Tag: disability
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‘Have to look at human side of justice..’, SC asks Centre to allow disability pension to soldier
A bench headed by justice D.Y. Chandrachud emphasised that a humanitarian view should be taken in the matter, especially in a case where a soldier has served the nation in difficult conditions. Justice Chandrachud said: "We have to look at the human side of justice.
August 1, 2022 -
Three days National Conclave on ‘Gender and Disability Inclusion in Indian Cities’ to be held
The conclave aims to strengthen India’s commitment to gender and disability inclusion in urban development in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act 2016.
April 27, 2022 -
60 per cent of people suffering from stroke in India face various degrees of disability, says doctors
The whitepaper carries key recommendations for policymakers to build a stroke-ready India, including creating a task force comprising neurologists, neurointerventionalists, EMS personnel.
October 29, 2021 -
Long Covid may qualify as disability under federal law: Biden
An "individualised assessment is necessary to determine whether a person's long Covid condition or any of its symptoms substantially limits a major life activity", according to the HHS guidance
July 27, 2021 -
Being poor, jobless and disabled
The World Health Organisation/World Bank report on disability worldwide states that over a billion people, about 15 per cent of the world’s population, are living with some form of disability and that the majority of this population lives in developing nations, where necessary supports and services are at a minimum, if they exist at all. …
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December 29, 2017 -
Fruits, veggies may help reduce disability, symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
December 7, 2017 -
The royal touch to women empowerment
An event attempts to change the mindset of people regarding women and special needs.
September 6, 2017 -
Change is here
Breaking the shackles of pre-existing norms, artists and designers are now ready to shun stereotypes by showcasing new talents, who were unable to find a platform to display their talent because of their physical appearances. In an evening hosted by Pooja and Gaurav Bhutani to announce the launch of Elysian Desire Frame ’2’ Fame, an …
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August 2, 2017 -
Govt to soon come out with fresh norms for disability pension
The government has decided to remove existing “anomalies” and come out with a specific percentage-based system for granting disability pensions to Army, Navy and Air Force personnel sustaining injuries in the line of duty. The decision has been taken in view of the long-standing demand of the armed forces that the current system of determining …
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July 2, 2017 -
Disabled still have many miles to go
According to the World Bank, about 15 per cent of the world's population which amounts to one billion people, suffers from some form of disability. Developing countries or low and middle income countries (LMIC) have higher occurrence of disability. Usually developing countries fail to provide proper infrastructure to people living with disabilities in the form …
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April 18, 2017 -
Higher magnesium levels may prevent fractures in elderly
Higher levels of magnesium in blood may increase bone strength and act as a buffer against the risk of fractures, one of the leading causes of disability and ill health especially among the ageing population, a study has shown. The study showed that men with high levels of magnesium- an essential nutrient and an important …
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April 13, 2017