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Assessing Promises, Reviewing Results: The Accountability Debate 2025
The Accountability Debate, the first event of this year’s election cycle took place on Friday, 25th April, 2025. It was hosted by the Ashoka University Election Commission (AUEC) and moderated by The Edict.
Anamta Husain
1 day 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.


AUISA and AUSG request BoM to increase stipend for students on exceptional aid
AUISA and AUSG present a proposal to the Board of Management for increase in the financial aid stipend for students on exceptional aid.
Gauri Deshpande
Apr 5


Pixie Dust and Politics
There comes a point in life when the world starts to look different. The stories you once adored don’t feel the same.
Noyonika Dutta
Apr 1


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


Shaping a Movement: USF's Rise and Revolution at Ashoka
Katelyn Patta (UG’26) reports on the United Students Front (USF) a left-aligned, independent student forum founded in March 2024.
Katelyn Patta
Jan 22


“We notice and We question”: Students enter the Dean’s office in protest
Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 saw Day 2 of the sit-in protests in opposition to new gate-security protocol by the student body of Ashoka...
Politics Newsdesk
Jan 22


“Surveillance Nahi Chalega”: Students Mobilise against added security measures at Ashoka University
The Politics Newsdesk reports on student mobilisation on campus following the newly instituted security measures.


With Nearly Half of Students on Aid, Are Big Food Chains the Right Fit for Ashoka?
The CLM's survey gauged perceptions of affordability of food outlets. Introduction of expensive outlets raises concerns about inclusivity.
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