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The panel held a series of consultations with everyone, including groups working on targeted intervention with women in prostitution on condom promotion and other harm reduction strategies. — Representational Image/AP

Sunitha Krishnan | Court did not legitimise sex work; focus on women’s rehab

Several news articles have reported that a May 2022 Supreme Court ruling recognised sex work as a profession. Did it really?

24 Aug 2022 12:39 AM

If it is found that the contractor had used sub-standard material for the construction or whosoever is responsible for its faulty design, then action will be taken against them as per the law, an official said. (Photo: Representational)

BMC appoints team of experts to probe Malad wall collapse

The team which comprises experts has been asked to submit a report within 15 days.

04 Jul 2019 12:27 PM

Uprooted trees and an overturned autorickshaw lie by the roadside in Puri a day after the cyclone (Photo: AP)

Rehabilitation after Cyclone Fani: Leave no one behind

The poor in both rural and urban areas need special attention for relief work whether by the government or civil society members.

15 May 2019 12:23 AM

Learning in fatigued state results in detrimental effects on a person's ability to acquire a new skill. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over exertion effects learning

Training beyond exhaustion can have a negative effect on learning ability: Suggests study.

06 Mar 2019 6:39 PM

Study found rehabilitation professionals expressed positive perceptions of clinical practice guidelines but only small proportion of respondents used them. (Photo: AFP)

Researchers issue guidelines for traumatic brain injury patients

Clinical practice guidelines play a critical role in promoting quality care for patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI).

08 Sep 2018 6:32 PM

According to the lead designer Yamen Saraiji, it is supposed to encourage collaboration and learning at a distance.

A robot on your back

Fusion, a prototype telepresence bot, can be operated using a VR set and controllers.

02 Sep 2018 12:52 AM

Vedanta on Thursday said it is yet to receive notification from the Madras High Court on the latter issuing notice to the group's Sterlite Copper plant on a petition seeking Rs 750 crore compensation and asserted that it will evaluate further course of action upon study of the same.

Yet to receive notification from Madras HC on Sterlite petition: Vedanta

The Madras High Court had earlier this week issued a notice to the Sterlite Copper plant.

16 Aug 2018 1:17 PM

Tamahar provides assessment and rehabilitation services to children with special needs and support services to their families by providing affordable and quality developmental interventions appropriate to thier mental age.

Tamahar: Helping special children lead a normal life

Tamahar founder 's journey to help children with intellectual disability began more than 25 years ago.

20 Apr 2018 2:12 AM

BMC to publish PAP beneficiaries list on its website

Replying to this, the BMC has said the details will be soon made public on the municipal website.

28 Feb 2018 7:53 AM

Maoist leader facing 128 cases surrenders in J'khand

Kundan Pahan said that he had realised that he had "wasted" 20 years and would now help in the development works in the state.

14 May 2017 8:12 PM

Apart from his controversies, Justin Bieber's love life has also made headlines. (Photo: AFP)

'The best is yet to come': Justin Bieber feels his troubled life is behind him

This weekend, the pop star took some time to reflect upon his once troubled days, which according to him, are long behind him.

25 Apr 2017 9:53 AM

Maharashtra: Over 900 mental health patients cured, but still at hospitals

Of the 911 patients, 425 have been at state-run hospitals for over 20 years despite completing their treatment.

13 Feb 2017 12:10 PM

Girls from Kranti NGO rehearsing for their upcoming skit at LFW

Girls rescued from red-light areas to walk the ramp

Designer Mandeep Nagi is all set to debut at the LFW with girls rehabilitated from red-light districts modeling her collection.

29 Jan 2017 12:19 AM

A woman works on her sewing machine at the spot where her shanty once stood at Dhobi Ghat.

Dhobi Ghat locals with razed shanties work amid debris to protect their land

Dhobi Ghat, a heritage structure, originally had about 5,000 shanties and 700 ghats.

12 Dec 2016 6:17 AM

The police said that after so many incidents the inmates have become fearless. (Representational Image)

15 flee home for juveniles in Rajasthan

Among those who escaped, 13 had fled in the past too and before being caught they committed many crimes.

08 Dec 2016 4:09 AM

Presence of moderate to severe depressive symptoms prior to cardiovascular surgery is a major risk factor (Photo: AFP)

Post heart surgery rehab reduces risk of death

If those moderately to severely depressed patients attended rehabilitation after surgery, their risk of death was moderately reduced.

15 Nov 2016 10:36 AM

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