Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs

People with autism, mental illnesses, intellectual disability and victims of acid attacks will now get quota in central government jobs, an official order said. In case of direct recruitment, four......

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

Visitors at the ‘Views from Planet Autism 2015’ were treated to awe-inspiring works of art by over 28 artists on the autism spectrum. The event, held in April, observed as the world......

Why is Obama keen on unlocking the brain?

US President Barack Obama has announced a new research initiative designed to revolutionise the understanding of the human brain. "As humans, we can identify galaxies light years away, we can study......

The brain is his fiefdom

When neurologist Vilayanur S Ramachandran was 12, he told his father he wanted to be a scientist. His father suggested that he go to medical school instead, because doctors are assured of a living......

How much tax will you now pay

The government on Thursday raised the income tax exemption limit to Rs 100,000 while imposing a 2 per cent education cess on taxable income.Finance Minister P Chidambaram, presenting the Union......

Review: Haridas is a heartwarming film

S Saraswathi says Haridas disples the myths and ignorance surrounding autism and emphasises the importance of a father’s role in the life of his child. Director G N R Kumaravelan of......