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The Vietnam war ended 50 years ago, but the aftermath of Agent Orange continues
Agent Orange was laced with dioxin, a type of chemical linked to cancer, birth defects and lasting environmental damage.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 01:41 PM IST
AP | , Vietnam
Meet needs of children with learning disabilities with these teaching methods
From assistive technology to reducing sensory overload of children, know these teaching methods to assist children with learning disabilities.
Published on Mar 26, 2025 07:58 PM IST
‘Disabled’ MP govt official seen dancing in viral video; selection questioned
The woman issued a clarification, claiming that she suffers from 45 percent disability due to bone-related problems, but can walk and dance.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 01:02 AM IST
Junaid Khan's childhood dyslexia inspired Aamir Khan to make Taare Zameen Par?
Junaid Khan is as open a book as can be, something that has become evident in his promotions for Loveyapa. But did you know he was diagnosed with dyslexia?
Published on Feb 10, 2025 02:30 PM IST
5 people with disability duped of ₹50K in fake free-scooter scheme
According to the complaint filed by one of the victims, Bablu Kumar, the accused, Arvind, introduced himself as an official from an NGO that is giving scooters to people with disability, who would only have to pay for the insurance and RC registrations.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Gurugram
Where to watch Sebastian Stan's A Different Man: His 1st Golden Globe win
Wondering where Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson-starrer A Different Man is streaming? Read on to find more.
Published on Jan 07, 2025 01:00 PM IST
United effort required to end violence against people with disabilities
Women and girls with disabilities are up to ten times more likely to experience violence than their non-disabled peers
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 01:24 PM IST
United efforts required to end violence against people with disabilities
Women and girls with disabilities are up to ten times more likely to experience violence than their non-disabled peers.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 03:21 PM IST
48 crore sign up for ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PMSBY: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry announced that 48 crore people have enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana for accident insurance coverage
Published on Dec 15, 2024 11:14 AM IST
Wicked star calls out ‘aggressive comments’ on her character's disability
Marissa Bose, who uses a wheelchair in real life and on screen, has addressed comments on Nessarose’s disability in the Jon M Chu musical movie adaptation.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:41 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
The role of language in disability rights
This article is authored by Meghna Sharma, assistant professor and Sandhyashree Karanth, student, LLB (Hons.), School of Law, RV University.
Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
₹5,000 per month for those with disability, says govt
The Delhi government currently provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to around 120,000 individuals with a disability above 42%.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 06:37 AM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Students’ heartfelt kindness for disabled classmate wins hearts in viral video
A viral video showed school students helping their physically challenged classmate after lunch, capturing hearts with their selfless acts of compassion.
Published on Oct 13, 2024 04:50 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Unlock faster stroke recovery: Critical role of physiotherapy you didn’t know
Could physiotherapy be the secret to full stroke recovery? Experts answer
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
NMC junks guidelines that said sodomy, lesbianism are unnatural sexual offences
The National Medical Commission has withdrawn its 2024 CBME guidelines and promises to return with a revised version after facing backlash from activists
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:40 AM IST
'Come upstairs to use the lift': Note for differently-abled leaves people fuming
The note reads that a disabled person would have to climb upstairs and inform a staff member that they need to use the lift designed for them.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 02:42 PM IST
How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion
A University of Toronto professor told HT.com how the parastronaut program opens the diversity chapter in space-related conversations.
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 PM IST
Differently abled couples face uphill battle in adoption
From multiple rejections to extended wait periods, disabled parents go through a biased adoption system in India. In Tamil Nadu, only 11 disabled PAPs adopted children between April 2022 to July 2024. During the same period, 866 people without disabilities adopted children in Tamil Nadu.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Laasya Shekhar, Chennai
Meet Mia Le Roux, the first deaf woman crowned Miss South Africa
Mia Le Roux was diagnosed with profound hearing loss when she was just a year old. She has a cochlear implant to help her perceive sound.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:01 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
City boy clinches gold in para-TT championship
Shubham Wadhwa has clinched a gold medal in the mixed doubles category at the International Table Tennis Federation Fa40 Thailand Para Open Championship held in Pattaya.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:57 PM IST
Puja Khedkar case: Pune hospital finds no foul play in disability certificate
An investigation into Puja Khedkar's case from YCM hospital revealed that there were no problems in the issued seven percent disability certificate
Published on Jul 25, 2024 06:29 AM IST
Structural issues afflict UPSC selection process
The Puja Khedkar saga shows the problem has as much to do with the processes of picking our civil servants as with unscrupulous candidates gaming the system
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:12 PM IST
IAS officer, criticised for remarks on disability quota, reacts
Telangana-cadre IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has been criticised for questioning the need for a disability quota in civil services.
Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:48 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Ahmednagar civil surgeon submits report to district collector; Puja has 51% disability
Ahmednagar District Hospital certified that trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar has 51 per cent disability pertaining to visual impairment and mental illness, according to a report submitted by the civil surgeon to the district collector on Monday
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Haemophilia: Experts' insights on origin of disease and its impact on males
Delay in Haemophilia diagnosis can cause major disabilities for the patient. Here's all you need to know about how it impacts males and new treatments in India
Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:53 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Tracing the United Nations’ and India’s commitment to disability rights
With a global disabled population of 70 million, constituting the world’s largest minority, the NDA’s third term presents a unique opportunity
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Decoding dementia: Navigating memory loss and supportive strategies for elderly
Dementia is the 7th leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability among older populations globally. Here are some supportive tips for elderly
Published on May 25, 2024 12:33 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Home voting for elderly, PwD voters begins in Chandigarh today
As many as 633 senior citizens and PwD voters have opted to cast their votes from home, of which 557 are senior citizens and 76 are persons with over 40% disability
Updated on May 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
25 voters cast ballot from home in Panchkula district
A total of 25 voters exercised their right to franchise from home; these included eight from Kalka assembly segment and 17 from Panchkula assembly segment
Updated on May 20, 2024 08:58 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
After Srikanth, watch Ship of Theseus: A complex portrayal of disability
Weekend Ticket: Ship of Theseus opens with the story of a blind photographer coming to terms with her skills as an artist when her eyesight is restored.
Published on May 19, 2024 01:23 PM IST