More than 10,000 girls qualified in JEE Advanced 2026 for the first time, marking a major milestone for women in STEM. But this is not only an admission story. IITs …
Women in Technology
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The Gender Penalty for Using AI: Women’s Competence is Judged Twice as Harshly as Men’s for Using AI
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPThe gender penalty for using AI is becoming visible in hiring. A study by Zehra Chatoo found that identical AI-assisted CVs were judged differently when assigned male and female names, …
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AI may pose a sharper employment risk for women because many women work in administrative, clerical, support, process-driven and service roles that AI can automate or reshape. But recent reports …
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Barriers for women in tech: Why progress headlines hide a stubborn reality
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPWomen are joining tech in greater numbers — yet the Barriers for women in tech remain stubborn: slower promotions, lower pay, thinner mentorship, and cultures that still reward the loudest …
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Women founders in deep tech are increasing worldwide, but the funding gap persists. From smaller valuations to fewer follow-on investments, women-led startups continue to face systemic barriers. This article examines …
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Vivo KanyaGyaan is not just another campaign—it is a movement toward equality in STEM. With less than 30% of STEM researchers worldwide being women, Vivo’s initiative provides young women from …
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Learn how WiDEF’s new funding round, supported by USAID, Reliance Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is empowering women in India’s digital economy.