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City in a mess: Over 500 km of Mumbai roads dug up amid BMC’s poor planning
One fourth of Mumbai’s 2050 km of roads currently dug up for various reasons, creating unimaginable chaos and potentially dangerous situations; mid-day’s deep-dive series exposes BMC’s poor planning and flawed operations
21 April,2025 02:43 PM IST | Mumbai | Team mid-day
Colin Farrell reveals reason for putting son in care
Opening up on the decision, the actor shared his fears for the future if they didn’t put support in place for his 21-year-old son
20 April,2025 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Maharashra govt plans several measures for PwDs, including job policy, says CM
Just like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Laadki Bahin scheme, financial aid received through Special Assistance Scheme will be credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), he said, adding that a separate plan for the housing of PwDs should also be devised
07 April,2025 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lower berths in trains for senior citizens, women, and persons with disabilities
Ashwini Vaishnaw made the announcement while speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday
19 March,2025 05:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: City based NGO address key issues with stakeholders
Manodhairya is a unique scheme launched by Maharashtra Government in 2013 to provide financial relief and rehabilitation to victims of penetrative sexual assault and acid attack
23 January,2025 06:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
App to empower the disabled, flying cars showcased at CES 2025
Angad Sahgal, who was born with Down Syndrome, said the app is “all about making your choice and having a voice”.
13 January,2025 08:11 AM IST | Las Vegas | Agencies
This performance showcase highlights talents of differently-abled individuals
An annual showcase brings together differently-abled, neurodivergent and atypical individuals for a performance that highlights unsung heroes
20 December,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Attend this performance reading of fairy tales retold by women with disability
A special performance reading of fairy tales this week will put a much-needed spin on classic lores to create awareness about inclusivity
03 December,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha Panda
This festival in Mumbai celebrates diversity and inclusiveness
On the International Day of Persons with Disability today, a festival brings together differently-abled individuals and organisations to celebrate diversity and inclusiveness
03 December,2024 07:52 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Music for all: How inclusive and accessible are Mumbai's concert venues?
At a recent concert in Mumbai, Virali Modi struggled to navigate the venue in her wheelchair. With big-ticket gigs featuring Coldplay and Dua Lipa coming up, we gauge accessibility at venues, the challenges and possible solutions
09 November,2024 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar