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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
55
GRADE
D
FIX
7
REVIEW
3
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
2 landmarks
FIX
2 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

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WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

F
Alt Text Quality
Action
11 of 60 images have issues
FIX
11 of 60 images have issues
Critical::
11 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
3 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
3 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
2 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
44 image(s) with good alt text
60 images 44 good alt text 2 decorative 11 missing
IssueCount
missing11 image(s)
too long3 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
D
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 68/100 — 9 failing, 17 passed
FIX
68

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.left-section > div.search-wrapper > form > button.search-icon div.left-section > div.search-wrapper > form > button.search-icon

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon
div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon
div.author-list > div.author-img > a.author-img > img.lazy div.author-list > div.author-img > a.author-img > img.lazy
div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon
div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon div.element > div.author-list > div.author-icon > img.headset-icon

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.col-xl-6 > div#sponsor-content-mobile1 > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_8be2804805aaef9d2bb0-1 div.col-xl-6 > div#sponsor-content-mobile1 > div.tp-container-inner > iframe#offer_8be2804805aaef9d2bb0-1

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div#opinion > div.element > div.picture > a.focuspoint div#opinion > div.element > div.picture > a.focuspoint
div.col-xl-6 > div.element > div.picture > a.focuspoint div.col-xl-6 > div.element > div.picture > a.focuspoint
div.element > div.author-list > div.author-img > a.author-img div.element > div.author-list > div.author-img > a.author-img

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
+ 267.00 div#slideset1 > div > div.sensex-data > p#tdnifty
+ 1,025.00 div#slideset1 > div > div.sensex-data > p#tdnifty
01 ul.trending-result-list > li > a#cXLinkIdmoahftivgf1d1e3n > div.count
02 ul.trending-result-list > li > a#cXLinkIdmoahftiv4o93luth > div.count
21 mins ago - World ul.timeline > li.time-list > a > span.time
21 mins ago li.time-list > a > span.time > span.timePublished
33 mins ago - Money & Banking ul.timeline > li.time-list > a > span.time
33 mins ago li.time-list > a > span.time > span.timePublished
37 mins ago - Money & Banking ul.timeline > li.time-list > a > span.time
37 mins ago li.time-list > a > span.time > span.timePublished
44 mins ago - Companies ul.timeline > li.time-list > a > span.time
44 mins ago li.time-list > a > span.time > span.timePublished

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
The Hindu Businessline div.container > div.row > div.col-xl-2 > h5

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Tables and lists

Screen readers require list items (`<li>`) to be contained within a parent `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` to be announced properly. Learn more about proper list structure.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.container > div.row > div.link-list > li#teconsent div.container > div.row > div.link-list > li#teconsent

These are opportunities to improve the experience of reading tabular or list data using assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
SUBSCRIBE div.main-logo > div.menu-control-mobile > button.btn > a

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Input buttons have discernible text.
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○`[role]` values are valid
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Page Not Found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
117 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
117 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 1 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

19 pass 1 fail WCAG AA
title Business News Today: Latest Business New…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Editor's Pick21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Tamil Nadu21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Kerala21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 West Bengal21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 Assam21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title Business News Today:…1.00:14.5:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
p -756.8418.76:14.5:1
#000000
#F2F2F2
Pass
p -198.5018.76:14.5:1
#000000
#F2F2F2
Pass
p + 267.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p + 1,025.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p + 3,794.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p -756.8421.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p -198.5021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p -198.5021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p + 267.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p + 267.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
p + 1,025.0021.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Subscribe21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Companies21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span Markets21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Heading Hierarchy
88 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
88 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H5 SENSEX   78,516.49
  • H5 NIFTY   24,378.10
  • H5 CRUDEOIL   8,704.00
  • H5 GOLD   152,696.00
  • H5 SILVER   248,495.00
  • H5 SENSEX   78,516.49
  • H5 NIFTY   24,378.10
  • H5 NIFTY   24,378.10
  • H5 CRUDEOIL   8,704.00
  • H5 CRUDEOIL   8,704.00
  • H5 GOLD   152,696.00
  • H5 STOCKS
  • H5 STORIES
  • H5 STOCKS
  • H5 STORIES
  • H5 STOCKS
  • H5 STORIES
  • H2 HCL Tech shares slump 11% on weak FY27 guidance, analyst downgrades
  • H2 SEBI recommends NSE to pay $193 million to settle cases, sources say
  • H2 Rupee set to weaken over time; 100 per dollar likely but not a concern: Nilesh Shah
  • H2 Gold worth $700 billion lying idle can fund India's growth: Nilesh Shah
  • H2 Weekly rupee view: Near-term support ahead
  • H1 Air India eyes 15–20% flight cuts amid fuel cost pressures, operational challenges
  • H2 HCL Tech shares slump 11% on weak FY27 guidance, analyst downgrades
  • H2 Godrej Industries targets ₹5-lakh crore value, pivots to ‘bold’ scale-up under Pirojsha
  • H2 At ₹61.99 lakh, Tesla Model Y L enters ‘no man’s land’ in India amid pricing and localisation hurdles
  • H2 Dull business for taxis and autorickshaws in Tamil Nadu
  • H2 Mother Dairy crosses ₹20,000 crore turnover-mark, eyes 20% growth
  • H3 How to download Voter ID/EPIC? Quick guide!
  • H2 Disaster resilience needs to be integrated into infra projects, says DEA Secretary Thakur
  • H2 Thunderstorms getting better organised over Kerala, Coastal Karnataka
  • H2 Editorial. Major undercurrents
  • H2 All you want to know about the women’s reservation and delimitation bills fiasco
  • H2 Rupee can’t be defended from just one side
  • H2 Latest News
  • H3 Tamil Nadu
  • H3 TN polls: EVMs moved to polling centres, 5.73 crore voters to decide fate of 4,023 candidates
  • H3 EC intervention sought in alleged online political campaign by TVK
  • H3 Scorching campaign ends, DMK, AIADMK face TVK challenge in unpredictable Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
  • H3 Kerala
  • H3 Kerala’s mandate at crossroads as social welfare meets job demand and upward mobility
  • H3 Kerala turnout surges in high-stakes battle
  • H3 The return of the native: Gulf migrants hold quiet sway as Kerala votes
  • H3 West Bengal
  • H3 Assembly polls: Trinamool, BJP replace large number of candidates in Malda and Murshidabad amid voter deletion row
  • H3 PM Modi’s Jhalmuri video goes viral, crosses 100 million views
  • H3 BJP will resolve Gorkha issue in six months: Amit Shah in Darjeeling rally
  • H3 Assam
  • H3 85.38% polling recorded in Assam, surpasses last election turnout of 82.04%
  • H3 Rains, overcast skies fail to dampen voters’ spirit in Assam
  • H3 Assam records 38.9% voter turnout so far; Keralam at 33.2%, Puducherry at 37%
  • H2 Editor's Pick
  • H3 Inside India’s GLP-1 rush
  • H3 Medical supply chain leaks: Where does the buck stop?
  • H3 Iran just won the (meme) war
  • H3 Cosmic aid for miners
  • H3 Micro-mining for critical rare earth minerals
  • H3 Half the capex, less carbon: The molten magic inside Tata Steel’s HIsarna bet
  • H2 Companies
  • H3 Mother Dairy crosses ₹20,000 crore turnover-mark, eyes 20% growth
  • H3 Dunzo’s Kabeer Biswas raises $11 million for AI startup from Peak XV, Blume, CRED
  • H3 HPCL forms internal committee to investigate Barmer refinery fire incident
  • H3 Reckitt says India business witnessed double-digit growth in Q1
  • H3 GGEPIL raises ₹90 crore from JM Financial PE and investors for green waste solutions
  • H2 Podcasts
  • H2 Supply shocks and fiscal math: How the war is stress-testing India’s economy
  • H2 War, gold, and diamonds: How geopolitics shapes jewellery sales | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 08
  • H2 Middle East conflict 2026: How Israel-US-Iran tensions are shaking global economies | Energonomics EP 29
  • H2 Agrispective | EP 08 | ₹1 lakh crore loss: Fixing India’s farm to market gaps
  • H3 Listen.  How global conflicts are threatening India’s maritime trade and energy security | Energonomics Podcast | EP 15
  • H2 Supply shocks and fiscal math: How the war is stress-testing India’s economy
  • H2 War, gold, and diamonds: How geopolitics shapes jewellery sales | Trending Commodity Podcast | EP 08
  • H2 Middle East conflict 2026: How Israel-US-Iran tensions are shaking global economies | Energonomics EP 29
  • H2 Agrispective | EP 08 | ₹1 lakh crore loss: Fixing India’s farm to market gaps
  • H2 Today's Poll
  • H5 The Hindu Businessline skipped
  • H5 Contact us
  • H5 News
  • H5 Group News Sites
  • H5 Calculators
  • H5 Other Products
  • H5 Markets
  • H5 Holidays 2025
  • H5 Popular Sections
  • H5 Popular Stocks
  • H5 Trending on Businessline
  • H5 Trending on Group sites
  • H5 Latest News

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A
Form Accessibility
1 of 7 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 7 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="button" id="pollVote-70839822">
Info::
6 control(s) properly labeled
7 controls
6 labeled
0 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
inputtextSearcharia-label
inputtextSearcharia-label
inputtextSearcharia-label
#option1radioYesfor/id
#option2radioNofor/id
#option3radioCan't sayfor/id
#pollVote-70839822button(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="button" id="pollVote-70839822">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: The Hindu BusinessLine
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: fullscreen
PWA Install Criteria ✓ Installable
Name The Hindu BusinessLine ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL /?twa=true ✓Display Mode fullscreen ✓
Name The Hindu BusinessLine Display Mode fullscreen Theme Color #2a5d92 Background Color #2a5d92 Icons 112 icon(s)
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