Vol I/2015 HANSRAJ NEWSPAPER Published by VISION Society [email protected] INSIDE... “SOUVENIR ALACRITY 2K15” Page 2- Diwali Mela, White Cane Safety Day, Gandhi Jayanti - Moteram Satyagraha. Seniors welcomed Fresher’s; Student union organized Alacrity ‘15 with DJ ‘ACE AXE’ ALACRITY 2K15" held on 14th Page 3 - Academic Evolution of October in Hansraj College L.P our College, Seminar and Work- area, the Hotspot of the college, left shop organized by ORDINATEUR. fresher’s filled with a lifelong mem- ories of fun that they'll cherish al- Page 4 - Shale gas - The Answer ways. The party provided fresher’s a to India’s Energy Woes, Enactus at work - Project Boond. platform to confrontation with their seniors and make new friends, meet Page 5 - Tribute To “KALAM” SIR, people from all departments. Natural Philosophy and Physics, Organized by the student union of Corruption.- Is It Inevitable??. Hansraj College, ALACRITY - the fresher's party fascinated all the Page 6 - Interview of Saptak Chat- students of our college and nearly terjee and Hansraj Almuni 600 students turned up for the event. ‘Meenakshi Sheoran’. Despite some difficulties in managing such a huge crowd this Page 7 - Meet the Fresher’s, Let’s party turned out to be a huge delec- talk with Sirjan Ubha, Hard Work tation. There was a lively atmosphere and Success. as the students danced gracefully. The event was sponsored by ‘Zoom Page 8 - Opportunity Column, car’, ‘CHEM Academy’, ‘Brain Phone-in Counselling Launched!, humor’, ‘Mufti’, ‘Pehal’ Photography, Indian Super League. ‘Magic Pin’. Photo booth by Pixels and Magic Principal’s Message pin and Zoom car stalls entertained “In Indian students. LED screen was placed, constitution students followed the dancing steps the right of through the beats displayed visually. expression has It was an amazing event. The hosts been given an were very entertaining and caught i m p o r t a n t the attentions of students. place. Every men and Ankita Choudhary, world renowned fashion designer was present at the women have different ideas,but until “Immensely happy to be a proud Hansarian: well developed infrastructure; experienced lowed was Title Hunt – an event for and unless these ideas get channel of ex- event to promote her international fashion brand “SAAJ”. professors; remarkable L.P also the library. But a college diary would always be which all the fresher’s were eagerly pressions, these cannot be translated into waiting for. This event took place in the reality. Mass media has been grow- incomplete without those crazy friends whom we hold hands in hands to do various The event started with the host three rounds. In the first round all ing very fast and students have to be mischievous acts. In spite of all; being a fresher; I thank my seniors for the awesome the contestants performed ramp exposed to these media in a manner Karan singh and Aishra Bhatia addressing the crowd followed by a fresher's meet placing a platform to meet and interact with all the fresher’s which adds to walk and introduced themselves one which suits them in their own lan- by one. The first round was followed guage. dance performance by three students an incredible and memorable experience from the very first year of my college days - from first year. The event that fol- by a comedy act from Manik. Newspaper like ‘हंस VISION’ is a plat- ‘Khelena Bachaspati’ (Miss College Fresher.) ...continue to pg.7[3] form for students for showcasing the talent and creativity. SWACCH HANSRAJ SWASTH HANSRAJ I wish the 'VISION' society, success in Gun for glory Championship their attempt to connect all the stu- Mahatma Gandhi has said "Sanitation is more important than dents, societies and departments of independence". Cleanliness is an integral part for the well-being Hansraj College.” of the physical body, and for a focused mind. In remembrance to Gandhi ji’s words, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, launched India's biggest ever cleanliness drive, in which millions Innovation Projects of people and many college students participated. Following the pulse, a cleanliness drive was organized on October 2015-2016 1, 2015 by ‘Haritima’, The Environment Awareness Society of The results for this edition of the Hansraj College, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, in the college Innovation Project Scheme were premises. The agenda of the society was “Swacch Hansraj Swasth recently declared by the varsity. The Prerna Gupta Geetakshi Hansraj”- ‘Ek kadam swacchta ki orr’’ ...continue to pg.7[2] vision of University of Delhi states The Gun for Glory Shooting Championship, started by Gagan Narang, an that the desired goal must have some Olympic bronze medalist, seeks to encourage shooting enthusiasts. It was reasonably clear real world held for the fifth time from 06-13 September, 2015 in Pune. Two participants 309 lives saved Blood Donation Camp applications, to promote innovation - from Hans Raj- Prerna Gupta (who won 3 gold medals) and Geetakshi Dixit Blood Connect, in collaboration among young minds by introducing participated in it, and made the college proud by performing very well. with NSS Hansraj and AIIMS the ‘Innovation Project Scheme’ in Hospital, organized a blood 2012 has been successful in grab- donation camp in the college bing the attention and interests of A Voyage of Excellence: Padam Shri Shovana Ji premises on 29th September. While the students and faculty . The SPIC Macay Chapter Hansraj many people have false notions of scheme is ‘designed to enhance organized VIRASAT’15, on 12th having ill health effects of blood learning experience through stu- October in the College Auditorium. donation, the donations are usually dent’s participation. It inspires over Carrying forward the legacy of not half as many as expected. “If you entertained by professionals. The about their first thoughts after 300 projects which then submitted inviting the most renowned artists of don't believe us, then just give it a try camp was guided under well-trained donation. It was handed over to the by students and faculty of colleges the India to the College. This time and donate blood”, was the motto professional doctors, NSS Convener, NSS Convener as a memento. around the university. They were to Hansraj chapter had the privilege of with which the camp was publicized Dr. Baljeet Kaur, and students who It makes one feel immensely proud be conducted by team of 3 teachers hosting a beautiful Kathak Recital by through online and offline media to never let break the healthy environ- to see donors reach out to the world and 10 students, being able to en- the versatile artist Padam Shri encourage donations in larger ment for, and the safety of donors. with a pledge to make India free courage and support hands-on Shovana Narayan Ji. India’s most numbers. The theme of the camp was All those who donated were pro- from blood shortage, and to donate research by college teachers and celebrated and outstanding Kathak Gandhi Jayanti, for which the vided with the refreshments to in- to that person who needs blood for students. maestro of the present age. Well Rangoli and quotes were displayed. centivize their participations. In total a life to live, and smile and dream in. Given a curriculum which was known both as a choreographer and Frequently asked questions 103 units collected which will save Many donors registered themselves bounded by a discipline based performer. She blazed a trail in the about the health effects of blood 309 lives. as emergency donors with the Blood syllabus and strict timetables for field imbuing it with depth, maturity Padam Shri Shovana Narayan Ji performing at stage. donations and proficiency of doctors The camp held high an “I Donated” Connect, which made the event a lectures, the teachers and students and ennoblement. She was accompa- were raised by the public, which were banner, where the donors wrote huge success. did not have the time, or the grants, nied by Ustad Shakul Ahmed Khan, stating the beautiful line of L.M to consider new ways of learning. a table maestro in his field, who is Singh ‘Dushshan Bas karo Dharti ka The Innovation Project Scheme has known for his rhythmic precision chirharan mat karo’ which meant we The Hostel Day - Fresher’s proved to be an inevitable part of the and control over his instrument. On are the present day culprits who are Hostel seniors of the college help a hostel warden, the hostel manager, University since 2012 providing a vocals, Pt. Jwala Prasad a Hindustani destroying our mother Earth. grand fresher’s day for the new stu- the hostel in-charge, and some pro- big platform to students to showcase Classical vocalist known across the Kathak exponent enthralled the dents who have joined the hostel. It fessors enrolled with the college. The their talents with monetary grants, world. On Sarangi, Sh. Nasir Khan audience with her mesmerizing foot started in the evening at around 5:30 hostel secretary, who was hosting the an exposure like never before. Ji an eminent figure of his field. work, facial expression for which PM. The dress code for the fresher’s event, talked about the legacy and A project submitted by the faculty Padam Shri Shovana Ji performed crowd showed up in huge members in first year was white shirt and the traditions of the hostel with the members and students of Hans Raj her few best compositions which and applauded the artists with shorts, and the second and third year newcomers, and told them about College, under the name of “Device were ‘Draupadi Chirharan’ from Ma- standing ovation. After this the prin- students could wear anything of some of the hostellers who have for the Uniquely Abled (DUA)” has habharat and the life of Lord Bud- cipal Dr.