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Nationalism and Our Imagination: The View from Campus
“Nationalism is produced by tapping the most private attachment to ground for the purposes of the most public statecraft.” Every Ashoka...
Noor Sabharwal
Aug 10, 2025


(If) I Get To The Club, I Wanna Hear Those Club classics: What’s Wrong With Clubs and Societies at Ashoka
On March 26th, an incensed email titled “Addressing Bias and Favoritism in Club, Society, and Event Selections” was sent to the entire...
Diva Savkur
Aug 4, 2025


Ashoka University introduces new Residence Life, NOC and Disciplinary Proceedings Policies: Increased Administrative Control and Student Surveillance
On Wednesday, 30th July 2025, between 5:25 p.m. and 5:28 p.m., the Registrar’s Office at Ashoka University sent out three emails in quick...
Aditya Aiyer & Nysa Sanghvi
Jul 31, 2025


Exception Is the New Rule: How Ashoka’s Administration Is Losing Student Trust
Ashoka University is now operating under a de facto ‘state of exception.’ Starting especially from the Spring Semester 2025, what used to...
The Edict
Jul 27, 2025


Ashoka Implements New Security and Scanning Protocols at Entry Points During Summer Semester
The Edict reports on a recent change in security protocols at the university gates, marking a return of scanning of any items larger than a purse or a wallet.
Ishaan Sen Dave
Jul 22, 2025


Ashoka University Student Government Election 2025: Results Declared
After much delay in the 2025 Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) election cycle, the new AUSG has been formed. On May 7th, 2025, the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) declared the results for the Tenth House of Representatives, bringing the cycle to a close.
Ananya Kakar
May 8, 2025


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, 2025


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.
Tanay Daphtary and Ishita Kaur Misra (UG’28)
Apr 26, 2025


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...
Tanay Daphtary and Ishita Kaur Misra (UG’28)
Apr 25, 2025


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, 2025
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