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Physicist, head of two IIMs: Meet Ashoka University’s new V-C Rishikesha Krishnan

June 15, 2026 1:20 pm

Rishikesha Krishnan will assume office on August 1 for an initial three-year term.

Rishikesha T Krishnan, Ashoka University Vice Chancellor

IIT Kanpur, IIM Ahmedabad alumnus Prof Rishikesha Krishnan takes over as Ashoka University's VC

June 15, 2026 7:20 pm

The university cited his experience across academic leadership, research, institution building and public policy. Ashoka University Chancellor Rudrangshu Mukherjee said Professor Krishnan's record as a scholar and institution builder made him well placed to lead the university at this stage of its development.

‘As one-time magnanimity’: SC asks Haryana if case against Ashoka University prof Mahmudabad can be closed

January 06, 2026 4:45 pm

Representing Ali Khan Mahmudabad, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal pointed out that the Supreme Court had said the criminal investigation cannot go beyond the post written.

Sources within the Student Government said that during Monday’s meeting with the administration, it was pointed out that sports teams routinely return to campus about a week before the winter break officially ends. Based on this precedent, it was communicated that students who wished to return during the same period should also be allowed to do so. (Source: Ashoka University Official Website)

‘Left outside at night in the winter cold’: After student outcry, Ashoka University lets them return early

January 06, 2026 11:56 am

The communication was issued after a meeting between the Dean of Student Affairs and representatives of the Ashoka University Student Government.

‘Nowhere to go...locked out during winter break,’ claim Ashoka University students

'Nowhere to go... locked out': Ashoka University students claim hostel access barred during winter break

January 06, 2026 1:47 pm

For years, according to the students, they have been allowed to remain in their hostels at Ashoka University during such vacations.

True interdisciplinary education must have depth before breadth

November 14, 2025 1:20 pm

Once a student or researcher has internalised the logic of one field, they are better equipped to see parallels, contradictions, and bridges to others. The proper sequence is disciplinary depth first, interdisciplinary exploration next, and integration last

Operation Sindoor posts: SC quashes FIR against Ashoka University professor; bars magistrate from acting on second complaint

August 25, 2025 3:19 pm

Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 after two FIRs were registered over his posts on Operation Sindoor which allegedly disparaged women officers in the Indian Armed Forces.