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A Mariyam Alavi

Mariyam is a correspondent with the Hindustan Times’ Delhi team. She covers stories related to weather, pollution, and education.

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Delhi University first admission cutoff list released, dip in most courses

The cutoff is only for students from the Commerce stream. For students from Humanities and Science stream, the cutoff will depend on the combination of subjects studied by the applicant in school.

Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) has announced its first cutoff.(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 25, 2017 08:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHeena Kausar and A Mariyam Alavi, New Delhi

Delhi: Building shut for repair, kids have to cross rail tracks, cross busy road to reach temporary school

The students would either have to cross a busy main road, or cross an active railway track to get to their new school, and the commute has also been deemed dangerous for the young kids to make by themselves.

The primary school at a slum in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri is right next to this toilet complex.(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 23, 2017 03:02 PM IST
HIndustan Times | By, New Delhi

Delhi University may soon be a ‘hub of sporting excellence’

DU has a rich history of sports with many students performing well in many activities. “Last year, 10 students from DU had participated in the World University Shooting Championship

DU has a rich history of sports with many students performing well in many activities. “Last year, 10 students from DU had participated in the World University Shooting Championship(Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 23, 2017 10:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU Admissions: Cluster Innovation Centre has many choices for you

The CIC offers two undergraduate programs, BTech in Information Technology and Mathematical Innovation and BA (Hons) in Humanities and Social Sciences, and a postgraduate course, MSc in Mathematical Education.

NEW DELHI.. NORTH CAMPUS. …Ramjas College, at Delhi University in New Delhi on Tuesday PHOTOGRAPH BY RAJKRAJ/HT 26may2009…. To go with Ritika ‘s story(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 23, 2017 11:32 AM IST

Safety, accommodation top concerns for DU’s outstation applicants

This year, 43% of applicants seeking admission to DU colleges are from outside Delhi.

Delhi University is home to best minds not only from Delhi, but also from all across the country.(Sushil Kumar/ HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 19, 2017 11:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByAashna Kapoor and A Mariyam Alavi, New Delhi

DU to begin trials for extra-curricular activities today

Of the 20,207 applications Delhi University received under the ECA quota this year, NCC got the highest, with 3,281 applications. Dance appeared to be the second popular choice.

Last year, there were 865 seats under the ECA category, which is expected to rise up to 1,000 this year.(HT File Photo)
Updated on Jun 17, 2017 12:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU registrations close with over 2.2 lakh applications, now wait for the cut-offs

BA programme continued to be the top course choice, with 1,40,619 applicants, followed closely by BA (Hons) English with 1,28,842 applications.

BA programme continued to be the top course choice, with 1,40,619 applicants, followed closely by BA (Hons) English with 1,28,842 applications.(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jun 14, 2017 03:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Don’t take results too seriously, says Delhi boy who came third in JEE Advanced

Ananye Agarwal who got all-India third rank in IIT-JEE Advanced had scored 97.8% in his CBSE Class 12 exams. Agarwal says he stopped using his smart phone to focus on his exams.

Ananye Agarwal, a resident of Gulmohar Park, attended the Hope Hall foundation school, and stopped using his smart phone to focus on his exam preparations
Updated on Jun 12, 2017 12:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU’s School of Open Learning is an option by choice for those who want to study and work

The SOL admits around 1.5 lakh students in undergraduate courses every year and offers BA, B.Com, BA (honors) Political Science, B.Com (honors) and BA (honors) English, with the BA programme being one of the most popular choices.

The SOL admits around 1.5 lakh students in undergraduate courses every year and offers BA, B.Com, BA (honors) Political Science, B.Com (honors) and BA (honors) English, with the BA programme being one of the most popular choices.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 07, 2017 05:04 PM IST
By, New Delhi

At Iftar party in Jamia, RSS leader Indresh Kumar says ‘meat is disease, triple talaq sin’

RSS leader Indresh Kumar was the chief guest at the Iftar party hosted by Muslim Rashtriya Manch at Jamia Milia Islamia on Monday. The students of Jamia held a protest against his visit outside the venue and claimed that police detained seven students.

RSS leader Indresh Kumar at the Iftar party organised by RSS’s Muslim wing, Rashtriya Muslim Manch, at Jamia Milia Islamia University in New Delhi on Monday.(Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 15, 2017 10:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

CBSE Class 10th result: Why fewer kids cleared exam despite better show by govt schools in Delhi

According to data, around 92.44% students from government schools who appeared for the Class 10 CBSE exams managed to pass this year.

Students of St. Thomas school celebrating after the CBSE class 10 results were announced on Saturday.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 05, 2017 09:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByA Mariyam Alavi and Heena Kausar

CBSE Class 10 result: Why Delhi’s performance has seen a dip since 2013

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) 10th grade results were announced early afternoon on Saturday, and Delhi saw a major dip of 13.67%

Navi Mumbai, India - March 7, 2017: Students giving SSC exam wait outside their center at Sacred Heart High School Vashi in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar / Hindustan Times)(Bachchan Kumar)
Updated on Jun 05, 2017 03:09 PM IST
ByA Mariyam Alavi

Murder over public urination: What happened to him shouldn’t happen to anyone else, says brother of e-rick driver

A 32-year-old e-rickshaw driver objected to youths urinating on the roadside near GTB metro station. The youths returned with their friends and allegedly thrashed the driver leading to his death.

E-rickshaw driver Ravinder Kumar’s family at their house in JJ Cluster slum colony, GTB Nagar, on Friday.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 02, 2017 11:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

After losing colleague in line of duty, Delhi firemen say they are not afraid of risks

Despite the death of five firefighters over five months in Vikaspuri and Narela fire incidents, Delhi Fire Services chief Atul Garg says his team has not lost heart.

Delhi firemen trying to douse flames at National Museum of Natural History at Mandi House in April 2016.(Ashok Nigam)
Updated on Jun 02, 2017 01:30 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By, New Delhi

DU admissions: Apply online for PG, MPhil and PhD programmes from June 7

DU admission process for PG, MPhil and PhD programmes has been delayed because of the decision to scrap online entrance tests.

Delhi University will conduct pen-and-paper tests admission to PG, MPhil and PhD programmes though online entrance test will be held for nine UG courses.(HT File Photo)
Updated on May 31, 2017 05:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Campus Calling: Sing, dance, debate your way into DU colleges

Delhi University relaxes its cut-offs by up to 15% depending on the colleges, based on one’s prowess in the various extra-curricular activities, such as dance, music, debate, theatre, creative writing, among others.

Students and parents after attending the Open Day Session in North Campus, New Delhi, on Tuesday.(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 30, 2017 11:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

CBSE Class 12 results: Unhappy with your score? Get it verified online from today

The CBSE issued a notification late on Monday saying that the board would be accepting applications online for verification of papers until Monday, June 5. A fee of Rs 500 each will be applicable, which needs to be paid before June 7

Girls celebrate at a Gurgaon school after the results of CBSE Class 12 examination was announced on Sunday.(Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
Updated on May 31, 2017 02:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByA Mariyam Alavi and Arnav Soni, New Delhi

Why Delhi govt schools again beat private institutions in CBSE 12th board results

Data show that while government schools have managed an 88-odd passing rate since 2011, the pass percentage of students in private schools has plummeted over the years

Delhi government schools have consistently managed an 88-odd pass percentage since 2013. Last year, the pass percentage was 88.98% for government schools, while private schools had a pass percentage of 86.67%.(Sonu Mehta/HT FILE)
Updated on May 30, 2017 11:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByA Mariyam Alavi and Heena Kausar, New Delhi

Champions’ test: How Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Chettri dealt with CBSE exam stress

Successful people from different walk of life say CBSE class 12 results are not the end of life. Most believe that the results have little bearing on your life over the years.

Students celebrate their success after the announcement of CBSE class 12th results on Sunday.(PTI)
Updated on May 29, 2017 10:22 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

CBSE 12th result 2017: Why the 95% plus club is shrinking in Delhi

The number of students who scored above 90% grew up to 9,211 in India from 2016 to 2017. The same number in Delhi dropped from 10,324 to 9,406 .

Girls celebrate their success in Gurgaon on Sunday.
Updated on May 29, 2017 01:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By, New Delhi

CBSE results 2017: 88% of Delhi students clear 12th board exams

The much-awaited CBSE class 12 results were declared on Sunday. Delhi docked a pass percentage of over 88% which was higher than the national pass percentage of 82%.

The pass percentage for the 12th board exams in Delhi this year, 86.45%, is higher than the national pass percentage of 82%.(Saumya Khandelwal / HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 02, 2017 05:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

‘ISIS slogans’ on Delhi University wall? Students’ union files a police complaint

Ankit Sangwan, DUSU secretary and a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), approached the police after a few students allegedly informed him about the writing on the wall.

The alleged slogans on a wall at Delhi School of Economics.
Updated on Jun 28, 2017 05:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Answering the one question in every student’s mind: How to calculate the ‘best of four’?

Campus calling: DU asks its students to calculate the aggregate of the ‘best of four’ subjects, to see if they qualify for admission based on the cut-off

Delhi University has commenced its open house sessions as it prepares for the admission process ahead of a new academic year in New Delhi.(Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 30, 2017 11:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU admissions: NCWEB seats may increase this academic year

Campus Calling: The NCWEB is one of the ‘non-formal’ education centres at the Delhi University, where female students who are residents of NCT Delhi region can get admission to either BA or BCom programmes.

The NCWEB is one of the ‘non-formal’ education centres at the Delhi University, where female students who are residents of NCT Delhi region can get admission to either BA or BCom programmes.(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 26, 2017 06:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

DU UG admissions: BCom, English Hons most sought after courses

As online registration for undergraduate courses started at 6pm on Monday, around 6,300 applicants had registered with DU for the admissions. The two most sought after courses are BCom and BA English (Hons).

Delhi University aspirants at an ‘Open Day’ on Monday.(Saumya Khandelwal/HT PHOTO)
Updated on May 26, 2017 06:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByHeena Kausar and A Mariyam Alavi, New Delhi

Delhi Police stop farmers from drinking urine, protesters to meet Tamil Nadu CM

Tamil Nadu farmers protesting at Jantar Mantar, who had said they will drink their urine if the Centre did not pay heed to their demands, decided not to go ahead as per plan after they were advised by the police.

The Tamil Nadu farmers decided not to drink their urine on Sunday. They, however, collected the urine and said they will send it to their home state.(Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 30, 2017 09:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

TN farmers drop urine-drinking plan on Delhi cops’ advice, to send it back home

Although the agitators had vowed to drink urine and eat faeces over the weekend if their demands were not met, they reconsidered their stomach-churning strategy after the Delhi Police intervened.

Tamil Nadu farmers preparing to drink urine collected in a bucket at Jantar Mantar on Saturday.(HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 30, 2017 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByA Mariyam Alavi and Viju Cherian

MCD polls: 15 candidates in debt, say see our work, not our money

In the MCD election where almost 30% candidates are reportedly crorepatis, there are also at least 15 candidates whose net worth is below zero and who are in debt.

BJP workers celebrate as candidates file their nominations for MCD elections in New Delhi.(Sushil Kumar/HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 22, 2017 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

Now, Tamil Nadu farmers to drink urine, eat faeces at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

Tamil Nadu farmers, who have been protesting at Jantar Mantar for 38 days, have said they will drink urine and eat faeces if the government does not respond to their demands.

The farmers have been grabbing headlines for their unique, and sometimes bizarre, methods of protest since they arrived in Delhi over 38 days ago.
Updated on Apr 21, 2017 08:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | By, New Delhi

MCD election: Why Delhi’s affluent feel it is not about them

Only 43% of the voters from Vasant Vihar turned up to vote during the 2012 MCD elections. In areas such as Greater Kailash, Vasant Kunj, Safdarjung Enclave, and Hauz Khas to the voter turnout was between 37% and 46%.

During the 2012 MCD election, the voter turnout at well-to-do areas such as Greater Kailash, Vasant Vihar and Hauz Khas, was between 37% to 46%.(Mohd Zakir/HT file photo)
Updated on Apr 20, 2017 10:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | ByVibha Sharma and A Mariyam Alavi, New Delhi
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