Guest Lecture
Reporting in the Age of AI: Verifying Truth in a World of Deepfakes and Disinformation
In an era where information travels faster than ever, the ability to distinguish truth from manipulation has become an essential professional and social responsibility.
I am pleased to share that Club Aparajita, club aaina,club Genesis, under the Centre for Women Development (CWD), IFHE, organized an insightful guest lecture titled “Reporting in the Age of AI: Verifying Truth in a World of Deepfakes and Disinformation” on 11 September 2026 at IFHE.
We were privileged to have Ms. Gaura Naithani as the guest speaker. Her insights helped our students understand the rapidly changing information landscape and the challenges posed by AI-generated content, deepfakes, misinformation and disinformation.
The session was particularly meaningful for our Journalism and Law students, who are preparing to become professionals in fields where credibility, evidence, ethics and accountability matter deeply.
A key message that resonated throughout the session was that technology may transform the way information is created, but verification must remain at the heart of responsible reporting.
The interaction encouraged students to:
Question the source before accepting information
Verify facts before sharing or reporting
Recognize the risks associated with synthetic media
Understand the ethical responsibilities of digital communication
Develop critical thinking in an increasingly AI-driven world
With 91 students participating, the session provided a valuable platform for learning, reflection and meaningful interaction.
My appreciation to Club Genesis, CWD and the Aparajitha team, particularly Siri K, Dr.Pavani, for organizing this timely and relevant academic initiative.
As we prepare young minds for the future, our responsibility is not merely to teach them how to use technology, but also when to question it, how to verify it, and where to place human judgment and ethics at the centre.
The future of reporting may be AI-enabled, but the responsibility for truth remains human.
Press Release
Dr.Kalpana Karunakaran, President, IAWS, Delhi & Faculty at IIT Madras spokes at ICFAI Hyderabad
Dr.Kalpana Karunakaran, President (Indian Association of Women Studies, IAWS, Delhi) & Faculty at IIT Madras delivered a guest lecture on the title “Claiming Resources, Asserting Rights: Women's Collective Politics at the Grassroots” at ICFAI Hyderabad. The event was held on 14th February and organised by the Centre for Women Development at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE).
Dr. Kalpana discussed the different models and various dimensions of Self-help groups (SHGs), and the different agendas of financial inclusion. She also discussed the nature and extent of domestic violence and group action, Capacity versus Power: Competing Discourses, and Women’s Trade Union from the Tamil Nadu state perspectives.
The event has brought together over 60 participants, including faculty members, research scholars, and students across different schools of IFHE: Prof S. Vijaya Laxmi, Registrar, Prof. C.S.Shylajan, Director, ICFAI School of Social Sciences (ISoSS), Dr V Padmavathi, Dr. Jayanthi Reddy, Dr. Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra, Dr Kalaa Chenji, Sanjib Dutta, Madhusudhan Rao.
Organized by: Centre for Women Development (CWD), ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE)
Topic: X+1 FACTOR: The One Quality That Separates You from the Rest
Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Anu Bulusu, Founder of L5 a.i.
Presided by: Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi, Chair, CWD-IFHE
The Centre for Women Development (CWD) at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) successfully hosted an insightful expert session titled "X+1 FACTOR: The One Quality That Separates You from the Rest." The event was presided over by Dr. S. Vijayalakshmi, Chair, CWD-IFHE, and featured Mrs. Anu Bulusu, the visionary Founder of L5 a.i., as the distinguished keynote speaker.
Drawing from her extensive entrepreneurial journey and leadership acumen, Mrs. Bulusu delivered a highly motivating and interactive session. She focused on the concept of the "X+1 Factor"—the distinct, defining trait that elevates an individual beyond standard capabilities and ordinary metrics. Throughout her address, she encouraged the participating students and faculty to intentionally discover, cultivate, and harness their unique personal edges to stand out in an increasingly competitive professional landscape. The session concluded with a commemorative group photograph featuring the organizers, faculty members, and student coordinators, marking the event as a resonant success in fostering leadership and self-discovery.