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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The National Medical Commission has withdrawn its 2024 CBME guidelines and promises to return with a revised version after facing backlash from activists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
1238 elderly, PwD in Lko and Mohanlalganj to cast votes from home
An official said that giving home voting facility to elders and PwD, was the Commission’s expression of care and respect towards them and hoped that it would set an example for society to adopt it in day-to-day life.
Updated on May 19, 2024 06:58 AM IST
Increasing stroke cases in young adults: Reasons for this disturbing trend
Recent years have seen an increasing incidence of stroke among young adults globally and in India. Here are the causes and treatment of brain disorder in youth
Published on May 02, 2024 02:03 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Preventive measures for young working professionals to mitigate stroke risk
Brain stroke is a very serious issue and can greatly affect brain health but young professionals who work, can take these steps to prevent them
Published on May 02, 2024 12:25 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Children and traumatic head injuries: Guide for parents and caregivers
Head injury is serious when there is loss of consciousness for minutes to hours. Check these this guide with tips on dos and don'ts for parents and caregivers
Published on Apr 22, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
UPSC CSE 2024: Extended application window of Civil Services Exam closes today
Candidates can register and apply for the examination up to 6 pm on the websites upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
Published on Mar 06, 2024 01:43 PM IST
Ludhiana’s 32-yr-old para karate star Tarun announces arrival on big stage with national gold
Tarun Sharma, who picked up the sport at the age of six after he suffered a paralytic attack, now runs a karate academy in Ludhiana for underprivileged children
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 11:13 AM IST
Akanksha Attri, Ludhiana
MSRTC asked to pay ₹21 lakh compensation to accident victim
The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has ordered the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation to pay over ₹21 lakh as compensation to a woman who was injured in a bus accident. The amount includes a 'no fault liability' and 7% interest per annum.
Updated on Feb 04, 2024 06:18 AM IST
Rutuja Gaidhani
Ian Cardozo, author, Beyond Fear - “I write to pay homage to unknown soldiers”
At the recent KLF, Major General Ian Cardozo (Retd.), the first disabled officer in the Indian Army to lead a battalion, talked about why he writes war stories
Published on Jan 24, 2024 09:14 PM IST
Saurabh Sharma
International Day of Acceptance 2024: Date, history and significance of the day
International Day of Acceptance 2024: From history to significance, here's all that you need to know about this special day.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 10:31 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Man with disabilities poses as fake CBI officer, gets 3 years in jail
A man with a disability has been sentenced to three years in prison for posing as a CBI officer and duping a businessman of ₹50 lakh.
Updated on Jan 10, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Rutuja Gaidhani
Yoga exercises for mental well-being of individuals with disabilities
Here are Yoga asanas to promote mental well-being for individuals with disabilities and exercises to address issues such as anxiety, depression and stress
Published on Jan 05, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Stroke in women: 5 risk factors that are specific to women
The lifetime risk of stroke is higher in women than in men, mainly due to their longer life expectancy. Here are 5 stroke risk factors specific to women
Published on Jan 05, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Discrimination exists in both public, private spaces, says CJI
According to the CJI, laws ought to act as powerful tools in opening our public spaces as well as curbing private discrimination
Updated on Dec 18, 2023 05:38 AM IST
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