History

The Premchand Memorial Debate has been a major attraction of the Delhi University calendar for several years. In 2005 the debate was converted to an International Parliamentary Format based on Cambridge style 2 on 2 debating. It was the first debate in Delhi University to become an international event. . . 2009/10 The 7th Premchand Memorial Debate was held between 3-6 November 2009 in...
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Professor Premchand

Those not in the know frequently assume that the Premchand Memorial Debate is named in the memory of the great Hindi littérateur Munshi Premchand. However, that is not the case. Our flagship event is actually named in honour of  a famous teacher. Professor Premchand was a legendary teacher in Hindu College during the thirties and forties. Within the classroom, he taught philosophy but as the...
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Mecca

Participants and visitors to Premchand 2011 will no doubt enjoy the added attraction of Mecca, the annual cultural fest of Hindu College and one of the biggest fests in all of Delhi. Mecca begins on the 19th of January and runs till the 22nd. You can look forward to 2 or 3 concerts, a rock show, a fashion show, choreography competition, competitions in music [vocal, instrumental, Hindustani,...
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