News for 'hearing impairment'

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Another hearing-and-speech impaired girl at MP hostel alleges rape

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The victim, in her complaint, has accused Sharma of raping her after showing pornographic material to her, the official said, but did not divulge any further details.

SC denies FoE cover to influencers for commercial speech

SC denies FoE cover to influencers for commercial speech

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Commercial and prohibited speeches are not covered under fundamental rights, the Supreme Court on Monday said as it asked five social media influencers, including India's Got Latent host Samay Raina, to display their unconditional apology in their podcasts or shows for ridiculing persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders.

1 dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

1 dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Heavy rains over a span of few hours flooded many parts of Nagpur city, following which more than 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impaired, were rescued, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.

Salman's Niece Alizeh To Debut With Oscar Remake

Salman's Niece Alizeh To Debut With Oscar Remake

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

CODA, a remake of the 2016 French-Belgian film La Famille Belier, tells the story of a 17-year-old aspiring singer, who is the only hearing member of a deaf family.

Preparing the deaf for jobs and life

Preparing the deaf for jobs and life

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Educator Ruma Roka speaks about training hearing impaired adults, the challenges and the successes.

Mobile social networking sees explosive growth

Mobile social networking sees explosive growth

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Players bank on video messaging to attract users.

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Tendulkar motivates tribal footballers for UNICEF

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"I have been congratulated many times for scoring goals but I could never imagine that I will shake hands with the biggest cricket star," Goalpi said, beaming with excitement after getting a prized selfie with Tendulkar.

PM writes to speech impaired woman who made 'rangoli' portrait of him

PM writes to speech impaired woman who made 'rangoli' portrait of him

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vandana, a 23-year-old from Surat, Gujarat, sent the picture of the rangoli to the prime minister and was elated to get a reply. She got a lot of inspiration from it, her brother Kishanbhai Patel said.

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Meanwhile, Sister Margaret of the Mercy Convent said in a press release that the nun's allegations were "totally false and malicious".

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

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. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Nagpur flood toll rises to 4; govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid to kin of victims

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Four persons, including a 53-year-old bedridden paralysed woman, died due to flooding after heavy rains in Nagpur, the police said on Saturday.

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Golfer Diksha gets late call to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Diksha, who was born with a hearing impairment, will now have the unique honour of having represented India at both the Deaf Olympics in 2017, where she finished second for a silver medal, and the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

'My Mother Received An I-T Notice For...'

'My Mother Received An I-T Notice For...'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Chennai: Over 100 students stranded without food, power in water-logged school

Chennai: Over 100 students stranded without food, power in water-logged school

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

around 100 hearing-impaired children and their teachers have been left stranded at the Dr MGR School for the speech and hearing impaired since Tuesday evening.

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick corrective eyewear allows her to see around 20%.

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Shubham Kumar Tops UPSC Exam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A total of 761 candidates -- 545 men and 216 women -- have cleared the examination as per results announced on Friday.

Beauty queen with a hearing disability wins hearts

Beauty queen with a hearing disability wins hearts

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Meet Vidisha Baliyan, the first-ever Indian to win the title of Miss Deaf World 2019.

Why Kohli changed his name to Simranjeet...

Why Kohli changed his name to Simranjeet...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

On Monday, during Royal Challengers Bangalore's opening game against SunRisers Hyderabad, in Dubai, the players wore jerseys sporting "My COVID Heroes" to pay tribute to the "Real Challengers".

HC relief for visually challenged DU prof fined Rs 6L for hostel overstay

HC relief for visually challenged DU prof fined Rs 6L for hostel overstay

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice on a petition by Sharmishtha Atreja against the imposition of the fine and asked the varsity to file its response within four weeks.

Legislation for disabled must be applied with sensitivity, flexibility: HC

Legislation for disabled must be applied with sensitivity, flexibility: HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The bench noted that this case illustrates how administrative apathy can defeat the benefit of provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, enacted to support persons with disabilities.

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Whether you are a mobile App designer, a systems designer or a person with strong data analytical skills, there is a problem you can take on and solve and take India Forward.

Must See: Museum Of Possibilities

Must See: Museum Of Possibilities

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

It showcases products that help the differently abled live an independent life.

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Geeta's long wait to hoist tricolour ends this Republic Day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

"I am very happy to hoist the tricolour in the land of Mahatma Gandhi. I was waiting for this moment since the time I was in Pakistan. Every Indian should honour the national flag," she said in sign language.

Smart pens, pillows, wardrobes!

Smart pens, pillows, wardrobes!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

'Smart homes' will soon become a reality, involving a set of intelligent home appliances that could understand users' needs including old people, those with movement disabilities, low vision

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

A start-up that doubles revenue, every year!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

From an idea inititated in a hostel room, Hearing Plus went on to become a national chain of hearing treatment clinics.

Telangana's Durishetty Anudeep tops civil services exam 2017

Telangana's Durishetty Anudeep tops civil services exam 2017

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Anu Kumari and Sachin Gupta stood second and third respectively, the Union Public Service Commission announced on Friday.

'Khaleda knew of 2004 attack plot targeting Hasina'

'Khaleda knew of 2004 attack plot targeting Hasina'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

A former chief of Bangladesh's premier military intelligence agency on Monday claimed that ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia knew beforehand the 2004 grenade attack plot mainly targeting the then leader of Opposition Sheikh Hasina.

A job fair for the disabled

A job fair for the disabled

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Jayshree Raveendran, a disabled herself, is quietly changing the way our society looks at those with disability by helping them find employment.

How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Learning will become genuinely global as a result of immersive experiences. Edtech advances will increase engagement, enhance knowledge and dissolve geographical barriers, says Anant Bengani, director, Zell Education.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

IPL viewership CRUSHES records! 35 Crore hooked

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

IPL records highest ever TV viewership in first 10 matches, says official broadcaster

Why this 9 YO's drawing on COVID-19 is special

Why this 9 YO's drawing on COVID-19 is special

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Dhairya is hearing impaired from birth. But his painting describing the current situation is loud and clear.

6 held for 'sexually assaulting' Russian tourist in TN

6 held for 'sexually assaulting' Russian tourist in TN

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The woman was found unconscious in a service apartment on Monday and was taken to a hospital by one of the six men who are being questioned.

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Had Dhanush not been disqualified, India would have won the team gold with a junior Asian record. The shooter from Hyderabad could have also won an individual medal as he was placed third going into the finals.

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

He further opined that though as public functionaries, courts were vested with the responsibility to give effect to equity, these judicial bodies were not directly in charge of the manner in which resources were to be distributed.

Review: Prasaad touches a chord

Review: Prasaad touches a chord

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Director Manoj Sati and co-director Jagadish Reddy do an excellent job of coveying the message.

Soon, the deaf can talk on mobile!

Soon, the deaf can talk on mobile!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

A revolution is in the offing for hearing-impaired people with scientists testing a new mobile device which they claim will transmit American Sign Language over cellular networks.

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The over five-year-long search to find Geeta's family led to Parbhani in Maharashtra, where she is now being trained in sign language by Pahal, an NGO working for the hearing and speech impaired.