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'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children

18 April,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Mid-Day Premium 'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Despite facing lawsuits, this Food Pharmer is on a journey to raise awareness about the evils of packaged foods. From bringing the misleading marketing gimmick of food brands to the limelight to teaching people how to read food labels, this individual is bringing about a food revolution one reel at a time

15 April,2024 09:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
WB Uni teachers up in arms over disappearing autonomy

WB Uni teachers up in arms over disappearing autonomy

The issue to have permanent VCs in 31 state universities is currently pending before the Supreme Court which had asked the governor, state and UGC to form their own search committees and submit the lists to it

14 April,2024 06:04 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Man dupes Thane educational institution of over Rs 10 lakh

Man dupes Thane educational institution of over Rs 10 lakh

The Thane educational institution is located at Dombivli in the district

13 April,2024 02:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Textbook revisions see mixed response

Mumbai: Textbook revisions see mixed response

While teacher terms NCERT’s omission of references saffronisation of academics, activist says other issues are more pressing

08 April,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
‘Drafting a living will safeguards your right to live and die with dignity’

Mid-Day Premium ‘Drafting a living will safeguards your right to live and die with dignity’

A living will promises autonomy of your own life, takes off a huge burden from your family members and doctors, and allows you to live your last days with dignity. If you haven’t drafted a living will already or are blissfully unaware of it, this World Health Day, let legal experts tell you what it is and why you should consider filing one

07 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended in Delhi excise policy case

Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended in Delhi excise policy case

During a court session on Saturday, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Manish Sisodia's judicial custody term, which had previously expired

06 April,2024 12:21 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Free health check-ups held for police, teachers, senior citizens and media

Free health check-ups held for police, teachers, senior citizens and media

Police officers, teachers and media professionals often face significant health issues due to their erratic schedules and long working hours

05 April,2024 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
SC imposes interim stay on HC order on UP Board of Madarsa Education Act

SC imposes interim stay on HC order on UP Board of Madarsa Education Act

The Supreme Court on Friday imposed an interim stay on an order of the Allahabad High Court that declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism

05 April,2024 01:24 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Death by suicide after 1st period: Why menstruation education is important

Mid-Day Premium Death by suicide after 1st period: Why menstruation education is important

In the wake of the recent incident of a 14-year-old girl dying by suicide due to stress from her first period, Mid-day.com got gynaecologists to shed light on how parents must have crucial conversations around menstruation with teenagers

04 April,2024 09:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire

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