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Shashank Pandey
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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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The manner in which Parliament functioned during the monsoon session should concern all Indians
Crucial legislations were passed with minimal discussion while the INDIA alliance parties struggled to hold the government accountable.
Shashank Pandey & Srijan Rai
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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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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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How accessible is the new Parliament complex for the disabled?
Parliament’s infrastructure and procedures have superficially accommodated disability-friendly measures. Not much has changed in the new building, it seems.
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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Few Indian websites are technically accessible to disabled people – despite the law requiring this
The government’s shift towards e-governance requires digital accessibility at the earliest.
Shashank Pandey
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024