Priti Salian

Priti Salian

Priti Salian is a Bangalore-based freelance journalist covering culture, health care, development, human rights, and social justice. Her work has appeared in The Guardian, the BBC, National Geographic, NBC News, NPR, PRI, CityLab, and many other publications. Visit her website at www.pritisalian.com.

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Deaf and hearing impaired Indians push for official sign language recognition

Deaf and hearing impaired Indians push for official sign language recognition

about 7 years ago // Development enabled

Though millions of Indians are deaf or have limited hearing, sign language instruction and accessibility remains a rarity. A push to make Indian Sign Language one of the country's official languages is gaining traction.

Kerala's unique plan for the next disaster: Train the kids

Kerala's unique plan for the next disaster: Train the kids

about 7 years ago // Emergency preparedness

The state's worst monsoon in a century devastated lives, homes, and the economy. With an eye to worsening natural disasters, the government, aided by several nonprofits, is focused on a sweeping curriculum update.