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TRUMP 2.0: ACADEMIA IN CRISIS
Academia has turned into a flaccid, ailing body as academic freedom, accessibility and equity face a severe crisis.
Madiha Tariq
Jul 1


SGRC Elect Atharva Salve Calls for Mandate Clarity and Grievance Redressal Reforms
On the evening of Monday, 12th May, Atharva Salve (UG '27) was elected as the undergraduate student representative to Ashoka University’s...
The Edict
Jun 13


Learning Against The Grain: Perspectives from Khan’s Former Students
Two alumnae write about the role Prof. Khan has played in their lives as an educator & free thinker, in our latest guest op-ed.


“A New Form of Censorship and Harassment:” Prof. Ali Khan Summoned by The Haryana Women’s Commission for Facebook Post
On Thursday, 8th May 2025, Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Head of Department and Associate Professor of Political Science and History at...
The Edict
May 16


Registrar Revokes Cross-Access Rights Without Due Process, Blindsiding Students and CADI Reps
Sharmistha Shivhare reports on the recent revocation of two students' cross-access privileges by the Registrar's Office, bypassing the Committee Against Disciplinary Infractions (CADI).
Sharmistha Shivhare
Apr 27


Students Divided after CLM proposes to change shuttle boarding point from Jahangirpuri for safety reasons
Citing safety concerns, the Campus Life Ministry (CLM), in collaboration with the Transport Team, proposed shifting the university’s designated metro station from Jahangirpuri to Rohini Sector 18-19 last month.
Several students have reported harassment cases and phone thefts in Jahangirpuri. These incidents occurred during the walk from the metro station to the shuttle boarding/drop-off point, roughly 214 meters, according to The Edict’s estimations.
Harsh Choudhary
Apr 22


“Gate Bandh:” Investigating Worsening Conditions of Ashoka’s Housekeeping Workers
On 4th November 2024, over a 100 housekeeping staff, along with student representatives from Democracy Collective (DEMCOL) and United Student Front (USF) gathered in the basement of Academic Block 1 (AC-01) to address the gate bandh of Samay Julana* a male housekeeping supervisor following an accusation of misbehaviour by Neha Talwar*, a female supervisor.


“The entire system needs to be changed”: CLM raises concerns about sudden increase in room inspections
On 13th February, a series of abrupt and unprompted room inspections by the Residence Life Office. The inspections began in Residence Halls
Ananya Kakar
Mar 11


VC and AUSG reach a compromise; baggage scanners to be used only for ‘large’ bags
VC Somak Raychuadhury and members of the AUSG have finally reached a compromise about the new security measures
Srijana Siri
Jan 29


“I’m not playing games anymore” VC tells AUSG, Open Townhall Ends in 24-hour Ultimatum to Repeal New Security Measures
Newsdesk covers Monday's open town hall with the Vice-Chancellor, aimed at addressing student concerns regarding new security measures.
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