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Towards an Anthropology of Understanding: Hermeneutics and Counter-critique in India- Insights from Professor Chitralekha on her recently published work

In this blog, Chitralekha, Associate Professor of Media Studies, Ashoka University talks…

From Social Stress to Brain Inflammation: Decoding the Immune Pathways of Chronic Stress

In this article, Simantini Ghosh, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ashoka University,…

How Immigrant Mobility Helps Local Labour Markets Adjust to Automation

Professor Ronit Mukherji, Assistant Professor of Economics at Ashoka University, in his…

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Ashoka University’s Economics Professor Kanika Mahajan Receives Prestigious Elizabeth Adiseshiah Award 2026

As part of the honour, Kanika Mahajan will deliver the Elizabeth Adiseshiah…

Professor Aalok Thakkar

Can Submarines Swim?

‘When we say the brain computes, we are not merely describing but…

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I Process Therefore I Am

‘Today, cognitive science seeks to understand how humans think, learn, and interact…

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Why Feeling the Right Amount Matters: Professor Nandini Chatterjee Singh on Her Recent Research into Balanced Empathy in Adolescence

In this article, Nandini Chatterjee Singh, Head of Department for Psychology and…

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How dietary portions change the functioning of immune cells? Insights from Professor Dipyaman Ganguly in the Department of Biology

In this article Professor Dipyaman Ganguly, Head of Department, Biology at Ashoka…

Professor Nayan Chanda reviews newest book by Professor Srinath Raghavan on Indira Gandhi

Professor Nayan Chanda reviews newest book by Professor Srinath Raghavan on Indira Gandhi

The book is an example of how a deeply researched work, replete…

In Conversation with Prasenjeet Yadav, a Molecular Biologist Turned National Geographic Photographer and Storyteller, on His Journey, Storytelling, and Science Communication

Catch Prasenjeet Yadav in conversation with the Research and Development Office, sharing…

What Can Genomics Tell Us About Drug Resistance in India? Insights From Recently Published Research Paper by Professor Shradha Karve

In this article, Shradha Karve, Assistant Professor of Research at Koita Centre…

Cross-Alpha Amyloids: From Natural Function to Future Technology

In this article, Dr Santu Bera, Ramanujan Fellow of Chemistry at Ashoka…

Bhismadev Chakrabarti

Autism and Parkinson’s Disease: An Unexpected Overlap

In this article, Professor Bhismadev Chakrabarti, Visiting Professor of Psychology, Ashoka University,…

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Decoding the Hidden ‘Behaviours’ of Cancer: How AI is Helping Us Understand Tumours Better

In this article, Professor Debayan Gupta, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Ashoka…

Bringing Research into Action: Insights into ResComm 2025 -The Research Communication Conclave

An overview of ResComm 2025, a Research Communication Conclave held at Ashoka…

#OhThePlacesYouWillGo – From Feeling Overwhelmed to Feeling at Home

Friday August 7, 2026

'Looking back, my first year at Ashoka wasn't just about academics; it…

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#OhThePlacesYouWillGo – Curiosity Will Take You Further

Friday August 7, 2026

'It's the random game nights... late-night walks around campus with friends... and…

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Registrations Open for Bhashavaad: The National Translation Conference 2026

Friday August 7, 2026

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Ashoka University’s Professor Arunava Sinha Honoured with the Anandabazar Bochhorer Best 2026…

Friday August 7, 2026

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