LOVE IN THE TIME OF DU/ HTCITY
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ROMEO LANE, SHRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE The passage which connects the canteen to the college building of Venkateswara College has been christened as the ‘Romeo Lane’ — the perfect spot for college sweethearts to strike up a conversation. With patches of green lining the way, this passage sees couples walking hand in hand all day. “You can spot couples in the lane after 2pm, since that’s when the classes end,” says Nikita Narula, a second year student of Venkateswara College. 06 ht city MY CITY ADVENTURE EVENTS CAMPUS CULTURE HINDUSTAN TIMES, NEW DELHI THURSDAY, JUNE 09, 2016 ME AND MY CITY Ek garam chai ki pyaali Tea stalls in the city have no dearth of takers even in summer. Popularly known as chai wale bhaiya in the local lingo, he prepares a freshly brewed cup of tea. PHOTO: KHUSHBOO SHUKLA/HT The exhibition features paintings of the on-the-spot children’s painting competition organised by the Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre in February this year. WHERE: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, 1-A, Janpath ON TILL: August 31 TIMINGS: 10am to 4pm Hungarian Folk Tales THROUGH THE LENS CULTURAL CAPSULE LOVE IN THE TIME OF DU Radhika Chugh L ife in Delhi University (DU) promises not just ‘padhai’ but endless ‘masti’ and even the opportunity to find the love of your life. For these blossoming love affairs in college, former students of the University have made special zones in the premises and even given them fancy names. These love-spots constitute a shared legacy of experiences across generations of students, who have been a part of DU. Here’s a look at some love addas for those looking to spend some quality time with their special one. n [email protected] With fuchchas making their way to DU shortly, here’s a look at some of the famous love-addas in the campus that serve as the meeting point for young couples LOVERS’ POINT, DESHBANDHU COLLEGE Located behind the campus building, the Lovers’ Point of Deshbandhu College is a space reserved for couples. Sheltered from the piercing glares of strangers, this hub is perfect for lovers to steal some moments of romance. “In the first semester, I was warned by the seniors that in order to be able to venture to the Lovers’ Point, it’s mandatory to be accompanied by a partner,” says Hardik Sharma, a second year student at Deshbandhu College. LOVERS’ POINT, HANRAJ COLLEGE Situated in the heart of the college campus, lined with eateries, resides the famous Lovers’ Point of Hansraj College. Contrary to what one would expect, the Lovers’ Point is always buzzing with activities and is a popular ‘chill out’ spot. Couples romancing each other is a common sight. “The college grapevine says that actor Shah Rukh Khan had proposed to wife Gauri Khan at this very spot,” says Shivam Jangra, student of Hansraj College. FACULTY OF ARTS, NORTH CAMPUS The lawns of Faculty of Arts, located centrally in the North Campus, beckon couples from all sections of the University. The vast green pastures witness couples cozying up to each other, especially in the amber glow of sunsets. “Couples looking for a intimate setting flock to the gardens of the Faculty of Arts. The pull of the vast open cannot be resisted by college sweethearts,” says Radhika Mehrotra, student of Faculty of Arts. The fact that it is a popular hangout spot for the entire college does not deter the couples from flocking the Lovers’ Point to enjoy coffee and grilled cheese sandwiches over long conversations SHIVAM JANGRA, STUDENT SEE PHOTO: AMAL KS/HT, PICTURE USED FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY You can spot couples in the lane after 2pm, since that’s when classes end. Ask any Venky pass out as to what sets the college apart, and Romeo Lane will be on the list NIKITA NARULA, STUDENT BONTA PARK, KAMALA NEHRU RIDGE The lush green Bonta Park is situated at the Kamala Nehru Ridge of North Campus, away from the unending drone of the city. It is a favourite haven for couples, who enjoy spending some quiet time in the nature’s lap and don’t mind the company of the notorious monkeys inhabiting the park. “I have been to Bonta Park with my girlfriend a couple of times. It’s a great place for a quick getaway, where you can escape the pressures of academics and lose yourself to the company of your special someone,” says Pankaj Sharma, a second year student of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College. In the bylanes of Old Delhi, when the month of Ramzan begins, the hustle-bustle reaches a new high. Century-old flavours of food take centre stage as prayers at Jama Masjid continue to attract visitors from across the country Season of fasting sets in, brings feasting in abundance... A view of the Jama Masjid illuminated for Ramzan PHOTO: ALTAF QADRI/AP Elaborate preparations inside Jama Masjid for Iftar PHOTO: ADNAN ABIDI/REUTERS A glimpse of the Matia Mahal, during Ramazan PHOTO: SANJEEV VERMA/HT Fresh delicacies are prepared every evening for breaking the fast PHOTO: SANJEEV VERMA/HT
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NEW DELHI, INDIA -04 JUNE 2016: A COUPLE SPENDING TIME TOGETHER AT A GARDEN OF ARTS FACULTY, NORTH CAMPUS DURING THE SUBMISSION OF ADMISSION FORMS AT DELHI UNIVERSITY ON JUNE 03, IN NEW DELHI, INDIA. (PHOTO: AMAL KS/HINDUSTAN TIMES)
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ROMEO LANE, SHRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGEThe passage which connects the canteen to the college building of Venkateswara College has been christened as the ‘Romeo Lane’ — the perfect spot for college sweethearts to strike up a conversation. With patches of green lining the way, this passage sees couples walking hand in hand all day. “You can spot couples in the lane after 2pm, since that’s when the classes end,” says Nikita Narula, a second year student of Venkateswara College.
06 htcity MY CITY ADVENTUREEVENTSCAMPUS CULTUREHINDUSTAN TIMES, NEW DELHI
THURSDAY, JUNE 09, 2016
ME AND MY CITY
Ek garam chai ki pyaaliTea stalls in the city have no dearth of takers even in summer. Popularly known as chai wale bhaiya in the local lingo, he prepares a freshly brewed cup of tea. PHOTO: KHUSHBOO SHUKLA/HT
The exhibition features paintings of the on-the-spot children’s painting competition organised by the Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre in February this year. WHERE: Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre, 1-A, Janpath ON TILL: August 31 TIMINGS: 10am to 4pm
Hungarian Folk Tales
THROUGH THE LENS
CULTURAL CAPSULE
LOVE IN THE TIME OF DURadhika Chugh
Life in Delhi University (DU) promises not just ‘padhai’ but endless ‘masti’ and even the
opportunity to find the love of your life. For these blossoming love affairs in college, former students of the University have made special zones in the premises and even given them fancy names. These love-spots constitute a shared legacy of experiences across generations of students, who have been a part of DU. Here’s a look at some love addas for those looking to spend some quality time with their special one.n [email protected]
With fuchchas making their way to DU shortly, here’s a look at some of the famous love-addas in the campus that serve as the meeting point for young couples
LOVERS’ POINT, DESHBANDHU COLLEGE Located behind the campus building, the Lovers’ Point of Deshbandhu College is a space reserved for couples. Sheltered from the piercing glares of strangers, this hub is perfect for lovers to steal some moments of romance. “In the first semester, I was warned by the seniors that in order to be able to venture to the Lovers’ Point, it’s mandatory to be accompanied by a partner,” says Hardik Sharma, a second year student at Deshbandhu College.
LOVERS’ POINT, HANRAJ COLLEGE Situated in the heart of the college campus, lined with eateries, resides the famous Lovers’ Point of Hansraj College. Contrary to what one would expect, the Lovers’ Point is always buzzing with activities and is a popular ‘chill out’ spot. Couples romancing each other is a common sight. “The college grapevine says that actor Shah Rukh Khan had proposed to wife Gauri Khan at this very spot,” says Shivam Jangra, student of Hansraj College.
FACULTY OF ARTS, NORTH CAMPUS The lawns of Faculty of Arts, located centrally in the North Campus, beckon couples from all sections of the University. The vast green pastures witness couples cozying up to each other, especially in the amber glow of sunsets. “Couples looking for a intimate setting flock to the gardens of the Faculty of Arts. The pull of the vast open cannot be resisted by college sweethearts,” says Radhika Mehrotra, student of Faculty of Arts.
The fact that it is a popular hangout spot for the entire college does not deter the couples from flocking the Lovers’ Point to enjoy coffee and grilled cheese sandwiches over long conversationsSHIVAM JANGRA, STUDENT
SEE
PHOTO: AMAL KS/HT, PICTURE USED FOR REPRESENTATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
You can spot couples in the lane after 2pm, since that’s when classes end. Ask any Venky pass out as to what sets the college apart, and Romeo Lane will be on the list NIKITA NARULA, STUDENT
BONTA PARK, KAMALA NEHRU RIDGEThe lush green Bonta Park is situated at the Kamala Nehru Ridge of North Campus, away from the unending drone of the city. It is a favourite haven for couples, who enjoy spending some quiet time in the nature’s lap and don’t mind the
company of the notorious monkeys inhabiting the park. “I have been to Bonta Park with my girlfriend a couple of times. It’s a great place for a quick getaway, where you can escape the pressures of academics and lose yourself to the company of your special someone,” says Pankaj Sharma, a second year student of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College.
In the bylanes of Old Delhi, when the month of Ramzan begins, the hustle-bustle reaches a new high. Century-old flavours of food take centre stage as prayers at Jama Masjid continue to attract visitors from across the country
Season of fasting sets in, brings feasting in abundance...
A view of the Jama Masjid illuminated for Ramzan
PHOTO: ALTAF QADRI/AP
Elaborate preparations inside Jama Masjid for IftarPHOTO: ADNAN ABIDI/REUTERS A glimpse of the Matia Mahal, during Ramazan PHOTO: SANJEEV VERMA/HT
Fresh delicacies are prepared every evening for breaking the fastPHOTO: SANJEEV VERMA/HT
