India, April 4 -- With top artists performing across colleges this fest season, Delhi University campuses have been buzzing with music and crowds. But as the calendar nears its finale, a standoff between the principal and student union has cast a shadow over Hansraj College's fest, Confluence, scheduled for April 8 and 9.

The student union alleges that the college committee had initially asked them to raise sponsorships and then decide on an artist based on the funds collected. However, after securing sponsorships, they were informed just days before the fest that no artist would be permitted to perform.

"Three months ago, we were told to raise funds and then bring in an artist within our budget. We raised around Rs.12 lakh and began ta...