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DU’s certificate courses in foreign languages have many takers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]These are over and above the programmes offered by the university’s language departments
By Mrinal Verma
Living in the global village of today, it is hard to ignore other cultures and countries if one wants to succeed in not just their professional field, but life in general. Thanks to the internet, immigration and everything that brings us closer to each other, the world has become seamless. We can access all current events, and talk to people from other continents at a touch of our mobiles. Business, too, is becoming more and more global and multilinguality is an asset.
Fortunately, Delhi University is offering short-term courses which are intended to help students get certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas in foreign languages, alongside their bachelor degrees. Any undergrad can enrol.
What’s available
The University of Delhi provides part-time courses in highly popular and well-loved languages like French, German, Italian and Spanish. The eligibility for such courses requires at least 45 percent in 10+2 degree from CBSE or any other equivalent. Only students enrolled in Delhi University UG courses are eligible for applying for these courses. Due to the popular demand of such courses, there are many colleges that offer these courses. DU also offers courses in Portuguese and Romanian that are taught in Department of Germanic and Romance Studies at Faculty of Arts in North Campus. They can be approached directly for information and enrollment purposes.
North Campus Colleges
There are various colleges in North Campus that offer these courses, such as:
- Daulat Ram College for French, German, Spanish, and Italian
- Hans Raj College for French and German
- Keshav Mahavidalaya for French and German
- Mata Sundari College for French, German, and Spanish.
- Miranda House for French, German, and Spanish.
- Ramjas College for French, German, Spanish, and Italian
- Satyawati College for French and German
- SGTB Khalsa College for German and Spanish
- Sri Guru Gobind Singh College for French and German
- Stephen’s College for French and German
South Campus Colleges
The colleges that can be approached for these courses are:
- Acharya Narendra Dev College for French, German, and Spanish
- Bharti College for French and German
- College of Vocational Studies for French and German
- Delhi College of Arts and College for French, German, and Spanish
- Gargi College for German
- Jesus and Mary College for French
- Kamla Nehru College for French
- Sri Venkateswara College for German
The course is made up of 206 hours, with 116 hours devoted to teaching theoretical concepts and the rest of the 90 hours kept especially for practical training. The classes are for four hours once a week, with a total of 23 weeks and two workshops of 12 hours each every semester. The fees for certificate language courses can range from INR 15,000 to 20,000. The registration process for such courses start after the normal admission process is done with, but a tab on the college’s websites and admission block should be kept to gather more information. The university also provides BA, MA, MPhil, and PhD courses in various foreign and Indian languages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Army officer beaten up, robbed in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, 2 held
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya nagar, as per the police.
An Indian Army Officer was beaten up and robbed by three people in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, as per the police.
According to police, the 48-year-old Army colonel asked for a lighter from one of the accused following which the accused started using foul language.
According to the senior police officer, the complainant Vinit Mahto told police that he went to Malviya Nagar’s Triveni complex in a car along with his friends after attending a seminar on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, he lodged a complaint with the Malviya Nagar police station. Vinit Mahto is a resident of Chanakyapuri in South Delhi.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police Chandan Cowdhary said that the victim reached the Triveni complex around 11:30 pm where he asked a person for a lighter but the latter started abusing the complainant and caught him from behind.
The Police Officer said that the victim pushed him following which he fell on the ground.
Later, the accused was joined by two more persons and they thrashed the Army officer mercilessly. They even took Rs 10000 cash, credit card, voter ID, mobile phones, and other items from the Mahto’s car.
They thrashed the complainant so badly that he became dizzy, the police officer added.
A case under sections 394, 411, and 34 of the IPC was registered at the Malviya Nagar police station, according to the DCP.
In addition, Chowdhary said that the two individuals, Mithun also known as Deepak (22) from Chirag Dilli and Mukul (28) from Jagdamba Camp in Sheikh Sarai, were caught during the inquiry. Two cell phones were discovered in their possession.
According to the police, the third accused is missing and they are trying to apprehend him.
On Wednesday, casualties were reported from Jammu and Kashmir, where Himayun Bhat, a deputy superintendent with Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonack were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Anantnag, a southern sector of Jehlum Valley in Kashmir.
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Delhi Police uses Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan reference for road safety
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Delhi Police is well-known for employing creative and innovative methods to raise awareness. To reach internet users, the police frequently use memes. This time the police department used a quote from Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and shared a special traffic caution on Twitter on Sunday.
The department shared the witty post with the caption, Bachcha, Bada Ya Jawan, Helmet Bacha Sakta Hai Jaan, which translates to, helmet can save a life, whether the wearer is children, old or young.
Shah Rukh Khan could be seen riding a bike without a helmet in a video from the newly released film Jawan, which the police department intriguingly utilised in this post.
Ever since the post has been shared it is going viral on the internet. The tweet has received over 9,600 views and many comments since it was posted. One user said, Delhi Police is also in full mood.
Another user appreciated the editor who created this post for Delhi Police, taking to X he said, Delhi police editing is of a different level, admin is a memer for sure. The third user found the video amazing and said wow.
Earlier, Nagpur police also used Jawan’s reference and posted an entertaining meme as part of a cybersecurity warning. The police authorities associated different Shah Rukh Khan cameos in Jawan with various password options.
Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh Police posted a meme asking two-wheeler drivers to always wear a helmet. The police agency posted a picture of SRK with a bandage over his head. Be it young or old, never forget a helmet before sitting on a two-wheeler, the caption urged.
Meanwhile, Jawan is doing great at the box office. After its release, the film is making every day a new record in terms of box office collection. Till now the film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark globally.
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Janmashtami celebrations: Delhi police impose traffic restrictions, deploy sufficient personnel
The diversions and restrictions will remain in force till Friday morning, according to reports.
In view of Janmashtami celebrations, Delhi police imposed several travel restrictions in New Delhi. The police mentioned that sufficient personnel have been deployed to regulate traffic flow and guide motorists.
As part of arrangements in and around the Laxmi Narain Mandir, Birla Mandir in Central Delhi, no vehicle will be allowed on the Mandir Marg from Talkatora Stadium towards Mandir Marg up to Peshwa Road–Mandir Marg T-point and vice-versa. Furthermore, no vehicles will be allowed on the Mandir Lane from Shankar Road roundabout to Mandir Marg.
In the advisory, police stated that buses originating from Shivaji Stadium and going towards Mandir Marg will be diverted towards Panchkuian Road or towards GPO roundabout as per the routes of the buses. Similar arrangements have been enforced around the Iskcon temple at Sant Nagar in South Delhi.
Delhi Police stated that the Eastern carriageway of Raja Dheer Sain Marg between Captain Gaur Marg and Sant Nagar towards Iskcon temple shall be pedestrianised. They added that motorists can use Captain Gaur Marg and Outer Ring Road to reach their destinations.
The advisory also noted that the diversion of heavy vehicles has been done on a need basis from 8am onwards on Thursday on one carriageway of Captain Gaur Marg coming from Okhla NSIC Metro station towards Iskcon. In addition, vehicles coming from Outer Ring Road will be diverted straight towards Modi Mill flyover for Ashram Chowk.
Police mentioned that the entry to the main Laxmi Narain Mandir will be from Mandir Marg through Kali Bari Marg or Peshwa Road. The advisory further noted that the entry to the Geeta Bhawan and the Vatika will be only through the main temple gates. The diversions and restrictions will remain in force till Friday morning, according to reports.
On Thursday, Delhi Police shared a creative post celebrating the occasion of Janmashtami. The creative read that the only chor behind their reach is the Maakhan-Chor. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the Delhi police wrote, embracing the charm of Krishna’s ‘Maakhan Chor persona, let us celebrate Janmashtami with love and devotion.
