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Delhi University: Math foundation course mix-up has students in a bind |
Teachers have not only been confounded by the question of what to teach in case of Foundation Courses, but also when to teach in the case of the course on "Mathematical Awareness." This was designed... |
Education and Employment |
17/Oct/2013 |
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Nagpur students create hi-tech ‘eyes’ to help blind people |
What are the things most difficult for the visually-impaired? Walking without bumping into things, reaching their desired location without help, locating objects of every day use and reading. While... |
Science & technology |
17/Oct/2013 |
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An all-inclusive workplace |
With more companies acknowledging the concept of inclusivity, Rehna Abdul Kareem speaks to some organisations about creating a conducive work environment for people with special needs.
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Education and Employment |
17/Oct/2013 |
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Visually challenged ahead of time |
Providing opportunities to become independent is better than giving money on charity. That’s the idea behind telecom service provider Vodafone’s ‘Project Dhrishti’ which aims at providing employment... |
Education and Employment |
17/Oct/2013 |
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DU drops math awareness from semester exam list |
Delhi University has dropped Mathematical Awareness, a foundation course which replaces Building Mathematical Ability for the visually impaired, from the date-sheet of the end-semester exams set to... |
Education and Employment |
17/Oct/2013 |
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Levelling the playing field |
The latest Supreme Court ruling on the rights of persons with disabilities has struck down an arbitrary proviso in current government policy that had become an impediment in the mandatory reservation... |
Judgments |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Blind faith in justice: Visually impaired lawyers fight for differently-abled |
It was his moment of glory when the Supreme Court, in a landmark judgment on October 8, 2013, ordered three per cent reservation to all differently-abled persons in central and state government jobs... |
Judgments |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Soccer meets dodgeball in Goalball, a thrilling sport for the visually impaired |
Libby Daugherty strides on the goalball court as if she owns it. Wearing the blackout goggles that leave all players in complete darkness, the 15-year-old from Mesquite kneels to feel the string that... |
Adventure and Sports |
16/Oct/2013 |
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Visual loss no barrier for MNC job |
At a time when the visually impaired in the state are struggling to find a niche for themselves in the highly competitive world, a visually challenged woman from Malayattoor is making a living... |
Education and Employment |
15/Oct/2013 |
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The Light Within: Stories of resilience and triumphs |
Engineers and mechanics from around the country needing specialised help with repairs turn to Riyazuddin, a visually-impaired motorcycle mechanic in Bhopal who can tell what is wrong with an engine... |
Achievements |
15/Oct/2013 |
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