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Which disabilities does the government see? The strange case of recognition without rights
December 03, 2025 1:50 pm
Haemophilia, thalassaemia, and sickle cell disease are already listed within the 21 specified disabilities in the RPwD Act. Despite such explicit statutory recognition, persons with rare blood disorders continue to face exclusion — a gap now directly challenged through the haemophilia litigation
Music therapy: Experts on harnessing the power of notes and lyrics to make lives better
March 03, 2023 11:50 am
“There are numerous neurotransmitters in the brain that secrete hormones because of outside stimulus. When a person is stressed, cortisol and adrenal are produced by the brain. But on the other hand, music stimulates ‘happy hormones’ called dopamine in the brain, which makes a person feel joyful," said Jyoti Sharma, a psychologist
Princess Beatrice opens up about living with dyslexia: Know all about the learning disorder
August 23, 2021 2:13 pm
“As an older person looking back, it definitely has allowed me to look at things in a new way and come up with solutions,” Princess Beatrice, who is pregnant with her first child, said
Why doctors recommend chromosome testing to identify rare chromosomal abnormalities
March 08, 2021 9:41 pm
Women should get embryos screened after consulting the doctor if all other causes of pregnancy loss have been ruled out, said Dr Karishma Dafle, Nova IVF Fertility, Pune
The role of occupational therapy for children with learning disabilities
January 15, 2021 7:17 pm
Occupational therapy helps individuals optimise their performances in meaningful activities. For children, this would comprise school, play, and social interaction with friends
How to support children with learning disabilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic
June 23, 2020 9:52 am
Give your children the emotional and moral support they need during this time, especially as they navigate the new territories of virtual learning.
'Living with disability means I need a hand, even in these times of social distancing'
June 10, 2020 6:33 pm
In the initial phases of the lockdown, a lot of my peers from the community faced problems in availing permissions for the caretakers’ access, this is still a concern.
Antarchakshu 2017 to focus on autism, learning disabilities
September 15, 2017 8:07 am
Aiming to sensitise people, ‘Antarchakshu — The Eye Within’, an annual event organised by the Xavier’s Resource Centre for the Visually Challenged (XRCVC), St Xavier’s College, will focus on autism and learning disabilities this year.
Slow learners: Conference to find solutions, stop dropouts
October 14, 2015 12:06 am
The aim of the conference is to spread awareness about the best practices being followed globally on learning disabilities.
Musical training may change your brain!
November 13, 2013 1:16 pm
Study found that the age at which musical training begins affects brain anatomy as an adult.
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