Thou art light, fill me with thy light

Thou art Light, fill me with Thy Light

INDIAN CULTURE SOCIETYS

Tarannum, the Indian Music Society of Jesus and Mary College, aims to promote and celebrate Indian music culture. It provides a platform for passionate musicians to express and advance their inner selves. The society specializes in Hindustani and Carnatic classical music genres; nevertheless, it espouses and encourages all types of Indian music such as semi- classical and light music. Tarannum conducts and performs for various in-house and external events including open mics. The team fosters together to develop stage presence and confidence for live singing. The members also participate in inter-college solo as well as group competitions and fests. Towards the year end, Tarannum hosts it's own annual fest 'Raag' which is an inter-college classical competition.

Convenor

Dr. Shruti Tohan

President

Kiran Narula knarula177@gmail.com 9717048449

Vice President

Tavleen Kaur tavleenkaur1709@gmail.com 8146259286

Activities/events conducted in 2018-19
  • PTSA
  • Teacher's Day
  • Freshers
  • Indepedence Day
  • Golden Jubilee
  • Annual Fest-Raag
Activities/events conducted in 2019-20
  • PTSA
  • Teacher's Day
  • Freshers
  • Indepedence Day
  • Peace Society Event
Activities conducted in 2020 - 2021 (June - till date)
  • Organised webinar on the topic - Shastriya Sangeet aur Manobhav
  • Organised an online symposium on the topic - Reimagining learning with new perspectives in music
  • Teacher's day
  • Independence day
  • PTSA

NRITYANJALI: The Indian Dance Society

Nrityanjali, rooted in Indian ethos, is the Indian Dance Society of Jesus and Mary College. One of the most exuberant societies of University of Delhi which has dynamically performed both in-station and out-station competitions and festivals. The students exhibit a passion and respect for the dance forms and culture of the country. Each member is a performing artist and a fine example of dexterity in perfecting the dance forms. The members of the society specialises in various dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Mohiniyattam, Bollywood, Tollywood and Folk. Nrityanjali, over the years has put up enchanting performances for renowned personalities. Nrityanjali has also performed in various in-house events like Independence Day, PTSA and Teachers Day

In 2016-2017, it performed for eminent personalities such as Smt. Mira Kumar and Smt. SmritiIrani. Nrityanjali was honoured to perform in front of the President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, which was streamed live on National television. Our society has performed over 13 Indian classical and folk forms in this academic session. Our members have also been presented with coveted awards from the government for showcasing their talent in Indian dances across the country.

In 2018-19, Nrityanjali performed at various events like Womanite - Betibachaubetipadhao, International Film and Fashion Festival, Balak times Film premiere - National Girl child day celebration, performed at Eros hotel and the members of the society performed to showcase the Indian culture to the students of Japan. Nrityanjali also performed in competitions conducted by IIT Kanpur, Delhi University and other private colleges.

In 2019-20, Nrityanjali has performed in various competitions organised by IIT Kanpur, IIT Bombay, Delhi University and other private colleges.

Main highlights of 2018- 19

  • Bagged 1st position at UdaanUtsav for Folk dance
  • Bagged 2nd position at AIIMS for classical dance
  • Bagged 2nd place at IIT Delhi for classical dance
  • Bagged 2nd place at St Stephens' college for folk dance

Main highlights of 2019-20

  • Bagged 2nd place at Shyam Prasad Mukherjee College for folk dance
  • Bagged 3rd Prize at AIIMS in classical category
  • Performed in UdaanUtsav 2020
  • Performed for Interfaith Foundation India

Dr.Anupama Srivastava
(Convenor)


Rosmin Ann Raju
( President)


Neha Joseph
(Vice- President)