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Debate and attacks surround Sabyasachi Das’ working paper on democratic backsliding
A working research paper titled "Democratic Backsliding in the World’s Largest Democracy," from Sabyasachi Das, Assistant Professor of...
Aneesh Sriram and Madhumitha G.I.
Aug 5, 2023


Election Held for the Workers’ Samadhan Fund; Results Declared
In May, workers at Ashoka University voted for new representatives in the Workers’ Samadhan Fund Committee.
Navya Asopa
Jul 8, 2023


Shuttle Service, or Lack Thereof: Housekeeping, Security Staff Concerned About Transport
Edict looks at the inconveniences faced by Housekeeping and Security staff due to a lack of transportation service provided by Ashoka.
Siddharth Dasgupta and Avishi Dalmia
May 20, 2023


Convocation 2023: a seating debacle
May 26 marks the Convocation for the Graduating Batches of 2023. A one-guest-per-person policy for the live ceremony sparked controversy.
Rutuparna Deshpande
May 9, 2023


How Ashoka Picked its Next Vice Chancellor
On 10 November, 2022, it was announced to the Ashokan community that Somak Raychaudhury would succeed Malabika Sarkar as the...
Devansh Mittal and Vidhi Bhutra
May 7, 2023


FCRA poster & anon email raise worries about university's funding. Professor claims misunderstanding
Professor's email on external challenges to Ashoka's funding raises alarming concerns among the student body. Clarification follows.
The Edict
Apr 22, 2023


Ashoka Haat 2023
On 1st February, the Student Life Office (SLO) held the Ashoka Haat centered around Women and Queer Entrepreneurs. Various artists...
The Edict
Apr 8, 2023


TFs voice concerns about contracts, common spaces
By Raghav Bansal and Shreya Agarwal Teaching Fellows (TFs) at Ashoka University support professors in the smooth running of the courses-...
The Edict
Feb 26, 2023


Rigorous Process or Administrative Red Tapism? The Story of the New Constitution
By Aneesh Sriram UG ‘25 It’s been almost 3 months since the student body voted for the new constitution said to shape Ashoka’s Student...
The Edict
Feb 26, 2023


Activists campaign for the release of Prof GN Saibaba on campus
By Navya Asopa (UG’24) Five speakers came to the campus to speak against the continued detainment of Prof Saibaba on 2 December. The...
The Edict
Feb 19, 2023
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