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Class XI boy ‘codes hope’ for visually impaired

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 12:12 -- geeta.nair

In a small classroom at DPS International, Gurugram, while most Class XI students focus solely on board exam preparation, Yash Bhatnagar splits his time between chemistry equations and lines of code- building technology that changes lives.

Last week over 60 students from Classes VI to XII sat riveted as Yash shared his journey from creating his first website in Class IV to now developing Structag, an Al-powered tool making digital content accessible to visually impaired individuals worldwide.

Indian Railways Allows PwDs To Travel In Unreserved Divyangjan Coaches With UDID Card

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 11:43 -- geeta.nair

Indian Railways has clarified that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) can now travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches of Mail and Express trains if they hold a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card. The Ministry of Railways informed that the PwDs carrying a valid (UDID) card issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, or those eligible for concessional fares, will be treated as valid passengers in designated coaches.

ITC's Mangaldeep’s new ad film brings its visually impaired fragrance testers into focus Created by Ogilvy Mumbai, the film uses a friendship story to spotlight Mangaldeep’s visually impaired fragrance testers and their heightened sense of smell

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 11:01 -- geeta.nair

ITC's Mangaldeep’s new ad film brings its visually impaired fragrance testers into focus
Created by Ogilvy Mumbai, the film uses a friendship story to spotlight Mangaldeep’s visually impaired fragrance testers and their heightened sense of smell
New Delhi: ITC’s Mangaldeep has unveiled a new film under its Sixth Sense initiative, spotlighting the remarkable olfactory abilities of visually impaired individuals and the role they play in the brand’s fragrance evaluation process.

Opening up a new chapter: Braille resource center transforms learning for visually impaired students in Kalaburagi

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:09 -- geeta.nair

Opening up a new chapter: Braille resource center transforms learning for visually impaired students in Kalaburagi
For the visually impaired students of Kalyana Karnataka, Braille Resource Centre at the Central Library of the Central University in Kalaburagi is a boon, as the unit is helping them to become self-reliant

Visually impaired student from Haryana’s Sirsa writes Class X exams with laptop, scores 96.8%

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:21 -- geeta.nair

A visually impaired student in Haryana’s Sirsa district has scored 96.8% in the CBSE Class 10 examinations after winning a year-long struggle for the right to write the exams using a laptop.

Medhansh Soni, a student of Satluj Public School, appeared in the exams without a scribe and instead used a laptop equipped with a special software that read out the typed text to him.

The Remarkable Story of India’s First Visually Impaired IFS Officer Who Made History

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 11:09 -- geeta.nair

Chennai, April 2, 2026: Empowerment begins with opportunity. Inclusion begins with belief. When institutions choose to see ability instead of disability, they do more than educate — they transform destinies.

The story of N.L. Beno Zephine is not merely about a young woman who overcame blindness to become India’s first 100% visually impaired Indian Foreign Service Officer. It reveals what becomes possible when faith-based institutions create environments where every child — regardless of circumstance — is given the opportunity to dream, compete, and excel.

CBSE class 10 results 2026: Delhi shines with high pass rates, leads in inclusion of visually impaired students

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 10:52 -- geeta.nair

CBSE class 10 results 2026: Delhi shines with high pass rates, leads in inclusion of visually impaired students

Delhi West recorded a pass percentage of 97.45%, while Delhi East stood at 97.33%, placing both regions comfortably above the national average.
NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 results for 2026, recording a marginal improvement in overall performance while continuing to reflect strong outcomes across major urban regions, including Delhi.

Visually impaired J-K girl secures 95% in CBSE Class 10 board exam

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:10 -- geeta.nair

Visually impaired J-K girl secures 95% in CBSE Class 10 board exam
Srinagar, Apr 15 (PTI) A visually impaired student in Srinagar has scripted an inspiring story by securing 95 per cent marks in the Class 10 board examination conducted by the Central Board of School Education, the results of which were declared on Wednesday.
Zainab Bilal, who aspires to study computer applications, scored 475 out of 500, with a perfect 100 per cent in computer science.

News-This Uber ride between a blind passenger and deaf driver is winning the internet: Here’s why

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:28 -- geeta.nair
On most days, booking a cab is muscle memory. Tap, confirm, wait. For Aishwarya TV Pillai, a startup founder living with vision loss, one recent ride began the same way, and then quickly turned into something unexpected.
Her driver that day was deaf.
For a moment, she hesitated. “For a second, I thought of cancelling,” she wrote in a LinkedIn post. “Not out of doubt, just curiosity doing somersaults.”

Then she didn’t.
 

2 ‘Children of the State’ from Shimla school selected for scholarships

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:11 -- geeta.nair

In a remarkable achievement, two ‘Children of the State’, Amrit Verma and Mokshit Sharma, both studying at Government Senior Secondary School, Tutikandi in Shimla, have been selected for two different scholarships.

Verma has been selected for the INSPIRE Award, a scheme run by the Department of Science and Technology to promote creativity and scientific thinking among school students. Mokshit Sharma has been selected under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS). He will receive the scholarship until he completes his Class XII.

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