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UPSC Success Story: Suraj Tiwari's Journey From Wheelchair To IAS Officer
UPSC Success Story: Suraj Tiwari lost limbs in a 2017 train accident and cleared UPSC in 2023 on his first attempt while preparing at home.
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Blue Origin Launches First Wheelchair User to Space and Back
Blue Origin has made history by launching the first wheelchair user to space and safely returning her to Earth. Aerospace engineer Michi Benthaus flew aboard the company’s New Shepard rocket on a brief suborbital mission. The successful flight highlights expanding access to space as commercial missions increasingly include diverse passengers.
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Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin
A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on New Shepard NS-37
Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-37 mission marks a historic first: sending aerospace engineer Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a wheelchair user, into space aboard New Shepard. Scheduled for Dec. 18, the flight will take six passengers past the Kármán line for a few minutes of weightlessness, highlighting growing accessibility and inclusion in private ...
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Joins Debate On Alleged Wheelchair Abuse At Airports: "Charge Rs 5,000"
A video shared by a Chinese X user shows airport staff assisting a long line of passengers in wheelchairs.
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18-Year-Old Chinese Boy Dashes Into Burning Apartment, Rescues An Elderly Couple
Zhu explained that he was frightened by the fire, but he made quick decisions and used the emergency safety techniques she had learned in school.
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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
According to airport management, the incident occurred while boarding a Shenzhen Airlines flight to Taipei. They stated that safety regulations require boarding vehicles to be kept 20 centimeters away from the door to prevent damage to the aircraft.
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Customer Praises Zomato Delivery Agent With Disability For "Smooth" Service
The Zomato customer shared that the food order arrived on time, communication was clear, and the overall experience felt natural rather than exceptional - just as inclusion should be.
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Naveen Jindal's Daughter Accuses IndiGo Of Returning "Bent And Unusable" Wheelchair, Airline Reacts
She took to X to express her distress over IndiGo's mishandling of her custom-built wheelchair, calling it a symbol of "mobility, independence, and dignity".
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India Face Big Blow Ahead of Women's World Cup 2025 As Pacer Suffers Injury In Warm-Up
India have been hit with a massive injury blow, as pacer Arundhati Reddy was wheelchaired off the field in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup warm-up game against England.
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7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
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Weighing At 8.5 Kg, IIT Madras Launches Lightest Active Wheelchair
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday launched India's lightest active wheelchair -- YD One -- weighing just 8.5 kgs.
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World's 10 Most Accessible Airports For Passengers With Reduced Mobility In 2025
The top 10 airports with the most accessible facilities include four airports from Japan, demonstrating the country's dedication to promoting seamless travel for all.
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UPSC Success Story: Suraj Tiwari's Journey From Wheelchair To IAS Officer
UPSC Success Story: Suraj Tiwari lost limbs in a 2017 train accident and cleared UPSC in 2023 on his first attempt while preparing at home.
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Blue Origin Launches First Wheelchair User to Space and Back
Blue Origin has made history by launching the first wheelchair user to space and safely returning her to Earth. Aerospace engineer Michi Benthaus flew aboard the company’s New Shepard rocket on a brief suborbital mission. The successful flight highlights expanding access to space as commercial missions increasingly include diverse passengers.
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Woman Engineer Becomes 1st Wheelchair User To Fly To Space On Blue Origin
A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight.
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Meet Michaela Benthaus, Set To Become The First Wheelchair User In Space
Michaela Benthaus has worked at various research centres since 2016 before joining European Space Agency in 2024 as a Young Graduate Trainee (YGT) Mars Radio Occultation in the Netherlands.
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on New Shepard NS-37
Blue Origin’s upcoming NS-37 mission marks a historic first: sending aerospace engineer Michaela “Michi” Benthaus, a wheelchair user, into space aboard New Shepard. Scheduled for Dec. 18, the flight will take six passengers past the Kármán line for a few minutes of weightlessness, highlighting growing accessibility and inclusion in private ...
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Blue Origin to Fly First Wheelchair User to Space on NS-37 Mission
Blue Origin’s NS-37 mission is set to make history as Michi Benthaus, an ESA engineer and wheelchair user, becomes the first person with a mobility disability to travel to space. She will join Hans Koenigsmann and four other civilians on the suborbital flight. The mission underscores a growing push toward inclusive space tourism, as agencies and ...
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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Joins Debate On Alleged Wheelchair Abuse At Airports: "Charge Rs 5,000"
A video shared by a Chinese X user shows airport staff assisting a long line of passengers in wheelchairs.
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18-Year-Old Chinese Boy Dashes Into Burning Apartment, Rescues An Elderly Couple
Zhu explained that he was frightened by the fire, but he made quick decisions and used the emergency safety techniques she had learned in school.
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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
According to airport management, the incident occurred while boarding a Shenzhen Airlines flight to Taipei. They stated that safety regulations require boarding vehicles to be kept 20 centimeters away from the door to prevent damage to the aircraft.
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Customer Praises Zomato Delivery Agent With Disability For "Smooth" Service
The Zomato customer shared that the food order arrived on time, communication was clear, and the overall experience felt natural rather than exceptional - just as inclusion should be.
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Naveen Jindal's Daughter Accuses IndiGo Of Returning "Bent And Unusable" Wheelchair, Airline Reacts
She took to X to express her distress over IndiGo's mishandling of her custom-built wheelchair, calling it a symbol of "mobility, independence, and dignity".
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India Face Big Blow Ahead of Women's World Cup 2025 As Pacer Suffers Injury In Warm-Up
India have been hit with a massive injury blow, as pacer Arundhati Reddy was wheelchaired off the field in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup warm-up game against England.
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7 Holiday Destinations In Asia That Are Perfect For Senior Travellers
From cities with excellent public transport and wheelchair-friendly paths to peaceful retreats nestled in nature, these destinations are designed to be kind to the knees, easy on the eyes, and full of charm.
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Weighing At 8.5 Kg, IIT Madras Launches Lightest Active Wheelchair
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on Wednesday launched India's lightest active wheelchair -- YD One -- weighing just 8.5 kgs.
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World's 10 Most Accessible Airports For Passengers With Reduced Mobility In 2025
The top 10 airports with the most accessible facilities include four airports from Japan, demonstrating the country's dedication to promoting seamless travel for all.
