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5 people with disability duped of ₹50K in fake free-scooter scheme

Based on their complaint, an FIR was registered at the City Police Station under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Thursday, police said. (HT File)

chandigarh news

Updated on Jan 18, 2025 05:50 AM IST

Where to watch Sebastian Stan's A Different Man: His 1st Golden Globe win

A Different Man OTT streaming details: Read on to find out more.

hollywood

Published on Jan 07, 2025 12:59 PM IST

United effort required to end violence against people with disabilities

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Across India, millions of people with disabilities, especially women and girls, face multiple barriers that prevent them from escaping gender-based violence. (Representational image)

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

opinion

Published on Dec 17, 2024 03:21 PM IST

48 crore sign up for ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PMSBY: Finance Ministry

With over 54 crore beneficiaries, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has emerged as a keystone of financial inclusion, enabling unbanked people all around the country, the Ministry continued.

business

Published on Dec 15, 2024 11:14 AM IST

Wicked star calls out ‘aggressive comments’ on her character's disability

Marissa Bode at the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures Wicked in Los Angeles, California. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

hollywood

Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:41 PM IST

The role of language in disability rights

Person with disability (representational image)

governance

Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST

₹5,000 per month for those with disability, says govt

Delhi chief minister Atishi (Hindustan Times)

others

Updated on Oct 23, 2024 06:37 AM IST

Students’ heartfelt kindness for disabled classmate wins hearts in viral video

A viral video showed school students compassionately assisting their physically challenged classmate.

trending

Published on Oct 13, 2024 04:50 PM IST

Unlock faster stroke recovery: Critical role of physiotherapy you didn’t know

health

Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:04 PM IST

NMC junks guidelines that said sodomy, lesbianism are unnatural sexual offences

The NMC withdrew and cancelled its CBME guidelines for 2024 after sparking outrage among queer, disability rights activists and doctors (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Sep 06, 2024 07:40 AM IST

'Come upstairs to use the lift': Note for differently-abled leaves people fuming

The note outside a building for the differently abled and toddlers left people angry.

trending

Published on Aug 22, 2024 02:42 PM IST

How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion

John McFall - a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022. A motorbike accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg at the age of 19. Earlier this year, he was cleared to fly in space, becoming the first "parastronaut."

us news

Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 PM IST

Differently abled couples face uphill battle in adoption

As per the data provided by SARA, Tamil Nadu, only 11 disabled PAPs adopted children between April 2022 to July 2024 (File photo)

india news

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 04:53 PM IST

Meet Mia Le Roux, the first deaf woman crowned Miss South Africa

Mia Le Roux made history by becoming first woman to be crowned Miss South Africa.

trending

Published on Aug 12, 2024 04:01 PM IST

City boy clinches gold in para-TT championship

Shubham Wadhwa clinched a gold medal in the mixed doubles category at the International Table Tennis Federation Fa40 Thailand Para Open Championship held in Pattaya. (HT PHOTO)

chandigarh news

Published on Jul 25, 2024 10:57 PM IST

Puja Khedkar case: Pune hospital finds no foul play in disability certificate

IAS officer Pooja Khedkar's disability certificate from YCM hospital mentions seven percent disability and has been verified (HT FILE PHOTO)

india news

Published on Jul 25, 2024 06:29 AM IST

Structural issues afflict UPSC selection process

Washim, Jul 16 (ANI): IAS trainee Puja Khedkar speaks to the media in Washim on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (ANI)

opinion

Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:12 PM IST

IAS officer, criticised for remarks on disability quota, reacts

IAS officer Smita Sabharwal (Image courtesy: X)

india news

Published on Jul 22, 2024 04:53 PM IST

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. (HT)

pune news

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 07:58 AM IST

Haemophilia: Experts' insights on origin of disease and its impact on males

Lesser known facts about Haemophilia: Experts' insights on origin of disease and its impact on males

health

Published on Jun 20, 2024 08:53 AM IST

Tracing the United Nations’ and India’s commitment to disability rights

PREMIUM

The past eight years of working with the Rights of Persons with Disability Act have established that merely having a law is not enough (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT FILE PHOTO))

india news

Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:57 PM IST

Decoding dementia: Navigating memory loss and supportive strategies for elderly

Decoding dementia: Navigating memory loss and supportive strategies for elderly population

health

Published on May 25, 2024 12:33 PM IST

Home voting for elderly, PwD voters begins in Chandigarh today

For the first time, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to extend the home voting facility to senior citizens and PwD voters. (HT file photo for representation)

chandigarh news

Updated on May 23, 2024 08:36 AM IST

25 voters cast ballot from home in Panchkula district

An elderly voter casts her vote from home in Panchkula district. (HT photo)

chandigarh news

Updated on May 20, 2024 08:58 AM IST

After Srikanth, watch Ship of Theseus: A complex portrayal of disability

Aida El-Kashef in a still from Ship of Theseus

bollywood

Published on May 19, 2024 01:23 PM IST

1238 elderly, PwD in Lko and Mohanlalganj to cast votes from home

As many as 402 elderly people and PwDs were using the facility in Mohanlalganj area and another 159 such people using the facility for Lucknow East by-poll, an official said. (Pic for representation)

lucknow news

Updated on May 19, 2024 06:58 AM IST