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AIESEC in Delhi IIT

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• Delhi : About • AIESEC in Delhi IIT • Climate • Transportation • Money, Exchange Centres & Currency • Mobile Phones & Cost of Living • Hospitals & Important Numbers • Culture of Delhi • Maps of Delhi (Tourist destinations, markets and

restaurant)

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About DelhiIn Persian delordili, Delhi means heart, while other meanings include cordial, centre, and love. It means that Delhi belongs to the large - hearted/daring people. It is locally pronounced Dillee or Dehli. The people of Delhi are referred to as Dilliwallahs or Delhiites. It is the official National Capital Territory of India (NCT) and is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest metropolis by population in India. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16.7 million inhabitants in the territory. Owing to the migration of people from across the country, Delhi has grown to be a multicultural, cosmopolitan metropolis. Its rapid development and urbanisation, coupled with the relatively high average income of its population, has transformed Delhi into a major cultural, political, and commercial centre of India.

Delhi's culture has been influenced by its lengthy history and historic association as the capital of India.

This is exemplified by the many monuments of significance found in the city. The Old City is the site where the Mughals and the Turkic rulers constructed several architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) and Red Fort. Three World Heritage Sites—the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb — are located in Delhi. Other monuments include the India Gate, the Jantar Mantar (an 18th-century astronomical observatory) and the Purana Qila (a 16th century fortress)

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AIESEC in Delhi IITFounded in 1981, by Mr. Arjun Bhagat (CEO Calibrated Group), AIESEC Delhi IIT (a.k.a. DI), is the pioneering Local Committee of AIESEC in India. Since its inception, AIESEC in Delhi IIT has played a key role in the success of AIESEC in India. With a vision of creating leaders for a positive Impact on society, AIESEC in Delhi IIT constantly strives to develop the potential of young individuals by providing them with ample growth opportunities.

Here in AIESEC Delhi IIT, the membership seeks to outer form expectations and challenges perceptions. Through the various learning networks run by AIESEC Delhi IIT, our members develop a global perspective and lead the change they want to see.

Recent Awards2009

• Most progressive LC • Most progressive oGX • Best Talent Management

2011 • Most progressive Finance • Most progressive CIM

2013 • Best CIM • Most progressive iGCDP

2010 • Most progressive LC • Most progressive oGX

2012 • Best Incoming Global Talent • Best delegation at Regional Youth

Leadership Conference

2015 • Best Local Chapter • Best Talent Management • Best iGCDP

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Money Exchange Centres

You can carry travellers cheques, credit cards like Visa, Master Card and Diners card which are widely accepted or American dollars which is easy to convert. Money can be changed easily at any American Express drop box in New Delhi. AIESEC would assist you in this. The currency in India is called Rupees. The Exchange rates as of 30th March 2016 are:

Rs. 67.52 = 1 US dollar approx. and Rs. 104.30 = 1 British pound approx.

A sim card costs Rs. 100 (pre-paid) and the call costs are variable depending on the service provider and the various packages available. Normally it would cost Re. 1 to other mobile phones.

Bureau De ChangeIndira Gandhi International Airport

Phone : 011 2565 2011

Thomas Cook 717/718, International Trade Tower Nehru Place

New Delhi 110019Phone : 011 2647 6048 / 0112647 6049

Frontline Forex 78-79 ScIndia House

Connaught Place Phone : 011-2335-6080

or any other bank

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The climate of Delhi is a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical with high variation between summer and winter temperatures and rainfall. It has relatively dry winters and has a prolonged spell of very hot weather.

Summers Starts in early April and peak in May, with average temperatures near 32 °C (90°F), although occasional heat waves can result in highs close to 45 °C (114°F) on some days.

Monsoon Starts in lateJune and lasts until mid-September. The average temperatures are around 29°C(85°F),although they can vary from around 25°C(78°F) on rainy days to 32°C(90°F) during dry spells. The monsoons recede in late September, and the post-monsoon season continues till late October, with average temperatures sliding from 29 °C (85°F) to 21 °C (71°F).

Winter Starts in November and peaks in January, with average temperatures around 12–13 °C (54–55°F).

Although winters are generally mild, Delhi's proximity to the Himalayas a results in cold waves. Delhi is notorious for its heavy fog during the winter season. They end in early February, and are followed by a short spring till the onset of summers.

The cost of living depends upon the an individual to individual. The common expense in Delhi is :

• Rs. 10,000 – Accommodation rent depending upon the type of accommodation.

• Rs.100-Traveling in the city per day(Average)Via Delhi Metro.

• Cost of food depends what and where the person to have i.e will the person be having food outside or will he be cooking at home. It can range from Rs50–1000 per meal.

• Also, usually the trainees travel on the weekends, the expenses for which also vary according to the plans.

Climate and Cost of Living

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Transportation• Metro

TheDelhi Metro,a mass rapid transit system which is used to travel long distances within Delhi-NCR.It is very accessible and cheap. Delhi has 6 operating metro lines. The metro map can be downloaded from http://www.delhimetrorail.com/route-map.aspx and is available at every metro station. It is advised to buy a metro card rather than standing in long queues for tickets every time.

• Buses

The buses traverse various well-defined intra - city routes. Air-conditioned buses are also available.

• Taxi

Apps like UBER and Ola Cabs are preferred by some.Mega Cabs, Kreative Travel India, Clear Car Rental,Delhi Easy Cabs etc. provide the on call radio taxi service, which is slightly more expensive. One can rent a self drive car using apps like Zoom cars as well.

• Auto-rickshaw

The auto-rickshaws ( popularly known as Auto ) are popular means of public transportation in Delhi, as they are cheaper than taxis. Hiring an auto in Delhi is very tricky,as very few auto- drivers agree to standard meter charges. The typical method is to haggle for an agreeable rate. Drivers tend to overcharge and make exorbitant demands. But there are a few that are nice. Ola Cabs has an option which allows you to book a cab which is much more convenient.

• Cycle Rickshaws

Cycle - Rickshaws are a popular mode of travel for short distance transits in the city. The pedal - powered rickshaws are easily available throughout the city and reckoned for being cheap and environment friendly.

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List of important numbers Emergency contacts:• Police: 100 • Fire: 101 • Ambulance: 102

AIESEC Contacts:• Tushar Jain (+91 99-58-652300)• Surbhi Mahajan (+91 8826-516533)• Akshay Nagpal (+91 9015 371047)

Hospitals:

• AIIMS Hospital (011 2659 4404) • MaxHealth Care (011 2651 5050) • Escorts Hospital and Research Centre (011 2682 5000) • Apollo Hospital (011 2692 5858) • Fortis Hospital (011 4277 6222) • Batra Hospital (+91 98997 92197)

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Culture of Delhi• Cultural Shock Culture shock is defined as a person's reaction to entering a new, unpredictable and therefore uncertain environment. Basically you have a hard time determining which of the millions of sights, sounds and smells are important and which ones should be filtered out. You have a very hard time interpreting all of these perceptions which bombard you. This is a phenomenon, which everyone will suffer to one degree or another. Even if you have travelled extensively before,you will still experience culture shock when entering a different culture than the one you have been immersed in recently.

The pre-departure stage is characterised by feeling excited,yet fearful and apprehensive. Your emotions are up and down as you anticipate your new experience. Interest in your current activities starts to decline. You feel a little bit tired, but normal.

The entry stage is an " up " emotionally. You want to explore and be a tourist. You are excited, fascinated and want to experiment a lot. You may experience insomnia from the jet lag, and you may encounter some intestinal problems as you adjust to the new food and water in

the country.

The next stage is a stage of frustration. The novelty has gone and you feel”down".You feel depressed, annoyed at the locals, and suspicious of the locals. You may get cold, headaches, and are prone to take a sick leave. The copying stage sees you coming off the”low".You are now participating in the local culture and enjoying yourself as if you were at home. The level of participation differs from person to person. Some people become totally immersed, whereas others just want to go back home and escape.

This is the general theory. The practice is, once you get here your reactions may get pretty confused. Swinging moods, from cheerful excitement to absolute frustration arequite common, especially in thefirst days.Fortunately there are people here, who can help you deal with all that.

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Culture of Delhi• Speaking abilities Foreigners are quite pleasantly surprised with our English speaking abilities. Most people speak basic English, and are adept at conversing in the language. Though, you might have to be careful with your accent, as Indians speak English in very 'dictionary ‘accent, with no hint of any dialects and slang.

• Collectivism

Whereas western culture believes in individualism, we believe in collectivism. An individual’s life is interdependent with his surroundings. Ina way our lives are run with the support and cooperation of our fellow beings. This is also one of the chief reasons why social motivation gets an upper hand in our work environment. From this strong feeling, collectivism, emerges the emotional nature of Indians.

• Close minded and Orthodox A lot of societies in this world are very different from ours. Many things that you may see or experience during the course of your traineeship may come as a shock to you. A lot of Indians have a tendency to be very close-minded and conventional, and not accept the fact that people may have completely different lifestyles to their own.

• Love for Food

Cold cuts, Raw fish, Hard bread - do not really appeal to a lot of Indians and we prefer our own curries and cooked vegetables. A lot of families use chillies and spices to add taste to their food.You must be careful in pre-warning them if you are sensitive to chillies and spices. Your home stay will introduce you to some of the best home cooking in the world.

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COMPLAINT PROCEDURE If you want to file any complaint regarding work or any other problem you are facing during your experience here, then please follow the following procedure:

STEP 2If the TN Manager fails to solve your problem in the promised deadline, you can write a mail to Surbhi Mahajan, Vice President (surbhi.mahajan@aiesec.net) and Akshay Nagpal, Vice President (akkinagpal@aiesec.net), stating your complaint, TN Manager name and steps

taken till now. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

STEP 1TN Manager and EP Buddy should be the first person to be informed about the problem so

that immediate actions can be taken. According to the problem, he/she will give you a deadline under which it will be solved.

Please follow this procedure only so that AIESEC in Delhi IIT can help you in most efficient manner in minimum time possible.