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Email as Catalyst, Not Conclusion: Rethinking Digital Political Engagement at Ashoka
This approach highlights a striking irony: while the administration seeks to implement measures ostensibly aimed at “protecting” and empower
Abir Das
Jan 21


A Sobering Thought: How Ashoka’s CADI Policies Contribute to Riskier Student Drinking
Is it time to rethink Ashoka's CADI rules?
Diva Savkur
Dec 30, 2024


Nostalgia is Usually Amnesia: Reflecting on the Major-Minor Report and Institutional Change
The Major-Minor report, along with broader Ashokan discourse on employability, objectifies and distances institutional changes, fostering...
Noor Sabharwal
Nov 15, 2024


Things Fall Apart: The Failure of Representative Politics at Ashoka
These trends highlight how a growing culture of individualism among students erodes the vitality of Ashoka's representative politics
Abir Das
Nov 9, 2024


Rest In Pixels
Singer Liam Payne’s life came to an end on October 16th, 2024 and across every major social media platform was a blitz of photos, videos, an
Sanjana Shankar
Nov 1, 2024


Pedestalised or Vilified: The Failure of Social Media Activism
A few days before the untimely passing of pop star Liam Payne, his ex-fiancée Maya Henry spoke extensively about the abuse and manipulation
Nikita Bose
Nov 1, 2024


The Power Of The Netizen: How Memes Can Change Political Engagement
The collision and ultimate intersection of the worlds of politics and meme culture is probably more vividly visible in 2024 than ever before
Teesha Aurora
Oct 24, 2024


Ethical Capitalism: Examining The Tata Paradox
On 9th October 2024, at around 23:30, Ratan Tata breathed his last. Just as the news spread, the world stirred to a striking dichotomy
Mehnoor Nisar
Oct 17, 2024


On Bhashavaad: Exchanges Between Indian Languages
Noor Sabharwal spoke to Sanchit Toor, project coordinator, Ashoka Centre for Translation ahead of Bhashavaad National Translation Conference
Sanchit Toor and Noor Sabharwal
Aug 21, 2024


Bangladesh's Gen Z Youthquake: Why Student Activism is Necessary
Student demonstrations in Bangladesh began in June 2024 soon after the High Court decided to reinstate the Muktijoddha quota system
Madiha Tariq
Aug 9, 2024
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