Dr Vijay Laxmi Pandit, Principal
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Dr Vijay Laxmi Pandit, Principal
RAJDHANI COLLEGE (UNIVERSITY OF DELHI) 49th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013 Presented by DR VIJAY LAXMI PANDIT Principal 30th APRIL 2013 ANNUAL REPORT COMMITTEE 2012-2013 Dr Vijay Laxmi Pandit, Principal Dr Rajesh Jha. Convenor Dr Jasveer Tyagi Mr Yuimirin Kapai Mr Saurabh Dr Bharti Sharma Ms Gorvika Mr Muzaffar Karim Contents 1. Principal’s Address 2. Faculty Achievements 3. Departments and Societies 1-6 7-23 24-36 i) Chemical Society ii) Political Science Society iii) Department of Biology iv) Economics Society v) Department of Physical Education vi) Department of Sanskrit vii) Mathematical Society viii) Physics and Electronics Society ix) English Literary Association x) Debating Society xi) National Cadet Corps (Girls’ Wing) xii) National Service Scheme xiii) Equal Opportunity Cell xiv) Trekking, Mountaineering and Environment Protection Club 4. Academic Achievements (2011-12) 37-47 i) Memorial Prizes and Scholarships 38 ii) Results: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Courses 39-43 iii) Toppers: Undergraduate & Postgraduate 44-47 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS Honourable Chief Guest, Shri. Vijay Kumar Dev, Chairman, Governing Body, Shri Rajesh Dabas, distinguished guests, dear colleagues and my dear students. I take immense pleasure in presenting you the Annual Report 2012-13 of Rajdhani College. From the destined day of 1964, when Rajdhani College became an integral part of the University of Delhi, it has followed the culture and tradition of excellence in the diverse fields of education, sports, and co-curricular activities of its students with the help of its enthusiastic and dynamic staff. Our college today is looked upon by the academic community of Delhi as one of the most excellent institutions for its progressive outlook towards teaching, learning and co-curricular nature. We are committed to providing an enabling environment in which holistic growth of every student is possible. Here, amongst us is a very distinguished guest Mr. Vijay Kumar Dev, an IAS officer of AGMUT Cadre, 1987 batch presently Chief Electoral Officer, New Delhi. He has served in the various departments and ministries under Government of India. I welcome him, on the behalf of our faculty and students community on this auspicious day. I also express my gratitude to our Chairman Mr. Rajesh Dabas who has always acted as a navigator to our college. He has been very proactive in the different activities of our college and has always encouraged students and faculty members. With our ever expanding student community and staff, we have committed ourselves to provide them with sound infrastructural facilities for their overall development. To fulfill this commitment, in the Academic session of 2012-13, lot of infrastructural changes in the college premises have taken place: • The first and the foremost being Renovation of College canteen – the college canteen has been renovated completely. It has turned out to be one of the best canteens of the colleges under the University of Delhi. • Mathematical Computer Lab has been constructed above the Staff-room on the II Floor and has become functional. • Two more class-rooms have been constructed on the II Floor of the Arts Block. 1 • Renovation of the main office is in progress and will be completed soon. • The inauguration of the New Block in college has already been done and the work is in progress. The college will have the new Block ready by the end of the year. To keep up the commitment of our inclusive growth, Capacity Building Programme for Civil Services Coaching for SC/ST/OBC and Minorities, sponsored by UGC (under 11th Five year Plan) under the Convenorship of Shafiq-ul-Alam is running successfully in the college. Keeping the Cultural ethos of Rajdhani College alive, the Birth Anniversaries of the icons of social justice like Valmiki, Dr Baba Sahab Ambedker, and Sant Guru Ravi Das were celebrated with much fanfare. Rajdhani College being a pioneer co-educational Institution, students from different parts of the country travel from distant places to be a part of it. We take enormous pride in offering them the undergraduate courses in Humanities, Sciences, and Commerce. We also offer postgraduate courses in English, Hindi, History and Commerce. Our main aim is to provide a rigorous academic environment where students can excel. I would now like to bring to your attention the number of students who have taken admission in our college. There has been a tremendous growth in percentage of students’ intake. We have in the Academic year 2012-13 a total of 3164 students. Amongst undergraduate courses taught in the college, Humanities has 1499 students, Commerce has 348 and Sciences has 1317. Among the Postgraduate courses taught in our college, we have a wholesome strength of 70 students with 4 students in English, 27 students in Hindi, 19 students in History, and 20 students in Commerce respectively. The tradition of academic excellence at the college and university level was carried forward and displayed by the students in the academic year 2011-12 as well. For all the Undergraduate courses offered by the college, a total of 1335 students appeared in the first year examination, 1043 students successfully completed the examination, 991 students appeared in the second year examination, 856 students successfully completed the examination; and 624 students appeared in the third year examination, 549 students 2 successfully completed the examination. For the postgraduate programme, 33 students appeared in the previous and 33 in the final year examination, of which 30 and 18 students successfully completed the examination respectively. I would like to congratulate Students who have made our college proud by receiving various Memorial Prizes and Scholarships. To name some of the exceptional achievements like Dr.N.K.Anand Memorial Prize by Sakshi, B.Sc.(H)ChemistryIIyr, Dr.S.S.Rao Memorial Prize by Ajay Kumar, B.Sc.(H) Physics IIIyr, Shri S.C.Gautam Memorial Prize by Sakshi, B.Sc.(H)Chemistry I&II yr, Smt. Krishna Vati Gautam Memorial Prize by Nitish Kapur, B.Sc.Phy.Sc.(Chemistry) I&II, Smt. Radhikaand RamShankar Shukla Memorial Prize by Shaba Naaz , B.Sc. App. Phy Sc.(Computer Sc) III yr, Maa Murti Devi Smiriti Purskar by Aarti, B.A.(H) Hindi III yr, Shri Shiv Nandan Sharma Memorial Prize by Vicky Kumar, B.A.(H) Hindi I yr, Shri Sultan Chand & Co. Memorial Scholarship by Bhavneeta Asanani, B. Com (H) I yr and AmitVerma, B. Com (H) II yr. Along with the students, the faculty of the college has also brought laurels through their multi facet involvements and achievements within and outside the university in the current academic session. I attended a Workshop organized by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India and NCC in collaboration to introduce NCC as an Elective subject with credit points in select educational institutions at Vigyan Bhawan. I also chaired a session on “Women and Violence: Human Trafficking and Security Concerns amidst Disaster” at Ist WDC International Conference organized by the Women Develpoment Cell, Shivaji College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Women Studies and Development Centre, University of Delhi and National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my heartiest congratulations to the esteemed colleagues who were involved in Major or Minor Research Projects, presented papers/participated in International Seminars / Conferences / Symposiumsand Workshops, Authored / co-authored articles, and Contributed as Resource Persons / Supervisors / Special Lectures / PG Teaching/ Judged events. National service scheme (NSS) of the college aims to inculcate among college going student a sense of responsibility towards society. As the youngest citizen in terms of 3 voting age, the community of students can play great role in nation-building. Young minds carry largest amount of idealism and have huge energy to attain them. NSS volunteers were actively engaged in organizing various activities reflecting leadership qualities and social concerns. 3 NSS Volunteers participated in Shimla Adventure Camp between 04 -06-2012 to 13-06-2012, 2 NSS volunteers participated in Gyanodya Yatra organized by University of Delhi in the month of June, 10 volunteers participated in 2012 International Youth Exchange Program in month of June, One NSS Volunteer participated in Gandhi Darshan Yatra organized by University of Delhi, 51 volunteers participated in “My Earth My Duty Program” jointly organized by University of Delhi and ZEE TV and 18 NSS volunteers attended The International Drugs Day on 25th June, 2012. In the academic year 2012-13, National Cadet Corps (Girls’ Wing) of the college performed brilliantly under the dynamic leadership of Associate NCC-Officer Beena Sharma. JUO Saloni Goel made us proud by becoming a part of NCC contingent in Guard of Honour in the Republic Day Parade. JUO Komal Jangra participated in All India Thal Sainik Camp and secured I position in Map-reading competition along with Cadet Rinki who also attended the same camp. JUO Anu has been a starperformer through the year. She not only participated in Thal Sainik Camp but also bagged many prizes. She participated in Parasailing and won the best shooter (Nahavalankar). She received Bronze medal in the All India Shooting Competition. Cadet Rehana and Cadet Sushma participated in group-dance at the P.M. Rally and performed in front of the Prime Minister. 6 cadets attended the NIC Mysore from 15th to 26th December, 2013. Our cadets stood first in Group-song competition. They also made an outstanding NIAP presentation. SUO Babita Gautam was a part of NCC contingent in Republic Day Parade and was awarded as the Cadet with Best turnout. To enhance the argumentative skills of the students the Debating Society organized Intra-college and Inter-college debates. Our students also participated in, and won prizes at various Inter-college events. Friends, there’s no limit possible to the expanding horizons of each one of us! Keeping this in mind various Departments of the college organized National Seminars and workshops and various Cultural and Educational programmes. Such as INSPIRE Science Camp 2013 winter session at Rajdhani College, Delhi University, sponsored 4 by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and a National Seminar with Lecture Series on “Sanskrit and Science” in collaboration with Delhi Sanskrit Academy at Rajdhani College. The Innovation Project being carried by Dr. S.K. Dhaka from the Department of Physics and Electronics and Mr. Arun Kumar from the Department of Mathematics on the theme of “Impact of Environmental Changes” has been widely appreciated. Keeping the spirit of democracy alive, this academic year has also witnessed the revival of Students’ Union and its election was conducted in peaceful manner. With the active cooperation of our Chairman Shri Rajesh Dabas, the Students’ Union successfully organized a two-day Cultural Festival THUNDERSTRUCK 2013 with enthusiastic participation from different colleges,Universities and popular stars. One area of our college where everyone feels relaxed and can interact with each other and use the available resources, is a technology-rich environment of our Library. Our library now has an exclusive faculty reading corner, 25 computers with internet facility, printers and subscription to e-journals, intended to meet the expectations of the current Net-generation. Our library has more than one lakh scholarly books on various subjects and subscribes 15 newspapers and around 55 magazines and research journals. Automation process has been speeded up in this academic session. The computer cataloguing is in progress and once this is completed our students will have details of all the books on a click of a button. Library has also started newspaper clipping service focusing on the higher education. Library staff is willing to obtain feedback from academic staff and students to act upon their suggestions. This is an era of global opportunities and to add on to our teaching we are also looking for avenues of exchange and scholarship available for our students and staff through partnership with international universities and colleges around the globe. To fulfill this dream we need the guidance and help of our Honourable Chief Guest. Sir, we are dedicated to building a strong national and international reputation and in my continued efforts to support teaching and learning, I have made it a priority to expand all the necessary resources in various subject areas. The following members of the non-teaching staff were also promoted this year: Sh. Shobha Ram promoted as Lab Assistant in the Department of Chemistry,13 February, 5 2013. At the same time, we feel the void created due to retirement of our very esteemed colleagues Mr. Krishan Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, and Dr. H.M. Lumb, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Electronics and the retirement of some non-teaching staff: Sh. Hans Raj, Lab attendant, Physics and Electronics, (voluntary retirement), Sh. Rao Dalip Singh, Semi Professional Assistant, Sh. Prem Chand, Lab Assistant, Physics and Electronics, Sh. Murli Manohar, Lab Assistant, Chemistry. I would also like to express my deep sorrow over the sad demise of Sh. Narender who served as Assistant in Accounts Section of our college. Before I conclude, I would like to say just one thing to our students. All the facilities provided to our students show our dedication to the highest educational standards. I request the students to avail all the facilities and learn from the experience and expertise of the faculty. A very famous quote is quite apt here: “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” My dear students your college life is a stepping stone to a greater experience and I wish you all the success in coming examinations. I take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Governing Body, my colleagues (teaching and non-teaching) and students for their hard work, dedication and unwavering support throughout the academic year 2012-13. I would also like to thank all the convenors and members of various committees for their team effort in organising this function and making it a success. With this, I would like to end on a note of gratitude to Shri Vijay Kumar Dev, Chief Electoral Officer, our Chairperson Shri Rajesh Dabas and all other distinguished guests for gracing this occasion and spending their valuable time with us and our students. Hon’ble Chief Guest, today I feel a very unusual sensation and I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom just depths of love. Thank you very much! Dr Vijay Laxmi Pandit 6 FACULTY- ACHIEVEMENTS 7 Dr Vijay Laxmi Pandit, Principal • Attended a Workshop organized by UGC, MHRD, Govt. of India and NCC in collaboration to introduce NCC as an Elective subject with credit points in select educational institutions at VigyanBhawan, 14th March, 2013. • Chaired a session on “Women and Violence: Human Trafficking and Security Concerns amidst Disaster,” at Ist WDC International Conference organized by the Women Develpoment Cell, Shivaji College, University of Delhi in collaboration with Women Studies and Development Centre, University of Delhi and National Institute of Disaster Management, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, 1st-2nd April, 2013. • Honoured with Shri Swami Sachidanandji Yogi and Dr Narayan Memorial Awards by Shrimadyanand Vedarsh Mahavidyalaya, December, 2012. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Dr. Shikha Kaushik, Assistant Professor • Published paper “An Institutional Repository for Undergraduate Students,”Legal Information Management, 2013 Volume 13(1), pp. 52-62, published by Cambridge University Press. • Presented a paper entitled “Self - Association of Coralyne: Plausible Drawback for DNA Targeting,” in the National Conference on Advances in Chemical Sciences (ACS-2013) at M. D. University, Rohtak, March 1-2, 2013. • Attended Workshop on Theory and Practical Course Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi, 02-07 July, 2012. 8 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Ms. Renu Ghosh, Assistant Professor • Published a paper on "Interest rate sensitivity of banking stock returns in India," in International journal of financial management, Volume 2, Issue 4, October 2012. • Participated and presented a paper on "Interest rate sensitivity of banking stock returns in India," at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak in the National conference on Emerging issues in investment Management in India organized by Institute of Management Studies and Research, 21st April, 2012. Mr. Shiv Kant, Assistant Professor • Published a paper titled “A Study of Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Stress among Teachers in Management Institutes in Jakarta,” BPR Technologia, Vol.1, issue-I, 2012, ISSN-2278-8387. • Published a paper titled “The Environmental Awareness of Secondary School Students in Relation to their Intelligence,” BPR Technologia, Vol.2, Issue-I, 2013, ISSN-2278-8387. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS Ms. Enakshi Sinha Ray, Assistant Professor • Attended 6th Conference on Economic Theory and Policy organized by NIPFP, JNU and Faculty of Economics, Kagawa University, 20-22 March, 2013. • Attended Conference on Social Security and Pension for India's Unorganized Sector Workers: Context and Prospects organized by JNU, Action Aid India and Pension Parishad, New Delhi, 7-8 September, 2012. • Attended Conference on Theory and Practice of Indian Economy organized by JNU, New Delhi, 10-12 December, 2012. 9 • Attended 8th Annual Conference on Economic Growth and Development organized by ISI, New Delhi, 17-19 December, 2012. Ms Rakhi Arora, Assistant Professor • Served as a Reviewer of the chapter "National Income Determination in Open Economy," NME Project in Economics, ILLL, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 2012-13. • Served as a Reviewer of the chapter "Foreign Exchange," NME Project in Economics, ILLL, University of Delhi, 2012-13. Mr. Saurabh, Assistant Professor • Presented a paper on “India-South Korea Trade and Economic Relation: Turning Divergence into Synergy,” at the International Conference organized by RASK and Department of East Asian Studies, University Of Delhi, March 2013. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination to the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC and Minorities. Mr. Sunil Babu, Assistant Professor • Presented a paper on “Human Rights: Evolution, Implementation and Evaluation,” at the UGC and ICSSR sponsored XIX International Conference at Alwar, Rajasthan, 14-16 December, 2012. • Participated in a National Seminar on Dalit Sahitya ka Samajshastra, at Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 18-19 February, 2013. • Organized a Lecture Programme on Reservation in Promotion: State and the Constitution of India, at Rajdhani College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 31st October, 2012. • Organized a one day seminar on Mahatma Gandhi and His Relevance in Contemporary India, at Rajdhani College (University of Delhi), New Delhi110015, 5th April, 2013. 10 DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Ms. Adiba Faiyaz, Assistant Professor • Presented a paper titled "Discursifying English: The Hegemonic Messiah of India," in Young National Researchers Conference on Discursifying 'English': Contemporary Cultures, Contemporary Concerns at CES, JNU, 24 and 25January, 2013. • Presented a paper titled "Bedtime Storytelling in India: A Vanishing Cultural Practice," in an International Conference on De-territorializing Diversities: Cultures, Literatures and Languages of the Indigenous at Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, 6 and 7 February, 2013. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination for the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, OBC and Minorities. Dr. Bharti Sharma, Assistant Professor • Attended a one day workshop on English Language Courses at B. A. Programme Level, organized by Bharati College, University of Delhi, 19 January, 2012. • Attended a two day workshop on Streaming for English Language Courses at B. A. Programme Level led by Ms Dee Broughton, Senior English Language Fellow, Regional English Language Office (RELO) American Centre, New Delhi at Bharati College, University of Delhi, 19 and 20 April, 2012. • Attended a three day workshop on Teaching Academic Writing led by Ms Dee Broughton, Senior English Language Fellow, Regional English Language Office (RELO), American Centre, New Delhi, at Bharati College, University of Delhi, 26 to 28 July, 2012. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination for the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, OBC and Minorities. 11 • Worked as a member of the Women Development Cell, Rajdhani College for the academic session 2012-2013. Ms. Gorvika, Assistant Professor • Paper titled “Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Palace of Illusions: Dissenting through re-writing Mahabharat,” accepted at the DCL-CLAI International Conference on Traditions of Dissent in Subcontinental Literatures and Cultures organized by Dept of Comparative Literature, Central University of Kerala, 1517 October, 2012. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination for the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, OBC and Minorities. Mr. Muzaffar Karim, Assistant Professor • Published paper titled “Writing and/as Seduction,” in the International Journal of Baudrillard Studies, Vol.10, No. 1, January 2013. • Published a short-story titled “Adil and Friends,” in Muse India, Issue-45: Sept.-Oct. 2012. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination for the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribes, OBC and Minorities. Ms. Rachna Sethi, Assistant Professor • Did a 3 week course in “Film Appreciation: An Introduction to Narrative Film,” conducted by Professor Richard Allen, Chair, Department of Cinema Studies, New York University at India Habitat Centre, 31 July to 12 August 2012. • Attended the Academic Congress, titled Enabling the Young: Redefining Education, organized by the University of Delhi, 6-7 September, 2012. 12 • Attended the International Seminar on De-territorializing Diversities: Cultures, Literatures and Languages of the Indigenous, held at Maharaja Agrasen College, 6-7 February, 2012. • Attended the Annual Conference on Re-thinking the Novel, of the Department of English, University of Delhi 4-6 March, 2013. • Working as Secretary of FORTELL (Forum for Teachers of English Language and Literature) and has co-edited the May 2012 issue of FORTELL journal (ISSN no. 2229-6557). Her interview of Professor Saugata Bhaduri, Chairperson, Centre for English Studies, JNU was published in the same issue. • Has been part of the ongoing research project on Prospects for English Studies: India and Britain compared, being held in collaboration of University of Delhi, JNU, Jamia Milia Islamia and The Open University, UK. Dr. Shefali Rathore, Assistant Professor • Appointed examiner for the evaluation and viva of Ph.D. by Barkatullah University, Bhopal. Mr Ved Mitra Shukla, Assistant Professor • Presented a paper titled “mEducation and ELT,” during UGC sponsored National Conference on English Language Teaching and Information & Communication Technology by Dept. of English, Govt. P.G. College, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand), India, on 26-28 April, 2012. • Presented a paper titled “Mahatma Gandhi and the Rhetoric of Bhajana,” during GANDHIRAMA-2012 (a Feast of Ideas and a Festival of Art) organized by the ICPR, the UN, the UNESCO, the ICCR, ICHR & JNU in JNU, New Delhi, 17-22 August 2012. • Presented a paper titled “Subaltern and the Rhetoric of Development,” during UP State Higher Education Council sponsored National Conference on Voices of the Voiceless: Subaltern Writings in English by Dept of English, Brahmavart P.G. College, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), India, on 16-17 February, 2013. 13 • Chaired a session as a Resource Person at UGC sponsored National Conference on English Language Teaching and Information & Communication Technology by Dept. of English, Govt. P.G. College, Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand), India, 26-28 April, 2012. • Participated as a Resource Person in UP State Higher Education Council sponsored National Conference on Voices of the Voiceless: Subaltern Writings in English by the Department of English, Brahmavart P.G. College, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), India, 16-17 February, 2013. • Published a chapter titled “Contribution of Bhartrihari’s Vakyapadiya to Indian Philosophy of Language and Meaning,” in Modern Perspectives on Vedanta. Eds. Girish Nath Jha, Bal Ram Singh, et al. New Delhi: D.K. Printworld, 2012. pp. 813-826. ISBN: 978-81-24606-39-1. Print. • Published a chapter titled “mEducation and ELT,” in The Impact of ICT on ELT: An Innovative Methodology. Ed. Satendra Kumar. Jaipur: Yking Books, 2013. pp. 98-109. ISBN: 978-93-82532-12-5. Print. • Published a research paper “Introducing Mobile in ELT Classrooms,” in FORTELL, Issue No. 26, January 2013. pp. 08-11. ISSN: 2229–6557. Print/Web. <http://fortell.org/index.php/january-2013> • Published an abstract “Gandhi, Religious Harmony and Interfaith: Mahatma Gandhi and the Rhetoric of Bhajana,” in Gandhirama-2012: A Feast of Ideas and a Festival of Art, New Delhi: ICPR, 2012. p. 140, ISBN: 978-81-904463-65. Print. • Published a research based article (in Hindi) titled “Samaajik Yathaarth ke Mahaan Saadhak: Charles Dickens aur Premchand,” in Dainik Jagran, March 26, 2012, Literary sec.12. Print. • Published a research based article (in Hindi) titled “Ashiyaie Sahitiya ka Maan: MoYan,” in Dainik Jagran, October 29, 2012, Literary sec. 12. Print. 14 DEPARTMENT OF HINDI Dr. Jai Singh Meena, Assistant Professor • Presented a Research paper titled "Hindi Dalit Sahitya : Bhasha, Yatharthvaad Aur Ashhlilalta Ka Prashan," at the National Conference on Writings from the Margins held at School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 23-24th March 2012 • Presented a paper titled "Pragativaadi kavi Nagarjun : stree Vimarsh ke sandarbh mein," at the two day National Seminar held at Mizoram University, Aizawl, March 2012. DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Ms. Upasana Dhankad, Assistant Professor • Participated in Two week National Workshop on Purvamimamsa (Level 1) organized by Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Obtained A+ grade after evaluation at the end of the course. • Attended the Workshop on Manuscript logy and Preservation of Manuscripts, organized by Special Centre for Sanskrit Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. • Attended the 10 days Sanskrit Speaking classes held at Rajdhani College from 8th Feb to 20th Feb 2013. • Participated in the National Seminar on Are Agendas Driving History-Writing organized by Department of History, Shivaji College. 15 DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS Dr. Chander Shekhar Singh, Assistant Professor • Served as Conference Secretary (Academic) at Asia TEFL-International Conference on Teaching of English as a Foreign/Second Language organized by TEFSOL (Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign/Second Language in India) at Delhi (India), 4-6 October, 2012. • Published an article titled “Mentalist Conception of Language Teaching,” in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (Vol.-2.3), Pp. 337341. • Served as Expert (nominee) on the Curriculum Development Committee for the preparation of course & syllabi of B.Sc. (PEHES) for the Committee of Courses of the Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences. • Served as a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Dr. R.D. Sharma, Associate Professor • Invited by Times Higher Education, Philadelphia, USA to participate in the ranking-process of world universities. • Invited to become a reviewer in the prestigious review journal Mathematical Review of the American Mathematical Society and continues reviewing research articles for the same. • Chaired a technical session at the International Conference on History and Development of Mathematical Sciences in M.D. University, Rohtak, 21-24 November 2012. • Organized a symposium on Topology at the 21st International Conference of the Forum of Inter-disciplinary Mathematics held at Punjab University, Chandigarh, 15-17 December 2012. 16 • Presented two research papers at the 21st International Conference of the Forum of Inter-disciplinary Mathematics on Interdisciplinary Mathematics, Statistics and Computational Mathematics at Punjab University, Chandigarh, 15-16 December, 2012. • Delivered Prof. R.C. Gupta Endowment Lecture on “History of Mathematics,” organized by Assam Academy of Mathematics in Guahati University, 22 December 2012. • Invited to deliver a talk at the National Conference on Recent Trends in Discrete and Fuzzy Mathematics at D.A.V. College, Jalandhar, 4 February 2013. • Published one research paper in the International Journal Annals of Fuzzy Mathematics and Informatics, 2012. • One research-student has been awarded Ph.D. degree (under joint-supervision) from Jamia Millia Islamia. • One student has submitted his M.Phil. Dissertation to the Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi. • Teaches M.Sc. (Mathematics) students at the Department of Mathematics, University of Delhi (South Campus). DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE Dr. Arti Rastogi, Assistant Professor • Participated in National Conference on Indian Parliament and Democratic Transformation, organized by Centre for Public Affairs at India International Centre, Delhi from 9’th -11’th April 2013. • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination to the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC and Minorities. 17 • Worked as a member of the Women Development Cell, Rajdhani College for the academic session 2012-2013. • Attended a Lecture on “Multiculturism and Federalism,” by Prof. Imtiaz Ahmed organized by Centre for Multilevel Federalism, April 2012. • Attended a panel Discussion on “Reassessing the Powers of Executive” organized by Hindu College, University of Delhi, April 2012. • Participated in the Comparative Politics Workshop, organized by Rajdhani College in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, 28 February, 2013. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Jha, Assistant Professor • Elected as a member of Academic Council, University of Delhi. • Published a Film Review titled “Unfinished Democratic Agenda - A Review of SHUDRA-The Rising,” in The Discussant, December 2012. • Contributed an article, titled ''India and Britain: A comparative Study of Party Systems,” in Delhi: Pearson, 2012. • Edited the titles – Public Personnel Administration, Public Finance, Indian Political System, Public Administration in India, Managing Non-Profit Organizations in the book published from Pearson, Delhi. Ms. Sasmita Mohanty, Assistant Professor • Participated in the Comparative Politics Workshop, Organized by Rajdhani College in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, 28th February, 2013. • Attended the International Conference, organized by Women Development Cell, Shivaji College in collaboration with University of Delhi, held in the Conference Hall, University of Delhi, 2 April, 2013. 18 • Attended the International Seminar on Indian Diaspora: A Comparative Perspective, organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University in collaboration with UGC Area Studies Programme, ODI and IIC, held in India International Centre, 29-30 March, 2013. • Worked as a member of the Women Development Cell, Rajdhani College for the academic session 2012-2013. Dr.Sushant Jha, Assistant Professor • Conducted Capacity Building classes, a UGC sponsored programme for free coaching for Civil Services Examination to the students belonging to Schedule Caste, Schedule Tribe, OBC and Minorities. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ELECTRONICS Ms. Divya Singh, Assistant Professor • Presented “Computer Interfaced Science Experiments using the Phoenix System- ExpEyes” in a six day Training Programme at IUAC, New Delhi, 30 April-5 May, 2012. • Attended the Exposure-cum-Preparatory workshop and Summer Course in Experimental Physics at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education-TIFR, Mumbai as a resource person (mentor undergraduates to deal with experiments of Optics and ExpEyes), 31 May-15 June, 2012. • Attended a one day workshop on Nano Scale devices & their Fabrication at the Indian Institute of Delhi cosponsored by the Department of Science and Technology, 10 November, 2012. • Attended an Institute Lecture “When Light meets with Matter,” by Prof. C.S. Liu, University of Maryland, U.S.A. discussing “the interaction of laser light with matter” at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi), 4 April, 2013. 19 • Attended a three day Topical Conference on Laser driven Particle Accelerators organized by the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-Delhi) co-sponsored with Quality Improvement Programme- Continuing Education Programme (QIP-CIP) Cell of IIT-Delhi, 6 to 8 April, 2013. Dr. Jisha M R, Assistant Professor • Published an article titled "Electrochemical Characterization of Supercapacitors based on Carbon derived from Sorona activated by Zinc Chloride," in Journal of Energy Engineering, South Korea, Vol. 2, No.3. Dr. Sanjay Malhotra, Associate Professor • Presented a research paper at the International Conference EUCMOS 2012 (European Congress on Molecular Spectroscopy) held at CLUJ NAPOCA, ROMANIA, 26- 31st Aug, 2012. • Invited as Jury Member to INSPIRE Award for National Level Exhibition and Project competition (NLEPC - 2012) organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2122 Oct, 2012. • Organized INSPIRE Science Camp 2013 winter session at Rajdhani College, Delhi University, sponsered by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, 21- 25 Jan, 2013. • Research paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Dr. Sonia Lumb, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics & Electronics • Participated in the UGC sponsored Refresher Course in Physics and Electronics organized by the Centre of Professional Development in Higher Education, University of Delhi, 20 September 2012 to 11 October 2012. 20 Dr. Swati Nagpal, Associate Professor • Supervised thesis titled "Development and Characterization of conducting Polymer/zinc Oxide based Bio-light Emitting Diode," by Rohini Bhardwaj along with Prof. P.K.Bhatnagar, Head of Department, Department of Electronic Science, UDSC. Dr. Vishal Mishra, Assistant Professor • Invited as Jury Member to INSPIRE Award for National Level Exhibition and Project competition (NLEPC - 2012) organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, 2122 Oct, 2012. • Organized an INSPIRE Science Camp 2013 winter session at Rajdhani College, Delhi University, sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, 21- 25 Jan, 2013. • Delivered a talk on Mukta Vidya Wani – a web radio of NIOS, Ministry of HRD, Govt.of India during March 2013 on the following topics: a) Magnetic Effect of Electric Current. b) Kinetic Theory of gases. c) Motion of Rigid Body. DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT Asheesh Kumar, Assistant Professor • Presented a paper titled “Characteristics of Chinnaswami's mimamsa explanation method,” in All India Oriental Conference (AIOC) at Kashmir University, 1-3 October-2012. • Participated in a national workshop on Mimamsa organized by Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, 11-23 March-2013. 21 • Participated in a National lecture series organized by Delhi Sanskrit Academy and Zakir Hussain College at Zakir Hussain College, Delhi, 6-7 February-2013. • Participated in a National lecture series organized by Delhi Sanskrit Academy and Rajdhani College at Rajdhani College, Delhi, 18-19 March-2013. Dr. Daya Shankar Tiwary, Assistant Professor • Authored a book titled Chhatrapatisamrajyam: Eka Parishilana, published by Vidyanidhi Prakashan, Delhi, 2012. • Published research paper titled “The Scientific Concept of Rainfall in Sanskrit Literature,” in Journal of Indian Intellectual Traditions (CAS), University of Pune, March, 2012. • Published paper titled “Bhojpuri para Sanskrit Bhasa ke Prabhava,” in the journal Deva-Bharat-Khand-Sandesh, Ara, Bihar, April-June, 2012. • Delivered a lecture as a Resource Person at the International Service Training for PGT Sanskrit Teachers at Govt. Sarvodaya Vidyalaya No.1, C-Block, Yamuna Vihar organized by SCERT, New Delhi. • Presented a paper titled “Consciousness and Personality Development in the Dramas of Bhavabhuti,” and also chaired a session in the 5th and 6th International Conference of Yoga and Psychotherapy Association of India organized by JNU, New Delhi, 24th-26th September, 2012. • Published paper titled “Sanskrit Sahitya Mein Prashashika Dristi se Nari,” in the journal Sahridaya, Delhi, July-September, 2012. • Attended National Seminar and Lecture-series at Ramjas College and Zakir Hussain College respectively, 6th and 7th February, 2013. • Organized a National Seminar with Lecture Series on Sanskrit and Science as Organizing Secretary in collaboration with Delhi Sanskrit Academy at Rajdhani College and also delivered a lecture on “Sanskrit Vangmaya mein Ganita” (Mathematics in Sanskrit Literature), 18th-19th March, 2013. 22 • Presented a paper titled “Vedesee Ganitam” (Mathematics in the Vedas), at the three day National Vedic Conference organized by Delhi Sanskrit Academy in collaboration with Vaidika Mission, Mumbai at Aryasamaj, Santacruz, Mumbai, 22-24 March, 2013. Sh. Shri Bhagwan, Administrative Officer • Attended a 4 week Training Programme at ILLL, University of Delhi, 4-28 February, 2013. 23 DEPARTMENTS & SOCIETIES ACHIEVEMENTS AND CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 24 THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY The Chemical Society is committed to the cause of spreading scientific awareness within the student’s community by actively engaging them in co-curricular activities in the field of science. • The Society organized a Chemistry festival “CHYMICA” on 1st March 2013, which witnessed a very enthusiastic participation from all the students of various disciplines. It recreated the magic of chemistry through interactive games and demonstrations. • Seeing the alarming levels of pollution, a lecture “Environmental Issues of Delhi” by Dr. B.C.Sabat, Department of Environment, was organized for the students, which gave them the insight about the challenges and solutions to overcome pollution. • An academic industrial trip was organized to Parle Industries on 27th Febrauary, 2013, with an objective of giving them insight of operations, actual appearance of equipment and devices, and also about the job opportunities in industrial sector. As has always been our tradition we encourage students to participate in inter-college events in Chemistry. Many of them hoisted the Rajdhani College flag high by securing some top positions. Dr. Anita Yadav Convenor THE POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY • Organized a Fresher Welcome Programme aimed at making the college environment friendlier for the new entrants to welcome the new students of B.A (Hons.) Political Science I year on 28 August, 2012. • Organized a Programme on Life Skills aimed at enhancing life skills among the students in which Dr. Sudhir Kapoor was invited as Resource Person on 10 September, 2012. 25 • Organized a Session on Career Counseling to guide the students in selecting the right career after graduation by Sh. Dinesh Tiwari from Hindustan Daily conducted the session on 28 January, 2013. • Organized a Lecture Programme on Indian and WTO in which Sh. Amit Yadav, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Government of NCT, Delhi was invited for the lecture on 15 February, 2013. Mr Suman Kumar Programme In-Charge DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY The Department under its Eco-club ECOSAKSHAM organized a one day event including a lecture by Prof. Rup Lal, Department Of Zoology, University of Delhi on the topic "Understanding Genetics, Genomics and Metagenomics to Develop Bioremediation Technology,” screening of the movie OOZY OZONE, Slogan-writing and Best out of Waste competitions on 21 Febrauary, 2013. Dr Ruchi Jain Raina Ms Shweta Agarwal ECONOMICS SOCIETY • Economics Society organized its annual festival ECODHANI 2013 on 19th March 2013 where Prof. D.H.Jung of Seoul University, South Korea delivered a lecture on “India-South Korea Economic Cooperation.” • Economic Society also organized a Lecture on “Career after Graduation” in collaboration with TIME Education Group. Ms Mohini Aggarwal Convenor 26 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION • Ruby Yadav, B.A. (H) Eco. II Semester represented University of Delhi in All India Inter-University Yoga Championship 2012-13 (age group18-21 years) and the state of Delhi in National Yoga Championship 2012-13 (age group18-21 years) and secured the First Place in both the competitions. • Jai Hind, B.A. Programme II Semester, represented the State of Delhi in National Ball Badminton Championship 2012-13. • Mohit, B.A. (H) History II Semester, Sumit Dabas, B.A. Programme III Year, Vikas Sehrawat, B.A. (H) Hindi II Semester represented University of Delhi in All India Inter-University Championship (2012-2013) in Ball Badminton, boxing and boxing respectively. • Vidit Sharma, B.A. Programme IV Semester in Hammer-Throw secured First place in Hammer - Throw • Sumit Dabas and Vikas Sehrawat in Boxing and Siddharth Tyagi, B.A. Programme III Year in Powerlifting secured the First, First, First and Second place respectively. Dr. Anil Kumar Kalkal Associate Professor THE DEPARTMENT OF SANSKRIT: SANSKRIT SANSAD “NISHTHA” • Sanskrit Sansad NISHTHA in collaboration with Sanskrit Bharati, New Delhi organized Sanskrit Sambhasana Shivira from 8 February to 20 February, 2013 to teach spoken Sanskrit to the students of Sanskrit in B.A. (Honours) and B.A. Programme Courses. • Organised Inter-college Competitions Slokagayana, Laghunatya and Prashnamanch on 27 February, 2013. The Department, in collaboration with 27 Delhi Sanskrit Academy, New Delhi also organised a two day National Seminar with a lecture-series on “Sanskrit and Science” on 18-19 March, 2013. Dr. Daya Shankar Tiwary Teacher-in-charge THE MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY • The Mathematical society organized SUDOKU competition amongst the students of Mathematics Honors Course on 11th September, 2012. It was a good opportunity of intermixing for the students. • On 22nd March, the Society organized ARITY-2013. Several intercollege competitions such as paper presentation, poster writing, Mathematical Rangoli, Talent Hunt etc. were held. Students from various colleges of Delhi University participated in the events. The themes for poster competition were Atrocities against women and Women mathematicians of the world, as a tribute to Nirbhaya, the brave heart of December 16th incident. Dr. R.D. Sharma Convenor PHYSICS & ELECTRONICS SOCIETY Physics & Electronics Society under the banner NEUTRONICS started its activity right from day session has started with orientation program for new entrants. Formal inauguration of the society function was held on 17th October,2012 with invited lecture by Prof. Neeraj Khare , Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Delhi who gave an enlightened and intellectually stimulating lecture on “ Super-conductivity : Dreams & Realty”. He also inaugurated the event by lightening of lamp accompanied by Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandit, Principal , Rajdhani college, Dr. Dayal Saran, St. Johns College, Agra and Dr. S. K. Dhaka, Teacher Incharge, Department of Physics & Electronics, 28 Rajdhani College. Prof. Khare was kind enough to deliver inaugural lecture. Prof. Khare talk was well received and appreciated by faculty members and students as well. A group of two students presented a poster on “an inexpensive online teaching tools” in a 5-day residential programme “5th INSPIRE Internship programme/ Science Conclave: A congregation of Noble Laureates and Eminent Scientists” an MHRDDST initiative at Indian Institute of Information Technology-Allahabad (IIIT-A), 2 to 6 December, 2012. In a even semester of this session a two day workshop was organized on 25th & 26th February, 2013 including the paper presentations by the students of VI semester of B.Sc.(Hons) Physics & Electronics. Prizes were given to the winners. This year society also organized a workshop cum inter-college fest TEKNOGRAFFITI on 8th & 9th March, 2013 which included invited lectures and activities viz. scientific quiz – brain teaser, science exhibition, painting-expression with colours, paper presentations, declamation and valedictory. TEKNOGRAFFITI was inaugurated by eminent speaker Prof. C. Ghosh, University of Delhi accompanied by esteemed faculty fellows. Dr. Saurabh Singh and Dr. Dayal Saran from St.Johns College, Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra was special guest. Prof. Ghosh also delivered an inaugural lecture followed by Dr.S.S.Rao Memorial Lecture which is delivered by Prof Kavindra Kesari, University of Rajasthan and Prof. Ashutosh Singh, University of Delhi. At the valedictory session Prof. Brijesh Kumar, School of Physical Sciences, Jawahar Lal Nehru University was invited as a Guest of honour. Prof. Kumar delivered a very interesting lecture on “How different is the understanding of condensed matter” in a very lucid manner. This two day inter-college fest is ended with valedictory where in prizes are distributed to the winners followed by vote of thanks. Students, teachers and faculty members from other departments also participated and enjoyed the function. Ms Divya Singh Convenor 29 ENGLISH LITERARY ASSOCIATION Continuing with its zeal shown in the previous session, the English Literary Association remained active throughout the session with all its members displaying sensibility, sensitivity, and awareness to the several significant issues related to the world of literature. During the academic session 2012-2013, the English Literary Association organized following activities: The academic session 2012-13 began with an inspiring Orientation Programme to acquaint freshers not only with the faculty members, time table and the system of internal assessment but also with the meaning and purpose of literature. A half-day talk on Changing Paradigm: Role of English in Meta University was organized on 9th August, 20112 in the College Auditorium. The Principal of the college, Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandit, greeted the guests with her welcome speech. The two guest speakers who graced the occasion were Prof. Umesh Rai, Director, South campus, DU, and Prof. M. M. Chaturvedi, Head of CIC, DU. A literary event Meet the Author: Sami Ahmad Khan was organized on 14th August, 2012 in the Seminar Room of the college. His recently published novel Red Jihad: Battle for South Asia (2012) from Rupa Publication, New Delhi was discussed and read by the author himself. On this occasion, as a chief guest, Dr. Jafri S. Shabih Abbas, the Principal of Ram Lal Anand College (Evening), was also present. A day long programme on “100 Years of Indian Cinema” was organized in the College Auditorium on 23rd August 2012. Formal “Freshers’ Welcome” and the election of the office bearers for the session were also held the same day. Niraj Mishra (III year) and Faraz Ahamad (II year) were elected President and Vice-President respectively. Silvi (II year) was elected for the post of Secretary and Pranav Sisodiya (I year) for the post of Joint Secretary of the English Literary Association. A special programme of Film Screening of Toba Tek Singh (Dir: Shakti Prabha; an adaptation of a story of Saadat Hasan Manto) was also organized to celebrate the 100 years of Manto on 16th October, 2012 in the Auditorium of the College. A panel discussion on “Manto and His Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Manto (1912-2012)” was organized on 18th October, 2012 in the Seminar Room of the college. The session was chaired by Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandit, the Principal of the College. The three guest speakers who graced the occasion were Prof. Harish Narang 30 from South Asian University, New Delhi, Prof. Narendra Mohan, an eminent Hindi poet, playwright an critic, and Dr. Jafri S. Shabih Abbas, the Principal of Ram Lal Anand College (Evening). During the programme, Manto’s literature was also displayed by the reputed publishers. A half-day talk on “Verse, Plurilingualism, Translation” was organized on 17 January, 2013 in the Auditorium of the College. The renowned speaker was a French scholar, Prof. Didier Coste from the University of Bordeaux. The Department organized its Annual Alumni Meet on 10th February, 2013, coordinated by Mr. Shafiqul Alam (Teacher in Charge) and Ms. Rachna Sethi. This was the sixth alumni meet organized by the department. and is the unique feature of the English department. Annual Literary Festival LITSPIRIT – 2012-13 was organized on 20th March, 2013. It began with an inaugural event “Meet the Poet: Prof. Makarand Paranjape”. Prof. Paranjape read the selected poems from his five volumes of poetry, and also answered questions on poetry, literature, and the arts during the Q&A. His books on poetry were also displayed during the fest. In this Literary Fest, various literary competitions like Eloquence, Literary Quiz, and On-Spot Creative Writing Competitions were organized by the student coordinators. In the valedictory session, cash prizes, gifts and certificates to the winner students were distributed by Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandit, the Principal of the College. Before the valedictory session, a musical programme named “Live Acoustic Music Jam” was also presented by Arohi, Pranab and Nishant. The department bid adieu to its III Year students in the farewell organized by the association on 23rd March, 2013. Apart from the events organized in the college, the students of the department actively participated in and won prizes at various intercollege events. On the whole, the ELA continued its commitment to provide a literary atmosphere to the students and the faculty members of the college. Mr. Ved Mitra Shukla Convenor THE DEBATING SOCIETY • Organized QUIZ GURU-2013 in collaboration with the Institute of Technology and Science, Ghaziabad, 5 February, 2013. 31 • Organized a Debate Competition on “Images and Perception of Delhi Police” in collaboration with the Delhi Police as a part of Delhi Police Week celebrations, 20 February, 2013. • Organized an Inter-college Debate Competition on “Capital Punishment is a Deterrent to Crime,” 25 February, 2013. • Organized an Inter-college Debate Competition on “Youth Participation has Changed the Nature of Social Protest in India” and Extempore Competition, 1 March, 2013. Mr.Jagannath Ambagudia Convenor NATIONAL CADET CORPS (GIRLS’ WING) • The year 2012-13 can easily be called a golden year in the history of NCC. The girls cadet of the college have not only brought wow moments for our college but also got many opportunities under the brilliant leadership of Associate NCCOfficer Ms Beena Sharma. Our college performed exceptionally well both at the college and the Directorate level. The cadets attended 9 camps at various places across the country. 110 cadets participated in the Annual Training Camp (Bakkargarh/New Delhi). Our college stood first in group-dance, group-song and got second position in Line-area and solo-song. • JUO Saloni Goel made us proud by becoming a part of NCC contingent in Guard of Honour in the Republic Day Parade. JUO Komal Jangra participated in All India Thal Sainik Camp and secured Ist position in Mapreading competition along with Cadet Rinki who also attended the same camp. JUO Anu has been a star-performer through the year. She not only participated in Thal Sainik Camp but also bagged many prizes. She participated in Parasailing and won the Best Shooter (Nahavalankar). She received Bronze medal in the All India Shooting Competition. 32 • Cadet Rehana and Cadet Sushma participated in group-dance at the P.M. Rally and performed in front of the Prime Minister. 6 cadets attended the NIC Mysore from 15th to 26th December, 2013. Our cadets stood first in Group-song competition. They also made an outstanding NIAP presentation. SUO Babita Gautam was a part of NCC contingent in Republic Day Parade and was awarded as the Cadet with Best turnout. Overall best cadet of the year was Vandana Yadav who proved herself a true leader with motivating and ever helping character. She is a sincere cadet and shoulders responsibilities well. Ms Beena Sharma Associate NCC Officer NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME (NSS) National service scheme (NSS) aims to inculcate among college going student a sense of responsibility towards society. As the youngest citizen in terms of voting age, the community of students can play great role in nation-building. Young minds carry largest amount of idealism and have huge energy to attain them. NSS volunteers were actively engaged in organizing various activities reflecting leadership qualities and social concerns. NSS unit Rajdhani is actively engaged in various activities though out the year, in and outside the college. The following programmes were organized in the year 2012-13: • 3 NSS Volunteers participated in Shimla Adventure Camp between 04 -062012 to 13-06-2012. • 2 NSS volunteers participated in Gyanodya Yatra organized by University of Delhi in moth of June. • 10 volunteers participated in 2012 International Youth Exchange Programme in month of June. • Nukkad Natak Team of NSS Unit participated in University Nukkad Natak Competition and secured Second Position. 33 • 26 Students and 9 Teachers participated in Tree Plantation at College Campus. • Rangoli and Poster making Competitions were organized on 5 September. 2012 at College Campus. • One NSS Volunteer participated in Gandhi Darshan Yatra organized by University of Delhi. • NSS Flag Day was organized at College Campus. • A Seminar was organized on 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanada. It was well attended by Students and Teachers of College. • 51 volunteers participated in “My Earth My Duty Program” Jointly organized by University of Delhi and ZEE TV. • 18 NSS volunteers attend the International Drugs Day on 25th June, 2012. • Blood donation camp organized through Red Ribbon Club (DSACS) on 9 January, 2013 on eve of Vivekananda Birth Anniversary. Around 100 Students and Teachers donated for the same. • A workshop in collaboration with Art of Living “Volunteer for better India” was organized in college campus. • 8 NSS volunteers participated in one week National Integration Camp. • 50 NSS volunteers visited Red Ribbon Express Train Exhibition & attend HIV AIDS Training Programme held on 14th Dec at Pragati Maidan. • 2 NSS volunteers participated in Arunachal Camp organized by Ministry of Youth Affairs. • 63 NSS volunteers participated in ANTARDHVANI the cultural festival of University of Delhi.Campus Cleaning is organized in College Campus. • A Cloth Donation Camp was organized for underprivileged class of our society. 34 • One Student of our college was selected for Pre Republic Day Camp. • A Self Defense Camp for Girl Student was organized jointly with Delhi Police. Dr. Amit Jain Programme in Charge Officer EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CELL / ENABLING UNIT Numerous important steps were taken for setting the Enabling Unit in the college. Number of assistive devices and software were purchased for the differentlyabled students of the college. By using these software (NVDA) whole book can be scanned and be read out. Angel Voice Recorders (10) also were purchased and issued to the concerned student. These are to be used to record class lectures as well a books and then these can be read out verbally to the person concerned. The EOC is also trying to make the college user friendly for the differently-abled. Mr. Mahendra Singh Dhakad Convenor TREKKING, MOUNTAINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CLUB The Trekking and Mountaineering Club organized an adventure trip for the students to Solang Valley, Manali. The team of 30 students and 5 teachers was lead by Dr. H.M. Lumb. Apart from Dr. H.M. Lumb, the faculty members that accompanied students from across disciplines were Dr. Savita Nigam, Dr. Suruchi, Ms. Rachns Sethi and Mr. Nawal Kishore. The group was flagged off by the Principal, Dr. Vijay Laxmi Pandit on September 21, 2012 from the college. After a night halt for dinner the team reached the camp site the next day. For most of the students it was the first experience of staying in tents. They were given basic 35 knowledge and demonstration about pitching up of tents. On the same day, that is September 22, the team took a small acclimatization trek and had a relaxing evening by the water side. The next morning (September23) was the trek to Solang Valley(8400 feet) through villages, fields and apple orchards. While a group of students went up to Dhundi(10,300 feet) others enjoyed activities like paragliding and zorbing at Solang. The group returned tired, excited and enjoying fresh apples to the camp in the evening. However that was not the end of the exciting day, delectable dinner, bonfire and horror story sessions continued late into the night. The next day was planned for adventure activities. The students were given detailed instructions about river crossing as it is a thin line between adventure and danger. Everyone had a wonderful time at river crossing taking more than one turn at it and generally having a good time by the water. Post lunch the students were taken for rappelling right opposite the camp site. They were shown how to use the harness and manage body weight while climbing down a vertical rock. Rains descended in the evening and people returned to their tents for exchange of experiences and wide ranging discussions. On the morning of September 25, 2012 the group started making preparations for leaving the picturesque camp site surrounded by snow peaks and orchards. The students were taught how to pack up tents and to clean up the site. A trip to the mountains offers the joy of living in the midst of serene beauty and imbibing physical and mental toughness. At the same time it is meant to inculcate a sense of respect and preservation of nature, which students begin to realize within the short duration of a trip. The group made a brief halt at the Mall in Manali for food and shopping before heading back to the hustle of Delhi and college life. The faculty members organized a small function for Dr H.M. Lumb in the last week of November in honour of his retirement; he has been a true team leader initiating, inspiring and encouraging students and teachers alike with passion of trekking. Dr H.M.Lumb/Rachna Sethi Convenor 36 ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2012-2013 37 MEMORIAL PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS • Dr. N.K.Anand Memorial B.Sc.(H)Chemistry II yr. Prize: Ms.Sakshi, • Dr. S.S. Rao Memorial Prize: Mr. Ajay Kumar, B.Sc.(H) Physics III yr. • Shri S.C.Gautam B.Sc.(H)Chem. I&II yr. Memorial Prize: Ms.Sakshi, • Smt.Krishna Vati Gautam Memorial Prize: Mr. Nitish Kapur, B.Sc. Phy.Sc.(Chemistry) I&II yr. • Smt.Radhika and Ram Shankar Shukla Memorial Prize: Shaba Naaz, B.Sc.App.PhySc.(Computer Sc) III yr. • Maa Murti Devi Smiriti PurskaR: Ms. Aarti, B.A.(H) Hindi III yr. • Shri Shiv Nandan Sharma Memorial Prize: Mr. Vicky Kumar, B.A.(H) Hindi I yr. • Shri Sultan Chand & Co. Memorial Scholarship: Ms. Bhavneeta Asanani B.Com (H) I Yr and Mr. Amit Verma, B.Com (H) II Yr. 38 RESULTS: 2011-12 UNDER-GRADUATE AND POST-GRADUATE COURSES Courses Total Appeared Passed Failed Division % No.of Students I II III B.A.(Prog.) I 232 232 179 53 19 35 125 77 II 218 218 196 22 15 65 116 89 III 121 121 60 65 08 43 09 49 B.A.(H)Hindi I 87 87 60 27 08 31 21 68 II 36 36 33 03 12 14 07 91 III 34 34 31 03 04 13 14 91 B.A.(H)Sanskrit I 48 48 27 21 02 01 45 56.25 II 15 15 13 02 02 09 02 86 III 09 09 07 03 B.A.(H)Maths III yr. 01 01 01 - - 1 - 100 M.A.(ENG.)Previous 03 03 03 - - 01 - 100 39 Final M.A.(HN)Previous Final M.A.(History)Previous Final M.Com (Previous) (Final ) 01 01 01 - - 01 - 100 13 13 13 - 03 06 04 100 10 10 08 02 01 07 - 80 07 07 07 - - 04 03 100 08 08 04 04 - 04 - 50 10 10 07 03 05 01 01 70 14 14 05 08 04 01 - 35 B.Com (H) I 131 131 103 28 31 04 68 78.6 II 88 78 78 10 36 30 22 100 III 83 83 78 01 25 41 12 93.9 70 70 53 17 13 - 75.7 B.A.(H)Economics I 40 40 II 56 56 53 03 08 18 27 94.6 III 27 27 27 - 03 13 11 100 42 42 37 5 11 13 13 88 II 44 44 38 06 01 09 28 86.3 III 32 32 32 - - 16 16 100 45 45 40 05 06 12 22 88.8 II 50 50 43 07 02 15 26 86 III 39 39 36 3 - 26 10 92.3 65 65 63 02 21 17 25 96.9 II 47 47 46 01 - 20 26 97.8 III 40 40 40 - 02 23 15 100 158 146 124 22 38 - 86 84 II 79 70 57 13 12 - 45 81 III 32 32 31 01 24 7 - 97 94 79 67 12 40 - 27 84 71 70 67 3 31 - 36 95 B.A.(H) English I B.A. (H) History I B.A. (H) Political Science I B.Sc. (H) Physics I B.Sc.(H)Chemistry I II 41 III B.Sc.(H)Electronics 49 49 49 - 30 57 50 41 09 17 02 100 23 82 28 92.9 2 100 70 67 10 78 02 100 40 80 15 48 30 100 25 80 01 I II 17 55 54 50 4 18 04 III 16 16 16 - 7 7 B.Sc.(H)Mathematics 140 126 85 41 15 47 46 36 10 15 - I II 11 III 23 21 21 - 11 08 B.Sc.PhysicalScience (Chemistry) I 86 75 60 15 19 II 60 49 24 25 9 III 34 34 34 - - 01 - 04 B.Sc.PhysicalScience (Electronics) I 52 45 36 09 02 42 09 II 65 55 43 12 06 35 78 20 100 02 III 24 24 24 - 01 03 B.Sc.PhysicalScience (Compter Science) I 73 64 45 19 14 - 31 70 II 67 61 42 19 08 - 34 68 III 39 39 39 29 100 - 76 13 88 14 100 - 02 08 B.Sc.Physical Science (I.C.) I II 35 30 23 07 09 14 44 42 37 05 06 18 III 23 23 23 - 03 06 43 TOPPERS UNDER-GRADUATE COURSES Course Name Marks Division % I Vishal Goel 289/400 I 72.25 II Ajay 303/400 I 75.75 III Avinash Singh 804/1200 I 67 I Bhuvan Chandra 251/400 I 62.75 II GauravKaushik 262/400 I 65.5 III Archana (w) 705/1100 I 64 I Vicky Kumar 201/300 I 67 II Pratibha (w) 216/300 I 72 III Aarti (w) 707/1000 I 70.7 Shyam Sunder Sharma 655/1100 II 59 I 80 B.A.(Prog.) B.A.(H)Sanskrit B.A.(H)Hindi B.A.(H)Maths III B.Com (H) I Bhavneeta Asanani (w) 723/900 44 II AmitVerma 467/600 I 77.8 III Mr. Rajesh Kumar 1208/1700 I 71 KiranChhabra(w) 390/600 I 65 ShalinaPillai(w) 390/600 I 65 II Asif Rahman 265/400 I 66 III James Thomas 657/1100 II 59.7 B.A.(H)English I B.A.(H)Economics I DivyaThathi 537/700 I 76.7 II ArchitaDas (w) 263/350 I 75 III Rahul Jain, 691/1000 I 69 45 B.A.(H)History I MejorVerma 353/500 I 70.6 II Pranavesh Raj 266/400 I 66.5 III BrijeshPratap Singh 657/1100 II 59.7 I Nitish Kr. Sharma 470/700 I 67 II TuryaVardhan(w) 264/400 I 66 III Ms. Asha 677/1100 I B.A.(H)Pol.Sc. 46 61.5 TOPPERS POST-GRADUATE COURSES Course Name Marks Division % Previous Arpon Home Roy 232/400 II 58 Final Jenie Christbol Alex(w) 875/1600 II 54 Previous Neeta (w) 262/400 I 65.5 Final Satendra Kr. Shukla 1000/1600 I 62.5 Previous Rana Ranbir Deo 216/400 II 54 Final Ratan Kumar 910/1600 II 56 Previous Neha Jain (w) 314/400 I 78.5 Final Shefali Malhotra (w) 1169/1600 I 73 M.A.(English) M.A.(Hindi) M.A.(History) M.Com 47 48 49 50 51