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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
2 days ago


10 Years of Literary Activism: Beyond The Peer-Reviewed Essay
The symposium is part of a yearly series presented by the Centre for the Creative and the Critical in partnership with the Institute of Advanced Studies at University College London (UCL) and the India International Centre, New Delhi.
Anoushka Kumar
4 days ago


The Disequilibrium of Academic Research: Ashoka University and Its Not-So-Liberal-Arts Economics Department
Four years of majoring in Economics at Ashoka has made the process of meeting someone for the first time a well-oiled machine — a meek “I’m an Econ major (sorry),” met with an immediate grimace, followed by a very quick “I’m not like those Econ majors, though"
Mohan Rajagopal
Apr 14


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


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


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...


The Aadmi and the Janata: A Capital at Crossroads
As Delhi elections concluded The Edict spoke to people at Ashoka who have a stake in Delhi’s political environment


“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.


“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


“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
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