Category: Department Events

  • Annual Academic Conference 2020 | Theme Release

    On Thursday, the 29th of August, the Theme Release Event of the 9th edition of the Annual Academic Conference of the DoHSS kicked off, after refreshments of course, at 4:30 pm in HSB 356. Yati of HS18 introduced the event and the conference, followed by the theme release video introducing this year’s theme- ‘Rethinking Violence’. Read More

    7–11 minutes
  • Lecture by Sujata Patel | How to Think Cities and Urbanization in Today’s India

    August 7th, 4:15 PM, marked the day of the lecture by Sujata Patel. HSB 356 was filled with refreshed students and scholars after a cup of coffee and snacks. The event began with a welcome address by Professor Santhosh R, who introduced Sujata Patel, one of the leading sociologists in the world with specialization in Read More

    4–6 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Faculty vs. Students XI

    The most popular match of this tournament and of many tournaments past, the professors descended on to the cricket pitch like a team of titans to avenge their defeat to the students XI last year. There were a few newbies in the team, most notably – Avishek Parui, making his debut as a middle order Read More

    2–4 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | The Final | HS14 vs. HS15

    And here we are, the final. The denouement of 4 days of intense cricket, this game is more than just deciding a winner. The tournament has fostered a community around the quaint Sangam ground over the years, with people across batches coming together to mingle, learn, laugh, share and cheer for their friends. From spectating Read More

    4–6 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Semi-Final 2 | HS14 vs. HS17

    After the absolute thriller of a semifinal where HS15 emerged forth and onwards to their first final ever, it was time for the second semifinal to commence, between the second years and the final years. The script of the match was almost decided from the performances of the teams in their last group stage games. Read More

    3–4 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Semi-Final 1 | HS15 vs. Scholars

    There was something in the air that day. One thriller followed another. While the first match was a manufactured heart stopping scenario (my fault, I know, I know), there was absolutely no doubt about the second. The semifinal was dreamlike and of epic proportions. Hundreds may have been hit, fifties may have been hit, but Read More

    3–4 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Day 3 | Scholars vs. HS14

    The second match of the day was just as one sided as the first, probably even more, some would say. The end result was a 96 run victory for the HS14 who to put it mildly, steamrolled the PhDs on their way to a great win. The highlight of the match was the bruising, brutal, Read More

    3–4 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Day 3 | HS17 vs. HS15

    The final two matches of the group stage of the Prem Ranjan tournament could not have been more one sided… People hoping to see a good contest were left sorely disappointed in both as HS15 routed HS17 and HS14 bludgeoned the PhDs to oblivion. The tale was a long and sad one for the losers. Read More

    3–4 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Day 2 | HS17 vs. HS18

    The fourth match of the Prem Ranjan tournament, between the freshies and the second years, commenced with HS18 winning the toss and electing to bowl. The first over saw CV bowling against the partnership of Sankar and Suraj.  Sankar racked up a series of sixes and fours right at the beginning, bringing the run tally Read More

    2–3 minutes
  • Prem Ranjan Memorial Cricket Tournament | Day 2 | Scholars vs. HS16

    The second match of Group A saw the Scholars seal a semifinal berth as they defeated HS16 by 34 runs. Spirited fightbacks by the latter in the innings after initial setbacks weren’t quite enough, as the formidable Scholars romped home comfortably in the end. With the top order back in the pavilion after putting up Read More

    1–2 minutes