Mumbai, July 18 (IANS) As his directorial “Tanvi The Great” turned one in Hindi cinema on Saturday, filmmaker-actor Anupam Kher reflected on the film’s journey, sharing its biggest reward was not the accolades it received worldwide but the meaningful impact it had on families and the way people perceive autism. Anupam celebrated the milestone on Instagram with a video talking about the film’s impact. He mentioned in the comment section too about the same.“Aaj Tanvi The Great ko release h…
Latest Autism News & Updates
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actor Boman Irani has highlighted the power of cinema in creating awareness and encouraging meaningful conversations around Fragile X syndrome. Emphasizing the importance of stories that bring lesser-known realities into the spotlight, the ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ actor shared how films can help audiences develop greater empathy, understanding and acceptance. Ahead of World Fragile X Awareness Day, Boman stressed the need for more awareness and inclusion for individuals an…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Television actress Eisha Singh, who plays an autistic girl in the show “Juhi Mui”, said the show’s biggest success would be if it manages to change even one person’s perspective and encourages viewers to think differently about the issues it highlights. Asked if it is an added responsibility on the show because it needs to educate as much as it needs to entertain, Eisha told IANS: “By the end of every episode, if we can change the perspective, I think it’s a great…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Television actress Eisha Singh has shared her views on how television storytelling is evolving with changing times and audiences. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the actress said she believes that today’s younger generation is playing a key role in shaping the kind of content being created for TV. Eisha also highlighted the importance of socially relevant themes, noting that shows now have a greater responsibility to both entertain and create awareness.When asked whe…
Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) Actress Eisha Singh believes there is still a significant lack of awareness about autism in society.The actress said that many people continue to hold misconceptions about the neurological condition.In an exclusive interview with IANS, Eisha, who plays an autistic girl named Juhi in her upcoming show ‘Juhi Mui’, stressed the importance of educating people about autism and promoting acceptance instead of judgment.”There are still many people who don’t really understand wh…
Kutch, May 20 (IANS) In the deserts of the Kutch belt in Gujarat, camel milk is fast emerging as an alternative source of livelihood for hundreds of families, dependent on livestock farming. Earlier, camel milk was sold for a pittance, but with some innovative and out-of-the-box schemes of the state government, the livestock farmers are finding themselves in an advantageous position.The ‘Sarhad Dairy’, established recently, has created an organised system for purchasing milk and is helping camel…
Washington, March 30 (IANS) An increasingly large number of Americans are receiving mental health treatment, but experts have told lawmakers that outcomes are worsening, pointing to overdiagnosis and flawed incentives.At a Congressional roundtable on mental health, lawmakers and witnesses described a system expanding rapidly in reach and cost, yet struggling to deliver measurable improvements.Congressman Glenn Grothman said the number of adults receiving mental health care has more than doubled …
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Doctors on Saturday welcomed the Supreme Court’s order against the use of stem cell therapy to treat autism — a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication, social interaction, and behaviour.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice R Mahadevan noted that stem cell therapy lacks “scientific support and has not been recognised as a sound medical practice backed by empirical evidence”.The Bench ruled that “every use of stem cells in patients out…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Mother’s intake of paracetamol during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disability in children, according to a new study on Saturday, which further refutes claims made by US President Donald Trump about the common painkiller.Speaking at a White House event in September, Trump had called on mothers-to-be to “tough it out” rather than take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) — the mai…