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TopicAshoka University

Topic: Ashoka University

How successful IIT, IIM grads are teaming up to launch universities — ‘collective philanthropy’

Hyderabad's Indian School of Business was 1st higher education institution set up through collective philanthropy, followed by Ashoka in Sonepat, Krea in Sricity & Plaksha in Mohali.

Ashoka University claims it uncovered ASI’s “major find” in MP tiger reserve before them

The university has written to the Culture Minister regarding lack of acknowledgement, ASI says never claimed to be first. Studies have significant differences.

Ashoka University student found dead outside campus, police say he consumed poison

Police said the student told a passerby about his condition after he had consumed poison. An ambulance was called but he passed away on his way to the hospital.

A Carnatic singer, historian, Sanskrit professor revive Ashoka as India turns to Kautilya

Magsaysay awardee and musician T.M. Krishna launched an ambitious second edition of The Edict Project with Ashoka University Tuesday.

Eminent geneticist, neurobiologist K. VijayRaghavan to helm Ashoka University’s research wing

An alumnus of IIT-Kanpur, VijayRaghavan was awarded the Padma Shri in 2013 and the inaugural Infosys Prize in Life Sciences in 2009.

‘Embezzlement, violations’ — Haryana issues notice to Ashoka, 2 other private universities

Ashoka University, SRM University and World University of Design have been sent showcause notices for allegedly violating Haryana Private Universities Act. Universities deny allegations.   

With new campus & IIT collaboration, ‘liberal-arts hub’ Ashoka University eyes big science push

At present, the Haryana varsity offers some programmes in science, but with the expansion, the founders plan to offer a 'unique blend' of research in science and humanities.

Economist Arvind Subramanian to join Brown University months after quitting Ashoka University

Arvind Subramanian will join Brown University's Watson Institute as a senior fellow on 1 July.

Ashoka professor Mahesh Rangarajan appointed V-C of Krea University, will take charge in July

Rangarajan is currently professor of history at Ashoka University and a well-known columnist. He was previously director of Nehru Memorial Museum & Library.

No one is asking the right questions about Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s ouster from Ashoka University

We pick soft targets, we discuss inanities, but do not talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s resignation.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.