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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
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Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
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Mentally Challenged Woman Spends 3 Days With Dead Mother In Karnataka, Dies In Hospital
A heartbreaking incident in Gopadi village, Kundapur taluk, Udupi district has exposed the vulnerability of families dealing with elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues.
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Facebook Introduces 'Link History' on Mobile App to Track Websites You Visit: How to Enable or Disable It
Facebook has introduced a ‘Link History’ setting on its mobile app that keeps track of all the websites you’ve visited on the platform in the last 30 days. The setting, now available on the Facebook app on both iOS and Android, is an optional one but is turned on by default. Facebook users are reportedly getting an in-app pop-up that informs ...
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Adani Foundation Ensures Employment For 111 Persons With Disabilities
Furthering its commitment to supporting persons with disabilities through livelihood opportunities, the Adani Group organised an employment fair in Mundra ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed on December 3.
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People With Disabilities Share Stories, Inspire At Adani Group's Green X Talks
To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3), the Adani Group on Monday organised the Green X Talks where individuals with disabilities sh
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These Three iPhone Features Make Technology More Accessible for Persons With Disabilities
Apple recently introduced new accessibility features as part of the iOS 17 update, allowing users to utilise on-device machine learning technology to create a copy of their voice or access a much more simplified interface an iPhone or iPad. Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how iOS 17 can simplify the use of...
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Officer Tells Woman On Wheelchair To Go To His 2nd Floor Office, Suspended
A marriage officer has been suspended after a disabled woman was forced to go up to the second-floor office of a marriage registrar at Khar in Mumbai on her wedding day to complete the formalities.
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80-Year-Old Woman With Disability Sexually Assaulted In Kerala, One Arrested
A man was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old differently-abled woman in this district a few days ago, police said.
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World Head And Neck Cancer Day 2023: Role Of Speech And Swallow Therapy Before And After Treatment
Patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer often experience physical and functional impairments including speech and swallow disability, that significantly impact their quality of life.
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World Environment Day 2023: Kiran Bedi Posts Video Of Stork Love Story That Captured The World's Attention
A male stork guards his disabled partner for 20 years and touches the hearts of millions
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25% Mumbai Metro Fare Concession From May 1. Check If You Are Eligible
Citizens aged above 65 years, 'divyang' (disabled) persons and students up to Class 12 can avail of a 25 per cent concession in the fares of Mumba Metro - Line 2A and 7 - from May 1, celebrated as Maharashtra Day, said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces Feature After Clash With Suspended Journalists
Elon Musk on Thursday disabled access to Twitter Spaces, the company's live audio service, after he clashed with journalists whose accounts were suspended on the platform with 40,000 listeners present. The company's new owner said that Twitter was fixing an old bug and the live audio service “should be working tomorrow.”
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DeFi Platform Mango Markets Exploited for Over $100 Million: Here's What You Need to Know
Within days of the Binance bridge exploit, the crypto community saw another incident with the Mango Markets hack on Wednesday. Blockchain security company OtterSec claimed earlier today that the DeFi hack led to a loss of over $100 million (roughly Rs. 822 crore).
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Truecaller to End Its Call Recording Feature as Google Updates Play Store Policy
Truecaller has announced that it will not offer its call recording feature from May 11 -- the day on which Google’s updated Play Store policy comes into effect. Google is restricting the access of third party applications to the Accessibility API from May 11.
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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
-
Medical Curriculum Revision Sparks Outrage By Activists Over Omission Of Disability And Transgender Rights
The controversy led to widespread media coverage and public backlash, culminating in the withdrawal of the curriculum on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2024.
-
Mentally Challenged Woman Spends 3 Days With Dead Mother In Karnataka, Dies In Hospital
A heartbreaking incident in Gopadi village, Kundapur taluk, Udupi district has exposed the vulnerability of families dealing with elderly parents and dependent children suffering from mental health issues.
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Facebook Introduces 'Link History' on Mobile App to Track Websites You Visit: How to Enable or Disable It
Facebook has introduced a ‘Link History’ setting on its mobile app that keeps track of all the websites you’ve visited on the platform in the last 30 days. The setting, now available on the Facebook app on both iOS and Android, is an optional one but is turned on by default. Facebook users are reportedly getting an in-app pop-up that informs ...
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Adani Foundation Ensures Employment For 111 Persons With Disabilities
Furthering its commitment to supporting persons with disabilities through livelihood opportunities, the Adani Group organised an employment fair in Mundra ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is observed on December 3.
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People With Disabilities Share Stories, Inspire At Adani Group's Green X Talks
To mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (December 3), the Adani Group on Monday organised the Green X Talks where individuals with disabilities sh
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These Three iPhone Features Make Technology More Accessible for Persons With Disabilities
Apple recently introduced new accessibility features as part of the iOS 17 update, allowing users to utilise on-device machine learning technology to create a copy of their voice or access a much more simplified interface an iPhone or iPad. Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we take a look at how iOS 17 can simplify the use of...
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Officer Tells Woman On Wheelchair To Go To His 2nd Floor Office, Suspended
A marriage officer has been suspended after a disabled woman was forced to go up to the second-floor office of a marriage registrar at Khar in Mumbai on her wedding day to complete the formalities.
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80-Year-Old Woman With Disability Sexually Assaulted In Kerala, One Arrested
A man was arrested on Monday for allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old differently-abled woman in this district a few days ago, police said.
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World Head And Neck Cancer Day 2023: Role Of Speech And Swallow Therapy Before And After Treatment
Patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer often experience physical and functional impairments including speech and swallow disability, that significantly impact their quality of life.
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World Environment Day 2023: Kiran Bedi Posts Video Of Stork Love Story That Captured The World's Attention
A male stork guards his disabled partner for 20 years and touches the hearts of millions
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25% Mumbai Metro Fare Concession From May 1. Check If You Are Eligible
Citizens aged above 65 years, 'divyang' (disabled) persons and students up to Class 12 can avail of a 25 per cent concession in the fares of Mumba Metro - Line 2A and 7 - from May 1, celebrated as Maharashtra Day, said Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
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Elon Musk Disables Twitter Spaces Feature After Clash With Suspended Journalists
Elon Musk on Thursday disabled access to Twitter Spaces, the company's live audio service, after he clashed with journalists whose accounts were suspended on the platform with 40,000 listeners present. The company's new owner said that Twitter was fixing an old bug and the live audio service “should be working tomorrow.”
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DeFi Platform Mango Markets Exploited for Over $100 Million: Here's What You Need to Know
Within days of the Binance bridge exploit, the crypto community saw another incident with the Mango Markets hack on Wednesday. Blockchain security company OtterSec claimed earlier today that the DeFi hack led to a loss of over $100 million (roughly Rs. 822 crore).
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Truecaller to End Its Call Recording Feature as Google Updates Play Store Policy
Truecaller has announced that it will not offer its call recording feature from May 11 -- the day on which Google’s updated Play Store policy comes into effect. Google is restricting the access of third party applications to the Accessibility API from May 11.
