‘My boss fired me after learning I take ADHD medication’: This viral story exposed the ugly truth about ADHD discrimination at workA young camp counselor with ADHD was fired after disclosing her medication, highlighting a widespread fear among those with the condition. ...
28 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Delhi’s latest side hustle: People are getting paid to shop alongside strangers, carry bags, stand in queues and even unfold a chairDelhi's markets are seeing a rise in hourly "personal helpers" who assist shoppers with tasks like carrying bags and waiting in queues. Thi...
26 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Zero income tax on Rs 15 lakh CTC? Here’s how these allowances and perks can cut your tax under new tax regimeSalaried individuals can significantly reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime by strategically utilizing allowances and perqui...
13 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
This Uber ride between a blind passenger and deaf driver is winning the internet: Here’s whyA blind passenger and a deaf cab driver found a way to communicate without words. They used a phone to share information and ensure a smoot...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Small rise seen in hiring of people with disabilitiesThis is despite the number doubling over last year with most companies seeing a rise in the percentage of people employed with disabilities...
16 Oct, 2023, 01.09 AM IST
Top Indian companies have very few people with disabilities on rollsAccording to latest workforce data reported by Nifty 50 constituent companies as part of their annual disclosures, only five out of these 5...
16 Aug, 2023, 08.11 AM IST
SBI, RIL, Infy among top listed companies to hire differently abledWhile the number of PWDs employed by Nifty-50 companies during the Covid-impacted year of 2021-22 was 10.6% higher than the preceding year ...
03 Dec, 2022, 07.46 PM IST
Govt signs MoU with Amazon to provide training, jobs to people with disabilities in e-commerce sectorThe role of Amazon India would be to work jointly with DEPwD and the Skill Council for People with Disabilities (SCPwD) on a structured ski...
28 Sep, 2022, 08.36 PM IST
What it takes to include talent with disabilities, into the workforce26 Mar, 2020, 07.04 PM IST
India Inc has long way to go in employing disabled peopleOnly 34 lakh of the about 1.34 crore people with disabilities (PwDs) in the employable age have a job in India, according to Equiv.in, a re...
11 Dec, 2019, 12.22 PM IST
Staffers with disabilities: ‘Purple’ hiring boosts inclusivenessAt EY’s Chennai office, a team that tests applications has over 50% staffers with disabilities. The group, which was started with just two ...
06 Dec, 2018, 12.09 PM IST
MNCs embrace autistic people to improve diversityJPMorgan has hired people with autism in roles for application and software development, quality analysis and business analysis, playing to...
25 Nov, 2017, 12.42 AM IST
Why companies are hiring people with disabilities?Amid wave of conscious capitalism, products and services with a streak of social good find favour among investors and consumers.
12 Nov, 2017, 06.10 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
Wipro bags ESCAP-Sasakawa awardIT major Wipro said it has been awarded the ESCAP-Sasakawa award for Disability-Inclusive Business-2013.
12 Dec, 2013, 09.02 PM IST
- New corporate mantra: Hiring for special skills
Pasha Bhai happens to be one of the most popular salespersons for Pepsico in Chennai and is hugely popular with his clients.
02 Dec, 2007, 05.11 AM IST
- India, Inc. extends a hand to the differently abled
The disabled friendly face of India, Inc. has finally begun to emerge. While the number is still far from satisfactory, scores of companies...
25 Aug, 2006, 02.32 AM IST