Disability Rights
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Implementation of Disabilities Act remains dismal, says Supreme Court
The bench directed Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tripura and Chandigarh to appoint state commissioners under the law by June 30.
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Demolishing intangible barriers: Disability inclusion starts with changing societal attitudes
Attitudinal barriers are often the first wall of segregation that curtail opportunities, accessibility and equality.
Shashank Pandey & Nayan Chandra Mishra
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Outdated count of persons with disabilities depriving them of access to schemes: Parliamentary panel
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment urged the ministry to estimate the population through alternate means.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Centre expands accessibility norms for disabled people, but overlapping rules lead to uncertainty
All establishments have to ensure accessible infrastructure. Yet, as multiple ministries work on specific rules, compliance and overlaps will be a challenge.
Shashank Pandey
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How benevolent ableism furthers discrimination against the disabled
Ableism should be understood not as a phenomenon restricted to disability but the wider community.
Shashank Pandey
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Look for possibilities to appoint physically disabled candidates in civil services, SC tells Centre
Attorney General R Venkatramani said that the government was looking into the matter.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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As the world marks disability pride month, why is India missing?
In a society where disability is viewed as unfortunate, celebrating it instead can help create a sense of identity and belonging for those on the periphery.
Tony Kurian
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Aviation regulator issues show-cause notice to IndiGo for barring child with special needs
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation asked the airline to explain within the next 10 days why ‘suitable enforcement action should not be taken against’ it.
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Why do so many Indian drivers fail to follow the road rules?
Road accidents have claimed 1.3 million lives across the country over the past decade.
Akash V Basu & Sarika Panda Bhatt
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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IndiGo bars child with special needs from boarding flight at Ranchi airport
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered an investigation into the matter and asked the airline to submit a report.
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Disabled elderly woman allegedly strip-searched at Guwahati airport, CISF official suspended
The woman’s daughter said that security personnel wanted proof of her mother’s titanium hip implant.
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Supreme Court allows physically disabled persons to apply for IPS, two other civil services
The interim order was passed on a petition against a notification that excludes people with physical disabilities from certain branches of the civil services.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final