Quote of the day by Helen Keller: 'Be happy with what you have while...' Life lessons on happiness, contentment, human nature and success by American author and educatorQuote of the day by Helen Keller focuses on happiness, contentment, success and human nature. The quote explains how people can value their...
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At 15, Louis Braille began transforming a military night code into the reading system now used worldwideLouis Braille transformed a military code into a revolutionary reading system for the blind. His 6-dot system, developed in Paris, allowed ...
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Who is Dr Anand Nadkarni? Famous Maharashtra psychiatrist who died at 67Dr Anand Nadkarni: Renowned psychiatrist, author and social activist Dr Anand Nadkarni died at 67 after a prolonged illness on Friday. Best...
15 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Helen Keller: 'Although the world is full of suffering, it is...'—Helen Keller’s timeless reminder that strength can rise from sufferingQuote of the Day: Helen Keller's life, marked by blindness and deafness from infancy, became a testament to resilience. Her journey, guided...
05 May, 2026, 02.44 AM IST
Quote of the day by American singer-songwriter Ray Charles: 'Addiction isn’t good or bad, it depends on what you’re addicted to'Legendary musician Ray Charles, "The Genius," revolutionised soul music by mixing genres. Despite early blindness, he achieved global fame....
04 May, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Deaf, mute and visually impaired Sarah Moin scores 98.7% in ISC Class 12 exams: Here's how Lucknow's 'Helen Keller' scripted her success story againSarah Moin, a Lucknow girl facing blindness, deafness, and muteness, achieved an outstanding 98.7% in her ISC Class 12 exams, topping Chris...
03 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to win 16-19 seats, TVK may gain youth votePuducherry exit polls 2026: Exit polls indicate the NDA is poised for victory in the Puducherry Assembly elections. The ruling alliance sho...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Quote of the day on World Braille Day: Louis Braille’ gift to the blind, ‘We do not need pity, nor do we need to be reminded that we are vulnerable…’On World Braille Day, Louis Braille’s powerful words remind the world that disability is not a weakness but a call for equality. His quote ...
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Apple’s got some game-changing accessibility features coming. Learn what’s dropping soonApple has recently announced new accessibility features. These features cover both visual and audio aid. They can be tapped across Apple ec...
15 May, 2025, 12.27 PM IST
Prathamesh Sinha of 'Shark Tank India' fame demonstrates self-learning gadget to PM Modi, wins his heartPM Modi was in Gandhinagar for the ongoing Digital India Week 2022.
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How a bunch of Indian tech startups hope to change the world for the visually impairedAssistive technology is underserved in India. Products available here have been developed in the western world where affordability is not a...
12 Jun, 2017, 04.33 PM IST
Made in India: World's first full atlas for the blindUsing maps comes so very naturally to the sighted but for the millions of blind people of the world, maps were like a forbidden fruit.
08 Jan, 2017, 11.37 AM IST
Meet people who are using Braille to empower the visually challenged!While in the West, Braille prints are a part of medicine boxes, the visually impaired in India are dependent on others for medication.
04 Jan, 2017, 01.11 PM IST
Bengaluru-based college dropout invents e-reader for the blindThe device, as big and thick as an average tiffin box, refreshes three ines of 20 braille characters in 100 milliseconds.
24 Jun, 2015, 12.17 PM IST
Restaurants introduce Braille menusFor the visually impaired, dining out can be mortifying. Now, a few eateries have introduced menus in Braille and designed interiors that c...
27 Apr, 2015, 11.42 AM IST
Indian-origin teenager gets Intel funding for Braille printerShubham Banerjee had closed an early round funding with Intel Capital last month to develop a prototype of low-cost Braille printer.
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- Bringing technology closer to disabled
As accessibility manager at Yahoo! India’s research centre in Bangalore, Srinivasu teaches people about bringing technology closer to the d...
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