Dyal Singh College
The Hangout: first floor terrace
Rush hour: Break time
What's to Love:
Dyal Singh College is a sanctum place surrounded by many well known places of Delhi, on one side it has Indian Habitat Centre, Indian International Centre and Lodi Garden and on the other side Khan market, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. Even Central Plaza (CP), South Extension, Ansal Plaza and India Gate are not too far away.
Though a lot of its areas for lawns have now been occupied by the construction work for the metro-rail and Common Wealth Parking there is a lot more to explore. When asked about their famous hangout a unanimous roar arise “the roof top patio next to the Geography Department”. Students of numerous departments can be seen walking a scholarly walk in the corridors next to it chatting away cheerfully. Completion of assignments, sharing of tiffins, singing practices along with the melodious tunes of Guitar, gossiping gangs of gorgeous girls and good-looking guys can be caught here and there, making the porch an entirely merry-making hotspot.
This place gives an overview of the basketball court so the spectators can have a better view of the games and it also provides a scarce view of the amphitheatre thus, they can see the practises of plays, dances and other events taking place.
Being an open area this place is an obvious hangout for all students in winter and spring as they can sit here with friends and enjoy the Sun’s warmth whereas in summers they head indoors to the empty class-rooms. This balcony is well connected to the corridor as well as the staircase, commonly called the “Khopcha” by the inhabitants. In between classes, friends or couples maybe found here sharing a special moment.
“Our khopcha is our ‘staircase of happiness’ where we have stolen a quick moment of mischief, a moment of chit-chat, a moment of embarrassment when caught by teachers for bunking classes and many more”, echoed Krishna, a final year student of B A (Honours) Geography.
Gaurav Sikka says, “During our first year we used to sit on the terrace and discuss our plans to teach the underprivileged children living in the slum next to Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium.”
“You can see the students preparing for the fest ‘Dharini (The Earth)’ on the veranda, making posters and pamphlets for events like ‘Green Parliament’.” Proposed Lisa.
What’s not to be:
Ask them again and again and they will only have praises for their well chosen spot, only one drawback is that during summers it gets a bit to hot to hang around.
Alternatives:
All the well known places mentioned in the beginning are the alternatives other than that, students can be seen in the cafeteria, canteen, football ground, the paranthewala at the entrance gate and the amphitheatre.
The Hangout: first floor terrace
Rush hour: Break time
What's to Love:
Dyal Singh College is a sanctum place surrounded by many well known places of Delhi, on one side it has Indian Habitat Centre, Indian International Centre and Lodi Garden and on the other side Khan market, Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. Even Central Plaza (CP), South Extension, Ansal Plaza and India Gate are not too far away.
Though a lot of its areas for lawns have now been occupied by the construction work for the metro-rail and Common Wealth Parking there is a lot more to explore. When asked about their famous hangout a unanimous roar arise “the roof top patio next to the Geography Department”. Students of numerous departments can be seen walking a scholarly walk in the corridors next to it chatting away cheerfully. Completion of assignments, sharing of tiffins, singing practices along with the melodious tunes of Guitar, gossiping gangs of gorgeous girls and good-looking guys can be caught here and there, making the porch an entirely merry-making hotspot.
This place gives an overview of the basketball court so the spectators can have a better view of the games and it also provides a scarce view of the amphitheatre thus, they can see the practises of plays, dances and other events taking place.
Being an open area this place is an obvious hangout for all students in winter and spring as they can sit here with friends and enjoy the Sun’s warmth whereas in summers they head indoors to the empty class-rooms. This balcony is well connected to the corridor as well as the staircase, commonly called the “Khopcha” by the inhabitants. In between classes, friends or couples maybe found here sharing a special moment.
“Our khopcha is our ‘staircase of happiness’ where we have stolen a quick moment of mischief, a moment of chit-chat, a moment of embarrassment when caught by teachers for bunking classes and many more”, echoed Krishna, a final year student of B A (Honours) Geography.
Gaurav Sikka says, “During our first year we used to sit on the terrace and discuss our plans to teach the underprivileged children living in the slum next to Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium.”
“You can see the students preparing for the fest ‘Dharini (The Earth)’ on the veranda, making posters and pamphlets for events like ‘Green Parliament’.” Proposed Lisa.
What’s not to be:
Ask them again and again and they will only have praises for their well chosen spot, only one drawback is that during summers it gets a bit to hot to hang around.
Alternatives:
All the well known places mentioned in the beginning are the alternatives other than that, students can be seen in the cafeteria, canteen, football ground, the paranthewala at the entrance gate and the amphitheatre.
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