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“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.
Antara Kulkarni and Nysa Sanghvi
Apr 20, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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
Ishaan Varior and Anika Kulshreshtha
Mar 24, 2025


“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, 2025


Two demands, Six hours: Security Workers and Students protest pay cuts
Security workers at Ashoka University, along with many students, gathered outside Gate 1 on 8th March, 2025 beginning at 6 a.m. to...
Aditya Anurag Roy and Srijana Siri
Mar 8, 2025


When Death Breaches the Campus Walls
College seems a life-or-death matter to students, professors, and staff scurrying about campus, but it isn’t. It’s a matter of life.
Carlin Romano
Feb 24, 2025


Kabootar Chronicles: On Life at Ashoka
On any given day at Ashoka University, there is a chaotic blend of impending deadlines, spirited debates, and intellectual pursuits that mak
Maya Ribeiro
Feb 10, 2025
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