top of page
All Posts


Prof. Ali Khan Mahmudabad Arrested in Connection with the HSCW Case
Prof. Khan, who was summoned by the Haryana State Commission for Women (HSCW) on Monday, 12th May 2025 following a controversial Facebook post, has been arrested by Delhi Police, sources confirmed this morning.
The Edict
May 18, 2025


“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


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


VC and AUSG reach a compromise; baggage scanners to be used only for ‘large’ bags
VC Somak Raychuadhury and members of the AUSG have finally reached a compromise about the new security measures
Srijana Siri
Jan 29, 2025


“I’m not playing games anymore” VC tells AUSG, Open Townhall Ends in 24-hour Ultimatum to Repeal New Security Measures
Newsdesk covers Monday's open town hall with the Vice-Chancellor, aimed at addressing student concerns regarding new security measures.
Somansh Sarangi and Madhumitha GI
Jan 27, 2025


Scanners vs Substitutes: The Case For Harm Reduction
Teaching Fellow, Esther David ineffectiveness of baggage scanners for harm reduction and substance abuse
Esther Larisa David
Jan 27, 2025


Balancing Freedoms: Navigating Student Autonomy and Institutional Responsibility
The university’s new gate policy, including elaborate screenings and baggage scanning, has sparked significant dissent among students....
Noor Sabharwal
Jan 25, 2025


“We’re willing to stick it out:” Protesting students remain outside Gate 2 in 10-degree cold
Over a 100 students protesting against newly instituted heightened security protocol remain in the cold outside Gate 2 as of 01:00 am on...
Politics Newsdesk
Jan 24, 2025


“Student Unity, Zindabad”: Student protests expand in size
On Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025, students gathered for the third consecutive day in the Atrium during the
Somansh Sarangi and Sahana Radhakrishnan
Jan 23, 2025
bottom of page


