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This eye-wrinkle feature, called the Duchenne marker, occurs across multiple facial expressions, including smiles. (Photo: Pixabay)

Universality of expressions

The amazing consistency of physical expressions in dealing with pride, as well as for shame, has fascinated many...

19 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

The two products, Toyotas Human Support Robot (HSR) and the Power Assist Suit from Panasonic, were demonstrated to the public for the first time in Tokyo.

Tokyo 2020 unveils robots to help wheelchair users, workers

The robots can carry food and other goods, guide viewers to their seats and provide event information.

16 March 2019 10:13 AM IST

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for Khel Ratna

Neeraj Chopra, Ravi Dahiya, Lovlina Borgohain among 11 recommended for...

All five gold medallists from the Tokyo Paralympics were also rewarded for their performance as they also made the cut...

28 Oct 2021 12:23 AM IST

Flame-lighting ceremonies were held without spectators across Tokyo on Friday, after the traditional torch relay was scrapped over fears that crowds could spread infections. (AFP Photo)

Paralympic flame arrives in Tokyo as virus surges days before opening

In the past week, multiple Paralympic flames have been transferred from torch to torch at similar scaled-back events...

20 Aug 2021 2:36 PM IST

Deepa Malik appeals for Khel Ratna

Malik, the first Indian woman athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics, wrote an e-mail to sports minister Vijay Goel...

19 Aug 2017 12:27 AM IST

We shall overcome

From being bed-ridden to an aspiring paralympic marathoner and athletic coach, Sailesh Kumar has come a long way.

20 Feb 2017 12:28 AM IST