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The department of commerce and business studies in collaboration with the department of economics organized a two-day annual fest called “Ecocracy” on the university campus. The whole day included many fun related learning activities and cultural events. The festival took place on February 27 and 28, 2012. There were three different venues reserved for about a dozen of activities including ...

[The following is an advertisement. Content herein has been provided by IEEEJMI] Jamia Millia Islamia is once again ready to witness the annual college fest Encomium, now in its 12th edition. Encomium ’12, a three day technical-cum-cultural fest is being organized by the IEEEJMI society from the 27th to 29th of January in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.   ...

In celebration of Delhi’s supposed centennial anniversary as the capital of India, the internationally renowned Pakistani ghazal singer, Munni Begum performed live at the Ansari Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. The guest of honor for the event was the Delhi legislative assembly member, Asif Muhammad Khan. The event was organized by a charitable organization for social development named “Shikhar.” ...

A group of nine, 2011, Bachelor of Fine Arts graduates, curated an art exhibit at the M.F. Hussain Gallery, entitled “Hues,” on October 18 – 24, 2011. Jamia Journal spoke to, Reshma Chongtham, one of the artists present at the exhibit. Following is an edited excerpt of her interview:   JJ: Can you tell us a little about your work. ...

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.

The Center for North-East Studies organized a photo exhibition titled ‘Unheard Voices’ by Kausiki Sarma at the M.F. Hussain Art Gallery, on Monday, August 1, 2011. At the inauguration of the exhibition, Prof. Sanjoy Hazarika, director for the Center for North-East Studies, introduced the artist and her work, and also wished her more success in life. It was followed by ...

In tribute to M.F. Hussain – who recently passed away in exile – the Minority Educational and Welfare Society organized an art exhibit by Mohammad Tabrez Alam. The exhibit was held at the M.F. Hussain Gallery in Jamia on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Alam is a full-time artist from Bihar, who has a studio in Delhi and Mumbai. Though the ...

Computer Society Of India, Jamia Millia Islamia organized a concert by the renowned Hindi poet, Kumar Vishwas, on Saturday, March 12, 2011. The event was organized as a part of the two-day technical and cultural festival ‘ALGORYTHM ’11’, from 12-13 March, 2011, organized by the Computer Society of India, Jamia chapter (CSIJMI). The poet, Vishwas, has an excellent fan base ...

[Note: Following is a Jamia press release.] Mr. Najeeb Jung, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia will recite from a selection of poems on 15th March at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. His recitation will be part of a programme which is being organized by UstadGah, an organization which has famous Sufi singer Zila Khan as their Managing Trustee. The programme ...

The Outreach Programme of Jamia Millia Islamia, in collaboration with the departments of English, History, Educational Studies and Sarojini Centre for Women’s studies, organized a Dastangoi (storytelling) performance to mark the recent publication of the book, “In Freedom’s Shade” by Ayesha Kidwai, which is an English translation of Anis Kidwai’s book in Urdu titled, “Azadi Ki Chahon Mein.” The book ...