Rising stress levels and mental health challenges are growing concern worldwide. Universities, while centres of learning, can also become environments of intense academic pressure exacerbating these struggles. However, with the right support systems, individuals can overcome these challenges and thrive. …
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The Centre for Interdisciplinary Archaeological Research (CIAR), the first-of-its-kind in India, pioneers the integration of Archaeology and the Sciences together to offer new perspectives about the study of India’s ancient and medieval past. Through eld projects led by Ashoka faculty …
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In 2013, Rahat Kulshreshtha and Gaurav Mehta (YIF’ 14) turned their class project, the Experiential Learning Module (ELM), into a revolutionary venture—Quidich Innovation Lab. The pair began experimenting with drones and aerial shots at Ashoka, which led to their first …
Simranpreet Singh Oberoi, a Young India Fellowship (YIF) alumnus, has been able to impact as many as 10,000 children’s lives in India through his work. As a social entrepreneur, Simpranpreet is the co-founder of Sanjhi Sikhiya– a grassroots level, non-profit, …
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Libraries are the intellectual centres of academic institutions — serving as repositories of knowledge and spaces for inspiration. At Ashoka, the HDFC Library embodies this spirit, standing as a vibrant hub of curiosity, intellectual growth and community engagement. With its …
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Mohit Kumar and Kiran Sahani, both graduates from the class of 2023 have been awarded the prestigious McCall MacBain Global Scholarship. While Mohit was the first and only Indian to win this award in 2023, Kiran became the only South …
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The challenges we face today are complex and multifaceted, and we cannot address them through isolated disciplines alone. These issues demand an interdisciplinary approach – a principle that lies at the core of research at Ashoka. Here, research transcends academic boundaries, …
Since its inception, Ashoka University has been committed to making high-quality education accessible to deserving students, irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds. Classrooms and education is only inclusive when people of all identities and walks of life can participate in them, as …
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, reshaping ecosystems, deepening inequalities and threatening livelihoods worldwide. With rising temperatures, depleting resources and growing public health crises, the urgency to act has never been greater. At Ashoka, …
In the heart of India’s villages, where access to quality education remains a distant dream for many girls, an Ashoka alum is attempting to rewrite the narrative. Ananya Tiwari (YIF ‘16) co-founded the SwaTaleem Foundation which works to provide holistic …
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