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The Government of India offers a tuition fee scholarship for 100% Blind and Deaf students in STEM from class 9th to 12th.
The police are seeking to extradite a Belgian-based suspect in connection with the murder of a Deaf man in India, following international cooperation efforts.
NIMHR Sehore announces a new two-year Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI) starting in 2024-25, with applications open until 16th August 2024.
A Deaf son used sign language to help the Mumbai Police solve a murder case involving an accused with the same disability.
Three people, including the wife of the victim, have been arrested for the pre-planned murder of a Deaf man in Mumbai, revealing complex dynamics within the Deaf community.
Two deaf men, Jay Chavda and Shivjit Singh, were arrested for the brutal murder of their childhood friend Arshad Ali Shaikh, causing shockwaves in the Deaf community.
A 44-year-old deaf man was buried alive in the debris of his own house after heavy rains caused it to collapse and he could not call for help because of his disability.
Two Deaf men, Jay Chavda and Shivjit Singh, were arrested for murdering Arshad Ali Sadiq Ali Shaikh and attempting to dispose of his body at Dadar Railway Station.
DEPwD, Amazon, and the American India Foundation are hosting a job fair for Persons with Disabilities on 6th August 2024 in Rewari, Haryana.
ISLRTC announces job vacancies for ISL Instructors, Interpreters, and an English Teacher.
The Bengaluru City Police’s Cyber-Crime detained Cariappa and Saravana Bhattacharya on 24th July 2024 for posting a derogatory reel, mocking sign language, interpreters and the Deaf.
IAS officer Pooja Khedkar is under investigation for allegedly using a fake disability certificate to secure her position, amid broader accusations of misconduct and discrepancies in her OBC status.
Influencer Rohan Cariappa responds to the Deaf community's outrage over his vulgar sign language reel.
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has filed a complaint against influencers Rohan Cariappa and Shaayan Bhattacharya for mocking sign language and demanded an apology.
Comedian Rohan Cariappa and former cricketers face backlash for videos mocking the Deaf community and people with disabilities, sparking widespread criticism.
DEEDS Public Charitable Trust in Mumbai offers skill-based courses for the Deaf, ensuring job placements in fields like cookery, retail, hospitality, computer skills, and finance.
Deaf boy tragically thrown into crocodile-infested river by mother following argument with husband, leading to arrests and community shock.
Visually impaired protestors in Chennai demand implementation of promised government job quotas, facing police brutality and lack of dialogue from the Tamil Nadu government.
An 80-year-old man died at Mumbai’s International after having to walk 1.5 km from the aircraft to immigration area due to lack of wheelchairs.
The Deaf wife of a Housing Development Authority employee was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her bedroom in Agra on 12th February 2024.
Purple Fest 2024, a delightful blend of awareness and joy, lingers in our minds with memories of vibrant performances, famous faces, and energetic vibes.
January 13th marked the dazzling grand finale of Purple Fest 2024, a celebration of diversity through sports, exhibitions, and thought-provoking moments.
International Purple Fest Goa 2024 on January 12th showcased diverse events, from sports to discussions, promoting inclusivity.
Day 2 at International Purple Fest Goa 2024: A lively showcase of learning, dance-offs, sports, and endless fun!
January 8th, 2024's International Purple Fest in Goa offered a dynamic mix of vibrant events catering to diverse tastes and interests.
The Int'l Purple Fest in Goa showcases nine inclusive events promoting accessibility and will be covered daily by ISH News. Here's the coverage of January 7th, 2024.
International Purple Fest 2024's Purple Spectrum offers a diverse array of events promoting disability awareness, empowerment, inclusivity, and celebration of talents.
The International Purple Fest in Goa showcases nine inclusive events promoting accessibility and will be covered daily by ISH News.
Purple Fest 2024 offers a diverse range of fun activities alongside its serious discussions and assistive technology focus.
Experience a kaleidoscope of vibrant art at Purple Fest 2024's mesmerizing Purple Kaleidoscope zone.
EC warns against insulting language toward PwDs in politics, mandates inclusivity measures or face penalties.
ISH and 2 other Deaf won the National Award 2023 on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3rd December 2023.
Kerala's commissioner urges official recognition of Indian sign language as India's 23rd language for improved communication and inclusivity.
A Deaf couple in Chandigarh pleaded for help as their daughters remained missing for 19 days, emphasizing police inaction and faulty CCTV cameras.
Deaf protestors in Maharashtra demanded a meeting with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, leading to a meeting with SLAD Board members to address their 7 demands after months of advocacy and protests.
Indian Supreme Court's Landmark Decision: Granting Interpreter for Deaf Lawyer During Virtual Hearing.
Deaf Suspect Arrested in Quadruple Murder at Kathmandu Sawmill: CCTV Footage Key to Investigation. Watch our video for all the details.
Students of a Deaf school in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur are protesting against the school management and hostel warden.
In a shocking news, a Deaf mother throws a 39-day old Deaf baby from the 14th floor building in Mumbai.
Deaf Woman Renuka Nangre helps Deaf Girl Ramaiah Sadamshetty to unite with her family after being lost for 20 years
Yunikee and ASI have collaborated to make historic sites like Golconda Fort And Ramappa Temple accessible to the Deaf.
SLAD's Deaf rights protest in Mumbai gathers thousands at Azad Maidan; watch our video for the full story.
State Level Association of the Deaf (SLAD) has planned a peaceful march in Mumbai on 25th August 2023. Watch our latest video to learn all about their demands.
Sunday MidDay newspaper reported on ISH re-releasing "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag" with Indian Sign Language interpretation, highlighting ISH's efforts in promoting Deaf inclusivity in both entertainment and t
Deputy Superintendent Sonu Verma, a 100% deaf individual, successfully challenged discrimination by Indian Railways, securing equal 75% concession for all Deaf passengers.
Times of India recognises the empowering influence of Indian Sign Language!
A Marathi newspaper has published updates about Deaf double money scheme. I will explain the content of the article.
Two persons including a Deaf person died and one was severely injured in separate incidents of tree falling in Mumbai.
Is autism a disease? If not, why is it treated like one? Read an incident that showcases how a teen was discriminated against, for being autistic!
Unique Disability ID is one of the most important documents by the government for the disabled. Here are all the details for the same.
Check out this video to know how to keep yourself safe from fraud video calls and messages.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin launched an initiative to telecast proceedings of the Tamil Nadu State Legislative Assembly in Sign Language.
Bombay Foundation of Deaf Women (BFDW) has come up with 2 new exciting courses for the Deaf. Have a look at it here.
Pramod Wadekar, a Deaf, suffered severe burn injuries after a fellow passenger threw a burning cloth on him on the local train.
In a heart wrenching incident, an 11-year-old boy slept next to the body of his mother for two days without realizing she was dead.
BFDW has 4 new exciting courses for the Deaf, which a FREE! For all the details, check out the video.
Rihanna's Sign Language performer goes viral with incredible performance during Super Bowl show. Check out our video for more details!
BFDW announces a special computer course for Deaf women. This course aims to make Deaf women independent and empowers them! Watch the video for all the details.
Transability refers to a community of people that express strong desires to become disabled. Let us know about a few such stories of who suffers from this disorder.
India has won the title of Miss Asia 2022 for the second time, thanks to Varsha Dongre from Indore who has been crowned as Miss Deaf Asia 2022.
A Deaf woman was allegedly raped in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan by 4 people.
India Deaf Cricket Team has won the DICC T20 Champions Trophy 2022 and has turned out to be the only undefeated team in the tournament.
PM Modi has also supported the Indian Sign Language! Let us tell you what else he said in his speech in his 93rd episode of radio talk Mann Ki Baat.
Ajmal Jan & his friends helped to clean a filthy house of his classmate. Watch out latest video for all the details!
Kollam District Deaf Forum (KDDF) organized a beautiful and successful Onam event for the Deaf in Kollam, Kerala
A deaf student of the Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow allegedly killed herself by hanging.
The National Workshop was conducted by NAD & SHF where Deaf Leaders from different states of India were invited to share their knowledge, opinions and suggestions for the drafting of National Policy f
A mother killed her four-year-old daughter by throwing her from the fourth floor of an apartment building in the Porsche locality of Bengaluru in Karnataka.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday 23rd July fulfilled the dream of a 28-year-old deaf artist of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a new update to the Deaf double money scam, the police have filed the chargesheet have even collected a sum of 1 crore.
DEEDS Catering Institute which is certified by the Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Examinations has started admission for the DEEDS Cookery Course for the Deaf. Watch our video for more informat
In Haryana a school did not give a Deaf woman maternity leave. For the entire story, click here.
India has many restaurants that is empowering the Deaf and people with disabilities. Watch our latest video to learn all about it!
Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the Museum of Possibilities, which has several assistive and adaptive devices that would help persons with disabilities lead a normal life.
In a shocking incident which has been reported from Jaipur, 5 deaf students staying in a paying guest accommodation have been badly beaten with sticks by some local boys.
Railway concessions, which had been withdrawn in March 2020, as Covid-19 hit India, will be brought back over two years later. The concession will start from July 1, 2022.
An 11-year-old deaf boy who fell into a borewell in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir Champa district, was rescued after a 104-hour operation.
In an extremely shocking incident which has been reported from Chhattisgarh a 11 year old boy named Rahul Sahu has fallen in a 70 feet deep borewell.
Ajmal Jan and Spanish man John held Deaf children in Kerala.
Kevin John and Ajmal Jan have decided to donate school kits to Deaf students in Kerala. Watch our latest video for all the details.
Roberto Wirth owner of the historic Hotel Hassler in Rome, Italy has passed away. Watch our latest video to learn all about this iconic man.
A 10 year old deaf girl in Pune was kidnapped, forced to drink alcohol and then raped.
India have won 16 medals at the Deaflympics 2021 so far. This includes eight golds, one silver and seven bronze.
A shocking incident has come into public view after the staff of Indigo Airline has allegedly mistreated a family and stopped them from boarding the flight comparing their specially- abled kid with a
In the latest session of the Deaflympics, Indian athletes are seen performing really well as India has managed to enter the list of top 10 with a total of 3 Medals so far- Watch full story
The United Kingdom has officially recognised British Sign Language! For all the details, watch this video.
Mr V. Gopalakrishnan is the first Indian Sign Language teacher in India. He is currently battling for his life. To know about him, watch our latest video.
2 Deaf girls commit in different parts of India. Watch our latest video to learn all about it.
A hearing woman from the United Kingdom duped a deaf man in Mumbai. Check out the entire story here.
The Allahabad High Court recently upheld the order of denial of bail to interpreter Irfan Khan who is accused of forcefully converting Deaf to Islam.
A Deaf woman named Tania Chakraborty has been arrested for allegedly blackmailing poor Deaf women into a sex racket.
The film CODA has made history by winning the Best Cast award in the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
A Deaf girl was raped and blackmailed by a Deaf couple in Kolkata.
A Deaf man caring for a Hindu temple on Kashmir has gone viral on social media.
There is an update in the double money scam that shook the entire Deaf Community. ISH News interviewed API Amol Kale and got details about the entire incident which we share in this video. Keep watchi
To know much the cast of the blockbuster hit movie Pushpa earn, then check out our latest video.
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to take up the Deaf girl’s rape case.
The Haryana government has responded to the demands of Padma Shri awardee and Deaf wrestler Virender Singh.
A deaf minor girl was gangraped and dupmed on the road in Alwar, Rajasthan.Many of her organs were damaged as a sharp-edged object was inserted in her body.
Deaf chess player Malika Handa was given Rs 15 lakh and a laptop by Telangana IT Minister KT Rama Rao.
Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has come out in the support of national Deaf chess champion Malika Handa.
A traffic cop, Jagdeep Singh, stands tall at 7 feet 6 inches and is the tallest policeman not only in India but also the world.
5 Deaf individuals have been arrested for duping 550 Deaf individuals! Watch our video for all the details.
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities 2021: Theme, History, Significance And More!
A Kolkata-based woman who had gone to Pakistan and reportedly embraced Islam and married a Pakistani man.
Marvel Studios' Eternals launched the first-ever deaf superhero with Lauren Ridloff, inspiring a rise in people wanting to learn sign language.
Padma Shri Virender Singh Protests In Delhi; Demands Fair Treatment Of Deaf Wrestlers.
Deaf wrestler Virender Singh conferred with Padma Shri at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Watch our latest video to learn more.
A man from Madhya Pradesh gave free petrol to people when his Deaf niece gave birth to a baby girl.
Two Deaf youth have passed away in a tragic railway accident in Rajasthan. Watch our video for more details.
Police nabbed a man on charges of raping a Deaf woman, in a village in Chitradurga Taluk.
A gang involving 2 Deaf individuals were arrested for looting petrol pumps in Jaipur. Watch our latest video to learn more.
Trichy boy felicitated after returning from World Deaf Athletics Championships in Lublin, Poland. Watch our video to learn more!
PM Narendra Modi has launched an Indian Sign Language dictionary that consists of 10,000 words. The basic aim is to aid communication between hearing and Deaf individuals,
Deaf World Champion in Chess, Malika Handa, put out a tweet a couple of days back alleging that the Punjab Sports Ministry has denied giving her a government job or cash reward despite all that she ha
India registered its largest ever medal haul at the Paralympic Games finishing with five gold, eight silver and six bronze medals in Tokyo.
Gypt’s Ibrahim Hamatdou lost both his arms when he was 10. Despite that, Ibrahim is a table tennis champion.
Rehabilitation Council of India provides courses for which helps deaf individuals to become professional teachers. See the video to know more about the courses.
A 14 year deaf boy was united with his parents 2 years later with the help of his Aadhar card.
All the officials in the Indore division of Madhya Pradesh police are undergoing training to learn Indian Sign Language to communicate with the Deaf. Watch our latest video to learn more.
The RDAA Alumni association donates mobile phones to 4 children in Kerala in order to ensure they continue with their virtual classes.
The NGO Orjet foundation was founded by a Deaf individual Mr. Sarvesh Jain with the objective of encouraging development and providing early childhood education to Deaf children. Their latest 3-month
Deaf Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, has qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics following a last-minute withdrawal. Watch our latest video for more details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced Indian Sign Language (ISL) as a subject in all schools to facilitate communication with the Deaf. Watch our latest video to learn more.
In a survey it was found that more than 90,000 deaf children in seven states have been deprived of education for the last 16 months due to the pandemic.
In Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, a deaf man was sterilised on the pretext of giving him COVID shot at the district hospital.
A Deaf girl’s mobile was stoned and she was sexually assaulted at the Kalyan Railway quarters. Watch our latest video to learn more.
Salahuddin Sheikh was nabbed in a joint operation by the Gujarat and UP ATS in Gujarat in connection to the conversion racket.
As per the Supreme Court’s verdict people with disabilities must be given promotion inorder encourage career progression. Watch our latest video to learn more!
Mohammed Umar Gautam, is the man in the middle of the ‘religious conversion racket’. However, his family believes he is being framed. Watch our latest video to learn more.
Uttar Pradesh ATS interrogate Ragib Alam a Deaf youth from Muzaffarpur, Bihar in the Islam conversion racket.
Aditya Gupta, 24, a Deaf man from Kanpur has also been a victim of forced conversion to Islam. Watch our latest video to learn all about his story!
Sleuths of Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorists Squad have arrested an interpreter, a Deaf man and another man in connection to a religious conversion racket. Watch our latest video to learn more.
Yogi Govt Slaps NSA On Kingpins Of Forced Conversion Racket Who Converted Deaf children to Islam.
Mohammad Umar Gautam who converted deaf to Islam was born as a hindu who converted to Islam himself. See the video to know more about him.
A 67-YEAR-OLD man allegedly killed his intellectually disabled son and hanged himself in his apartment in Mulund, Mumbai.
The Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested two men involved in forcefully converting thousands of Deaf individuals.
Yamina Party’s Shirley Pinto will become Israel’s first deaf member of parliament.
Now, people with disabilities can use a Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Card as a Photo ID to register themselves on the CoWIN platform.
E.P.Hydru a much adored and jovial Deaf leader from Kerala, breathed his last on 18th May 2021 due to the coronavirus. Watch our latest video to learn about his exemplary life.
Soumen Haldar is a 33 year old disabled bodybuilder from Kolkata, India. He is a source of inspiration for others, as despite his disability, he strives for excellence in his body building. Having bag
The Haryana Deaf Cricket Association has been doing a wonderful job of encouraging and supporting Deaf cricketers. Watch our latest video to learn MORE.
Azeem Mansuri a 2-feet tall man has approached the Uttar Pradesh Police to help him find a bride.
The movie ‘Feeling Through’ about a DeafBlind man has secured an Oscar Nomination. Watch our latest video to learn more.
N.Srikanth and K. Vijay Kumar, both Deaf, have donated Rs 2 lakh to a couple whose baby is surviving on a feeding tube. Watch our latest video for all the details.
A Deaf girl who went missing in 2018, was able to reunite with her family after learning Sign Language & learning to write. Watch our latest video to know more about this heart warming story.
A 12-year-old girl with autism created a record by successfully swimming across the Arabian Sea from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India in Mumbai.
The Odisha Government has announced an incentive of Rs 2.5 lakh for those who marry persons with disabilities.
A deaf couple were found dead under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom of a flat in Gujarat's Surat on Tuesday 16th February.
DEEDS Public Charitable Trust an NGO based in Khar, Mumbai, presents its 1-year cookery course for Deaf individuals. This course is completely free! So go ahead, watch our video to learn all the detai
A Deaf first year student named Nidhi Poddar aged 18 committed suicide by jumping off a building as she was unable to understand her online classes.
Two Deaf Men have generously helped A Deaf couple from Nepal to relocate to Kerala. Their generous efforts have helped provide them a comfortable and dignified lifestyle.
An army officer Major Kamlesh Mani, met a deaf boy during his posting in Kashmir. See the video to know how he helped the dfeaf boy and they became friends.
For the first time ever, a 27-year-old deaf man is likely to become the sarpanch of Dansari village panchayat in Madhya Pradesh.
In Bihar's Madhubani district, a 15-year-old deaf girl has been allegedly gangraped and . The police on 13th January said that eyes were damaged with a sharp object so that she couldn't identify the p
On Friday 18th December a Deaf South Korean pastor was charged in a Malaysian court with sexually assaulting two men in separate incidents.
The Centre insists authorities consider the driving licence applications of the hearing impaired if a person has been rehabilitated with hearing aids. However states are skeptical.
A 26 year old deaf girl was raped and killed by her neighbour in Maharashtra’s Nanded district.
A Deaf youth jumped from an electric tower in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh but while jumping he got electrocuted in the high tension line and his body was stuck to the line for almost 20 hours.
A 12 year old deaf girl was raped and beheaded in Gujarat. The girl’s slit head was found 12 feet away.
Gujarat Foundation of the Deaf Women raised funds to distribute food and support women in 8 cities of Gujarat.
Two Deaf individuals have committed suicide by setting themselves ablaze in Nalgonda district in Telangana.
IDM - India Deaf Matrimony is the first of its kind online matrimonial service for the Deaf in India. Watch our latest video to learn more about their services.
The police and the SDRF found the body of the Gym trainer Vijay in Uttarakhand.
A 10-year-old Deaf girl's body was found in Palwal, Haryana under mysterious circumstances. Watch our latest video for all the details.
Mr. Shashank Singh, a Supreme Court Lawyer, wrote a column on the website Livelaw.com and expressed his personal opinions about the Apex court’s programmes not being accessible to the Deaf Community.
In a shocking incident a 17 year old deaf girl was abducted and gang raped by 5 persons in Rajasthan’s Dausa on 4th August.
The Deaf Community in the Tricity area of Chandigarh came together to support the poor during the lockdown. Watch our latest video to learn all the details.
Deaf Girl Geeta who returned from Pakistan after 15 years has finally found a new home. Watch our latest video to learn about her heartwarming journey.
Deaf child named Vanshu Singh has been found dead in a pond in Jamshedpur. Watch our latest video for all the details.
In the post COVID world, Deaf individuals are struggling to communicate due to opaque masks. Watch our latest video to learn more.
India Society Deaf (IDS) helped out 40 Deaf individuals who were struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 outbreak.
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court confirmed that People with Disabilities are entitled to the same benefits as Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates in public employment and educatio
Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, Neyyattinkara Badhira Federation (NBF) in Kerala has helped support many struggling Deaf individuals.
Amidst the deadly COVID-19 outbreak in India, the Deaf Youth of Bengaluru (DYB) has helped support thousands of struggling people. Watch our latest video to learn more!
A Karnatak based women’s association KDWF along with a Deaf Businessman Shabaaz Shaikh, has helped distribute food and essentials to the Deaf COmmunity amidst the COVID-19 lockdown.
Voice Vision is hosting the “Across Disability Matrimonial Get-together” with the aim of enabling people with disabilities to realize their dream of marriage and meet their Special Person.
Almost 200 participants attend the Tata Mumbai Marathon’s Champions with Disability Category. Watch the video for all the details.
While we all enjoyed the last Solar Eclipse of 2019, three children in Karnataka were buried neck deep in mud to cure them of their disabilities.
Teams from various associations gathered at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on 3rd December 2019, to celebrate World Disability Day. Watch the video for all the details.
On 3rd December 2019 which was World Disability Day, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) conducted the walk with the American India Foundation (AIF), National Asso
On World Disability Day, 3rd December 2019, the National Centre Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) in partnership with National Association of the Deaf (NAD) have organised a “Walk t
Procam International is again ready with the 17th edition of Tata Mumbai Marathon 2020 on Sunday, 19th January 2020. A separate run category is held especially for Persons with Disability (PwD) called
The family of a 27 year old man from Gujarat with a learning disability, organised a grand wedding celebration for him. The absence of a bride made no difference to them.
In Delhi, 27 hospitals are now authorised to issue Disability Certificates. This will ensure a convenient process, without the applicants having to run from one hospital to another.
Ability Foundation and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology are organising an inclusive University Education for PWD.
In a path-breaking judgement, the Gauhati High Court has imposed penalties on a gym and the Assam government for discrimination against people with disabilities.
Railway Police Force (RPF) acting on a tip-off nab two passengers who booked tickets using a fake disability certificate. During investigations authorities uncover a racket that sells fake disability
Shah Rukh Khan’s latest movie Zero is a big disappointment to the people with disabilities.
People with different forms of disabilities are celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Delhi.