Established in 2017 to collect and preserve primary source material such as private and institutional papers for the study of contemporary Indian history.
On the birth anniversary of Lakshmi Chandra Jain, ACI honours his enduring legacy as a writer, editor, and an influential voice in Indian literature.
Link to access the catalogue of Lakshmi Chandra Jain: https://t.co/Frf5e9yU49
Excited to announce the Archives of Contemporary India has acquired the II Instalment of the Pallava Bagla Papers, preserving key records of science journalism, public discourse, and Chandrayaan reporting for future research.
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On the birth anniversary of Suresh Kohli, ACI pays tribute to his enduring contributions to art, literature, culture, and cinema.
Link to access the catalogue: https://t.co/e6eBqPHYIX
ACI celebrates the birth anniversary of Girish Karnad, whose pioneering work in inspire generations across stage and screen.
Link to access the catalogue of Girish Karnad: https://t.co/SQg5GOABkl
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Ashoka University had the distinct honour of hosting Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble 14th President of India on 14 May 2026. We are deeply grateful for his time, encouragement, and valuable presence at the Archives of Contemporary India.
On the birth anniversary of Nand Chaturvedi, ACI honours his enduring contribution to Indian literature and social thought.
Link to access the catalogue of Nand Chaturvedi: https://t.co/hX9gWqGPNs
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World Heritage Day, 18th April, dive into the past and explore the legacy we preserve for the future.
Explore our archival collections: https://t.co/zKnjK59RzQ
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On K. Shankar Bajpai’s birth anniversary, ACI honours his diplomatic legacy. The papers of both him and his distinguished father, G. S. Bajpai, are housed at ACI.
Click here to view more: https://t.co/uw24OhfpuW
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ACI is pleased to acquire the second installment of the papers of art historian Kavita Singh. The collection serves as an important resource for researchers in art history, museum studies and South Asian cultural studies.
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Warm birthday greetings to legendary Sai Paranjpye whose films and writings have brought sensitivity, wit and humanity to Indian cinema and theatre.
Click here to see the catalogue: https://t.co/62v1ah3wdA
Click here to view Sai’s visit to ACI: https://t.co/VQw8O32346