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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

Two hearts, one blood sugar: In a world of swipe-lefts, these couples matched on insulin and empathy

July 29, 2025 10:29 am

Diabetic matrimony: In the country called the Diabetes Capital of the World, some couples are choosing life partners who understand their chronic condition from the inside out.

Undercounting has become the norm for disabled people. Census must change that

June 12, 2025 6:06 pm

When people with disabilities are excluded or miscounted, the policies meant to support them lose credibility

Shark Tank India season 4 finale: Jeet Adani appears as guest mentor, recommends marriage 'a 100%'

March 19, 2025 6:41 pm

The Sharks also hailed the Adani family's efforts of philanthropy of about Rs 10,000 crore during the wedding ceremony

SC ruling on accessibility for persons with disabilities/represenational.

Explained: Supreme Court's order on mandatory accessibility standards, why it matters

November 15, 2024 12:23 pm

A bench led by former CJI DY Chandrachud ordered the Centre to frame mandatory accessibility standards for Persons with Disabilities. The judgment reaffirmed accessibility as a fundamental right.

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What is the ‘Click here’ trend on X, and why has it been criticised?

April 01, 2024 1:43 pm

The social media trend uses the Alt text feature to make jokes, but what exactly is this function? Why has this trend been criticised by some people with visual impairment?

Extreme heat 'disproportionately' impacts people with disabilities - report

June 26, 2023 1:02 pm

HRW interviewed 33 people with disabilities in the Spanish region of Andalusia and all said "they felt neglected" during heatwaves.

A political space for all: Towards greater inclusion of persons with disabilities

May 01, 2023 2:43 pm

Making political party offices and places of campaign accessible for persons with disabilities, ensuring accessible transport for public programmes and campaigns, mentorship and financial support programmes for disabled workers will encourage inclusion