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VOL I, Issue 2 t Tuesday Page 1 TUE DU bea February 20, 2007 Rs.5.00 only (Free Distribution for Students) An Independent Student Newspaper DUB, New Delhi On The CROSSWINDS ‘07 Internalising She Eyes Me Cricket World Cup Stephen’s Music Fest The Internals like a Pisces BONANZA Inside page 3 page 5 & 6 page 8 page 10

It’s okay to eat fi sh because Implementing or Experimenting? they don’t have any feelings. nternal Assessment is one of the the assignments were disclosed only two assessment. This means that the system - Kurt Cobain Imost debatable developments of days in advance. However, for the sec- of internal assessment is fl exible but it Delhi University. Some say it is a boon, ond term they were informed that they also leads to a situation where a dissimi- some say it is a bane. Some celebrate will have to take written examinations. larity exists between colleges vis-à-vis Th e Side Story it, some mourn and some are simply This exam is to be held some time in the internal assessment. For instance, if you indifferent to it. Whatever the case, it, second week of March. The students are are pursuing B.A.Hons Economics you Ad Rem2007 undoubtedly, has affected the academic keeping their fi ngers crossed and hoping are usually expected to submit two as- The moot court Society, Campus Law life of each and every student of Delhi that there are no more changes made in signments/tutorials per paper per term, Centre organised a three day parlia- University this regard. however if you are pursuing English you mentary deabate. It was fi rst time The university statute that deals The problem over here is not with might be expected to write tutorials or in the 80 years of CLC’s history that with internal assessment make class room presen- such an event was organised. Teams warrants that 25% of the tations or both. accross the nation fl ocked to partici- marks in each discipline A major argument pate in this clash of the titans. Dhruva shall be awarded under against internal assess- Lohomi and Dhruv Vohra of Sri Ven- internal assessment. This ment is that it has taken kataswara college were adjudged as shall be done on a regular away the charm of college the winning team. basis and can comprise of life. Since the students tutorials, class presenta- have to attend 85% of the ESCAPE ‘07 tions, mid-term exami- classes held in each term nations or all of these. to be able to secure the These marks will be 5% of the marks that fall added to the university under the attendance cat- exams and shall be used egory, they can not active- in ascertaining the divi- ly participate in extra cur- sion of the students. At ricular activities. There is the under graduate level, not enough transparency 5% of the total marks are in the manner in which the Chattarpur witnessed an invasion of awarded for attendance, internal marks are calcu- rockers on Saturday nite for a music mid terms examinations lated. Some colleges dis- fest organised by Yamaha Roxx. Eight account for 10% of the close the internal marks, bands performed in this non-competi- total marks and class some colleges don’t. One tive event with lots of beer in between. room presentations and student from Miranda Them Clones rocked the stage with tutorials account for the House exclaims that the their original compositions like ‘My remaining 10% of the total marks. The the system but its implementation. For only difference left between school and Life’ and ‘The Bomb Song’ and cov- number of tutorials that any student has the student is left in a state of specula- college life is that we do not have a uni- ers of Rage against the Machine. No to submit varies with the discipline that tion on the kind of framework they will form in college; everything else is almost Escape started off with a nice reggae the student is pursuing. now be judged on. There is no consis- the same. touch and covered Green day among At the post graduate level the sys- tency and this reduces them to mere We are not here to locate the ills others. Other Bands that performed tem is fi nding it hard to sustain its “specimen” for experimentation. How- of Internal Assessment but to mirror its included Alter Ego, Who’s Jim, Drop ground. The authorities have failed to ever, the teachers were not available or loop holes and an approach on how by D, Frequency, and Fire Exit. formulate a proper framework so as to rather they could not grace us with any rectifying them the system of internal assess a student’s potential. Students assurances or comments. The students assessment can be made more student Inter-department of M.A English previous are faced with expressed that they have no problem in friendly. Besides, one and only one ba- a peculiar problem with regards to the adapting or adhering to the system of sis should be formed which removes the Elections in LSR internal assessment. Going by last year’s internal assessment, but the very fact inconsistencies and sees to its smooth With the department elections being trend they were supposed to take ex- that the criterion for one semester is dif- implementation. held, LSR seemed to be abuzz: follow- aminations for determining the internal ferent than the other makes it complex. The system of internal assessment ing the democratic setup of choosing marks; however, at the end of October there is no consistency as such and thus may have all the ills of lack of transpar- executives, the nominated candidates they were informed that this year they the experimentation part should be done ency but it enables the student to act had to present an agenda and survive will be required to do written assign- away with. more responsibly towards their academ- the gruelling confrontation session. ment for the internal marks. They were On an undergraduate level the col- ic duties. You may cry, you may frown ‘ This helps us to get an insight into asked to write two assignments of 1000 leges and the departments in the col- but the system of internal assessment is their ideas and their integrity,’ quipped words each in one day. This is not all; leges have the fl exibility to decide on here to stay for good. Jyoti, an LSR student. Post the depart- the questions on which they had to write how they want to conduct the internal - Anand Shankar ment elections, the college prepares itself for the union elections which are With the around the corner. Eight things not to do in an interview! 1. Do not have that “What the hell are or designer shades (which’ll make it Lights Out! you saying?” kind of expression on your seem as if you don’t really need a job) Hindu Founder’s Day urt Donald Cobain (February 20, face (Hey! They wont butcher you... 5. Lessons from Mr.Chappel: Finger or 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) is the lead atleast not that much) fi st not allowed. In fact let you hand K singer, songwriter and guitarist for 2. ‘Mr.Know it all’ is not so movement remain minimal grunge rock band welcome. So, wake up that 6. Do not slouch: Inverte- Nirvana, and today, good man inside you and be brates stay away. Don’t con- birthday boy. MODEST. If you don’t know verse with the fl oor: its bet- Dub The man something, just admit it. ter to have a stiff neck than a who once said, Hindu College saw much excitement Honesty is appreciated hunch back on Thursday, 15th February when “Famous is the 3. Mr.Fidgety-fret can nev- 7. This maybe the hardest they celebrated their Founder’s Day 8 last thing I wanted er be fi ne. Don’t play with thing you have to do. But to be”, had a huge in full force. There was a show which pens or eat chewing gum or try and minimise the ‘likes’, impact on an entire exalted the traditions of education. twirl you hair. Just breathe and relax! It ‘dude’, ‘actually’ as much as possible. It generation at the There was a distinct Indian fl avor to should all be over soon enough refl ects an unprofessional attitude. time he was alive. the festivities. For more details see 4. Do not dress up in gothic, casual, 8. Don’t lose hope is the moral of the See pg 3 “It’s Page 2. preppy, funky, rock, punk, etc attire. Just story. If this doesn’t work out, some- Less Dangerous”. basic formals will do. No black nail paint thing else will...

Cobain wrote ‘About a Girl’ “Skin the sun, fall asleep, Max 22◦c Sunny Day! for his girlfriend whose ◦ “In the sun, in the sun I feel house he was living in. wish away....” Min 11 c as one, In the sun, in the She heard it and chucked - Nirvana (Dumb) suuuuuun!” him out of the house SQUARE FACT SQUARE campus t t 2 DU bea bea Tuesday, February 20, 2007 State of Politics in Delhi University “students’ gathering”, which sought to re-defi ne the way in which student politics is perceived, was or- Aganised in Ramjas college by the Students’ Union on the 13th of Feb 2007. The major issue was that of “Students and Democracy”, the program was in the form of a panel discussion with panelists including: Maya John (ex-president, St. Stephens), Adtiya Dar (Kirori Mal College; and DUSU presiden- tial candidate in the last elections), Abhinav (Hindu College, CC) and Nayanjyoti (Secretary, Ramjas College). Dilip Simeon, former professor, history department, Ramjas College, also spoke on the occasion. The fi rst part of the discussion centered on the present election scenario and the basis on which they were contested. The Panelists felt that caste, religion and region were important factors on which the elections were contested. Money and muscle power used by organised political parties and the modes employed by them to exercise it were discussed at length. The manipulation of hostels as centers of power con- trol and identity creation of students on sectarian lines for use as vote banks was acknowledged. The panelists tried to analyse the current student electoral politics as only one form of politics. It was brought to the no- tice of all present there that students should be political, as they historically have been, for their development as human beings. It was also recognized that the university should be treated as a universe where students would get a chance to learn the tools of an independent and critical engagement with society. The effectiveness of student unions in raising issues, post elections, was taken into consideration. The problems arising because of the lack of dialogue with the administration and the measures to seek co-operation from them were ascertained. The caucus also questioned the re- sponsibilities of students. A need for the active participation in students’ and people’s movements like the RTI, NREGA, AFSPA, Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Narmada Valley, Manipur, etc was also re- alized. It is very well acknowledged that the power of a nation vests with the youth. Therefore, we should stand up for good and stand up against ills. This is our country and we shall not let it go the dogs. While there is time let us stand up for our- selves and for our people. A day of Seminar on Masculinities Celebration! HINDU COLLEGE - an “He’s the one who institution known for it’s academic excellence and famed likes all our pretty songs by the legacy of its glorious past - celebrated its 108th Founder’s and he Day on 15th February with great fervor and gusto. The ambience likes to was perfectly in tune with the occasion as the dais was fully sing decked up with blooming fl owers keeping up with the along spring season. . The students of the college welcomed the Shri. Krishan Das Ji, Gurwale. and guests with traditional aarti Founder of the College. and applying tilak. Former he Chief Justice of India, J.S. Verma, inaugurated the function by lighting of the ceremonial lamp, and spoke about the lofty ideals of the Founder, Shri Krishan Dass Ji Gurwale. He likes underlined the need for upholding the visions of the founder and wished that the college would grow from strength to to strength in the years ahead thereby restoring its pristine glory. shoot what The Principal, Kavita Sharma, gave a brief account of the events of the year gone by and expressed her desire that his guns dunno it means.” all those associated with the college will continue to serve “In Bloom” - Nirvana for the betterment of the Institution. This was followed by but he the prize distribution where students who excelled in their respective fi elds were honored. The library was also suitably spruced up with the symbol of learning, Goddess Saraswati, where an exhibition of books authored by the teachers of he concept of ‘masculinities’, informed by stand how masculinities are formed and function different departments was displayed. Keeping in view, the recent feminist thought and the women’s in society. Dr. Jani De Silva from Sri Lanka, Dr. Ru- entertainment factor, a Rajasthani folk dance was performed T in the sports ground where a puppet show was also in full movement, has emerged as a means of renew- bina Saigol from Pakistan, Dr. Patricia Uberoi, Dr. swing. The students showed their remarkable enthusiasm ing feminist discourse by encouraging a more re- Radhika Chopra, Dr. Deepak Mehta were some and the spirit of camaraderie prevailed in the whole college lational approach to masculinity and femininity. of the speakers who presented their papers at campus. This is one of the main objectives of the initiative the seminar. The seminar defi nitely encouraged The function was rounded off with sumptuous lunch, taken by ‘Aakar’ and many others through the a deeper concern towards the issue of gender which was enjoyed to their fi ll by each and every member of South Asian Travelling seminar on Masculinities. equality and masculinities. the HINDU family. The 2 day event gave all an opportunity to under- Swati Prabhu, Hindu campus t t Tuesday, February 20, 2007 bea DU bea 3 Bhel-come to DU! Crosswinds 2007 elhi University is famous for vari- to get their orders placed. As Subhan- ut of the many events held by an end in style with the Bangalore-based Dous reasons- the high quality of jan from Hindu points out, “ I just love Othe Music Society of St Stephen’s band ‘Thermal And A Quarter’ playing education, the stunning crowd, the excel- having bhelpuri there. The taste is simply College, the annual festival “Crosswinds” live on the Rudra lawns of Stephen’s Col- lent faculty and the delicious yet cheap amazing, much better than the famous is by far the best and biggest undertak- lege. roadside food. The last one might sound GK one. And the best part is that this is Day 2: a bit off track, yet anyone who has ever the only place where I can treat all my Cadenza, our west- been to this place and tasted the food in classmates without asking for advance ern music competition, any of the joints just can not help feel pocket money from parents.” Taste and was witnessed on day 2 like having them again. cost, value for time and money, open air, of Crosswinds. This event Among these roadside stalls, the a familiar environment and a welcome witnessed the talents of Bhelpuri Stall near Hindu stands out. The break from classes - the bhelpuri stall our young vocalists of location of the Delhi University. Mind- stall is so intel- blowing vocalists from ligently placed different colleges which that it becomes included Michelle Lobo one of the favor- from S.O.A.P. and Level ites among the 9and Chayan Adhikari students. Just from Advaita competed next to D-School in the solo category, but (Delhi School of in the end it was Timson Economics) and from Kirori Mal College Ramjas, just pri- who won best solo. Mov- or to Hindu and ing on to the duet cat- St. Stephens, egory, the duo from Lady the Bhelpuri Shri Ram College saw no shop attracts surprises from the audi- hundreds of stu- ence as they bagged fi rst dents everyday. place. In the group cat- Now what really egory, frequent winners enables it to be Lady Shri Ram College so successful is put up a brilliant perfor- that students mance as usual, but can afford to it was defi nitely the come here and word on the street music group of Shri have something ing of the college. In a nutshell, Cross- Venkateswara College who rightfully de- between classes, winds is a 3-day fest comprising of differ- served to win the category after perform- also making it a ent events. As tradition goes Crosswinds ing an amazing jazz medley. kind of hangout has always been divided into 3 events zone in North - Acoustica, the acoustic band competi- Day 3: Campus. The tion, Cadenza (the western music com- The fi nal event of Crosswinds 2007 cheap price i.e. petition) and Tarannum (the Indian mu- was the Indian music competition, Taran- just six rupees a sic competition). Crosswinds 2007 was num. The sub-categories were light mu- plate adds even no different. Crosswinds was held in St sic solo, classical music solo and group. more to this at- Stephen’s College on the 12 th, 13th and Vocalists from different colleges, some traction. Near the the 14th of February. who are classically trained, put up a bril- Hindu bus stop, you can not liant performance making it very diffi cult help having a plate of deli- food for thought Day 1: for the judges to decide upon a winner. cious bhelpuri while you wait. The fat provides everything; and yes, you can al- Our Fest began with Acoustica, the At the end however it was Abhishruti free, nutritious food again provides an ways count on the owner bhaiya to get it inter-college acoustic band competition from Lady Shri Ram College who won the opportunity to fi ll up everybody’s bellies prepared to suit your spice level. which witnessed participation from old classical solo category. The fi nal event of for the time they reach home after class- Priyanka, a student from Delhi School and newly formed bands from different Tarannum 2007 saw the group of St Ste- es. It can be a good breakfast, a good of Economics expresses her feelings- “I colleges of Delhi University. The use of phen’s College performing a very good mid-time fun food and a real appetizer at have lived in Delhi for seven years now, unplugged guitars and mellow vocals version of Vande Mataram, however af- the same time. yet I cannot fi nd any better ‘enjoy the was defi nitely a change from the usual ter the mind-blowing performance from The original Indian fast-food stands break’ kind of stall like this one. I don’t sound of distorted guitars with a heavy the Indian music group of Lady Shri Ram tall in North Campus in the same podium know what they fi nd in the Rs 120 cof- drumbeat heard in the rock band compe- College, there was no doubt in anybody’s with the Nirulas and the Baristas. Stu- fees in CCD, when you can have as much titions in the different colleges of Delhi. mind as to who deserved to win. With dents love to rush to the ‘Hindu Bhelpuri’ fun with six rupees at our own bhaiyya’s Awards for the Best Guitarist, Best Drum- this our glorious 3-day fest “Crosswinds” between classes than to go a high profi le bhelpuri.” Amen to that. mer and Best Vocalist defi nitely increased came to an end. restaurant and waiting for half an hour Anurag Kotoky the competition. Acoustica 2007 came to Anirudh John Jaane bhi do yaaron! It’s Less Dangerous CONT. FROM PG 1: His songs the life he led once he left his moth- FRIENDS, the word all their love(s) and continue to be something most teens er’s house. While in Olympia, Cobain makes much more sense war(s), their belief in can relate to even today, close to two found a live-in girlfriend in Tracy Ma- than studies, exams, love JANE BHI DO YAARON decades after recording their fi rst al- rander, who would be the inspiration or even parents. A bunch is unshaken. bum. Nirvana’s songs are still enjoyed for “About a Girl” from Bleach. Cobain of mortals who make you The other catego- thoroughly, never once sounding out- later claimed that when he could not feel like the most happen- ry- The Wilds, that is, dated. Fame is something he couldn’t fi nd anywhere else to stay, he lived ing person around simulta- are seen and heard ev- possibly escape since he was the under a bridge over the Wishkah River neously pulling your leg all erywhere even though “spokesperson” of sorts for an entire (at Young Street), an experience that generation. inspired the Nevermind track “Some- the time – that’s FRIENDS Physically they may Getting his fi rst guitar at the age thing in the Way”. But this claim was for you! not be present. They of 14, he tried working on a covers dismissed by Novoselic, the bassist If you too believe in laugh and laugh; bitch such as “My Best Friend’s Girl” by The for Nirvana, who claimed that Cobain this ‘Attendance jaye, par friends na jaye around so that the world would know, praise Cars and a couple of AC/DC songs. He, never really lived there, saying, “He funda’, then Congrats! You are suffer- each other until on cloud nine and then pull unfortunately, wasn’t too academically hung out there, but you couldn’t live ing from the JANE BHI DO YAARON SYN- each other’s leg until fl at on ground! Their inclined, being diagnosed with atten- on those muddy banks, with the tides DROME. But what is your case- The Milds mantra seems to be, “Yahoo! Chahe koi mu- tion-defi cit hyperactivity disorder. He coming up and down. That was his or the WILDS? jhe jungle kahey…”, don’t believe in any sort dropped out of high school two weeks own revisionism.” The Milds Ones seem to be under some of moderation. Can be dumb and dumber at before graduating upon discover- On his suicide note, Cobain quot- ‘undercover mission’. They tip-toe around, all times, but, then ‘ yaaran naal bahaaran.’ ing he didn’t have enough credits to ed a lyric from Neil Young’s song “My talk, laugh…. (no, no they giggle….just like Until, you offer yourself to the JANE graduate. He was then forced out of My, Hey Hey (Out Of The Blue)” - “It’s our Ash!), cry, even bitch but almost in Chi- BHI DO YAARON syndrome, your jeevan his mother’s house as she had previ- better to burn out than to fade away.” nese whisper. Their mantra seems, “Dhire as a vidyarthi is vyarth!! So, make a choice ously given him an ultimatum of either His memory does neither, as on his Dhire Bol koi sunn na le…” ;do everything guys…after all its all about loving your getting a job or leaving. No prizes for birthday today, we remember and in the prim and ‘preopah’ way; sticking to friends! guessing which path Cobain took. thank him for giving us the gift of his each other like fevicol ka jodd. Inspite of Arpita Katyal A lot of his lyrics were based on songs and lyrics. Kirin Vas world t 4 DU beat b ea Tuesday, February 20, 2007 5 mall things Gujarat Riots Report Unsatisfactory: UN S New Delhi: Following the dissat- ber of arrests made, compensation Recently, the committee concluded its isfactory report submitted by the In- awards given, and an account of the discussions with the Women and Child Cold War II in the dian government on the Gujarat riots- relief measures adapted by the gov- Development Ministry (WCD). the United Nations’ Anti-Discrimination ernment. to be submitted by January The committee condemned the Offi ng? Committee has instructed the Indian 2008. It also condemned the poor government’s lackaidaisical attitude Munich: Robert Gates, US Defence Sec- government to present a de- measures taken by the govern- towards the implementation of the Do- retary, told a gathering of international tailed report of the Gujarat ment to re-establish the mestic Violence Act, and encouraged leaders and policy makers at Munich violence in 2002. Offi cial riot-affected areas and the WDC to develop an effective mode that the interceptor missiles and radar Indian estimates given communities. of action to help assaulted women. installations planned for Poland and the by the parliament in The Committee The international committee paid spe- Czech Republic, was simply to protect the 2005 were as follows: on the Elimination of cial attention to India, not recognising friends and allies of the US in Central Eu- 790 Muslims and 254 Discrimination Against sexual assaults such as marital rape. It rope. Mr. Gates’ speech was described by Hindus dead, 223 miss- Women (CEDAW) has urged the central government to revise US politicians as ‘an astonishing outburst’ ing and 2548 injured as demanded the setting its laws and widen its spectrum when to brush aside protests from Russia and a result of the violence, up of a defi ned plan of ac- it came to such issues. dismiss the possibility of a second Cold which ensued in the riots. tion to tilt the legislations in The reply given by the government War. The Committee expressed its dis- women’s favor and amend laws seemed to carry a note of optimism as approval of the incomplete information which curtail the equality of women. it confi rmed that it was in the process regarding the effect of Gujarat riots on The committee is made up of 23 ex- of bringing the Communal Violence Iran still in Nuke Race women and children. perts on women’s issues from differ- bill in action. The committee also ve- Tehran: Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, the The UN body has asked for ac- ent UN states. The signatory nations hemently pointed towards the proper President of Iran, has vowed that Iran curate statistics regarding the cases are required to submit a report every enforcement of the Scheduled Castes would never surrender to Western de- of sexual assault and violence against four years and the committee meets and Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act mands of Iran suspending its nuclear women. It has also asked for the num- twice a year to review these reports. for better protection of Dalit women. programme. Though he reassured that Iran would continue to cooperate with UN watchdog, International Atomic Energy All Not Well With UP LTTE Activities on the Rise Agency (IAEA) in Vienna despite a parlia- Chennai: The Coast Guard’s intercep- of the ball bearings by the police and Government tion and seizure in Indian waters, close to the rocket shells by the Navy and Coast ment law that allowed the Iranian gov- New Delhi: With almost every- the Tamil Nadu coast, of a boat carrying Guard that security along the coast and ernment to reduce its cooperation with thing gone wrong with the law and or- deadly arms and ammunition, including a on the seas was strengthened,” observed the IAEA, he also said that Iran would be der situation in Uttar Pradesh and the 7 kg suicide belt, has brought to light the a senior intelligence offi cial who was in making major announcements regarding election round the corner, problems terrorist menace the Liberation Tigers Chennai recently to review the situation in its nuclear progress by April 9, 2007. seem to be mounting for the Mulayam of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) poses to Tamil Nadu. “But the long coast- Singh Government. In what came as India and chosen targets in Sri line remains highly porous and a major jolt for Lanka as well as India. it is obvious that several landing the Samajwadi Returning Home – 5000 But even before Wednesday’s points in the Rameswaram-Tutic- Party (SP) and sensational catch, a number of orin-Cuddalore stretch have been Indian Docs from UK the govern- recent seizures by the police, regularly used by the LTTE.” London: Approximately 5000 docs have ment, the Su- the Navy, and the Coast Guard While some police offi cers returned to India from Britain- this was preme Court off the Tamil Nadu coast pointed feel the LTTE, having learnt bit- due to their inability to fi nd well-main- on Wednes- to a resumption, on a signifi cant ter lessons from its assassination tained recruitments with Britain’s National day, February scale, of smuggling of arms and of Rajiv Gandhi at Sriperumbudur Health Service (NHS). The Indian doctors 14, 2007, dis- raw materials by the LTTE. in 1991, will not dare strike at were forced to live in squalid conditions, qualifi ed 13 of According to Intelligence any targets in Tamil Nadu, others and were deprived of proper meals. A the 37 Bahu- sources these seizures may be only the have a less sanguine view. larger wave of Indian doctors is expected jan Samajwadi Party (Mayawati’s BSP) tip of the iceberg, as two-way traffi c In any case, the LTTE’s suspected to return home soon following the chang- MLAs who had switched over to SP in across the Palk Strait has been going on synergies with other extremist groups es in immigration rules. 2003 to help Mulayam Singh Yadav uninterrupted for quite some time now. provide enough cause for concern. form a government. “It is because of the unwitting seizure The decision has now become an is- New Radiation – sue that the opposition can effectively DUB is looking for talented Risk Symbol use against the government in wake of N Korea – Gives Up full swing campaigning for the upcom- individuals - Vienna: The International Atomic Energy ing Assembly polls. The Congress had Nukes for Monetary Aid reporters, designers, cartoonists, Agency (IAEA), better known as the UN’s been the fastest to react, embarking Beijing: North Korea agreed on nuclear watchdog, introduced a new ra- photographers.. and so on.. upon a renewed campaign demand- Tuesday, February 13, 2007, to close its diation warning symbol on Thursday, Feb- ing the resignation of the Chief Minis- main nuclear reactor in exchange for a ruary 15th, 2007. The symbol, showing If you think you can contribute any ter. The much awaited order, which is package of food, fuel and other aid from emanating waves, a skull with crossbones way whatsoever - from legal aid to actually an endorsement of a previous US, China, South Korea and Russia. The and a person running, is the outcome of marketing assistance, feel free to order of the Allahabad High Court, was breakthrough, announced by the Chinese a 5 year study on 1650 people from 11 welcomed by the BSP as well that had government after intense negotiations, contact us at different countries. The symbol is aimed fought to get the defectors punished. came four months after North Korea [email protected] at helping to reduce deaths by accidental While the decision did come fi nally tested a nuclear bomb. exposure to ionizing radiations. it also highlights how the Judiciary is North Korea that had been under still grappling with the issue of defec- immense international scrutiny for con- tion in the hotbed of Indian politics, in tinuing with its nuclear programme, has dub is Castro - Cigars in Cuba spite of an Anti–Defection Act in place. agreed to start a permanent disabling of Havana: Ailing Cuban leader, Fidel Cas- Also the decision comes at the fag end its nuclear facilities and allowing inspec- Editorial Team Sami Khan tro’s presence will be felt in the upcoming of the UP Government’s tenure, thus tors into the country. Riddhi Sharma Mehak Chawla Habanos Festival. The Cuban President, sparing the defecting MLAs any proper The partner nations have agreed to Kriti Gupta Kirin Vas who was forced to relinquish power to his punishment as their terms are almost provide almost $400 million in various Garima Gupta brother in July 2006, will sign fi ve elabo- over. As for the remaining 24 defected forms. The decision was welcomed by Sports Editor Nidhi Gupta rate humidors, which will be then auc- MLAs, there is even lesser signifi cance the international fraternity as the US Anjani Kumar Swati Prabhu tioned for charity. Last year, the humidors of the order, as the order requires the and Japan agreed to discuss normalizing Sreshta Trivedi signed by Castro and fi lled with Cuban ci- BSP to move fresh application seek- their relations with Pyongyang. While, Staff Reporters gars fetched $730,000 and the proceeds ing their disqualifi cations. With the whatever North Korea’s ulterior motives Utathya Chatto- Design Team went to cancer research. Election Commission soon announcing might have been, its desperate need for padhyay Tanvi Srivastava dates for state polls in the fi rst week massive energy aid seems to have been Shilpi Gulati Hari Shankar of March, these MLAs have very little taken care of. The agreement, reached Anand Shankar Sushmita Saha or nothing to lose. At most the order on Tuesday, at the six–nation talks in Niyati Sharma Bhumi Ahluwalia Beijing, North Korea will now receive came as a huge embarrassment for UP Poorvi Bhargava This space could be yours. Speaker, Kesari Nath, formerly an SP the equivalent of one million tones of oil The opinions expressed in DU Beat are solely those of the provided it shuts down its major nuclear writers. They in no sense refl ect the views of the staff, Advi- man. sors or Management of DU Beat. DU Beat is not responsible okay, probably something bigger. 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New Delhi-110023 editor’s Tuesday, February 20, 2007 b eat DU beat 5 The Editor Speaketh campus debate The grandeur of Lord Shiva’s wedding anniversary is still afresh in our minds and so are the Domesticated no more Against Domestic Violence, celebrations of the Chinese New Year; Dada’s Man She lay there shivering in her thin Against Domestic Violence Act of the series award or thrashing of the kangaroo’s pink shawl, her face fl ushed by the exercise. Her gorgeous dark hair, now stuck The Domestic Violence Bill No. 116 of 2005 has now of- both the news have equally enthralled us. On the fi cially become The Protection of Women From Domestic economic front we had all the major acquisitions limply to her sweaty forehead, her veins screamed out in rage. Trembling her life- Violence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005) coming into effect from 26 and the dipping petrol and diesel prices. Missing less body raised itself, as she walked over October 2006, as per a Ministry of Women and Child Develop- the beat were the national games at Guwahati, Sa- the tiny specks of shattered glass. There ment notifi cation. Containing fi ve chapters and 37 sections, the act is primarily meant to provide protection to the female nia Mirza’s form, Congress and our very own Stock is no greater horrifying sight, than the refl ection of morbidity in a woman’s eyes. partner from violence at the hands of the male partner or Exchange. The highs and lows on the nation’s front There is no graver sin than stripping her his relatives. Apart from covering physical, sexual, verbal, are more all less accounted for. off her dignity of life. No cigarette burns emotional or economic abuse or the threat of it, the Act pro- Now let us shift our focus to our world, that is, to decorate, no insults to embrace or any vides for appointment of protection offi cers and counselors. Another landmark feature is that it provides for a woman’s Delhi University. garland of insults she deserves. She has forever been there as a companion, as a right to secure housing. It is almost impossible to keep track of all the fellow being, as different, as another not It may be said that this act is at last a legal recognition seminars being organised in DU per week. No won- Other. Neither inferior nor of the scale of domestic violence that actually exists in In- der being at DU is a constant learning experience threaten- dia. Can any sane non-MCP individual dare to oppose this act? Ask Mr. A, an engineer, whose wife, a lawyer, has him even outside the purview of the classrooms. There ingly su- perior, frequenting courts for no signifi cant fault of his apart from was the fi rst ever parliamentary debate at Delhi t h e n marrying a ‘liberated’ woman, if you get the gist of it. Mr. B, Law Faculty which was presided over by Delhi w h y a banking executive, can fully understand Mr A’s pain. Mr. C h a s too is a comrade-in-sorrows. The offences committed under High Court lawyers. this act are cognizable and non-bailable and the misuses of The Stephens fest and the Yamaha ROXX pro- s h e b e e n such acts are notorious, a claim that a Sub-Inspector in the vided us with the much awaited musical break. t h e Delhi police, a human rights group activist, and a Lawyer DCAC fest lived up to its name “Exuberance”. eternal in Tis-Hazari Court corroborate. What happens if a hunter victim? is required by law to shoot a mad lion with the help of a While on the eve of Valentine’s Day the major suitcase neutron bomb? To top it all, the main benefi ciaries chunk of campus students fl ocked to Miranda house T h e r e are the of the Act will, of course, be women of the propertied up- to witness the screening of Black Friday. undying per classes and the ‘educated’ women. The actual victims Valentine’s Day came and went but the scene tales of for whom such laws are made will be unable to employ them as per current provisions. was in complete contrast with what is portrayed by Sita and Draupadi Within the existing unequal bourgeois system, this act the Archies galleries, Hallmark and the news chan- who have gives oppressed women some respite, but a very tempo- nels. Heart shaped balloons and fl owers were no been proof of the oppressive patriarchal rary one at that as it will not end the bourgeoisie hypocrisy, wonder visible and so were the love birds. But, the society. Yet when Draupadi was granted nor can one give equal laws to unequal people. This Act does ensure that women are not totally at the receiving end but number of people adhering to these options was not three boons by Dhritarashtra, she asked nothing for herself. In spite of being have some weapon to fi ght back with, but as long as the high. Thanks to the numerous news channels there ravished off her dignity in full court she women stay a puppet in the hands of their male relatives, was one media van placed in front of every col- wished to restore her Husbands’ lost hon- they will always be manipulated and used. Moreover, an Act lege persuading some bunch of students to enact in our. These women are the edifi ces of fe- should also be looked through the lens of implementation- feasibility. The Rape Act, for example, brings only 5% of all a certain way and fulfi l their need of a story. Hindu male strength. Then why shall she not be granted the boon of the Domestic Violence rapes committed to court and of those only 5% get convic- college helped them in this task and we wish our Act? The Indian legal system has aided tions. If this is the record, one is forced to become a bit heartiest greetings to them. As they celebrate their women by this Act and backed them by skeptical. this weapon for restoring their right to an Ergo, such Acts are no solution to the basic problems that 108th founder’s day one of the oldest Colleges in women face and are, at best, mere stopgap measures. The Delhi University. equal existence. This new Domestic Vio- lence Act is well thought out and covers underlying reasons for the violence against women are their Delhi University did not miss a beat. Neither huge ground. It safeguards the interests enslavement under the present system; their privatization for did we. of not only wives, but also living partners, centuries, and their being removed from public production, mothers, sisters, daughters, who are ex- public decision-making and interaction. Instead of handing posed to any form of physical, verbal or instruments of absolute power in the hands of the darned Dear god, The patient’s best intentions have sadly faltered. Despite his newly installed, varnished brain, mental exploitation. This Act undoubt- lawyers and male chauvinists (by mouthing that it is women and being force-fed gallons of viscous demented liquor, he is determined to obtain the new drone spi- edly is an essential. She shall no longer who are being empowered), we need to change the sub- ders’ trophy. he dreams of becoming the scorpion who structure which is the cause of this exploitation rather than never sweats. Quite frankly i’m sickened to have this be mute; she shall be aided by the voice individual infi ltrate my headspace. He talks of lascivi- trying to impose laws from the top, which few understand, ous laughs haunting his every second as the clock spits, of law henceforth. Kudos to the Domestic clicks, and time speeds by in the form of a neon snake. much less seek to employ, due to conditions created by ma- Massive delusions? Very probably. I fear for my safety. Violence Act! He is as weak as his fellow man. I am now surrounded terial reality. by hypocrites, liars, drunks, Clowns, fools, sycophants - Sushmita Saha, LSR and the desperate. I insist we barter with the moon - Sami Ahmad Khan, Hindu College to sell the patients cohesive lyrical maps in exchange for a vision of the future. Stricken with grief, i have no choice but to turn to lethal toxins hardcore punk paste. Dear god, The patient’s best intentions have s a d l y faltered. Despite his newly installed, varnished brain, and being force-fed gallons Internal assessment; words that a lot of students hate to mention, Shivani of viscous demented liquor, he is deter- but have to end up living with. Govind, an mined t o obtain the new economics dron e spiders’ t r o - phy. he Preetika student of Hindu d r e a m s o f “AD (here)”b e c o m - Ghosh, maths student at Sri College, agrees. ing the scorpion who never s w e a t s . Venkateshwara College, is She said, “Tests do make Quite frankly i’m sickened to have this individual infiltrate quite dissatisfi ed with the students work regularly. my headspace. He talks of lascivious laughs haunting his every second as the clock assessment. “I get less time öut! spits, clicks, and time speeds by in the form of But I can’t help wonder a neon snake. massive delusions? Very probably. I fear WordBut Nandini, an for my safety. He is as weak as his fellow man. I am for hobbies like music due whether what teachers now surrounded by hypocrites, liars, drunks, Clowns, English student at Lady Shri Ram fools, sycophants and the desperate. I insist we bar- to the tests.”, she said, “Also, teach in class is totally ter with the moon to sell the patients Cohesive lyrical College, differs in her stance. maps in exchange for a vision of the future. Stricken most of our assignments in accordance with the with grief, i have no choice but to turn to lethal tox- She said, “I prefer having ins hardcore punk paste. Dear god, The patient’s best are never returned. Quite intentions have sadly faltered. Despite his newly in- university syllabus. We stalled, varnished brain, and being force-fed gallons regular tests. Otherwise of viscous demented liquor, he is determined to obtain often, we aren’t given are tested on the notes of the new drone spiders’ trophy. he dreams of becom- I know I won’t study. ing the scorpion who never sweats. Quite frankly i’m marks for correct steps if sickened to have this individual infi ltrate my head- However, I’d like it if the teachers but what happens space. He talks of lascivious laughs haunting his every the answer is wrong. And second as the clock spits, clicks, and time speeds by if they aren’t enough. The in the form of a neon snake. Massive delusions? Very assessment included some probably. I fear for my safety. He is as weak as his fel- the unfair part is that a university has no role in low man. I am now surrounded by hypocrites, liars, creative work as well. I’d drunks, Clowns, fools, sycophants and the desperate. B.A.(H) Maths student like the tests, which I think I insist we barter with the moon to sell the patients like it we were prescribed cohesive lyrical maps in exchange for a vision of the me has to give exams for future. Stricken with grief, i have no choice but to is inappropriate. A bit of turn to lethal toxins hardcore punk paste. Dear god, background and asked to The patient’s best intentions have sadly faltered. De- English, which brings down university regulation for spite his newly installed, varnished brain, and being write reviews.” force-fed gallons of viscous demented liquor, he is de- our percentage whereas the question papers might termined to obtain the new drone spiders’ trophy. he dreams of becoming the scorpion who never sweats. the B.Sc.(H) Maths student Quite frankly i’m sickened to have this individual in- be helpful.” has no such exam.” your 6 DU beat b eat Tuesday, February 20, 2007 More “benefi ts” of Internal Assessment What V-Day ll of us who are critically located seriousness, resourcefulness and poten- developing ideas and shifting opinions, Aon the other side of the table in tial of any candidate. For students, the peer activities aid personality develop- had in store…! classrooms of Delhi University have very topics they work on could lead to new ment and formulate character. often been insights or expose them to The scores in almost every stream alentine’s day was celebrated this asked to write new areas of interest which have reached a new high since this new Vmonth and being a fresher in Delhi ‘Letters of they may want to pursue system was introduced as the 25 per University and more so a fuccha of HINDU Recommen- later in life. cent are actually something that works college, I had expected to witness quite dation’ for A student who regularly towards the advantage of students. a shady scenario on this particular day, students who Home ex- only to fi nd that university pretty much desire inter- aminations looked the same leaving me almost dis- national edu- p r e p a r e appointed and a tad bit bored. After all I cation. Some one for the was denied amusing entertainment I had of these are fi nals and anticipated. e n g i n e e r e d familiarise Yes, there were the cooing couples by profes- the stu- maundering about around campus, the sional writers dents with heart-shaped balloon sellers chasing but when one faces the pattern them with hopes of making a sale, not the task of creating a of examina- to forget our one ‘Reco’, one wonders tion, which and only K - N A G what one can really seem a less overcrowd- ed and convey in a page or formidable operating at above two. If we are part task now. normal capacity and of the Humanities Since stu- the police w a a l a ’ s brigade then apart dents are s t a t i o n e d at every from the academic more regu- p o s s i b l e corner to credentials one can lar in class, prevent any mishap; it was almost like comment on the per- faculty has every other part of Delhi on this day and sonality traits or so- s t a r t e d hence the obvious disappointment as my cial skills of the can- r e c o g n i s - very wild imagination had painted a vivid didate, but one draws ing more picture of campus roads being fl ooded a blank where a com- than the with “dil shaped” balloons, red roses and ment on research few regu- roadside Romeos with newer and even aptitude is required, lar front- more contemptible comments to pass. which departments of Science are fa- benchers and, therefore, can Aw Shucks! miliar with through laboratory expo- comment on student’s abilities BUT even though university campus sure. For this very purpose, I believe, Sneak Peek while treating them as unique threw in the cards, Hindu college was that the system of internal assessment attends classes derives more out of individuals when writing their LORs. has come in handy. them, especially in Humanities, where Thus, attendance which contributes to- The regular tutorials and projects confl icting opinions are aired in the wards percentage or the system of in- that students are asked to submit may classroom every day. Since one is pres- ternal assessment has turned out to be seem like a nightmarish task for a few, ent in college, interaction with peers a handy device for students which they but those who are inclined towards fur- increases and if not extracurricular, at can exploit to their advantage. ther studies pay extra effort in making least social activities are planned which Shraddha Mathur their work stand apart and it refl ects in again lead to healthy communication Department of English their marks. Looking at these mini-re- between like-minded individuals. At Maitreyi College search papers, one can comment on the that stage in life where one is constantly

very much in the game and quite ready to put on a show. I am sure everyone would have at least heard of the famous “Dam- dami Mai Ki Pooja”, I got to this observe this sacred event. Basically, every year on Valentine’s Day the residents of Hindu hostel choose a special lady to be the all powerful Dam- dami mata and worship her after enshrin- ing her at the V (virgin)-Tree! The cer- emony is initiated by the head-priest (the current Mr. Fresher) allegedly accompa- nied by an actual priest (however I was unsuccessful in spotting such a character at the site). It is believed that whoever attends the pooja and consumes the Prasad (there were ladoo’s this year. Yipee!), is sure to fi nd a partner of their choice in the next 6 months! If only all things were this mystical! So, at exactly 12 o clock the V-tree was crowded by Hinduites, all awaiting the goddess to appear when there we had it… Our Mr. Fresher appeared in all his glory holding a garish looking poster of Katrina Kaif, followed religiously by the hostlers who in a matter of minutes were at the beautifully festooned V-Tree put- ting the poster up for everyone’s view, stuck a garland around her neck out of reverence and left the place smelling good with some incents. Now, that left me dumbstruck. Soon the crowds dispersed and couple of us stayed behind to register what we just saw happen, all while staring at the queer looking Katrina mata(No of- fence!), we gave in and walked along as well, thinking “ Oh well! That wasn’t too bad!” All in all, it was fun too watch. - Shivani Govind your Tuesday, February 20, 2007 b eat DU beat 7 7 It was I who Built Iraq... t 8:30 am IST, December 30, dam had consolidated power in a nation state by defaming the Head. Saddam’s the progressive and communist elements, A2006, a shackled but invincible riddled with profound tensions between vilifi cation campaign is thus modeled fattening their coffers at the expense of Saddam, the one who confronts, was in Sunnis and Shi’ites, Arabs and Kurds, trib- closely on what Edward Said termed ‘Ori- the public and waging a decade long war a demonic parody of justice hanged by al chiefs and urban merchants, nomads entalism’, which justifi ed imperialism and against Iran (with an understanding with masked men, ending an unprecedented and peasants, colonization the CIA) and later with Kuwait. But the chapter in Iraqi history. Saddam Hus- and had uni- by creating a fact remains that Saddam, who tried to sein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti, born April 28, fi ed them as dichotomy be- closely model himself on Gamal Abdel 1937, was the president of Iraq from July Iraqis and citi- tween the su- Nasser, saw himself as a social revolu- 16, 1979, until April 9, 2003. As President zens of a Larg- perior eman- tionary and a modernizer. To the conster- and head of the Ba’ath Socialist Party, er Arab World, cipated West nation of Islamic conservatives, his gov- Saddam espoused secular pan-Arabism, which had to out to impart ernment gave women added freedoms economic modernization, and Arab so- be somehow ‘good gover- and offered them high-level government cialism. And that meant a confl ict with punctured by nance’ to the and industry jobs. Saddam also created a the U.S. per se. No wonder, Iraq was in- the Imperial- savage, un- Western-style legal system, making Iraq vaded and Saddam hanged for killing 148 ist media (by derdeveloped the only country in the Persian Gulf re- people at Dujail in 1982. flamboyantly and inferior gion not ruled according to Sharia- the What could have been termed as the depicting the East. White traditional Islamic law. Saddam’s was suppression of a revolt by the state ma- various Shi’ites, Man’s Burden one of the few strong voices coming from chinery was promptly branded genocide. Sunnis, Arabs, is not passes, the Arab world which spoke of economic To draw an analogy, Britain was not in- Kurds, and it just mani- nationalism, resistance to the hegemony vaded and Queen Victoria hanged by the Turkmen, and fests itself as of the fi rst world, and most importantly, U.S. for suppressing the 1857 War of In- NOT people democratic in- talked and practised secularism, and that dian Independence, was she? Moreover, dying on fl am- vasions these alone places him intellectually way above these poor 148 departed mortals were ing Baghdad days. the monarchs of neighbouring countries not just any people. They happened to streets) if the However, like Saudi Arabia, who should have been be, as the western media reports explic- challenge to let’s not even the fi rst to go had U.S. really cared about itly labeled them, ‘Shias’. Imperialism has i m p e r i a l i s m for a moment ‘democracy’ in an age torn asunder by always tried to sow the hegemonic seeds was to be mut- consider Sad- communalism. Saddam was, to conclude, of confl ict amongst the third world by ed. dam as being a man more sinned against than sinning, fanning non-antagonistic contradictions B e f o r e c o m p l e t e l y and we can only hope that machtpolitik on the lines of ethnicity (Iraq), religion Iraq was to free of vices, no longer snatches the lives of the hoi- (Partition of India), or region (Partition be invaded and occupied, the imperial- for he was the dictator of an authoritar- polloi. of Korea) so that a united anti-imperial- ists had to justify their future campaign ian regime that had a bloody history of Sami Ahmad Khan ist movement becomes impossible. Sad- of havoc and destruction. Strike at the crushing popular movements, butchering Hindu College Media’s Call for Justice Fatal Attraction Nitish Katara was an executive in Delhi son. “I owe it to my son. He was a great The Men in Blue have beaten Sri Media, bad news is the only news when he was murdered in the early hours stickler for justice,” she says when asked Lanka 2-1 to win the series. It follows where Assam or for that matter the of February 17, 2002. The son of an IAS what keeps her going. Though she admits the emphatic 3-1 win over West In- whole of North East is concerned. The offi cer in the Ministry of Shipping, he had that the process is draining her physically dies. So they are the ‘fl avour of the ULFA blasts; threats to Hindi speaking recently graduated from the Institute of and mentally. “I take each day as it comes,” season’ again (or rather they always migrant labourers become headlines Management and Technology, Ghaziabad, she says. are, whether for the right or the wrong but positive stories like these are not where he had fallen in love with his class- While members of the Katara family reasons). Media is singing paeans of important. mate, Bharati Yadav. It is widely believed and more importantly Mrs. Neelam Katara their triumphs. Zaheer Khan and Gan- In our country, cricket is the Al- that he was murdered by Bharati’s brother, eagerly await justice for the loved one who guly’s never say die attitude is feted pha and Omega, where sports is con- Vikas Yadav and cousin, Vishal Yadav. is no longer among them today, the cul- and relieved sighs are being heaved cerned. On February 17, 2007, the family of prits have yet to be brought to book for for the return of the great middle or- But why blame the media alone. Nitish Katara the crime. In all der. Considerable airtime and print It is illustrious company of the govern- remembered this fl urry of ac- space is being devoted to the upcom- ment, the politicians and even the God him on his tivity, one won- ing World Cup in men! When Sourav fi fth death ders just how the West Indies. Ganguly is dropped anniversary. signifi cant a role Performances are from the interna- The Kata- the media plays. being dissected; tional squad, the ras held a While it was me- strategies are be- Left parties make a prayer meet- dia activism and ing discussed fe- hue and cry but no ing at their the initiative was verishly and every not noises are made 7, Chelms- taken by journal- news channel is when Viren Ras- ford Road ists from both busy comparing quinha or Dhanraj residence in print and elec- the team cho- Pillai are dropped the evening. tronic media sen by their own from the hockey An event at- to get the high analysts with the team. The whole tended by family and friends, it also at- profi le culprits one selected by Parliament criticizes tracted ample media attention. indicted for the BCCI. From the Indian cricket Since the Jessica Lall and Priyadarshini the crimes, it a paanwaala to a team and the coach Mattoo cases, both judicaial activism and has also been bureaucrat, every- Greg Chappell for media pressure have come to play impor- pointed out on body has opinions their not so distant tant roles when it comes to crimes commit- how a trial by on our cricket team including myself, failures but not a single party utters a ted by high profi le people. Both the cases the press, the a self-confessed cricket lover. Nothing word on KPS Gill and Jyothikumaran were breakthroughs and though justice electronic media or public agitation, is the wrong with that. Cricket is after all a and the dismal performance of our was delayed, it arrived much to the relief very antithesis of the rule of law and it can religion for the Indians. hockey team in the recent interna- and comfort of the families of the victims. lead to a miscarriage of justice. But that doesn’t absolve the me- tional events. Where Jessica’s dynamic sister Sabrina All the same, I feel that somehow as dia from relegating non-cricketing Even the likes of Baba Ramdev went all the way to get justice for her mur- soon as the media steps in, an issue as- sports stories to a corner. 33rd Nation- are advising Virendra Sehwag to do dered sister, it was Mattoo’s aged father sumes completely different proportions. al Games are underway in Guwahati, Pranayaam to get back his form. who fi nally saw the culprit behind bars. Suddenly people don’t just know about it, Assam and will continue till 18th of But sadly, such adulation, scru- One woman who still stands her ground in they are thinking about the issue. The me- February but there is hardly coverage tiny and unrelenting support are miss- the Nitish Katara case and is determined dia does help in bringing together a variety of it. National games are an important ing for other sports. We lack a de- to see justice being done is his mother, of people from all walks of life and sensitiz- platform for the up coming sportsper- fi nitive sports culture like Australia or Neelam Katara. ing them to wrongs that might not concern sons to showcase their talent. Their China where there is equal emphasis I remember having read an interview them personally but have been committed performance here can get them to on every game. Hence each sport has of Mrs. Neelam Katara where she was and the wrong – doers are goin scott free. represent India at other competitions its own popularity and fan following. asked about what had led her on, she had The media has been successful in reviving like Asian Games, Commonwealth Until and unless that happens here, said that while she was in school, she was old issues and not just leaving it at that but Games and even the Olympics. In fact we will keep on having the same old taught by the Irish nuns that there was also effectively making their endeavours media exposure can help them getting debate, after every Olympics, on why black and there was white. There was no result – oriented. Somehow, there seems sponsorship and other fi nancial and a country of billion plus people fair grey. The verdicts in both the Jessica Lall to be hope that one can still associate with material aid thereby ending the public so miserably in the biggest sporting and the Priyadarshini Mattoo cases has re the Nitish Katara case. and the governmental apathy towards event of the world. – energised her fi ght for justice for her own - Poorvi Bhargava them. However, for the Mainstream Sreshtha Trivedi t DU bea t Tuesday, February 20, 2007 8 Off b ea Pisces Dissected Species specifi ed: Homo sapi- a dreamer whose weak consti- be termed as psychics- thing I wanted to be.” ens piscean tution is balanced so never dare to question Elizabeth Taylor: the brilliant actress by his extremely a Piscean on his whose violet eyes need no introduction. Family: hominidae cyprinidae fertile imagination. prophetic na- Her love for movies and theatre show (homonidae- the human family; A Piscean epito- ture! her inclination towards the arts. cyprinidae- the rohu fi sh family) mizes the joy for If the per- Johnny Cash: the legendary coun- Layman’s term: the fi sherman/woman. life, humanitarian son in ques- try singer also known as ‘the man in Physical features: organisms re- compassion, elo- tion is your en- black’. His love for music, television( he sembling fi shes or other aquatic be- quence and fragil- emy: Pisceans starred in his own show) was a typical ings: so next time you hear-‘there’s ity. Pisceans also are sometimes piscean trait. something fi shy about him/her,’ tend to be very timid and im- Jon Bon Jovi: his real name is John you’ll know the subject’s sun sign. compassionate practical. They Bongiovi. Besides music, Jon Bon Jovi Jokes apart, Pisceans are soft, frail, and charitable. tend to detach has been immensely involved in hu- gracefully built with dreamy eyes. Their search for themselves from manitarian deeds such as donating $1 How to spot them? holistic and spiri- the surroundings million donation to build 28 Habitat If the person in question is your tual calm leads them to and brood. Vague homes in Louisiana. friend-With the onset of the Piscean the domain of the needy where they philosophical ideas love them Victor Hugo: the french romantic month from February 19th to March invest their all. Self-sacrifi ce comes and they love them too. They writer who was greatly involved in the 20th, the somber and suave Piscean naturally to them- a Piscean friend is are pessimistic to a certain extent- be- politics of his times. His writing power decides to step out into the open (after always counted on. Pisceans have a ing gullible; they can be fooled easily, and his versatality can be atrributed to all its his birthday). This month signi- natural fl air for music, arts –especially which leads them into trouble. his sun sign. fi es a veritable change for the secre- photography and fi lm making- they Piscean celebs: Renoir: a leading painter in the de- tive teen Piscean: transcending from have an in built sensory discernment, Kurt Cobain: the rock idol who’s velopment of impressionist style. His his peaceful existence to social birthday which makes them connect to such erratic love for music and anonymity softly fusing fi gures in paintings, ex- bashes. The real Piscean is a visionary: fi elds. Pisceans also have a strong in- show him to be a true Piscean. Kurt Co- pose his obsession with impressionism. tuitive power- so much so that they can bain had once said-”Famous is the last -Niyati Sharma, LSR

Franz Kafka - As i saw him Reality Unbound It’s only once tations of an ideal hus- in a while that band. He expressed his Black Friday one gets to know need for Felice’s support there is also hatred and disgust of someone so in- in many ways but some- for those who masterminded the triguing and fasci- how could never bring blasts and later thankfulness for nating and at the himself to agree that he the police who crack down on the same time so was capable of commit- criminals. r e c o g n i z a b l e ment. The commendable art direc- that the whole ex- Kafka probably never tion in the scenes that juxtaposed perience leaves felt the need to turn to blast sites, before and after the you with an unset- his religion and therefore blasts, left me amazed. The road tling feeling that is kept himself detached by next to Dalal Street, the Worli revived every time by going to synagogues passport offi ce and other such you think of it. I just four times a year. He blast sites were quite accurately had the chance was a lonely and mel- shot. to see a play per- ancholy person battling Tiger Memon, played by Pa- formed by National with his inner-self and van Malhotra, was the pivot School of Drama on an unscrupulous alien around which the narrative re- 8th feb in L.T.G. world. He found refuge volved. A very complex charac- auditorium as the in mocking the world ter, it showed how the anger and grand fi nale of the through his sarcastic ‘jihadi’ sentiments were aroused Bharatendu Theatre Festival. The play sense of humour. He was deeply dis- after the Mumbai riots towards ‘KAFKA’ was based on the life of the turbed by a lack of meaning in the world the end of 1992. Memon went German-language fi ction writer Franz and this can be seen in his existentialist around recruiting people for car- Kafka (1883-1924) born into a family in novels. He contradicted the ideas of al- rying out the blasts. The movie Prague in Austro-Hungarian empire. He ready established and popular beliefs of **Spoiler Warning: Plot de- also showed the underworld nex- was from a Jewish middle class family philosophy by conveying the notion that tails follow ** us in the underbelly of Mumbai. Scenes with fi ve siblings. the existence of human beings is the Cast: Pavan Malhotra, Kay Kay that showed the accused being trained The play started with a brief profi le of supreme reality and all their actions are in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and then Kafka being shown on a projector screen. governed not by reason and logic but by Menon, Aditya Srivastava being sent to wage jihad in India were The story is built-up by means of a short their perception of meanings and rights. Director: Anurag Kashyap particularly startling. movie clip and then later is transferred This lent to his writings an unusual aura The Miranda House College Phi- Kay Kay Menon stands out in his role on stage. During the entire play Kafka where bizzare things happened with no losophy department had announced as Rakesh Maria along with Aditya Sriv- is defi ned by the relationships he had explanations what-so-ever. This catego- the screening of Parzania in its annual astav as Badshah Khan. The character with his near and dear ones. Their in- rises the marxist writer as within Sur- festival. However, there was a last min- of Tiger Memon fl ees for Dubai, leav- fl uence, love and resentment made him realism. ute change and they decided to screen ing his accomplices to face the wrath of the person that he was. Kafka’s father His obvious resentment towards dic- ‘Black Friday’. the police and the message of the nar- Hermann Kafka had the most powerful tatorship and a totalitarian form of gov- As the full-capacity crowd in the au- rative was clear. The anti-muslim riots impact on his life. Kafka saw his father ernment is seen many times in the play ditorium waited for the ‘dvd brand logo’ triggered off the anger in the muslim as a huge, dominating and offensive and is more distinct in his writings like to stop moving across the screen and community and the act of revenge took man who was indifferent to his son’s “In The Penal Court”, “The Trial” and the movie to start, one couldn’t help away hundreds of innocent lives. Com- feelings and fears. Nevertheless, to him “The Castle”. Many of his writings are wonder whether it was permissible to munal sentiments aroused by radical his father was a successful, wise and a politically charged, questioning the ethi- screen such a recent release so soon. anti-social elements lead to nothing but shrewd businessman, someone that he cal duties of a government. But anyway, the movie turned out to be destruction. always longed to be. His struggle was to His chronic ailments forced him to a great spectacle. It delved deep into The fi lm pays a tribute to all the keep himself far away from his father’s cut his connections with the world. He the events before and after the serial lives lost and the efforts of the police infl uence to help him become someone succumbed to his illness in 1924 and bomb blasts in Mumbai in 1993, mas- to nab the accused and break down the like him. Their contrasting personalities died of tuberculosis. terminded by Tiger Memon, now ab- underworld nexus in Mumbai. The fi lm on-stage are even more pronounced by The Jewish ambience created lended sconding and believed to be in Dubai. had been delayed for release 2 years the fact that Kafka was a weak, short a convincing touch to the play. Also the With a documentary type style of ago, as it showed the courts announc- fi gure next to his father’s robust, tall display of real life photographs on the dirction, Anurag Kashyap’s Black Fri- ing a verdict on the accused even be- and hefty one. projector screen in the backdrop of the day was the truth thrown into the face fore the trial had ended. Glad to see the Kafka’s struggle with his desires and characters performing on stage made it of the viewer. The movie is grim, prefi lm in theatres now, I hope everyone his conceived notions of his capabilities easier for all of us to relate to them. I cise and extremely direct. It takes the understands the underlying message of are seen with his relationship with Felice personally appreciated the play a lot. It viewer on a ride through various emo- the fi lm. Bauer, his girlfriend. He never got mar- was a journey back in time for a little tions. If there is anger at the police for - Utathya Chattopadhyaya, ried to her because of his own fears of rendezvous with Franz Kafka. its ignorance and despair for the people Hindu College not being able to live up to the expec- - Garima Gupta, KMC lying on the road stone-dead, then campus Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Central DU beat 9

Bengali Food Festival @ Chor Bizarre restaurants in Delhi, All India Fine Arts & Crafts Society: ‘The Noida and Gurgaon (lunch and dinner). < Holiness of the Hearts’ Affection’, recent works food art > by Bhaskar Nayar, Gallery No 1, Raﬁ Marg, 1pm to 7pm. Food Festival: celebrating the Chinese New Year @ Intercontinental- the Photo Exhibition: Children Of The World, a collection of colorful portraits ‘Simply Asia Food Festival’ Blooms, of children by Flore Lamoureux, shot during her travels around the world. Intercontinental Hotel, On till Feb 21, 11 am to 7 pm. Nehru Place. Art Exhibition: Planned Aesthetic Accidents, paintings by Vipul Chandra Das, Studio Vasant, 39 Paschimi Marg, Vasant Vihar- on till Feb 23, 11 am to 7 pm.

music India Habitat Centre, Visual Arts Gallery presents works of allego- theatre ry and ﬁ ction by Sakti Burman - 11am-7pm (on till 26th Feb) National School of Drama presents an unlikely tale as their ﬁ nal production. < Tohri Zindagi, directed by Ganesh Kumar is a comment on lesbianism. 6.30 p.m, 22nd Feb Great Indian Rock Festival 2007 Dates: 24th and 25th February 2007

Venue: Hamsadhwani Open Air Theater, Pragati Maidan,

^ New Delhi, India Gates Open: 4:30 pm movies Day One Bands: Half Step Down, Magdalene, < Demonic Resurrection, Split, Scribe, Joint Family Day Two Bands: Out Of The Blue, Boomarang, India Habitat Centre brings a Mex- IIIrd Sovereign Medusa, Bhayanak Maut, ENSLAVED ican ﬁ lm - “La Ultima Mirada” or (Norway) The Last Gaze. A touching story about an artist going blind and the Great Indian Rock 2007 Club Gigs Schedule love of his life. Wednesday, 21st February 6:45 p.m, 20th Feb Boomarang and Out Of The Blue Live at Lodi - The Garden Restaurant, Lodhi Road. 8 P.M. Onwards

Thursday, 22nd February ENSLAVED and IIIrd Sovereign Live at Turquoise Cottage, Adchini. 8 P.M. Onwards

Other Music Events Govt of Delhi, Delhi Tourism Dept and The Times Of Mrigya, live at NSIT, on 23rd February India celebrate the ‘20th Garden Tourism Festi- val’, Garden of Five Senses, Said-ul-Ajaib, Saket, misc Indian Habitat Centre showcases an evening of Hindustani 11am to 8pm. < Classical vocal recital by Meeta Pandit and Pt Yashpal 7 p.m, 21st Feb Sahitya Akademi present a book exhibition at Rabindra Bhavan - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (on till 21st Feb) Campus Fests and Events DCE Fest: 19th Feb to 23rd Feb Mughal Garden, Rashtrapati Bhavan, open to public TASHI: English Debate LSR 24th feb view for spring 07, till Mar 3, 10.30 am to 4.30 pm 21st Feb N.V. Thaddani Memorial Parliamentary Debate Hindu (except Mondays). College National Symposium: Conference hall Delhi University 21st Feb Annual Cultural Fest of NSIT 22nd to 25th Feb

14. Spicy 56. ___ Maria 36. Author of The Time Macine DUB Weekly Criss Cross 15. Man without law 57. The ultimate bad guy 37. Authority fi gure in 17. Start of a Shakespearean 58. Berlin time now (abbr.) Powerpuff girls quote DOWN 39. Vision 20. Indian epical hero 1.Sprinkler action 40. Air or gas prefi x 21. Green part of the calyx 2.Sesame 41. Trepidation 22. Part 2 of quote 3.Russian range 43. Commercial possession 25. Legume 4.Cat’s cry 45. Hyena in The Lion King 27. Had lunch 5.Crash ____ me 46. Abominable snowman 29. Part 3 of quote 6.Hit song by jewel 47. Loud sustained laughter 30. Certifi cation mark of 7.Harness 48. A tale beyond time approval 9. Extreme 49. Trick 31. Lengthen 10. Motif 32 Part 4 of quote 12. Lawsuit Last week’s solution 33. Kin 15. You can call me __ I T E M D O N 34. Rage 16. An ancient greek D O N E C P A V I E W 35. Part 5 of quote 18. Half giant in E N T T A B L A Y A H O O E E R R R O L L I N G 38. Greek text Rowling’s literature A 42. Period of time F R E E B I R D I L 19. Adjective for Archie O S E E I N G 44. End of quote H X 22. Vend A A F H A H A 50. Prepared L M 23. Chatter L L A M A E R E T U G A T 51. Slippery as an ___ 24. Miller’s protagonist E Y E Q A G E R E 52. Musical masterpiece in Salem U N K I N D L E S 53. Smallest state of India 25. Coupling S A A N E U R Y S M 8. Ecuador’s neighbour I M A T R ACROSS 54. River in Norfolk 26. Spanish woman T I P P L E R 10. Number of little red Indians A I E A L L A Y A G O 1. R-V hookup 55. Mojo’s present perfect 27. French friend D U 11. Part of a play E A T E N T S P R A M 4. Joy action 28. Arctic ____ 7. Musical wind instr. 13. Genuine E R G I S L E sports t Tuesday, February 20, 2007 10 DU bea b eat Presenting… The Caribbean Jamboree – Its Showtime! As the curtains unfold for the great- the Proteas can scar the wits out of the space. team which can snatch defeat from the est mega event, DUB does a reality check greatest of batsmen, which gives them PAKISTAN jaws of victory & at times it also happens on the status quo of the top performers. an edge over the other teams. Sleeping Giant the other way round. It has all the re- CONSISTENCY, CONFIDENCE, COUR- They always get into management prob- quired potential to lift the world Cup but AUSTRALIA AGE - THE THREE C’S seems to be doing lems & controversies before big tourna- it all rests on the players who need to get The Lull before the Storm well and good for South Africa. They are ments & this time is no different with the their act together by playing more sensi- Invincible is a term synonymous with the Favourites to win the cup. Dope dagger hanging on its key player bly and tactfully. Comprehensive Series Australian Cricket. The wizards of oz are like Shoaib Akhtar. But like the Austra- win against WI & SL has ignited a billion on a hat-trick of world cups in WI & logi- ENGLAND lians they too play the big ones with élan. hopes once again. It is time to perform cally they’ve all the ammo, the best all- The ‘Dark’ Horse When going gets tough Pakistan gets havans and poojas to propriate the Gods rounders, pacers & batsman to achieve Ironically, the gen- going. Statutory for India’s victory. Jeetega bhai this feat. But, cricket defi es logic & the tleman’s game is ICC Cricket World Cup Warning: Do not Jeetaga …. recent series loss to England followed their discovery and awaken the Sleep- by a humiliating 10 wickets drubbing re- the Barmy Army made ing Giant. ceived from New Zealand (First ever for it to the fi nals on three Australia) has exposed the impregnable occasions to fail mis- WEST INDIES armour of the champions. Will this be the erably. After a dismal Home Alone end of an era or is it the Lull before the Ashes whitewash they There is not much to storm… redeemed their lost pride write about the home by staging an upset beat- team. They have the SOUTH AFRICA ing the mighty Australians. home advantage, huge The Favourites With the likes of Flint- support & Lara. The de- The SA team portrays a promising pic- off Collingwood Pieter- fi ning moment has ture. Their recent series win against In- son & the new come & its time his- dia & Pakistan speaks volumes of their found tory repeats itself. chances in the W o r l d It is redemption time Cup. Batting for the Wind- or bowl- Essex ies & no better ing they all round- West Indies 2007 place to do so. are peak- er Ravi Bopara England go If Lara & men can create the magic of ing at into the WC with a renewed con- Lloyds super cats, Caribbean Jamboree the right viction & a mission to accomplish. is in the offi ng. t i m e . They may well be the Dark T h e Horse. NEW ZEALAND fi eld- The Volcano i n g SRI LANKA Kiwis have always been the volcano which o f Eye of the Tiger can erupt anytime. They’ve always been The Sri Lankan team can be rated much lower then what they actu- aptly termed as the “SURVI- ally deserve. Fleming & Co. recently VORS’ with regaining their fo- humiliates Australia beating them by cus whenever the chips are down. 10 wickets becoming the fi rst ever The recent tour of New Zealand has team to do so. Going to WC as proved fruitful for them. With Jaya- the underdogs, write off New suriya again going ballistic & ability Zealand at your own peril. of Vass & Muralitharan to run through any side the Tigers are on the prowl INDIA again. Can they recreate the magic of The Unpredictables 1996 World Cup? Watch out for this Team India is the only The Contenders Group A Group B Group C Group D Australia Sri Lanka New Zealand Pakistan S. Africa India England West Indies Scotland Bangladesh Kenya Zimbabwe Group Holland Bermuda Canada Ireland super 8 Date Group A Group B Group C Group D WINNER Date Match WINNER Tue, Mar 13 WI v Pak SUPER 8 Wed, Mar 14 Aus v Sco Ken v Can Tue, Mar 27 D2 v A1 Thu, Mar 15 SL v Ber Zim v Ire Wed, Mar 28 A2 v B1 Fri, Mar 16 SA v Holl Eng v NZ Thu, Mar 29 D2 v C1 Sat, Mar 17 Ind v B’desh Pak v Ire Sun, Mar 18 Aus v Holl Eng v Can Fri, Mar 30 D1 V C2 Mon, Mar 19 Ind v Ber WI v Zim Sat, Mar 31 A1 v B2 Tue, Mar 20 SA v Sco NZ v Ken Sun, Apr 01 D2 v B1 Wed, Mar 21 SL v B’desh Zim v Pak Thu, Mar 22 Sco v Holl NZ v Can Mon, Apr 02 B2 v C1 Fri, Mar 23 Ind v SL WI v Ire Tue, Apr 03 D1 v A2 Sat, Mar 24 Aus v SA Eng v Ken Sat, Apr 07 B2 v A2 Sun, Mar 25 Ber v B’desh Sun, Apr 08 A1 v C2 Semi Final 1 : Tue, Apr 24 Super Eight 2nd v 3rd FINAL Mon, Apr 09 D1 V C1 Semi Final 2 : Wed, Apr 25 Super Eight 1st v 4th Tue, Apr 10 D2 v A2 Sat, Apr 28 Wed, Apr 11 C2 v B2 Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 Thu, Apr 12 B1 v C1 Fri, Apr 13 A1 v D1 Sat, Apr 14 A2 v C1 Sun, Apr 15 B2 v D1 Mon, Apr 16 A1 v B1 Tue, Apr 17 A2 v C2 Wed, Apr 18 D1 v B1 Thu, Apr 19 D2 v B2 Fri, Apr 20 A1 v C1 Sat, Apr 21 D2 v C2