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Bhopal, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Regional Passport Office in Bhopal has launched an inclusive outreach programme aimed at making passport services more accessible to differently abled applicants. The initiative introduces Braille-based materials and sign language-enabled digital resources, setting a new benchmark among Regional Passport Offices across the country. As part of the programme, the office has developed Braille booklets containing comprehensive ...Read More >
Beed: In a major crackdown on the alleged misuse of disability benefits, the Beed Zilla Parishad (ZP) administration has suspended eight primary school teachers after an inquiry revealed that they had availed government concessions by falsely claiming hearing impairment. The action follows a detailed medical reassessment conducted by the Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan), a premier national institution. The re-evaluation found that the teachers' l ...Read More >
Mumbai: Popular playback singer Alka Yagnik, who was diagnosed with Sensorineural Deafness in 2024, has revealed that she is still battling the rare hearing disorder and has taken a break from music. "Composers approach me now and then. But I am not able to do it," Alka was quoted as saying by NDTV. Earlier this year, Alka was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award. Asked if she had expected the honour earlier, Alka replied: "Not really. Whenever it comes, it's welcome like that." Two years a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National film award winning director Sandeep Raj's latest outing Mowgli had a special premiere screening on December 11, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on December 13, 2025 and it has left many impressed. Mowgli is about the battle between love and lust, a tribal man fights to save his deaf and mute girlfriend from a ruthless forest officer, unravelling cat and mouse drama within the heart of the forest. The film has been written by Rama Maruthi, Sandeep Raj and Radhak ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian shooting contingent left for Tokyo, Japan, on Friday to participate in the 25th Summer Deaflympic Games, scheduled from November 15 to 26, 2025. The 15-member squad, including three coaches, will represent India across five individual events in the men's and women's categories, one event in the men's category, and two mixed-team shooting events at the Ajinomoto National Training Center (East). The squad will be led by Deaflympic double gold medallis ...Read More >
Lucknow: This Diwali, residents of the city were exposed to decibel levels equivalent to noise made by a food blender switched on for hours. On Diwali night, noise levels exceeded standards at all sites, with highest value of 89.3 decibels (dB(A)) at Vikasnagar and the lowest of 75.8 dB (A) at Chowk on Diwali night, stated Indian Institute of Toxicology Research's air and noise quality assessment report for Lucknow during Diwali 2025, released on Thursday.Compared to the day before Diwali, noise ...Read More >
Deepavali fever has gripped Puducherry with shoppers flocking to various outlets for buying clothes, electronic items, home decor, crackers and confectionery. The traditional shopping areas, including Jawaharlal Nehru Street and adjoining lanes, have started attracting good crowd from Friday evening itself. With just a day to go for the Deepavali celebrations, people in large numbers were seen on the streets from Saturday morning for last minute shopping. "Though some people finished their fes ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam: As Diwali approaches, the narrow lanes of Kummari Veedhi in Visakhapatnam's Akkayyapalem area come alive with traditional diya-making. Here, artisans, including 93-year-old Pardes from Srikakulam, continue the age-old craft despite declining sales caused by machine-made alternatives. Additionally, local NGOs are empowering especially abled individuals and children to join the festive production, creating new opportunities to continue the city's pottery heritage. "I am 93 and wil ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russi ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In a significant stride toward inclusive healthcare, Ashray Akruti -- an NGO dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities -- has strengthened its partnership with Optum India by launching the Ashray Akruti Mobile Hearing Clinic. This fully equipped mobile unit is designed to deliver comprehensive hearing healthcare services directly to underserved communities in Hyderabad, bringing essential care to the doorsteps of those who need it most. The initiative brings state-of-the ...Read More >
A CCTV camera caught the woman running away. A deaf and mute woman was allegedly kidnapped and gang raped in Uttar Pradesh while returning home on Monday evening. The incident reportedly took place a few meters away from the residence of the district's top officials, where CCTV cameras were found to be off. The police arrested two accused within 24 hours of the incident following an encounter. Balrampur Horror: What, When, How On Monday evening, when the woman was returning home in Balrampur ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): A Two-Day Offline National Workshop on 'Best Practices for Teaching English to Deaf Students Using Indian Sign Language (ISL)', was organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), on July 10th - 11th in New Delhi, according to an official statement from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. ISLRTC is an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): A Two-Day Offline National Workshop on Best Practices for Teaching English to Deaf Students Using Indian Sign Language (ISL), was organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), on July 10th - 11th in New Delhi, according to an official statement from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. ISLRTC is an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 10 Jul: The Government of Arunachal Pradesh is planning to open five schools for children with special needs. Although the planning is still in its early stages, Education Minister PD Sona, who is championing this initiative, is hopeful of obtaining Cabinet approval soon. Speaking to this newspaper, Sona said that the Education Department is working on the logistics. "Right now, it's just in the planning stage. To begin with, we will establish five such schools in the state. After co ...Read More >
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A man was arrested on Monday evening in Purkazi town of Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district for allegedly spitting on the kanwar -- a decorated bamboo structure carried by pilgrims -- belonging to a woman devotee during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.The woman had reportedly halted to rest while returning home with holy Ganga water collected from Haridwar when the incident occurred.According to additional superintendent of police (City) Satyanarayan Prajapat, the accused, identified ...Read More >
DHARMAPURI: For the third time in the past two months, a wild leopard wandered into a private farmland near Valaithottam village near Palacode and hunted chicken raised by a local farmer. Locals are increasingly distressed and urged the forest department to take steps to relocate the leopard. Over the past few months, there have been several reports of leopard sightings in forest areas near Palacode, particularly in Valaithottam village, near the forest's fringe. There have been two instances ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: "Pada pada pada pada paravakal paari..." (The birds flew with a fluttering sound). This is how the very first chapter of the revised Class I Malayalam textbook of state syllabus schools begins. But how will a teacher convey it effectively to a student who is hearing impaired? These difficulties have necessitated the introduction of special textbooks and workbooks for hearing impaired students up to Class IV. A dozen such books, designed by the State Council for Educational R ...Read More >
Nagpur: Eminent neurologists from the city joined experts from across the globe on World Brain Tumour Day to raise awareness about the disease.At an event held at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Nagpur, specialists emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, discussed symptoms and treatment options, and highlighted the multifaceted challenges faced by patients and their families.Renowned neurologist and Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram stressed the need for timely dete ...Read More >
CHENNAI: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 (Tuesday), Chennai Collector Rashmi Sidharth Zagade highlighted that the Tamil Nadu government is bringing in many reforms to ensure the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) face no health inequities and other barriers. Collector Rashmi also elaborated in length on the various welfare measures by the state government for the differently abled during an event at the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital. S ...Read More >
Lucknow, December 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Tuesday, emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's emphasis on using the term "Divyang" and respecting their sentiments has inspired persons with disabilities to advance in life and various fields with dignity. He highlighted that whenever Divyangjans have been given opportunities, they have consistently demonstrated their exceptional talents and abilities. Speaking at a state-level award ceremony at Lok Bhavan on International Day of ...Read More >
K-drama enthusiasts are floored by the new MBC show When the Phone Rings starring Yoo Yeon Seok and Chae Soo Bin. Just four episodes in, fans have dubbed the romance thriller "Wattpad-coded," suggesting that the male lead, played by Yoo, perfectly embodies the archetype of a fanfiction hero, bringing to life the fantasies of many fans. However, amid the massive buzz, the K-drama has landed in a new controversy. When the Phone Rings has garnered criticism for Hong Hee Joo's portrayal of a sign l ...Read More >
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