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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
2 days ago


Part 3: What Happened and What Didn’t—A Look into the Ministries: Ministry of Community Well-Being, Ministry of Technology and Jazbaa
In a three-part series, The Edict examines the achievements of the Ministries within the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) over AY '24 - 25. This is part 3 of the series.


Part 1: What Happened and What Didn’t—A Look into the Ministries: Campus Life Ministry and Ministry of Academic Affairs
In a three-part series , The Edict examines the achievements of the Ministries within the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) so...


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
6 days ago


“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 Spirit of Ashokan Fandom is at Stake: Ashoka, Sports, and Betting
Karnav Popat (ASP'25) explores the deep & pervasive intermingling of sports fandom and gambling culture within Ashoka.
Karnav Popat
Apr 9


Not Quite Anyone’s Tempo: Ashoka’s Music Room Woes
Ahead of Vistaar's 2025 iteration of Battle of the Bands, Tanisha Pandey (UG'28) reports on the deteriorating state of Ashoka's Music Room.
Tanisha Pandey
Mar 28


Sound of Scholarship: Why Ashoka shivers at the word ‘caste’
An image of Ashoka's administrative building | Photo courtesy: Arish Azmat Ashoka was founded as one of India’s largest philanthropic...
Avika Mantri
Mar 25


“Where are the NoCs?”: Refused NoCs, Ultimatum to AUEC
The Registrar’s Office informed several candidates seeking to run in the upcoming Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) elections that
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