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Leveraging YIF’s multidisciplinary education effectively for a career in sustainability and climate change

YIF and MLS, which shaped my perspective before my career even began,…

How the YIF spurred in me an interest in higher education

I think I developed a real appreciation for the programme only once…

Finding a home beyond borders and boundaries

Intertwined in the travesty of love, care, warmth, solidarity, support, kindness and…

Picky variety: I do not want to be a narrative, but I want to create my own

YIF was a year of “academic freedom” for me. It was a…

Ditch that doubt and reach for the stars

I can confidently claim that failing at one avenue does not debar…

Using the interconnectedness among YIF courses to navigate the reality outside it

Each course, like a neuron, fires the other, and lights up the…

Crawling through coral reefs: A year at the YIF

The unquenchable curiosity and unwavering commitment of the Fellows to add to…

Chamba Tsetan’s ASFL takes the lead in creating eco-friendly adventure sports events in Ladakh

Chamba Tsetan (YIF'19) gives us insights into his journey as an entrepreneur…

Dancing through Disciplines: Soumya Bhaskaran’s YIF Story of Academic and Artistic Triumph

As Soumya Bhaskaran prepares to join the Cambridge Judge Business School she…

Ashoka University and Koita Foundation Sign MoU to Establish a Centre for Digital Health

The Koita Centre for Digital Health at Ashoka University (KCDH-A) aims to…

Leading Change and Inspiring Minds: A Journey of Reflection and Growth

In this candid conversation, Karan Bhola, the Director of the Young India…

‘Nurturing socially conscious individuals who can forge new paths’

Aniha Brar, the Dean of the Young India Fellowship and Vice Chancellor’s…

Inaugural Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Memorial Lecture held in Mumbai

The keynote address was delivered by Mr Uday Kotak, Managing Director and…

Ashoka University signs MoU with University of Groningen to Strengthen Academic Ties

The partnership seeks to facilitate joint research activities, and to create pathways…

My Tryst with Entrepreneurship at Ashoka: From doubt to delight

From commencing her entrepreneurship journey during the pandemic to becoming a co-founder,…

Ashoka University Wins Two FICCI Excellence Awards; Vice-Chancellor Rishikesha T. Krishnan Named…

Thursday October 8, 2026

The awards recognise Ashoka University’s work in building a sustainable, philanthropy-based model…

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Nobel Laureate Michael Spence Launches ‘Iron Pillar Initiative in Global Learning’ at…

Wednesday September 30, 2026

Initiative to expand pathways for global experiential learning, research and career development,…

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‘India’s Real Challenge Is Converting Academic Research into Technology and Products’ –…

Friday September 11, 2026

Through a day of insightful discussions, research presentations, hands-on sessions and peer…

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Modeling How Mpox Spreads in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Friday September 11, 2026

Gautam Menon, Professor of Physics and Biology at Ashoka University, talks about…

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