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The MercurianTimes

Official Editorial Board & Podcast Society
Department of Commerce, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
Established in 2015, The Mercurian Times is the official Editorial & Podcast Society of Department of Commerce, Jesus and Mary College. We empower students through journalism, podcasting, storytelling, content creation and campus events.
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9 Episodes • 100+ Mins

Tea with TMT!

Tea with TMT is a fun, informal session where students connect through gossip, games, conversations, and laughter, building friendships while experiencing the vibrant community of The Mercurian Times.
Our latest episode "Com'Acumen 2026" brings you the inside scoop on how department of commerce pulled off our Annual Day event.
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THE MERCURIAN TIMES

Recent Updates & Initiatives

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EVOON

EVOON is our flagship annual event, celebrating creativity, innovation, and student talent. Its highlight is the Creators' Conclave, featuring renowned creators and industry professionals sharing their experiences and insights. Previous speakers include Vivek Samtani and Pranav Sharma. The event also hosts exciting competitions, providing students with opportunities to showcase their creativity, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while fostering learning, networking, and self-expression.
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Annual Competitions

The ultimate campus arena for sharp journalism and creative prose, celebrating bold student voices that challenge mainstream narratives and spark intellectual debate.
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Seminars

Throughout the year, The Mercurian Times hosts seminars with industry experts and guest speakers, offering students valuable insights into media, entrepreneurship, leadership, finance, and personal growth through engaging and interactive discussions.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Our Department's Recent Events

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Corporate & Higher Education Career Fair | October 30, 2026

In collaboration with UpSchool, we organized a comprehensive Career Fair to help students explore prospective higher education and global career paths. The event provided a direct networking platform, hosting representatives from premier institutions including Shiv Nadar University, Christ University, The NorthCap University, and Ahmedabad University.
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Department Assembly & Internship Journal Release | October 8, 2026

We hosted a career-focused morning assembly themed “From Classroom to Career: Focus, Skills and Opportunities in Commerce.” Alongside a rhythmic yoga performance, the event marked the official release of our Journal of Internships – Volume 2 (2025–26), archiving 179 student corporate journeys while celebrating our newly placed final-year students.
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Teacher’s Day Celebration | September 2, 2026

We celebrated Teacher’s Day with immense warmth to honor our faculty mentors. The day featured student-led dance performances, musical medleys, and interactive games. Faculty members were welcomed with custom gifts and a dedicated gratitude board filled with handwritten student notes, beautifully strengthening our student-faculty bond.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Department's Achievements

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Release of the IAPC Internship Journal

We proudly launched the Journal of Internships - Volume 2 (2025–26) under the IAPC Internship Programme. The edition documents the professional journeys of 179 students who interned across 18 partner organizations, highlighting practical exposure in Finance, HR, Accounting, Policy Research, and Digital Marketing.
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Corporate Placement Success

Our students achieved exceptional placement milestones, securing coveted offers from leading global organizations like Deloitte USI, Accenture, and ZS Associates. Reflecting their strong academic foundation and professional acumen, the secured packages ranged from ₹6.5 LPA to an impressive ₹14 LPA CTC.
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Prestigious ICSSR Research Grant Award

Our faculty and research scholars have been awarded the prestigious ICSSR Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme project under the national theme of Youth and Decolonisation. Their research project, “Adoption of AI-Driven Academic Evaluation System in Higher Education,” received a ₹3 lakh grant for an eight-month tenure.