Disabled People

Pranab Mukherjee says condition of disabled in India less than satisfactory despite various laws

Former president Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said of the total population in the country, 2.21 percent people suffer from disabilities and their condition has been "less than satisfactory", despite several laws being implemented.

Indian-origin teen US creates 3D-printed robotic arm

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy in the US has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm that is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand - such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.

Compensation for disabled veterans: The one thing Kejriwal got right

There is one “Kejriwal decision” that I deeply admire - the award of Rs 1 cr in compensation for the death of Constable Vinod Kumar while on duty.

Rajesh Bhatia's story: Why India's airports aren't truly international

India Gandhi International Airport's T3 terminal, is known for its swanky interiors and modern architecture, but when it comes to security personnel training at the airport, the standards are truly of the past.

Why must Indian security staff humiliate people with disabilities?

Disabled people are often victimised at airports and subjected to insensitivity, humiliation and abuse because they use crutches or a wheelchair or an artificial limb.