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At the Stroke of the Midnight Hour…
Parampara, Pratishtha, Anushashan. Ye iss Gurukul ke teen stambb hein…Par koi bhi kaamyaabi itni aasaani se nahi milti. Har badi...
Tripura Chamy and Karandeep Gill
Aug 12, 2025


New Disciplinary Policies; Students Voice Concerns at AUSG open meeting
Gauri Deshpande (UG '27) and Ishaan Varior (UG '28) cover the recent AUSG open meeting held to discuss the new declaration issued by the university administration.
Gauri Deshpande and Ishaan Varior
Aug 11, 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


“Punitive Response Masked As Concern For Student Welfare”: AUSG Member Gets Suspended Blindsiding AUSG, EC
On Saturday, 20th July 2025, the Ashoka University Student Government (AUSG) informed the student body via email of the suspension of UG Council member Maryam Andleeb (UG'28). This was followed by a formal statement condemning and expressing concern over a lack of transparency and “disregard for elected governance bodies” that damages “trust between the students and administration.”
Ishaan Sen Dave, Nysa Sanghvi
Jul 23, 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


Trump’s Mandate on Student Visas: What does it mean for Graduating Ashokans?
On 27th May 2025, the Trump administration issued a mandate to pause processing of student visas and increase social media screening and...
The Edict
Jul 17, 2025


Ministerial Appointment Hearing 2025: Unanimous Approval Across the Board
Neha S.K. reports on the recent public confirmation hearing for the ministerial nominations of the newly elected Ashoka University Student Government. Each pitch presented by the ministerial nominees was followed by a final vote where the President, Vice-President and the House of Representatives expressed either their support or dissent for the nominee. A ministerial nominee requires a minimum of two-thirds majority to be appointed.
Neha S.K.
Jul 10, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


HoR 2025: New Leadership, New Roles, and a Push for Representation
Ananya Kakar reports on the House of Representatives (HoR) and Speaker elections of the newly elected Ashoka University Student Government. Sneha Menon (UG'26) from the United Students Front (USF) is appointed as the Speaker of the House.
Ananya Kakar
Jun 10, 2025
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