Disability Rights
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Reimagining education to truly include disabled students is a reflection of Indian democracy
It is not about mere presences but ensuring the access, achievement and participation of all children in the educational system.
Rashmi Rangarajan & Tanushree Sarkar
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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May in fiction: Cool down this summer with these six just-published novels
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Outdated count of persons with disabilities depriving them of access to schemes: Parliamentary panel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.
Scroll Staff
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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
Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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
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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.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat