News for 'visually impaired'

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Asian Para Games: Clean sweep of medals for India in men's high jump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump

How Sridevi made a difference to this blind man's life

How Sridevi made a difference to this blind man's life

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Beyond the superstar was a generous soul...

New coins of up to Rs 20 to be released soon: FM

New coins of up to Rs 20 to be released soon: FM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

These new coins will be made available for public use shortly, said Sitharaman.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

What's Coming Soon In Theatres?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

With the Lok Sabha elections going on, May is rather silent when it comes to new Bollywood theatre releases.

New IT solutions for the disabled

New IT solutions for the disabled

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Historically, IBM has always been actively involved with delivering solutions for the differently-abled, like its Model 1403 Braille printer, developed in 1975, or its talking typewriter for the blind in 1980, followed by a talking display terminal in 1981.

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

It's Deja Vu for Kozhikode, Mangaluru plane crash survivors

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad has brought back all traumatic memories.

Shakti Dubey tops 2024 civil services exam; women dominate top 5

Shakti Dubey tops 2024 civil services exam; women dominate top 5

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Shakti Dubey has topped the civil services examination 2024, with Harshita Goyal and Dongre Archit Parag getting the second and third ranks, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced on Tuesday. The top five successful candidates comprise three women and two men. The civil services examination is conducted annually in three stages -- preliminary, main and interview -- by the UPSC to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others. A total of 1,009 candidates -- 725 men and 284 women -- have been recommended by the UPSC for appointment to various services.

Why Shubman is contender to open for India in 2023 ODI WC

Why Shubman is contender to open for India in 2023 ODI WC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

.On a different note, Yuvraj said that he is open to work as a sports/cricket administrator.

What Kriti's Perfect Morning Looks Like

What Kriti's Perfect Morning Looks Like

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Kartik goes to Indore... Rakul shows off her red lips... How Alaya gets ready for a shoot...

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Modi to lead International Yoga Day celebrations from Srinagar

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The United Nations General Assembly, heeding to a call by Prime Minister Modi, had made a declaration in December 2014 to observe June 21 every year as IDY.

Check out the new Rs 500, 2,000 notes!

Check out the new Rs 500, 2,000 notes!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Both the new designs, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000, will be very friendly towards the visually-impaired by having features which make it accessible for all sections

Govt all set to introduce Rs 20 coins

Govt all set to introduce Rs 20 coins

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The face of the new Rs 20 coin shall bear the 'Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar' with 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below.

Now the blind too can work in BPOs

Now the blind too can work in BPOs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

A new technology now allows visually challenged to work shoulder to shoulder with people in the BPO industry.

Applications for BEd Special Education course

Applications for BEd Special Education course

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The National Institute for the Visually Handicapped Regional Centre (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt, of India) invites applications from eligible candidate for admission to one-year BEd Special Education (Visual Impairment) course.

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Srikanth Review: Flimsy Biopic

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rajkummar Rao does the best with what he is given and he ably elevates the generic story-telling. Too bad that his performance remains the only takeaway from such an inspiring real-life story, notes Mayur Sanap.

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Indian students develop software for the blind

Indian students develop software for the blind

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Four Indian students have developed a software technology that promises to improve the lives of visually challenged people by enabling them to move around more freely and perceive their surroundings better.

Blind Pak player 'under observation' after drinking phenyl

Blind Pak player 'under observation' after drinking phenyl

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

A cricket player from Pakistan, who is partially visually impaired, accidentally drank diluted phenyl, which was kept in a plastic bottle on a table where usually mineral water bottle is kept at his hotel in Bangalore on Saturday, official sources said.

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Pics: The happiest faces of Holi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Kicking off Holi 2018...

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.

DON'T MISS: How blind students cope at IIM

DON'T MISS: How blind students cope at IIM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Suresh Reddy and Vishal Kumar Jatin, visually impaired students from IIM Calcutta IIM Lucknow share their experience of clearing the CAT and tell us how they cope with the rigour of studying in the country's top B-school.

Indian websites flout guidelines for the disabled

Indian websites flout guidelines for the disabled

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

But government's draft National Policy for Electronic Accessibility offers some hope.

RCom introduces Braille bill service

RCom introduces Braille bill service

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications on Monday announced the launch of Braille Bill service for providing postpaid bills to the visually impaired.

Hardik Pandya helps these kids believe in magic!

Hardik Pandya helps these kids believe in magic!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Pandya became an instant hit with children

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Is Shivraj Chouhan Going To War?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

2024's Biggest Hindi HITS So Far

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

2024 may have seen a few flops at the box office but there have been some hits as well.

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

V Anand lends monetary support to blind players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

In a kind gesture, Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is giving financial support to the Indian team in their preparation for the World Blind Chess Championship to be held in Belgrade, Serbia from August 26 to September 4.

Asiad Para Games: Gold for archer Harvinder

Asiad Para Games: Gold for archer Harvinder

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Harvinder defeated China's Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India's gold tally to seven. The W2 category of impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair.

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

He turned his disability into his greatest gift

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Nitesh Sonawane did not let his disability come in the way of his musical dream. In fact, he made it his strength.

Ukraine gets warm welcome at Beijing Winter Paralympics

Ukraine gets warm welcome at Beijing Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Ukrainian athletes were given a warm welcome in Beijing as the Winter Paralympics opened

Now, medical transcription for the blind

Now, medical transcription for the blind

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Transtek, a city-based healthcare business process outsourcing organisation, on Saturday launched medical transcription training for the blind for the first time in India.

The girl who made IIMs go public

The girl who made IIMs go public

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The 21-year-old visually-impaired girl from Bangalore fought for transparency in the prestigious Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.

Hans Raj College closed after student found dead

Hans Raj College closed after student found dead

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Hans Raj College in New Delhi was closed on Wednesday after a visually impaired student hailing from Agra was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hostel room in the campus.

Braille version of Gita developed

Braille version of Gita developed

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The two-volume unabridged version in Malayalam Braille covers all the chapters and slokas (stanzas) of Gita.

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

PIO entrepreneur to bring smart glasses to India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

OXSIGHT, founded in 2016 to create wearable technology devices based on how the brain manages visual information, began conducting trials in India two years ago in partnership with leading eye hospitals and clinics.

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Movies Coming Up In 2024

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

In a multi-part series, Joginder Tuteja keeps you informed about the theatrical releases coming up in 2024.

Blind doctor set to practise

Blind doctor set to practise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

Anka Toppo is right now gathering information about what spheres doctors suffering from visual impairment have chosen.

Coming Up On OTT This July

Coming Up On OTT This July

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

There's so much entertainment coming your way this July. From exciting theatre releases to fun OTT watch, there's so much happening.