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  India’s Women Drive an AI Revolution: Enrolment in Deep-Tech Soars Fourfold in 2025!     Breaking Barriers: A Dramatic Shift in Female Participation   In 2025, India’s education landscape is witnessing a transformation like never before: women are storming the gates of deep-tech fields, with enrolment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) programs rising fourfold in just one year. According to a recent report by College Vidya, women’s participation in these cutting-edge disciplines surged from 5% in 2024 to an impressive 20% in 2025. This trend was highlighted by a sharp increase in female enrolment across technical education, growing from 4% in 2022 to 17% this year—a leap that marks the sharpest momentum in India’s STEM history.   The Deep-Tech Wave: AI, Robotics, and Beyond   While AI and ML are drawing the limelight, Indian women are also making major inroads into related fields such as prompt engineering, cybersecurity, robotic...

  Drone Swarms, Snake Robots, and Factory Dogs: India’s Future Tech Unveiled at the IIT Delhi Expo     Introduction: A Glimpse into Tomorrow’s Robotics   India is rapidly establishing itself as a frontrunner in technological innovation, and nowhere was this more evident than at the recent IIT Delhi Expo marking the 5th Anniversary of the I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC). This event brought together 25 transformative technologies, providing a fascinating preview of the smart machines set to reshape the nation's defense, disaster management, and industry.   The Rise of Swarm Drones: Defending and Entertaining India   One of the headline attractions was Arka Aerospace’s Universal Kinetic Interceptor drone. Designed to counter threats at a fraction of traditional missile costs, up to sixty-four drones can be deployed in unison— demonstrating “swarm intelligence” in action for defense scenarios.   Equally impressive was BotLabs Dynamics, famous f...

  India Ranks 7th Globally in Robot Installations, Surges 59% in 2024     The Boom in Robot Installations: India’s New Milestone   India’s robotics landscape shattered records in 2023, securing the 7th spot worldwide for annual robot installations. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), India ramped up with 8,510 new industrial robots, marking a gigantic 59% surge over the previous year. The operational stock of robots in India has nearly doubled since 2018, now boasting 44,958 units—a robust testament to the country’s evolving automation journey.   Automotive Drives the Surge: Key Sector Insights   The automotive sector stood out, witnessing a jaw-dropping 139% spike in installations, totalling 3,551 robots last year. Car makers and parts suppliers have aggressively automated workflows, with automotive alone accounting for a massive 42% of all robot installations in India. Other standout industries include rubber and plastics, whic...

  CBSE Exam Reforms 2026: Dual Board Windows, New Eligibility Rules – Everything Students and Parents Need to Know     Introduction   The Central Board of Secondary Education ( CBSE ) has rolled out sweeping reforms for the 2026 board exam cycle, aiming to transform student assessment and reduce one-test anxiety. Inspired by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, these changes focus on flexible scheduling, continuous internal assessment, and clearer registration guidelines, promising a more supportive and student-driven exam process.   Dual Board Exam Windows: How It Works   One major change is the introduction of two board exam windows each year for Class 10 students. The main exam will take place in mid-February, while a second exam window is scheduled for May, serving as both an improvement and compartment exam opportunity.   Main Exam (February): Covers the full syllabus, with results announced in April.   Second Exam (May): For students ...