Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

This battle came to its destined end on Tuesday, 11 days after the family knocked the doors of the Calcutta High Court.

November 1 marked the day of victory for the mother-son duo when the Chief Justice Bench of the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi government to provide a prosthetic limb to the differently abled kid within the span of two months.

Sarthak has successfully placed 7250 Persons with disabilities in various fields spanning retail, BPOs, IT and hospitality, through all its centers in India.

Recent Supreme Court orders about compulsory playing of the National Anthem in movie theatres have made cinema experiences even more difficult for disabled moviegoers, but there is hope on the horizon.

Extending the boundaries of science beyond traditional modes of teaching that rely heavily on sight will go a long way to ensuring the dream of inclusive education is realized meaningfully. Anoushka Mathews explores further.

Acid attacks continue to be a major threat for women in Indian society, with survivors often struggling to make ends meet. Now, new government legislation aims to turn things around by officially giving acid attack survivors recognition as physically disabled and providing opportunities through reservation.