On January 19, 2025, at the International Conference on Gender and Technology in Amritapuri, Kerala, the South Asian Chapter of Women4Ethical AI (W4EAI) was officially launched, marking a pivotal moment for gender justice in the artificial intelligence space. This chapter helped bring together women across South Asia, from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives to collaborate on ethical AI policies, research, mentorship, and capacity building.  But why do we need this...

Confidence is not about being free from fear; it's about choosing to take action despite having it. The film, Hidden Figures,  powerfully conveys this message through Katherine Johnson's story. When she entered a room full of male engineers at NASA, she faced doubt and skepticism. However, her trust in her knowledge and abilities allowed her to push through, proving crucial to one of the most important space missions in US history. Her story highlights that confidence goes beyond just...

Most of us graduate knowing how to annotate decades-old poetry — but not how to write a research proposal, pitch a product, or manage a...