Nishka Mishra, Undergraduate Batch of 2022 “The spirits had seized my house. They claimed my mother’s life and, my father followed next. I would have been next, if not for my uncle. He brought me here and, they saved my life. They exist madamji, and they’re always watching,” he answered as he directed the newcomers… Keep Reading
Saadia Peerzada, Undergraduate Batch of 2022 The basic human acts of talking about our differences, asking questions respectfully, and being acceptive of identities that differ from ours is getting lost as we begin to see people through a socially prevalent bias. This vacuum over time serves as a fertile ground for partisan politics and dehumanization.… Keep Reading
Ashwin Menon, Undergraduate batch of 2022 Charu Veluthoor and Sahil Verma took the crown in the mixed doubles category at the recently concluded Ashoka Shuttlers Championship. Charu sat down with us after the tournament to share her experiences. Congratulations Charu! That was some brilliant skill on display there. So, how was the tournament from your… Keep Reading
By Aggam Walia (UG 2022) With protests for and against CAA-NRC raging across the country, battles are being fought not only on the streets but also in more intimate settings. The occasional family dinner, for instance, where your grandparents go on and on about the supposed greatness of Modi and you ask yourself whether you… Keep Reading
Arsh Ajmera, Undergraduate batch of 2021 After nearly three and a half years, Conor McGregor was back with a bang. 40 seconds was all it took for him to knock Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone out at UFC 246. In less than a minute, McGregor produced shoulder strikes, a head kick and a flying knee, all with… Keep Reading
Rahul Aggarwal & Ashwin Menon, Undergraduate batch of 2022 With Manchester City scampering to remain relevant in the race for the Premier League title, and Manchester United flailing about in mid-table, this wasn’t your average derby. That is not to say that it wasn’t pivotal to both teams: City knew the door on three successive… Keep Reading
Fahad Hasin, UG20 *Kindly note the article should not be treated as a rigorous scientific experiment — simply because it was never meant to be, and hence not designed as such. I did this only for the sake of my personal curiosity. However, with the return of smog and the conversations around it, I thought… Keep Reading
Ashwini Sreekumar, Undergraduate Batch of 2022 The beauty of art lies in the absence of boundaries. And at Ashoka, students are determined to see how far creativity can take them. Here I explore two instances of art in unconventional places. At first glance Room No. 418 seems like your typical college students room. But the… Keep Reading
In the light of the recent Election Reform Referendum, The Edict’s Rithupar Pathy sits down with the newly sworn-in Chief Election Officer, Amola Mehta Rithupar: Why did you want to become the election commissioner? Amola: Elections on this campus until now haven’t been the most accommodating. They have preferred a certain type of politician. It… Keep Reading
-Devika Jamkhedkar(UG 2021) and Ranjini Ghosh(UG 2022) A common part of the college experience is finding one’s passion. As The Social Network might attest, this energy prospers under start up culture – students who shape their talents into viable business ventures. But what happens when you’re stranded in Sonepat far away from the bustling city,… Keep Reading