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SC flags discrimination against disabled in jobs, seeks Centre's reply

Flagging the hostile discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre whether measures were taken to provide "upward movement" of such......

'India Is Staring At Dementia Epidemic'

'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff It is said that over 57 million people are living with......

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

College students in poll-bound Bihar, many of whom are first-time voters, rue the lack of job opportunities that has been forcing several of their seniors to leave the state in search of work, and......

Budget has very little to offer for marginalised: Rights groups

Various rights groups on Thursday alleged that the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 has very little to offer for the marginalised -- the vulnerable children, the disabled and the......

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'

'Famine in Gaza is not a failure of logistics or aid. What is to blame is deliberate starvation caused by a brutal war.''Any child dying in a war zone is a vote of no confidence against humanity.'......

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Image used......

The Battle Of The Two Wills

When there are two wills produced before the court, which one will be executed? Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

The many loopholes of pension scheme for unorganised sector workers

According to official statistics, half of India’s GDP comes from as many as 420 million workers in the unorganised sector including street vendors, rickshaw pullers, construction workers, rag......

Chips: Why govt's dream to make India self-reliant may be premature

Mumbai-based Indian Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ISMC) and Singapore-headquartered IGSS Ventures have one strategy in common: They have told the government in their application for......

All about the govt's social security schemes

These schemes offer protective cover for life, accidental death and disability for all Indian adults who have a bank account. The official reports of Insurance Regulatory Development Authority say......

Mismatched 2 Review: Needs More Laughs

The youngsters in Mismatched look like angels.There are no bullies, no mean girl cliques -- they are all a mostly cheerful, helpful, clean-cut lot, for whom kissing and mild swearing is about as......

Who doesn't want to escape reality for a while?

'While there cannot be any doubt that the national anthem should be shown utmost respect, cinema halls are not the most appropriate places to play the national anthem,' says Mohammad Asim......

Paralympics 2024: India eye record haul in Paris

IMAGE: 17-year-old para archer Sheetal Devi, who shoots with her legs as she was born without arms, will be the youngest Indian athlete at Paris Paralympic Games 2024. Photograph: Sheetal......

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

IMAGE: Winner of the Tokyo Paralympics gold three years back, Avani Lekhara shot a superb 249.7 in the 10m Air Rifle women's SH1 final to erase her own Paralympic record of 249.6, set in Tokyo.......

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Nearly half of women fans in England and Wales suffer sexist abuse at soccer matches IMAGE: South Korea fans reacts in the stands before the match. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters Close to half......

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, left, and Chirag Shetty. Photograph: Badminton Association of India/Twitter India's new doubles......

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

IMAGE: Oscar Pistorius reacts after resentencing hearing. Photograph: Alon Skuy/Pool/Reuters The South African government will appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, Talk Radio 702......