Ashoka University

Two institution builders, Pramath Raj Sinha and Ashish Dhawan, in conversation with Shweta Punj of Moneycontrol, discuss the opportunities and challenges of higher education in India and building institutions in India. Adapting curriculums to a fast changing world and nurturing the spirit of free speech on campus

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Ashoka University professor’s arrest

The NHRC stated that it has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Haryana, requesting a detailed report on the case to be submitted within one week.

2 Ashoka University students found dead in separate incidents, probe underway

Two Ashoka University students were found dead in separate incidents. Police are investigating, awaiting autopsy reports. A suicide note was recovered, but authorities are uncertain about the exact cause of death.

'60% students got financial aid from Ashoka University': Sanjeev Bikhchandani counters Mohandas Pai's 'expensive' remark

'Ashoka education is too expensive for the majority of Indians and too elitist. Focused fully on the west as if preparing Indians for the US,' Mohandas Pai had remarked on X.

Four reasons why Ashoka University researcher’s claims about electoral manipulation in 2019 polls are misleading

The research paper’s claims don’t factor in the emphatic nature of BJP’s 2019 win that broke many normal rules of politics, can’t explain BJP performance in non-BJP ruled states, doesn’t factor in the BJP’s superior campaign, nor does it offer any evidence from the grassroots on systemic fraud 

Finding a cure for rare diseases: Centre mulls joint mission with Ashoka University

The project aims to establish integrated clinical centres at NIMHANS in Bengaluru, AIIMS in Delhi, as well as other facilities. The goal is to develop genetically proven therapies for three types of myopathies.

Interview I Our model may aid government's targeted healthcare interventions, improve outcomes: Ashoka University 

Ashoka University scientists say the ability of the disease modelling system they have developed with Thoughtworks to predict disease progression, prevalence and, in the case of pandemics, the likely caseload and so forth, has far-reaching implications for healthcare interventions in the country.

Women Leadership in Academia (Part-1): We are natural leaders who need opportunities and not quota, says Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar

"When a woman candidate's name comes for selection, look at the qualification, quality, and professional track record. Don’t look from the viewpoint of gender alone. Women are natural leaders and this belief needs to grow."

CBI investigation of Parabolic Drugs: Ashoka University co-founders step down from board

“The investigation of Parabolic Drugs and its directors has nothing to do with Ashoka," says university. CBI has filed a case against them and a few others of Parabolic Drugs for allegedly defrauding Central Bank of India and other banks of Rs 1,627 crore.

Ashoka University resignations: Chancellor says founders never interfered with academic freedom

Ashoka University on Sunday acknowledged "lapses in institutional processes" and expressed "deep regret" at the recent events surrounding the resignations of political commentator Mehta and noted economist Subramanian from its faculty.

Ashoka University founders have bartered away its 'soul': Raghuram Rajan on resignation row

Earlier this week, the Sonipat-based Ashoka University -- a leading varsity that offers courses in liberal arts and sciences -- found itself at the centre of a controversy after political commentator Mehta and economist Subramanian resigned.

After Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Arvind Subramanian resigns as professor from Ashoka University

Subramanian, the former chief economic advisor, had joined the Ashoka University as a professor in the Department of Economics in July 2020.

Weekender: In conversation with Philanthropist Ashish Dhawan

Watch the interview of Philanthropist and founder of Ashoka University, Ashish Dhawan with CNBC-TV18's Nayantara Rai where he shared his experience with fund managing, education and philanthropy.

Take a look at Dalmia Bharat Smart City Contest

To catch up with rapid urbanisation the government of India has allocated Rs 6000 crore towards Smart Cities project. Joining this national movement is Ashoka University which has conducted the Dalmia Bharat Smart City Contest in collaboration with NASA Research Park based Singularity University.