Menstrual health part of Right to Life under Article 21: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has declared menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, mandating free biodegradable sanitary pads for girl s...
31 Jan, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Govt says over 50,000 buses, 1,800 buildings made accessible under Sugamya Bharat AbhiyanThe government of India has made strides in improving accessibility for persons with disabilities. Under the Accessible India Campaign, man...
06 Aug, 2025, 05.22 PM IST
Clearly, cleaning India is workingIndia marks 10 years of the Swachh Bharat Mission, aiming to provide toilets in every home and reduce open defecation. The initiative led t...
11 Oct, 2024, 10.34 PM IST
Budget 2024: Why these schemes need special awareness drivesThe National Trust of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has various schemes for the inclusion of “Divyan...
31 Jan, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
Election Commission comes up with Vote From Home option for voters above 80 yrsThe ECI has also launched a campaign called Know Your Candidate (KYC) for the benefit of voters. "Political parties have to inform the vote...
11 Mar, 2023, 05.23 PM IST
37 years on, children not then born scarred forever by Bhopal gas leakThe official number of deaths from what has come to be known as the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, among the world's worst industrial disasters ever, ...
02 Dec, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
Government prescribes tech diet to solve malnutrition and hunger problemsIndia is using technology and data to solve its acute malnutrition and hunger problems
17 Apr, 2021, 11.30 PM IST
Tackling transgender toilet troubles fairly: Is making gender neutral restrooms the only solution?Female urinals have been proposed as a solution, but the problem is that few women can use them.
14 Dec, 2019, 12.08 PM IST
India's general election most inclusive poll: UN conference toldThe 2019 Indian general election was held in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The poll results were declared on May 23.
12 Jun, 2019, 10.56 AM IST
Delhi High Court asks Delhi government about steps taken to implement its circular on school safetyThe August 11 circular issued by DoE said that despite court orders and directions of DoE to the schools to carry out "self inspection" of ...
30 Oct, 2018, 08.46 PM IST
Inclusive parks in Bengaluru suffer from upkeep issuesThe nonprofit has formulated guidelines specifying how various stakeholders can collaborate to create inclusive play spaces for children.
09 Oct, 2018, 11.16 AM IST
CBSE moots sign language, Braille as subjects for special kidsCBSE has written to all states and other stakeholders for their comments on the policy draft which the ministry of human resource developme...
19 Sep, 2018, 10.14 AM IST
Airtel Delhi Half Marathon: 34,000 participants, one city, and the true spirit of sportsmanshipThe marathon makes philanthropy a fundamental area of focus at each edition.
17 Nov, 2016, 06.30 PM IST
Passengers get pride of place in Suresh Prabhu's second Railway BudgetThe customer-centric approach of the budget was underscored by initiatives such as Antyodaya Express and Deen Dayalu coaches for unreserved...
26 Feb, 2016, 03.19 AM IST
World Disability Day: These success stories prove disability is no impediment“The prime minister says `Education for All' but it needs to be applicable to the disabled as well,“ said Ahmed, a former student of APD.
03 Dec, 2015, 10.27 AM IST
- No extension to RTE deadline: Goverment
With the deadline for meeting RTE obligations ending yesterday, govt ruled out any extension maintaining that 90 pc schools have met norms.
01 Apr, 2013, 09.25 PM IST
- Malls turning community centres to woo customers
Chennai's Abirami Mall offers a pick-up and drop service to customers.
23 Jul, 2010, 12.53 PM IST