RBI selects vendor for developing mobile app for visually impairedThe RBI on September 6 had told the Bombay High Court that an internet connection would not be required for its proposed mobile application...
08 Sep, 2019, 01.17 PM IST
Note identifying app for visually impaired people to be offline: RBIRBI told this to the High court during a hearing.
06 Sep, 2019, 02.51 PM IST
RBI to come out with mobile app for currency notes identificationAt present, banknotes in the denominations of Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2,000 are in circulation, besides Re 1 notes issued by the C...
14 Jul, 2019, 02.46 PM IST
RBI proposes mobile app to help visually impaired to identify currency notesThe RBI has solicited bids from technology firms for developing the mobile application.
12 May, 2019, 12.30 PM IST
RBI exploring mobile phone-based solution to help visually impaired identify banknotesCurrently, intaglio printing-based identification marks are present in banknotes of Rs 100 and above for helping the visually challenged id...
30 Dec, 2018, 12.32 PM IST
PVR to make cinemas accessible for disabledThe multiplex player plans to install assistive equipment and technology across 95 cinemas by June 2019.
03 Dec, 2018, 07.49 PM IST
10 friendly cities for the specially-abledBrussels provides constant help & support for individuals with disability. Mini-buses are specially designed and adapted.
04 Jul, 2016, 02.40 PM IST
Snapdeal partners IIT Delhi to sell SmartCane onlineSnapdeal today said it has partnered IIT Delhi and Phoenix Medical Solutions to sell 'SmartCane' online, priced at Rs 3,500.
18 Apr, 2016, 10.12 PM IST
Snapdeal partners IIT Delhi to sell smart-canes onlineSmartCane is an advanced version of the white cane used by visually impaired people and ensures independent mobility and safety of the user.
18 Apr, 2016, 05.22 PM IST
JNU mulling setting up of National Resource Centre for blindJNU is considering setting up a National Resource Centre to develop an online portal to provide access to e-resources to the visually impai...
09 Aug, 2015, 11.02 AM IST
This IIT-Delhi professor has 'smart' solutions for problems of the visually challengedBalakrishnan's first efforts were directed at addressing the problem of mobility, for which he started developing affordable devices.
07 Aug, 2015, 11.13 AM IST
Don't bring gadgets, valuable items: UPSC to civil services aspirantsCandidates appearing for civil services preliminary examination have been asked by the UPSC not to bring mobile phones, IT gadgets and valu...
02 Aug, 2015, 01.14 PM IST
Smartphone technology enables the visually-challenged to 'see'Scientists are developing new adaptive mobile technology that could enable visually-impaired people to 'see' through their smartphone.
27 Jun, 2015, 11.14 AM IST
Start-ups coming up with new applications for the visually impairedThe puzzle pieces are individual letters of the object name, whose contours will highlight the shape of the object when the pieces are put ...
29 Jul, 2014, 01.58 PM IST
- Intex launches mobile phone for visually impaired
Mobile handset maker Intex Technologies today launched a dual-SIM handset, designed for the visually impaired, priced at Rs 2,600.
19 Apr, 2011, 06.35 PM IST
- RCom introduces service for visually impaired
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications (RCom) announced the launch of Braille Bill service for providing postpaid bills to the visually im...
16 Aug, 2010, 03.12 PM IST
- Indian students develop 'Sonique' software
Four Indian students have developed a software technology that promises to improve the lives of visually challenged people by enabling them...
11 Aug, 2006, 01.45 PM IST