Radhika Jha

The writer is a research executive at Common Cause. Views expressed are personal.

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Migrants’ vulnerability is newly visible, but not newSubscriber Only

May 12,2020 03:15:39 AM

Ever since the lockdown was enforced on March 25, there has been ever-increasing uncertainty about the welfare, if not the basic survival, of the vulnerable sections of the society, many of whom depend on daily wages for their sustenance.

Tue, May 12, 2020

Confusion continues over sports quotaSubscriber Only

July 07,2010 01:14:19 AM

Confusion prevails in Delhi University regarding the sports quota trials with students finding themselves caught up in the tussle between colleges and the University.

Wed, Jul 07, 2010

Demand up for Science courses; colleges admit surplus studentsSubscriber Only

June 28,2010 00:59:16 AM

For those who rue how pure Science courses have lost to engineering courses,this years undergraduate admissions at the Delhi University (DU) might bring cheer.

Mon, Jun 28, 2010

DU sports trials get off to a false startSubscriber Only

June 18,2010 01:05:56 AM

There was chaos at the Delhi University Sports Council office on Thursday morning as members of the National Students Union of India interrupted the distribution of admit cards for the centralised sports trials.

Fri, Jun 18, 2010

Lady Shri Ram journalism entrance exam todaySubscriber Only

June 17,2010 02:50:14 AM

More than 500 applicants are expected to turn up for the Journalism (Hons) entrance exam to be held in Lady Shri Ram (LSR) College on Thursday.

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Turning the throttle to Leh,with a Games messageSubscriber Only

June 14,2010 23:19:00 PM

The atmosphere at the Commonwealth Games headquarters was charged up on a sunny Sunday morning.

Mon, Jun 14, 2010

Leaders step up resilient cities campaignSubscriber Only

June 09,2010 22:55:40 PM

Mayors and local government leaders from more than 100 cities of India and seven countries of South Asia gathered in the Capital on Tuesday to attend the launch of a global campaign of Making Cities Resilient.

Wed, Jun 09, 2010

Many takers for DUs food technology courseSubscriber Only

June 08,2010 01:04:04 AM

Those with a liking for all things edible and a knack for advanced technological processes can consider the Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Hons) course in Food Technology offered by the Delhi University.

Tue, Jun 08, 2010

College societies,going beyond the curriculaSubscriber Only

June 04,2010 23:37:52 PM

College has never been only about academics,as any Delhi University student would tell you.

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

A musical bid to save dying Neela Hauz lakeSubscriber Only

June 03,2010 00:56:58 AM

Using the universal language of music,a citizens group here has made an effort to save the environment.

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Centralised trials for sports quota: Entry to get tougher,say studentsSubscriber Only

June 02,2010 00:34:19 AM

Applying for admission in Delhi University colleges through the sports quota might get tougher from this year,with the trials being centralised.

Wed, Jun 02, 2010

Individual college forms a big draw as students take no chanceSubscriber Only

June 01,2010 23:38:38 PM

Delhi University colleges had a brisk sale of their separate admission forms on the third day of the sale of forms.

Tue, Jun 01, 2010

Accommodation tougher for DU aspirants as Games takes over hostelsSubscriber Only

May 31,2010 01:19:19 AM

With the commencement of the admission season in Delhi University,getting through the college of your choice may not be enough if you are from outside Delhi.

Mon, May 31, 2010

Boards results out,DU helplines ring off the hook with queriesSubscriber Only

May 25,2010 01:01:37 AM

Following the announcement of the Board results,students are back into a panic mode,worrying about getting admission in the desired department at their choice of college.

Tue, May 25, 2010

First in India: PG diploma in health and social gerontology at DUSubscriber Only

May 24,2010 02:22:22 AM

For those interested in working with the elderly,the Delhi Universitys Institute of Home Economics at Hauz Khas Enclave offers a one-year post-graduate diploma in health and social gerontology.

Mon, May 24, 2010

Young dancers entrall audience at IHCSubscriber Only

May 16,2010 01:02:24 AM

Students of Natya Tarangini held the audience captive during a dance performance on Saturday evening at the India Habitat Centre.

Sun, May 16, 2010

VAT hike: Petrol pumps on token strike todaySubscriber Only

May 14,2010 00:24:29 AM

It will be a tough Friday for commuters in Delhi as 408 petrol pumps in the city will shut for a day following a strike declared by the Delhi NCR Petrol Dealers Association to protest against the hike in VAT rates on diesel.

Fri, May 14, 2010