Harare, July 22 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team’s recent fortunes overseas.Having endured a difficult run in England, where India struggled to produce consistent performances, Iyer acknowledged tha…
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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…
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…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) “I see opportunity.” That was how Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, chose to frame the atmosphere at the ongoing World Para Athletics Grand Prix, highlighting the immense potential he believes India has to shape the future of para sport.Speaking to IANS at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fitzgerald emphasised that the investment being made in infrastructure and competitions in India is not only about present success but also about building the next generatio…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Nearly 80-85 per cent of individuals suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or appropriate care due to stigma and lack of awareness, said mental experts here on Saturday.Speaking at the curtain raiser Event of the 77th Annual National Conference of the Indian Psychiatric Society, ANCIPS 2026 Delhi, the experts warned that despite advances in treatment and increasing awareness, the majority of people with mental illness continue to remain outside the fo…