Use of advanced tech can play key role in addressing speech, hearing disabilities: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu on Monday emphasised that the use of advanced technologies can play a key role in addressing speech and hearing di...
01 Sep, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
You won’t believe this overlooked cause can be behind heart failure; new study unveils shocking resultsA recent study reveals a significant link between hearing impairment and an elevated risk of heart failure. Researchers analyzing data from...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.17 AM IST
KFC launches sign language training programme for all employees in IndiaKFC India has introduced a mandatory sign language training programme for all its employees, including corporate staff. This initiative is ...
19 Sep, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
Woman dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of NagpurHeavy rains in Nagpur city resulted in flooding, with over 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impai...
23 Sep, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
KFC transforms bucket packs with sign languageKFC India is launching sign language design on its iconic buckets in all its restaurants across the country. The move is aimed at raising a...
22 Sep, 2023, 01.06 PM IST
Fighting challenges in life resolutely is real win: PM to speech impaired woman"Challenges keep coming up in life, but even in adverse circumstances if we don't give up and fight resolutely then that is our real victor...
06 Jan, 2021, 12.54 PM IST
Railways replaces 'viklang' with 'divyang' in concession formsThe terms "blind", "deaf and dumb" and "physically challenged" will also be replaced with less derogatory alternatives.
27 Jan, 2018, 12.45 PM IST
First-of-its-kind Indian sign language dictionary to be out soonThe dictionary will contain graphic representations of popular signs and will also include regional variations.
20 Mar, 2017, 06.23 PM IST
New inexpensive hearing test to identify autism risk in kidsThe study identifies a simple, safe, and non-invasive method to screen young children for hearing deficits.
26 Jul, 2016, 02.39 PM IST
New lip-reading technology to help solve crimesThe visual speech recognition technology can be applied at any place where the audio is not good enough to determine what people are saying.
25 Mar, 2016, 02.59 PM IST
Centre to invest Rs 1,700 crore for NISH: Thawar Chand GehlotCentre will invest Rs 1,700 cr in phases to transform NISH here as the National University for Rehabilitation Sciences and Disability Studi...
29 Nov, 2015, 03.51 PM IST
Persons with disabilities still struggling to find employment in mainstream companiesMost employers are uncomfortable with hiring mentally disabled persons. Increase in awareness and support form NGOs can definitely make an ...
03 Dec, 2014, 02.54 PM IST
Addressing disability: India Inc takes baby steps in absorbing differently-abled employeesBut despite all the talks of inclusive development, Persons With Disabilities (PWD) are still struggling to find employment in mainstream c...
03 Dec, 2014, 11.37 AM IST
What tech companies do to make the road smoother for persons with disabilitiesAccenture also recently completed the first New Joiner Orientation for a group of hearing and speech impaired employees over Tele Presence,...
03 Dec, 2014, 07.10 AM IST
From bottling industry to IT, India Inc finds right fit in differently abled as they bring more dedication to job“Initially, they were a little slow, but they picked up after a couple of months. Now, they are better than the average employee in the div...
05 Sep, 2014, 05.51 AM IST
- Microsoft employees develop technology for speech & hearing impaired
Microsoft India employees have developed a technology that would help for hearing and speech impaired people to communicate with others.
17 May, 2012, 05.06 PM IST
- Gokak to recruit 400 hearing and speech impaired personnel
As part of its corporate social responsibility agenda, Gokak Textiles Limited today announced its plan to recruit 400 hearing and speech im...
18 Apr, 2008, 07.44 PM IST