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Between the Lines: Haryana Government Drops Proceedings Against Prof. Ali Khan
Nearly a year after the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his Facebook post on Operation Sindoor, the case has now effectively been brought to a close. On Monday, 16th of March 2026, the Haryana government informed the Supreme Court that it would not grant sanction to prosecute the professor, a decision that halts further criminal proceedings. The State’s decision, described in court as a “ one-time magnanimity, ” was noted by a bench led by Chi
Sammaira Mittal
6 hours ago
Forged in Fire
Forged in Fire: Cricket
As Agneepath heralds frenetic sporting activity and the pursuit of excellence, the Ashoka cricket team quietly builds towards a crescendo. Led by captain Raghav Bhushan, Ashoka enter the inter collegiate cricket tournament with depth, experience and confidence with a squad which has startling promise. Two convincing wins in recent practice matches have set the tone, offering on view a multitude of talent in a side ready to make a serious impact. Ashoka’s story this year is ab
The Edict
Feb 1
Forged in Fire: Table Tennis
Tucked deep inside the Sports Block, past the gym, past the cardio room, lies a room filled with high-flying balls, shouts of “Cho!”, and a lot of camaraderie. Most people don’t notice them, don’t see them hitting their best shots, but what they do see are the fruits of this team’s labour. Over the years, the Ashokan table tennis teams have gathered up an impressive list of victories: winners at BML Munjal, Rishihood University and Northcap University, podium finishes at IIT
Aryan Unarkat
Jan 31
Forged in Fire: Chess
In a sport that thrives on patience and foresight, Ashoka’s chess team has been fighting for years to be seen and respected. With their largest set of inductions yet, applicants battling through two days of tryouts, a deeper pool of rated players, and a captain wholly focused on winning, Ashoka Chess enters Agneepath 7.0 sharper, stronger and far more ambitious than before. Yet, despite high internal expectations and a consistently successful record, the team continues to nav
Forged in Fire: Tennis
Quietly working their way back to the spotlight, the Ashoka tennis team is gearing up for an action-packed Agneepath. The women’s contingent, led by the steady presence of captain Anika Urs and the fiery drive of vice-captain Anushka Garimella, alongside the Men's unit, captained by the ever-so calm Arya Shah and their vice-captain Vaibhav Jain are stronger than ever going into the 2026 edition of their home tournament. When asked about the squad, the leadership was more tha
What Haryana’s Private University Amendment Act, 2025 means for Institutional Autonomy
The Edict's News and Politics Newsdesk analysed the Haryana’s Private University Amendment Act, 2025 to understand its implications on institutional governance and autonomy.
Vice-Chancellor Somak Raychaudhary Steps Down; Search Committee for Successor Constituted
On Thursday, 5th March, the Chancellor's Office notified the Ashoka community about Professor Somak Raychaudhary’s decision to step down as Vice Chancellor. In their email, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Pramath Raj Sinha and Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee wrote that following Professor Raychaudhary’s decision, The Governing Body of Ashoka University has formally constituted a Search Committee to look for a successor. The email wrote that while Raychuadhary chose not t
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Mar 6
No Records on the Roll? AUSG Fails to Respond to Filed RTI
Nethra Ramakrishnan (UG'29) reviews the expense tracker, HoR and UG Council records from the Monsoon Semester of Ashoka University Student Government. The writer filed an RTI on the SG platform on 1st February.
"As per the AUSG RTI policy, expedited submissions will receive a response within 3 working days, and responses to anonymous submissions will be uploaded to the AUSG Public Information Drive within 4 working days. The RTI request has not received a response at the tim
The Edict
Feb 16
AUSG Vice-President Ahana Walanju announces Resignation
Ahana Walanju (UG '26) announces her resignation from the AUSG
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On Grieving and Loving again: Agneepath 7.0 Revisited
Aneek Chatterjee reflects on grief, memory, and the rediscovery of joy through Agneepath 7.0
Aneek Chatterjee
Mar 14
Forged in Fire: Ashoka Squash Team
The squash courts at Ashoka sit tucked into the dim first-floor corridor of the Sports Block. Hundreds of students pass them daily on the way to the gym, but few bat an eye. The majority of students on campus have either never heard of squash or have never had the opportunity to play the sport growing up, so it’s not a sport they instinctively try out. This is exactly what the squash team is trying to address with their daily team practices and tournaments. We spoke to Abhay
The Edict
Mar 8
Forged in Fire: Ashoka Men’s Football Team
Your football speaks for itself. An apt summary of the Ashoka Men’s Football Team. The AUMFC’s football certainly speaks for itself, and it does so in volumes, as they enter Agneepath with a record that is hard to ignore. Since their first gold at BITS Goa in March of 2025, the side has put together a brilliant run of tournament victories, kicking off the new academic year with a gold at BITS Pilani, then coming back to sweep the World University of Design’s Cult sports fes
Aditi Gudi
Feb 1
Calm of the Breeze, Fury of the Storm: Day 2 Results Agneepath 7.0 Report
Aneek Chatterjee reports on the results from Day 2 of Agneepath.
Aneek Chatterjee
Feb 1
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