Is Canvas still hacked - what is a data breach? The shocking Canvas cyberattack timelineWhat really happened in the Canvas data breach? Hackers allegedly accessed 275 million student records, exposing education’s dangerous hidd...
08 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Autism Acceptance Month: Care, from beyond the spectrumFamilies raising autistic children face a daunting financial future. India's systems fall short in providing lifelong support and structure...
09 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Planning for a lifetime care: Smart estate strategies for parents of children with special needsParents of children with special needs must plan for their future care and finances. Trusts and wills offer a secure framework. Experts adv...
01 Dec, 2025, 11.17 AM IST
WCD minister stresses capacity building to combat cyberbullying, online crimes involving minors"The budget allocation for child protection, which was around Rs 60 crore in 2009-10, has been increased to approximately Rs 1,500 crore fo...
29 Sep, 2024, 12.09 PM IST
How to future-proof your special needs child in your absence“It is very important that all of your money for your medium and long term investments are thought of from an inflation beating standpoint....
30 Aug, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
Family pension rules for government employee's child suffering from disabilityThe department said that been bought to its notice that in some cases, the Pension Disbursing Banks are not allowing family pension in resp...
25 Jan, 2022, 11.35 AM IST
How to plan your finances for a special needs childIn the second part of this new series on special situations, ET Wealth explains how to secure the long-term financial future of your differ...
23 Apr, 2021, 10.15 AM IST
A humble endeavour: Sri Sathya Sai University facilitates samaritans who brought a positive change in the societyA toast to the selfless work of the winners of the Sri Sathya Sai Award for Human Excellence 2019.
27 Nov, 2019, 04.30 PM IST
How to plan for a special kid’s futureJust writing a Will may not protect the child’s future. A trust in her name will ensure that the funds and assets intended for her are util...
24 Dec, 2018, 12.21 PM IST
5 key steps in financial planning for child with special needsThe cost of raising a child is steep, but for the child with special needs, it can be steeper. Here are some key steps to take when plannin...
19 Nov, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Government notifies law on rights of persons with disabilities"The Bill was passed by Parliament in the winter session and then it was sent to the President for his assent. After the nod from the Presi...
30 Dec, 2016, 02.36 PM IST
Autistic children to finally get disability certificates after a wait of 15 yearsBoard comprising a clinical psychologist or rehabilitation psychologist, a psychiatrist and a paediatrician or a general physician.
27 Apr, 2016, 06.44 PM IST
Financial planning for a special child should be long termMillions of children in India live with disabilities. Parents of children with special needs have to plan their finances carefully to secur...
04 Apr, 2016, 11.09 AM IST
How to plan finances for a child with special needsAs Autism Day approaches, ET tells parents how to manage their finances to take care of their offspring with disability.
30 Mar, 2016, 11.39 AM IST
Jammu & Kashmir approves Trust for welfare of mentally challengedJammu and Kashmir government has approved a legislation for the setting up of a trust for the welfare of mentally challenged persons.
04 Mar, 2016, 02.53 PM IST
- Special planning for 'special' kids
Responsibility of parents doubles when a child suffers from a mental or physical handicap.
07 Nov, 2008, 12.13 AM IST
- Centre to confer 59 national awards
Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has decided to confer 59 national awards for the year 2008 for the welfare of disabled per...
06 Jul, 2008, 05.31 PM IST