Sign Language

Famed gorilla Koko, known for mastering sign language, dies in California at 46

The western lowland gorilla became one of the most famous subjects of research into how apes use language, reputedly learning more than 1,000 words in American Sign Language, and becoming the subject of books and television shows.

Watch: Amitabh Bachchan features in video of national anthem sung in sign language

Amitabh Bachchan features in a video of the national anthem sung in sign language by differently-abled children.

Researchers develop low-cost wireless smart glove to translate sign language into texts

The device, called The Language of Glove, was built for less than USD 100 using stretchable and printable electronics that are inexpensive, commercially available and easy to assemble.

Watch: Hearken Cafe in Delhi takes you through good food and sign language

Have you ever tried ordering food in sign language? Welcome to Hearken Cafe in the heart of Shahpur Jat in New Delhi where all barriers are broken between the deaf and mute employees and foodies

Bajrangi Bhaijaan to be dubbed in sign language on Geeta’s request

Based on a request made by Geeta, the deaf-mute Indian girl stranded in Pakistan and set to return to India, Salman Khan-starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan will be dubbed into a sign language so that special people like her could watch and appreciate the movie.

Now 'read' sign language in text, thanks to a project by University of London

A smart glove that features sensors to convert hand and finger movements into text and spoken dialogue is being developed by a university student in London.

Sign-language recognition system uses Kinect to aid accessibility

Despite its age, the original Kinect is still showing its (quite frankly, impressive) power. According to the Inside Microsoft Research blog, Microsoft

Google+ Hangouts now facilitating sign language communication

Google+ Hangouts had an innovative way to help control audio issues during video chats by automatically switching speakers. What this meant was whoever is

IGNOU to have Indian sign language development centre