Disability Rights
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How India’s disabled community fought to halt a legislative change amid the lockdown – and won
A government plan to dilute the Disabilities Act to enable ease of doing business was blocked even though the usual tools of protest were unavailable.
Nipun Malhotra
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India wants to dilute its Disabilities Act – to enable ease of doing business
An amendment seeks to decriminalise minor offences and have some cases settled outside court.
Nipun Malhotra
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We need real action, not tokenism, to help the disabled be part of electoral processes: CEC Rawat
The Election Commission and the state commissions are finding ways to help the disabled through technology during elections, he said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Delhi is our capital too’: A blow-by-blow account of the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day
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Arnab Goswami sends legal notice to Indian Express for article alleging that he bribed ex-BARC CEO
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Andhra couple allegedly murder two daughters in suspected occult ritual, arrested
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Why Malayalam breakout film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ is ‘the story of most Indian women’
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As a paediatrician who works with disabled children, here’s what I wish more Indians understood
On International Day of Disabled Persons, a reminder that instead of trying to be politically correct, we should try to get to know people with disabilities.
Vibha Krishnamurthy
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Devices that aid India’s disabled people are already hard to come by. GST will make it worse
Wheelchairs, hearing aids, crutches and adapted vehicles will be taxed at between 5% and 18%.
Amba Salelkar
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There are more films with disabled characters, and that can only be a good thing
Whatever their merits, the movies represent growing mainstream acceptance of the various aspects of coping with disability.
Nipun Malhotra
Video
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Watch: Large crowd joins Republic Day protest against farm laws in Bengaluru
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‘Strong shouldn’t bully the weak’: Chinese president Xi Jinping at virtual Davos summit
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Republic Day: Animal Planet’s version of ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ is sung with sounds of wildlife
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Protesting farmers gather at Delhi’s Red Fort. Watch scenes from Republic Day tractor rally
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Watch: ITBP soldiers celebrate Republic Day in freezing temperatures of Ladakh
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North Korea will host UN Human Rights Council expert for the first time
Catalina Devandas-Aguilar, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, will visit the country from May 3 to 8.
Scroll Staff
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Watch: ‘How will the place be clean if you employ a cripple?’ asks UP minister Satyadev Pachauri
The minister denied any wrongdoing despite being caught on video.
Scroll Staff
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The visually challenged community in Thane's Vangani want jobs, safety and dignity
The 300-strong community of visually challenged people in this village face discrimination and unemployment or underemployment.
Swagata Yadavar, IndiaSpend.com & Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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‘Love Scandal & Doctors’ trailer: In AltBalaji web series, drugs, crime and murder at a hospital
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‘Aelay’ trailer: Tamil drama about an ice candy seller stars Samuthirakani, Manikandan
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Republic Day: Reading between the lyrics of five patriotic Hindi film songs
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Watch: ‘Godzilla vs Kong’ set for March 26 release
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Book excerpt: When NT Rama Rao became the first Indian chief minister to act in a movie
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Why nearly half of India's disabled population is illiterate
Compared to a national average of 26%, 45% of Indians with disabilities are illiterate.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com & Swagata Yadavar, IndiaSpend.com
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‘I was groped by porters’: Why a woman is petitioning Indian Railways for disabled-friendly trains
Paralysed at 14, Virali Modi wants disabled people to be able to use public transport system with dignity and ease.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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Watch: There's a reason the staff at this Mumbai restaurant won't speak to you in your language
The staff are hearing-impaired, and sign language is used by customers too.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baba Aparajith’s fifty helps Tamil Nadu seal semi-final spot
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ISL: Federico Gallego’s stunning strike helps NorthEast United to shock win over ATK Mohun Bagan
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Amid pandemic and packed calendar, coach Chris Silverwood defends England’s rotation policy
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India vs England: Disappointed that Bairstow isn’t a part of visitors’ Test squad, says Jayawardene
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First Test: Kagiso Rabada’s late burst on day one puts South Africa in control against Pakistan