India, May 13 -- St Stephen's College is ready to enter the next era with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), said the newly-appointed principal, Susan Elias. She was appointed as the college's first woman principal in its 145-year history on Tuesday.

"This is a big opportunity for me to bring my strengths to the table and make college students AI-ready and quantum aware," said Elias, who has more than a decade of experience in AI and research.

Elias said that while protecting the college's strengths and legacy, she will focus on encouraging research and entrepreneurship.

"Delhi University's St Stephen's has always nurtured leaders and great minds. But what India needs right now, besides that, is researchers, entrepreneurs and job...