The recent expansion of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has made civic services less accessible. Residents now travel 10-50 km for basic tasks, contradicting the goal of decentralization. Read more about the administrative hurdles.
UP's polling stations increase to 1,77,516 after ECI approval. New 1,200 voter cap aims for better accessibility. Draft electoral rolls out Jan 6. Read details.
Google rolls out Gemini AI text-to-speech in Docs for auditory learning and editing. Learn how to enable the new accessibility feature with 7 natural voices.
Cinephiles voice concerns over accessibility and higher costs at the new Bangalore International Film Festival venue. Will the festival experience change? Read more.
The Election Commission has published draft voter lists for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh after SIR. Over 22 lakh names removed in Kerala. Follow our guide to verify your name online.
The Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls for Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands on December 23. Learn how to check your name online.
The Election Commission of India has released the draft electoral rolls for Kerala under the SIR 2026. Here's a step-by-step guide to verify your name online and ensure your voting rights.
Michaela Benthaus, a German engineer, made history as the first wheelchair user to travel to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard. Her journey marks a giant leap for accessibility in space tourism. Read her inspiring story!
Gujarat's draft electoral roll shows a 14.5% drop, losing 73.73 lakh voters. Urban districts like Surat & Ahmedabad hit hardest, while tribal areas see minimal change. Check details.
ECI has published draft electoral rolls for Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Voters have until January 18, 2026, to raise objections or corrections. Here's how to verify your details online.
Michaela Benthaus becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's NS-37 on Dec 18. Watch the live stream and meet the crew. #SpaceForAll
Svayam participates in Divya Kala Mela 2025 at India Gate with an Accessibility Simulation Zone. Experience the challenges and solutions firsthand from Dec 13-21. Learn why inclusive design is India's urgent need.
For the first time in Chennai, over 200 children, including deaf and disabled performers, joined a unified sign-language choir at Margazhi Matram. Discover how this multisensory concert is redefining inclusivity in Indian classical music.
Medha's stage III cervical cancer diagnosis reveals systemic gaps in India's oncology. With 2M new cases yearly, only 30% are caught early. Discover how decentralized care, tech, and patient-centric models can transform outcomes.
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru introduces India's first mechanical mobility assist system, enhancing accessibility for children and passengers with reduced mobility during boarding and deplaning.
Kempegowda International Airport introduces a first-of-its-kind assistive transfer system, inspired by a passenger's struggle, to ensure dignified travel for those with reduced mobility. Discover the innovation.
Apple's latest campaign showcases how its accessibility features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac empower students with disabilities to learn, socialize, and succeed. Discover the tech making a difference.
A Mumbai voter list review uncovers significant anomalies, with over 3 lakh names appearing twice. Officials clarify many are different people with same names. Explore the full data analysis.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mumbai's wheelchair users and deaf citizens reveal the city's accessibility failures. Discover the gaps between legal promises and ground reality.
Explore Delhi-NCR's first accessibility museum in Gurgaon, where immersive exhibits and assistive tech foster empathy and champion universal design. A must-visit for inclusive awareness.
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kolkata activists debate terminology: 'disabled' vs 'specially abled'. Experts stress better access and dignity. Read more.
A German delegation visited Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation to review 'Dhwani Spandana-OnBoard', an innovative audio navigation system enhancing bus accessibility for the visually impaired. Discover how this initiative is setting new standards.
Greenpeace India's City Rising Campaign proposes a model street near AIISH Mysuru to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and create climate-resilient urban spaces.
Google introduces a new Audio feature in Docs powered by Gemini AI. Listen to documents for proofreading, multitasking, or accessibility. Learn how to set it up.
A non-functional escalator at Varanasi Junction left a differently-abled passenger struggling, raising serious questions about railway infrastructure accessibility. Read more about this concerning incident.
Bengaluru's Brookefield area gets first brushed-concrete footpaths with tactile tiles for visually impaired. 200-meter pilot project launched by East City Corporation promises better accessibility.
Samajwadi Party accuses administration of bypassing Muslim voters in Greater Noida during special revision. Party deploys teams to verify claims while officials deny allegations.
Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh urges voters to submit enumeration forms by December 4 deadline. Avoid last-minute rush and ensure inclusion in draft voter list. Online submission available.
Mumbai's BMC launches door-to-door verification drive to eliminate duplicate voter entries. Over 1 million duplicates found, with one name appearing 103 times. Citizens urged to cooperate with election staff.
Gujarat's electoral roll revision sees 75% of forms returned, uncovering over 1 million deceased voters. Special camps announced for comprehensive voter enumeration. #GujaratElections #VoterRoll