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Even though these six AIIMS are functioning only partially due to lack of doctors and faculties, 12 more AIIMS are already in the pipeline, excluding the two announced in the Budget.

Delhi: AIIMS to adopt 50 physically challenged old-age people

These senior citizens would be adopted from various old age homes and the society as per their health and access to...

3 July 2017 4:06 PM IST

I firmly believe that such children need to be looked after by the government as they have no other means to live so that they are able to lead a life of dignity, Maneka Gandhi said. (Photo: PTI)

Maneka Gandhi wants special homes for children with permanent...

She suggested that while smaller states would require one or two centres, larger states would need more number of such...

14 May 2017 2:21 PM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: File)

Can Pocso shield adults with mental disability?

The Pocso Act is a special act to protect children from offences of sexual assault.

3 March 2017 1:57 AM IST

Getting the ball rolling on inclusivity

With the differently-abled from across the globe celebrating who they are, unapologetically, #DisabledAndCute is going...

22 Feb 2017 12:07 AM IST

Disability simulations often result in feelings of fear, apprehension and pity toward those with disabilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Role-playing disability promotes distress, discomfort: study

Talking to people with disabilities instead works out better for more people

12 April 2017 8:37 AM IST

Michaela Davert (Photo: Facebook)

Brittle-boned girl inspires many as she turns beauty vlogger

Despite rare condition which has left her with close to 90 fractures Michaela now plans to start fashion line

17 Jun 2017 12:16 PM IST

Alexandra Kutas. (Photo: AFP)

Ukraine's first wheelchair model breaks taboos

In a wheelchair since birth, she had struggled for years to make it as a model in Ukraine where disabled people often...

28 Feb 2017 2:46 PM IST

A study found that compared to those without spinal pain (back and neck), a person with spinal pain has a 13 per cent higher chance of dying every year. (Photo: Pixabay)

Back pain may increase risk of early death: study

Low back pain is a major problem, ranked as the highest contributor to disability in the world.

24 Feb 2017 9:14 PM IST

Disability and desires

The programme is in continuation with the theme to raise collective voice against exploitation and violence against...

12 Feb 2017 12:26 AM IST

The Bombay High Court on directed Maharashtra government to ensure that video conference facility is installed in all courts across Maharashtra by March 2017. (Photo: PTI/File)

Bombay High Court refuses to axe PG medical regulation

The high court held that the MCI had framed regulations as it had better knowledge of the issue than the court.

25 Dec 2016 2:23 AM IST

The NGO decided to help people in Ladakh because their prosthetic requirements are different as they travel around in hilly areas. (Photo: Pixabay)

NGO helps 400 people in Ladakh walk again

With the help of a fundraiser, the trust is going to be distributing prosthetic legs, callipers, hearing aids and...

23 Dec 2016 1:13 PM IST