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DU fest season climax: Bet you didn’t know what the finale cost!

From Papon to Seedhe Maut and Salim-Sulaiman, musicians lit up DU fest season 2025. BTS of what went into setting budgets including artiste fee and event woes.

DU fest season, this year, saw several popular artistes perform at various colleges across Delhi-NCR.(Photos: Manoj Verma, Shantanu Bhattacharya and Anurag Mehra/HT)

htcity

Published on May 05, 2025 02:36 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Who is Anne-Mari Eriksen, FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner's birth mother?

Phoenix Ikner's mother violated custody by fleeing to Norway, leading to an international dispute and concerns over his health.

Phoenix Ikner, the accused FSU shooter, has a troubled family history. His mother, Anne-Mari Eriksen, kidnapped him to Norway in 2015.(Janice Ikner Roberson/ Facebook)

world news

Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:20 PM IST

ByBhavika Rathore

SRCC left at Crossroads! Seedhe Maut concert creates chaos on campus

SRCC’s annual fest, Crossroads, witnessed approx 40,000 students flood the campus for Seedhe Maut's gig, leading to Delhi Police taking over the situation.

Scenes from the SRCC campus in Maurice Nagar, where Seedhe Maut performed after much chaos due to overcrowding. (Photos: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT and Instagram)

htcity

Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

With Limestone University closing, football players look for transfer options

Limestone University, a 179-year-old institution in South Carolina, faces closure due to $30M debt. An emergency fund is its last hope to avoid a shutdown

Limestone University football players are seeking transfers(X/Jerricho Cotchery)

world news

Published on Apr 17, 2025 05:35 AM IST

ByShrey Banerjee

World Art Day: Delhi University's budding artists celebrate the eco-friendly way

Here's how young artists/students from DU's Daulat Ram, Lady Irwin, and Sri Venkateswara colleges are adding colour to city's walls on World Art Day (April 15).

Students of fine arts societies from across Delhi University have created vibrant works to mark World Art Day.

htcity

Updated on Apr 15, 2025 01:17 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

PUSU general secretary refuses to take oath over hostel issue

Newly-elected PUSU general secretary Saloni Raj refuses to take oath until boys' hostels are reopened, citing student hardships.

education

Published on Apr 09, 2025 01:57 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

UoH students detained for protesting against land development plan, released

The 400-acre land parcel at Kancha Gachibowli borders the university. Some university students and others oppose the reported proposal to auction the land.

education

Published on Mar 31, 2025 09:54 AM IST

PTI | , Hyderabad

PUSU polls: Women, independents steal the show

NSUI made a strong presence, with its candidates winning 2 seats for the first time after a very long period and runners up in for president, VP posts.

education

Updated on Mar 30, 2025 02:07 PM IST

ByArun Kumar, Patna

Gauhati University introduces online system for exam-related grievances

It is a bid to further streamline examination-related grievance redressal and add to ease of communication for thousands of students.

education

Published on Mar 30, 2025 09:44 AM IST

PTI | , Guwahati

Madras University IDE Result: UNOM UG, PG degree, diploma results out, link here

Madras University IDE Result 2025: Students who appeared for these examinations can check their results using the links given on the official websites.

Madras University IDE Result: UNOM UG, PG degree, diploma results announced(Official website, screenshot )

education

Updated on Mar 27, 2025 08:51 AM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Stones thrown at Sonu Nigam at DTU in Delhi, singer pleads ‘Aisa na kariye’

Chaos erupted at DTU's Engifest' 25 as singer Sonu Nigam halted his show after the crowd hurled stones. He pleaded for calm but resumed once order was restored.

Sonu Nigam performed at DTU's Rohini campus during the university's annual cultural fest, Engifest' 25.(Photo: RaajeshKashyap/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:08 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Lucknow University Semester Results 2025 released, check via direct link

Lucknow University Semester Results 2025 have been released at lkouniv.ac.in. Candidates can check via the direct link given below.

Lucknow University Odd Semester Results 2025 have been released at lkouniv.ac.in. Candidates can check via direct link here.

education

Published on Mar 20, 2025 04:31 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

SRCC and Dogs’ Tale: DUSU Prez vs DU professor — What went wrong?

A viral video shows Ronak Khatri in a heated argument with a prof at SRCC. The real story behind this is the debate over stray dogs on campus. Read to know more

Safety concerns have been raised by some faculty at SRCC in North Campus as students continue to pet dogs within the college premises. (Right) A screenshot of the video that went viral on social media.(Photo: Sushil Kumar/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 17, 2025 04:40 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Osmania University restricts campus protests, dharnas, and offensive speech

The Osmania University has banned obstructing officials from their duties and using abusive or inappropriate language against staff and authorities.

The University authorities said they have viewed the matter seriously and decided to prohibit trespassing, staging dharnas and agitations, raising slogans. (File)(Source: X)

india news

Updated on Mar 16, 2025 10:33 AM IST

ANI |

Jadavpur University student arrested in connection with March 1 vandalism

Police arrested a Jadavpur University (JU) student in connection with the March 1 unrest and vandalism on the campus.

Students of Jadavpur University and other Left student organisations stage a rally to demand the Government announce the student union election date in colleges and allegedly protest against TMC members and education minister Bratya Basu for the March 1 violent clash at JU campus in Kolkata,(Samir Jana/ HT File)

education

Updated on Mar 13, 2025 10:43 AM IST

PTI |

QS subject-wise rankings 2025: 9 Indian varsities, institutes among top 50

India celebrates nine institutions in the QS top 50 rankings, led by Indian School of Mines at 20th for Engineering-Mineral and Mining.

education

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 06:10 PM IST

PTI |

QS Subject Rankings 2025 for Data Science, AI: 5 institutes in top 10 from US

QS Subject Rankings 2025: This year, the QS included 100 universities for the data science and artificial intelligence ranking.

QS Subject Rankings 2025 for Data Science, AI: 5 top 10 institutes are from US(Unsplash/for representation)

education

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 04:54 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

DDU results announced for UG, PG courses at ddugu.ac.in

DDU Results: Canddiates can check their results on the university's official website, ddugu.ac.in.

DDU results out for UG, PG courses at ddugu.ac.in(Official website, screenshot)

education

Updated on Mar 12, 2025 12:29 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Neeti Mohan's nostalgic homecoming to DU: Jiya Re wins hearts at DDUC fest

Singer Neeti Mohan performed at the finale of DDUC's fest Kalrav, in Delhi. Almost 10,000 students gathered to see her sing, groove to Bollywood's hit numbers.

Captivated by Neeti Mohan's live stage act, the crowd burst into loud cheers and sang along in union especially when she sang Jiya Re from the Shahrukh Khan-starrer film Jab Tak Hai Jaan.(Photos: Manoj Verma/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 11, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Written by Karan Sethi

DU fest or fiasco? Venky's Nexus turns noxious say students, principal reacts

Nexus'25 at Sri Venkateswara College, in DU's South Campus, witnessed a stampede-like situation as thousands gathered to attend singer Javed Ali's concert.

Screenshots of the viral videos on social media that capture how a stampede-like situation was created at the college gate on the day of the finale,(Photo: Instagram)

htcity

Published on Mar 07, 2025 12:11 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

2 universities, 5 law colleges, 6 medical colleges proposed in Jharkhand budget

State finance minister Radha Krishna Kishore made the announcement while tabling the budget in the state assembly.

Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore meets state Chief Minister Hemant Soren before presenting the State Budget during the Budget Session of the State Assembly, at Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha in Ranchi on Monday.(Somnath Sen/ANI)

education

Updated on Mar 03, 2025 07:07 PM IST

PTI |

Kamala Nehru College fest: Students go Sau Tarah Ke crazy at Amit Mishra concert

Singer Amit Mishra turns KNC's annual cultural fest, Ullas 2025 into a musical frenzy with chartbusters, crazy fan energy, and even a teacher dance-off!

Singer Amit Mishra gave an electrifying performance for the students during Ullas'25 at Kamala Nehru College's cultural festival.(Photos; Raajessh Kashyap/HT)

htcity

Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:00 AM IST

Written by Karan Sethi

DUSU election proposal row: No voting on campus? Students divided, EC undecided

DU proposes replacing the existing DUSU elections voting system, with a two-tier set-up. Amid student protests, Executive Committee is yet to give a verdict.

Delhi University's plan to revamp student election process has sparked protest on campus, as several students remain divided over its approval. (Photo for representational purposes only)(Photo: Sushil Kumar/HT )

htcity

Published on Mar 02, 2025 01:45 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Singer Sunanda Sharma @ GGSIPU fest: Delhi students ne meri rooh khush kar di

Singer Sunanda Sharma performs at GGSIPU’s annual cultural fest, Anugoonj. Almost 60,000 students attend to sing and dance along during the live concert.

Students in the crowd were enraptured by Sunanda Sharma as the artiste crooned some of her chartbuster songs. (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

htcity

Published on Feb 27, 2025 07:00 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Girl student beaten over food dispute at university in Delhi, cops launch probe

SFI Delhi has demanded action against “ABVP goons” who alleged attacked students and staff due to non-vegetarian food served in the canteen on Mahashivratri.

Representational image: Delhi police have confirmed that a girl student was beaten at the South Asian University canteen(Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

india news

Updated on Feb 26, 2025 11:13 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi Technological University tech fest: Robosoccer, Samurai vibes take over!

Engineering students from across North India participated in DTU's tech fest, Invictus. Some highlights were robotics, chess, hackathon, and financial cricket.

DTU's Invictus 2024 was a perfect blend of cutting-edge tech, fierce rivalry and electrifying energy.(Photos: HTBS/Manoj Verma)

htcity

Published on Feb 22, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Delhi CM’s DU professor recalls, ‘Rekha Gupta bahut dhaakad thi’

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is a Daulat Ram College alumna. Her professor recounts her dedication, leadership during her days at Delhi University.

Indu Jain, a former professor at Delhi University, fondly remembers having taught Rekha Gupta (right) during her student days at Daulat Ram College, (Photo: Manish Swarup/AP)

htcity

Updated on Feb 21, 2025 11:15 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Nepali students urged to return to KIIT campus as tragic death probe continues

Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh confirmed normalcy at KIIT college, urging Nepali students who left to return

Normalcy has continued on the KIIT college campus as lessons continue, according to Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh, who also urged the Nepali students who had fled to return.(ANI)

india news

Published on Feb 20, 2025 11:22 AM IST

ANI |

Shonali Bose’s Ziddi Girls leaves Miranda House principal feeling betrayed

Miranda House principal expresses disappointment over the regressive depiction of Miranda House in the trailer of Ziddi Girls, directed by alumna Shonali Bose.

Miranda House principal Bijayalaxmi Nanda (left), has expressed her disapproval over the stereotypical portrayal of students in the trailer of the upcoming web show Ziddi Girls (right) that was shot at the college. (Photo: Manoj Verma/HT and Instagram)

htcity

Published on Feb 20, 2025 11:08 AM IST

ByKaran Sethi

Miranda House students on Ziddi Girls trailer: We aren't 'porn watching' girls!

Miranda House college students are outraged over Amazon Prime's series Ziddi Girls' trailer. Many feel it's ‘demeaning’ and exploits feminism for entertainment.

Miranda House students accuse the makers of web show, Ziddi Girls for putting out a 'derogatory' trailer.(Photo: Sanchit Khanna/HT (For representational purposes only))

htcity

Updated on Feb 18, 2025 06:25 PM IST

ByKaran Sethi

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From Papon to Seedhe Maut and Salim-Sulaiman, musicians lit up DU fest season 2025. BTS of what went into setting budgets including artiste fee and event woes.

Phoenix Ikner's mother violated custody by fleeing to Norway, leading to an international dispute and concerns over his health.

SRCC’s annual fest, Crossroads, witnessed approx 40,000 students flood the campus for Seedhe Maut's gig, leading to Delhi Police taking over the situation.

Limestone University, a 179-year-old institution in South Carolina, faces closure due to $30M debt. An emergency fund is its last hope to avoid a shutdown

Here's how young artists/students from DU's Daulat Ram, Lady Irwin, and Sri Venkateswara colleges are adding colour to city's walls on World Art Day (April 15).

Newly-elected PUSU general secretary Saloni Raj refuses to take oath until boys' hostels are reopened, citing student hardships.

The 400-acre land parcel at Kancha Gachibowli borders the university. Some university students and others oppose the reported proposal to auction the land.

NSUI made a strong presence, with its candidates winning 2 seats for the first time after a very long period and runners up in for president, VP posts.

It is a bid to further streamline examination-related grievance redressal and add to ease of communication for thousands of students.

Madras University IDE Result 2025: Students who appeared for these examinations can check their results using the links given on the official websites.

Chaos erupted at DTU's Engifest' 25 as singer Sonu Nigam halted his show after the crowd hurled stones. He pleaded for calm but resumed once order was restored.

Lucknow University Semester Results 2025 have been released at lkouniv.ac.in. Candidates can check via the direct link given below.

A viral video shows Ronak Khatri in a heated argument with a prof at SRCC. The real story behind this is the debate over stray dogs on campus. Read to know more

The Osmania University has banned obstructing officials from their duties and using abusive or inappropriate language against staff and authorities.

Police arrested a Jadavpur University (JU) student in connection with the March 1 unrest and vandalism on the campus.

India celebrates nine institutions in the QS top 50 rankings, led by Indian School of Mines at 20th for Engineering-Mineral and Mining.

QS Subject Rankings 2025: This year, the QS included 100 universities for the data science and artificial intelligence ranking.

DDU Results: Canddiates can check their results on the university's official website, ddugu.ac.in.

Singer Neeti Mohan performed at the finale of DDUC's fest Kalrav, in Delhi. Almost 10,000 students gathered to see her sing, groove to Bollywood's hit numbers.

Nexus'25 at Sri Venkateswara College, in DU's South Campus, witnessed a stampede-like situation as thousands gathered to attend singer Javed Ali's concert.

State finance minister Radha Krishna Kishore made the announcement while tabling the budget in the state assembly.

Singer Amit Mishra turns KNC's annual cultural fest, Ullas 2025 into a musical frenzy with chartbusters, crazy fan energy, and even a teacher dance-off!

DU proposes replacing the existing DUSU elections voting system, with a two-tier set-up. Amid student protests, Executive Committee is yet to give a verdict.

Singer Sunanda Sharma performs at GGSIPU’s annual cultural fest, Anugoonj. Almost 60,000 students attend to sing and dance along during the live concert.

SFI Delhi has demanded action against “ABVP goons” who alleged attacked students and staff due to non-vegetarian food served in the canteen on Mahashivratri.

Engineering students from across North India participated in DTU's tech fest, Invictus. Some highlights were robotics, chess, hackathon, and financial cricket.

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is a Daulat Ram College alumna. Her professor recounts her dedication, leadership during her days at Delhi University.

Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh confirmed normalcy at KIIT college, urging Nepali students who left to return

Miranda House principal expresses disappointment over the regressive depiction of Miranda House in the trailer of Ziddi Girls, directed by alumna Shonali Bose.

Miranda House college students are outraged over Amazon Prime's series Ziddi Girls' trailer. Many feel it's ‘demeaning’ and exploits feminism for entertainment.

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