Maybe baby someday some way I could love you more than words can say I could get you, I could touch you after all you are not that far away. You are my thirst, you are my greed you are my drug and I am in need. please be my life for the life Every moment without you is more ...
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In Pictures: Supporters of Anna Hazare Protest Against Corruption at the Ramlila Ground
The following pictures were taken at the Anna Hazare's protest against corruption at the Ramlila Ground in New Delhi, on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011.
Read More »YES! Holds a Book Giveaway on Campus
As reported earlier on Aug. 17, the Outreach Programme in collaboration with the Youth Empowerment Services (YES!), organized a three-day community development initiative called ‘Give & Take Books’ on campus on Aug. 17, 18 and 23. Following their book collection drives on Aug. 17 and 18 — today, Tuesday, Aug. 23, a big stall was erected near the Maulana ...
Read More »OPINION: My Identity Crisis
“Who is it that can tell me who I am?” ~~ William Shakespeare, King Lear, 1.4.230 My father gave me a name, rather labeled me with my identity, as soon as I was born. It remained my identity, but not for very long. The meaning of it changed when I read the line “what’s in a name?” by Shakespeare. It ...
Read More »OPINION: Words Can Shatter the Soul
I once read somewhere, ‘Bricks and stones only break bones, but words can shatter the soul.’ I’ve always thought of myself as the non-aggressive kind. Bricks and stones? Never. But my words, or the words of those around me — who knows how much of an effect they can have on people? This brings me to the issue of ragging. ...
Read More »OPINION: Jamia’s Beautification at the Cost of its Quality of Education
Jamia Millia Islamia, being a central university and situated in New Delhi, the capital city of India, has gained a lot of repute and grown up to emulate some of the best educational institutions in the country. Its location apparently, makes a difference, because many central universities in India despite offering a plethora of courses and being grandiose in size ...
Read More »POETRY: God is Busy
I have seen the the cobwebs, swinging in the sunbeams, deceiving my eyes, turning into small fishes, huddling in water. I have seen the sky, in moonless nights, divided into patches, showing the unseen, a desert neighboring a bog. Now, I believe my eyes, recognizing the process, a never ending one. God is busy with the brush.
Read More »OPINION: The Scoreboard of Life and Death
They say the thing that doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. So, maybe I can’t say I am strong yet. Because the scoreboard of my near-death experiences is: Zero. Zilch! My best friend used to go for her evening walks in the park with her next-door neighbor, a girl older to her by a year or two. I knew almost ...
Read More »Department of Sociology Holds an Iftaar Party on Aug. 18
An Iftaar party was organized in the department of sociology on Thursday, August 18, 2011. The party was organized by the students of sociology. All the students and staff members from the department were invited to it. There were a total of about 90 students and faculty in attendance. Dr. Neshat Quaiser, head of department, took a personal interest in ...
Read More »Movie Review: Aarakshan (Rating: 4/5)
Aarakshan or reservation is just not about what the title suggests. It deals with the caste-based reservation in society and talks about the commercialization of educational institutions as well.
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