Space Science Exhibits, AI Debates Take Centre Stage At Hyderabad Public School Events
Competitions preceding the event included essay and slogan writing on rockets and satellites for Classes VI and above: Reports
HYDERABAD: Rocket models, satellite-related activities and questions about artificial intelligence featured in two student events at The Hyderabad Public School's Ramanthapur and Begumpet branches. While 84 students from five schools presented working and display models on space science during World Space Week at Ramanthapur, about 200 students at Begumpet debated the constitutional implications of AI-powered surveillance, particularly its impact on privacy and civil liberties, according to a statement.
The Ramanthapur programme, RISE 2026 (Rocket Innovation for School Excellence), was organised in collaboration with SpaceAdhyaan and ISRO's National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC). Students from other schools also visited the exhibits.
Competitions preceding the event included essay and slogan writing on rockets and satellites for Classes VI and above, and an art competition for Classes IV and V.
NRSC official Dr R. Srinivas spoke about turning curiosity into capability, while CBSE regional officer Sunil Kumar Jangam appreciated practical learning. HPS Ramanthapur principal Dr Narsimha Reddy said education "must go beyond textbooks".
The Begumpet event, organised by BML Munjal University, involved three rounds of arguments under Articles 14, 19 and 21 before law faculty. PAGE Junior College, Banjara Hills, won the competition, followed by PAGE Junior College, Kompally, and HPS Begumpet.