regale the DU crowd.   Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! SRCC’s Crossroads: ₹75 lakh Singer Stebin Ben performed at at the finale of SRCC’s Crossroads.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT) At Shri Ram College of Commerce’s cultural fest, held for the first time since the pandemic pause, singer Stebin Ben, …

“Smaller Grounds And Flat Tracks”: India Pacer’s Fiery Rant On IPL Run Fests

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Mohammed Siraj on Sunday rued the lack of help for bowlers in T20 cricket, saying smaller grounds and flat pitches are making 250-plus totals the new normal. This IPL, the 250-run mark has been breached eight times as batters have employed an ultra-aggressive approach, making full use of the ‘Impact player’ rule and flat surfaces on offer. “See, nowadays cricket is really different, now 250-260 is made in every second match, earlier 250 was a rare thing,” said Siraj after RCB overhauled 201-run target set by Gujarat Titans in 16 overs. “There is no help for bowlers, there is smaller grounds and flat wickets, there is no swing in the ball, so lots of changes. Bowlers can just keep playing and keep getting hit.” Life has been hard for the bowlers, especially this IPL as teams have looked to go for big hits to keep the run-rate high even after the powerplay. “As a bowler, you have to keep the self-belief. I have seen lots of ups and downs in life, …

`Festival kid` Tahira Kashyap gets acknowledged for her work only at film fests

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Writer and director Tahira Kashyap calls herself a “festival kid”, saying she gets acknowledged for her work only at film festivals. Talking to IANS at the Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 (CIFF), Kashyap elaborated on the importance that film festivals hold in her life. Kashyap, who made her directorial debut in 2017 with the short film ‘Toffee’, said: “I am a festival kid only. I got my acknowledgement through film festivals only. When I made my first short film ‘Toffee’ it was selected at many film festivals, and that was a very gratifying experience for a first-time director. I love short films and film festivals.” Continuing on the subject, Kashyap said: “I also love feature films being showcased at the festivals. Recently my feature film ‘Sharmajee Ki Beti’ was featured at the prestigious MAMI Film Festival. And once you are a part of such festivals, you are also exposed to other filmmakers and other sessions. I got to see some really world-class cinema,” said Tahira, who is known for her books ‘I Promise’, ‘Souled Out’ …

Darshan Raval: I’m not performing at college fests because of safety issues!

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Singer-composer Darshan Raval who has been one of the most popular voices among college students says that there’s a reason for him not agreeing to appear at any private events, including college fests. “Our safety has not been taken care of in the past [that is why] my India Tour is completely managed by my own team,” he says, adding, “What happens is that you’re booked for a show, and then everything turns out differently in terms of arrangement and security measures.” Having spoken extensively in the past about safety and precautions that must be adopted during live shows, the Dhindora Baje Re (Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, 2023) singer tells us that he will not be performing in cities other than the ones part of his tour. Singer-composer Darshan Raval says he doesn’t need to accept all gigs, just to earn money, at this stage of his career.(Photo: Instagram) The 29-year-old performed in Gurugram on Saturday and says, “When it’s my team, everything is taken care of. And these measures aren’t artiste-centric, it’s …

Delhi University tells colleges to install CCTV ‘in front of ladies’ washrooms, dressing rooms’ during fests

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The Delhi University has directed its colleges to install CCTV cameras outside women’s toilets and changing rooms during fests. The advisory has come following an incident in which some women were secretly filmed while changing in IIT-Delhi. Besides, the varsity has asked its colleges and departments to install CCTV cameras at all gates of the institutes and hostels to avoid any mishaps. DU College mandates course on Bhagavad Gita for staff, teachers dissent “After recommendations by the Delhi Police, we have made relevant additions to fest guidelines in view of the recent incident at IIT-Delhi. We have asked colleges to make CCTV arrangements in front of ladies’ washrooms and dressing rooms during fests for the safety of students,” DU proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI news agency. In October 2023, about 10 students of Delhi University’s Bharti College complained that they were secretly filmed while changing in an IIT-Delhi washroom during a fashion show at the institute’s fest. Postgraduates can’t pursue MPhil from this academic year; know why Police arrested a 20-year-old contractual sweeper in the …