Disability
(Search results - 23)India UntoldApr 20, 2024, 2:56 PM IST
Inspiring achievers: Meet five visually-impaired students who cleared CAT in their first attempt
Five visually impaired students from Telangana have cleared the CAT exam in their first attempt, securing their spots at the top IIMs in India.
India UntoldApr 13, 2024, 9:18 AM IST
The power of art: Inspiring artistic journey of two sisters from Jaipur
Deepali Sharma and Chhavi Sharma, two sisters from Jaipur, Rajasthan, face disabilities that affect their ability to speak or hear. Their deep bond allows them to understand each other effortlessly, and their paintings have received numerous prestigious awards.
IndiaMar 16, 2024, 4:58 PM IST
Voter Education: How elderly citizens can cast their vote with ease this election?
Photo credit: Election Commission
Challenges related to mobility, vision, and hearing are common among elderly individuals, potentially hindering the elderly individuals ability to participate in voting. However, numerous measures are in place to ensure that senior citizens can vote at polling stations in a manner that respects their dignity. In a bid to make the electoral process truly inclusive and participative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced groundbreaking measures aimed at breaking barriers for voters above 85 years of age and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with a 40% benchmark disability.EntertainmentMar 5, 2024, 12:06 PM IST
'16 years later', Darsheel Safary reunites with mentor Aamir Khan for 'Sitaare Zameen Par'
Iconic duo Aamir Khan & Darsheel Safary reunite after 16 years for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' sequel. Emotional announcement ignites nostalgia & anticipation
India UntoldFeb 9, 2024, 3:00 PM IST
Ummul Kher’s Resilient Tale of Braving Through a Bone Disease & Slum Life to Become an IAS Officer
Ummul Kher was born in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420th rank and became an IAS officer.
India UntoldDec 18, 2023, 9:17 AM IST
Arpita Roy’s Inspiring Story of Triumph: Overcoming challenges and empowering others
Arpita Roy lost both her legs in a car accident. With the financial support of her brother, she underwent surgery abroad after a 12-day struggle to gather funds. Today, Arpita stands as a renowned yoga teacher and encourages other people to conquer over all the obstacles in life.
India UntoldNov 11, 2023, 10:03 AM IST
The Remarkable Journey of Neha Bhatt’s Tea Shop ‘Ampu Tea’
Gujarat’s Neha Bhatt runs a tea startup with the name ‘Ampu Tea Neha.’ In July 2021, Neha met with an accident. Her left side of the body was damaged and due to a delay in treatment, she had to undergo amputation, losing one of her legs. She sells almost 300 cups of tea daily and earns somewhere around Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh in a month.
India UntoldNov 4, 2023, 11:41 AM IST
Ummul Kher's journey from living in slums to becoming an IAS officer
Ummul Kher was born on 16 August 1988 in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420th rank and became an IAS officer.
India UntoldOct 9, 2023, 10:29 AM IST
Maniram’s journey from peon rejection to IAS officer triumph
Maniram Sharma is a resident of Alwar, Rajasthan. His father used to work as a labourer and his mother his visually challenged. Maniram also had a hearing disability. After completing his schooling, his father tried to secure a job for him at the BDO’s office, but he faced rejection. In UPSC 2009 exam, he cleared the exams the third time, and accomplished his dream of becoming an IAS officer.
India UntoldSep 11, 2023, 12:52 PM IST
Inspiring story of Yashi Kumari who triumphed over challenges and qualified NEET in her first attempt
Yashi is here to inspire all the students who feel disappointed with their failures. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at an early age but despite that she remained committed to her studies. Recently, Yashi secured a place in the merit list of NEET exams in her very first attempt.
India UntoldAug 26, 2023, 11:04 AM IST
Ameen Mansuri was born with no arms, he wrote the Patwari exams with his feet and topped in his district
Ameen Mansuri made his fellow villagers feel glorious after clearing the Patwari exams with exceptional marks. He was born with a disability and despite that he made his family proud of himself after passing the examinations.
IndiaNov 20, 2020, 3:14 PM IST
Individuals with dwarfism demonstrate marriages can’t be marred by disability
Two people who are suffering from dwarfism and motor disability tied the knot
IndiaJun 5, 2020, 4:18 PM IST
People with disabilities - The largest 'invisible' minorities of India
At a time when the entire globe is suffering the COVID-19 and the lockdown restrictions which is making human lives tough, it's time to re-define and re-think the idea of disability and the notions related to the same
IndiaMay 24, 2020, 10:32 AM IST
The Good Fight: Pathankot’s beggar with disability distributes ration, masks amid coronavirus lockdown
On today's episode of The Good Fight on MyNation, we bring you how a beggar with disability is distributing ration and masks with money raised from begging during lockdown days
Other SportsDec 3, 2019, 4:30 PM IST
How These 4 Differently Abled Sportswomen Made India Proud
Today on World Disability Day, let’s celebrate the achievements of 4 differently-abled sportswomen who are true homegrown legends and has made every Indian proud.