Tragic Murder of Delhi University Student Highlights Youth Mental Health Crisis

In a deeply distressing incident, an 18-year-old girl, a student of Delhi University’s School of Open Learning, was murdered by her classmate and close friend, Arshkrit Singh. The tragedy unfolded in Delhi’s Sanjay Van area, where the girl’s body was discovered. According to police reports, the crime was driven by jealousy over the girl’s friendships…

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COVID-19 Guidelines at Delhi University: What Every Student Must Know

As we continue to adapt to the post-pandemic world, Delhi University (DU) has taken crucial steps to ensure student and staff safety across all campuses. In light of recent health concerns, new COVID-19 safety guidelines have been reintroduced to maintain a healthy and secure academic environment. At DuWaale, our mission is to keep the student…

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DU Politics Gets Messy: DUSU President’s Room Smeared With Cow Dung

Politics in Delhi University took a disturbing turn this week as an ugly clash unfolded on campus. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) allegedly smeared cow dung on the walls of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) president’s meeting room, sparking outrage among student communities and political circles. This event has once again…

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DU’s Attendance Rule Controversy: Why Students Are Angry Over Admit Card Denial

Over the past few days, Delhi University (DU) has witnessed a wave of protests, anger, and chaos—this time over a familiar and highly debated issue: attendance requirements. On May 27, over 150 law students at DU’s Faculty of Law were denied admit cards for failing to meet the mandatory 75% attendance rule. What followed was…

Major Drug Racket Busted Near Delhi University: 5 Arrested, Students Were the Target

Introduction In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police and the Anti-Narcotics Task Force have uncovered and busted a drug racket operating near Delhi University’s North Campus. The operation has led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of illegal pharmaceutical drugs worth over ₹1 lakh. What Happened? According to official sources, the accused…

Rahul Gandhi’s Surprise Visit to Delhi University: Dialogue or Disruption?

In a surprising political move that stirred both admiration and criticism, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Delhi University’s North Campus on May 22, 2025. The visit was unannounced and focused on direct interaction with students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC). The aim? To hear their voices on…

From Delhi University to Tesla’s Boardroom: The Rise of Vaibhav Taneja

In 2024, an Indian-origin executive made global headlines—Vaibhav Taneja, a former Delhi University student, became the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Tesla and earned a staggering $139.5 million in a single year. This amount surpassed the annual compensation of tech giants like Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) and Sundar Pichai (Google CEO). Early Life and EducationVaibhav…

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“Kutton Ko De Dunga!” — When a Principal Went Full Savage Mode

College life is a rollercoaster of experiences — chai breaks, group assignments, and of course, the endless chase for attendance. But sometimes, reality hits harder than a failed assignment. Recently, a video from Aryabhatta College has gone viral where a principal drops a line so savage, it deserves its own meme template: “Kutton ko attendance…

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗨

Recently, Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, a constituent of Delhi University (DU), issued a notice urging its faculty, staff, and students to follow and retweet posts from DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. These posts commend the Indian government’s and armed forces’ actions during Operation Sindoor, a recent military operation against Pakistan. The…

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Internship Rejection: Is It Because I’m from Arts?

In a viral LinkedIn post, a student from Delhi University shared her disheartening experience of being repeatedly rejected for internships — despite having excellent grades. The reason? She belongs to the Arts & Humanities stream. This sparked a major conversation on social media: Are Arts students being unfairly sidelined? The Bias We Don’t Talk About…