disa Mother with MS has disability benefits axed after JobCentre staff received fraud claim tip off By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:46:05 GMT A mother who suffers with multiple sclerosis is accusing the DWP of wrongly cutting her off from disability benefits after JobCentre staff received a fraud claim tip-off (pictured, Clare Slater). Full Article
disa Manchester United transfer news: Gary Neville says Alexis Sanchez has been 'absolute disaster' By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:09:58 GMT Sanchez moved to Old Trafford in a swap deal with Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January 2018 after beating Manchester City to the forward's signature. But he has endured a torrid time, scoring just twice last term Full Article
disa Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes his players can be successful... I disagree By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:38:46 GMT MARTIN KEOWN: No club has a divine right to success. You have to earn it. For so long, Manchester United were the dominant force in English football, but not any more. They do not frighten opponents. Full Article
disa Family battle Tui after holiday nightmare with disabled their child By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:52:22 GMT Andrew Wylde and his wife Danielle, of Wallasey, Merseyside booked a one week holiday to Atlantica Holiday Village Kos with their six children in June 2019, hoping for a relaxing break. Full Article
disa Mystery surrounds missing Australian backpacker who disappeared after taking magic mushrooms By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:28:22 GMT Owen Rooney from Ulladulla on the New South Wales south coast disappeared without a trace in August 2010 after abruptly leaving Boundary Hospital in Grand Forks without his backpack and wallet. Full Article
disa UEFA's plans to finish the Champions League are thrown into disarray after France cancel season By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:24:05 GMT UEFA are facing up to the prospect of another huge Champions League headache after the Ligue 1 season was cancelled and all sporting events were banned in France until at least September. Full Article
disa Sanders says Trump will 'chew up Bloomberg and spit him out' after disastrous debate performance By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:18:38 GMT Bernie Sanders said he was surprised that Michael Blooomberg came into the Democratic debate so unprepared to answer questions about his record that had been previewed in media reports. Full Article
disa ON THE ROAD: Sorry Stoke are in terminal decline as disappointment continues with defeat By Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:30:09 +0100 ON THE ROAD: Paul takes a quick glance at his watch and lets out a heavy sigh. 'A season or two ago, this place would have been rammed by now,' he says. Full Article
disa Charlton manager Lee Bowyer says he is 'surprised and disappointed' by three-game touchline ban By Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:43:35 +0100 Bowyer was charged following incidents which occurred during and after Charlton's 2-1 defeat to Swansea, when Bowyer's side squandered an early lead and had penalty appeals turned down. Full Article
disa EU: disagreement on who'll pay budget gap from UK departure By Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:16:38 +0000 The UK's departure has left the bloc with a €75billion (£63billion) hole in its finances and the budget battle has exposed bitter divisions between EU members. Full Article
disa Half of the world's beaches could disappear by the end of the century due to climate change By Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:00:51 +0000 At-risk areas include Surfers' Paradise in Queensland, St Tropez, Honolulu, Copacabana, the Costa del Sol and Weymouth, the study reveals. Full Article
disa Former referee Bobby Madley regrets joke about disabled person By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 21:50:43 GMT Bobby Madley, a former Premier League referee who was sacked by PGMOL last year, has shared a very personal end of decade message on Twitter. Full Article
disa Twitter is now testing tweets that DISAPPEAR after 24 hours just like Instagram's stories feature By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 23:38:46 GMT The social media giant announced that it will test a feature that allows users to post tweets that disappear after just 24 hours, similar to the ephemeral story posts on Instagram and Snapchat. Full Article
disa Arsenal boss Arteta drops interest in Disasi and pushes ahead with permanent deal for Mari By Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:41:13 +0100 Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is ready to turn Pablo Mari's loan stay at the Emirates into a permanent move after dropping his interest in Reims centre-back Axel Disasi. Full Article
disa Anthony Joshua disappointed by Wladimir Klitschko quitting By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:16:34 GMT Klitschko's unexpected announcement, at the age of 41 following his stoppage defeat by Joshua at Wembley, surprised the boxing community as much as Joshua. Full Article
disa Doha disaster: 2019 World Athletics Championships' woeful attendance and lack of atmosphere By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:57:28 GMT From Christian Coleman winning 100m gold to Dina Asher-Smith picking up Great Britain's first-ever medal in a women's sprint event, each individual achievement has been undermined in Qatar. Full Article
disa Rio Ferdinand admits neutral stadiums will put teams in the relegation zone at a disadvantage By Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:49 +0100 Brighton chief executive Paul Barber is among those opposed to the idea, with the Seagulls hovering two points above the drop zone with nine fixtures remaining - five of which would have been at home. Full Article
disa Selfish driver parks their $150,000 red Ferrari 360 Spider in a disabled spot without a permit By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:52:49 GMT The red Ferrari 360 was pictured in a Brisbane car park with no sign of a disabled permit. Full Article
disa The disappearing 0% deals: Borrowers urged to act quickly to reduce the cost of credit card debt By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:23:18 GMT Two years ago, top balance transfer credit cards offered customers 43 months to clear their debt without paying interest. The longest deal today lasts just 29 months. Full Article
disa Top interest-free credit card deals begin to disappear as providers cut deals By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:20:27 GMT Barclaycard, Sainsbury's Bank and Tesco Bank have cut interest-free deals over the last month, some of which are the best around, as lenders evaluate their offers amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
disa Do I think jury service is a financial disaster? Guilty! By www.dailymail.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:37:02 GMT The letter from HM Courts and Tribunals Service hit my doormat last month. I knew what it was before I opened it - for the third time in my life, I had been selected for jury service starting later this month. Full Article
disa Are we celebrating too much too soon? | The DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster | When schools and parents clash By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:30:00 +0000 As India celebrates her 69th year of Independence, we take a look at the ramifications of the Supreme Court's ruling on allowing an unwed mother to be the sole guardian of the child without the consent of the child's father, a dissent note on the final draft of the Human DNA Profiling Bill which the government wanted to pass in the latest parliament session, why the modern parents and the school authorities lack mutual trust and respect, the conundrum of energy deficit and energy surplus in different parts of India, how the old fishing villages in Mumbai are in danger of disappearing, and more. Full Article
disa A city's recipe for watery disaster By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0000 One month ago, on June 27, Vadodara and surrounding areas received the first monsoon rains after a 15-day delay. Citizens spent the first two days of rains in jubilation. On the third day, things went wrong. Surekha Sule assesses the recent floods that devastated one of Gujarat's leading cities. Full Article
disa Photographer Illustrates a 'Disappearing Landscape' By Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 20:49:40 GMT Diane Tuft shows the front line of climate change, in her new book "The Arctic Melt: Images of a Disappearing Landscape." Diane joins Lunch Break's Tanya Rivero to discuss her disturbingly beautiful images. Photo: Diane Tuft Full Article
disa Could Modi be a development disaster? By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 04:38:56 +0000 If the cost of ecological damage and social deprivation are accounted for, Narendra Modi will only be half as tall as he is made out to be, says Ashish Kothari, issuing a grave warning. Full Article
disa Chennai voters wary of disappearing acts By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:23:10 +0000 They make an appearance before every election with a basket of promises and some patchwork to impress the electorate, only to disappear later. Chennai residents tell Lavanya Donthamshetty how tired they are of such politicians, wishing for a leader with vision and the commitment to turn it into reality. Full Article
disa An unequal disaster in the land of Chipko By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000 As Uttarakhand reels in the aftermath of devastating floods, Ammu Joseph underlines the need for greater awareness of the gender dimensions of such calamities and recognition of the special and diverse needs of women and other disadvantaged sections of society. Full Article
disa Beware of disaster profiteering By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000 In view of the usual thrust on packaged food distributed in the name of relief and rehabilitation in the aftermath of any disaster or human crisis, L S Aravinda warns against the tendency to sell out local food traditions to the industry. Full Article
disa Anatomy of a health disaster By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 +0000 P Sainath. Full Article
disa The DNA Bill is a recipe for disaster By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:29:16 +0000 The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) registers its dissent over the new Human DNA Profiling Bill draft. Sunil Abraham, Executive Director of CIS, explains how the Bill does not address the privacy concerns despite a seemingly powerful language. Full Article
disa Sehore: Once vibrant, now in disarray By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 Twenty years ago Sehore was a very livable town. It had a beautiful microclimate and was surrounded by forests and water bodies that never dried up. Today it is becoming a village again, finds Kalpana Sharma. Full Article
disa India-Pak: Arms control and disarmament By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 +0000 Acknowledgement of the declining utility of military force in a nuclear environment may hold a peace dividend that includes Kashmir says Firdaus Ahmed Full Article
disa Kashmir 'disappearances have come down' By indiatogether.org Published On :: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 00:00:00 +0000 A senior advocate at the Srinagar High Court, Parvez Imroz helped bring together hundreds of Kashmiri families whose members have disappeared in the conflict. The media have not been forthright when reporting about Kashmir, he tells Joe Athialy in this interview, but acknowledges that the support of other people's movements is vital. Full Article
disa There’s nothing to be ashamed about disability By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:11:52 +0000 An inspiring account of Malini Chib, disability rights activist and author, who talks about how she got around to developing a strong disability identity that she wants to “celebrate” rather than reject. Full Article
disa The “disappeared” Kashmiris By indiatogether.org Published On :: Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:49:23 +0000 Pushpa Achanta writes about the challenges and aspirations of people in Kashmir on Kashmiri Women’s Day of Resistance which is observed today. Full Article
disa The trail of a disappearing culture By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 07:58:02 +0000 Sunanda Bhat’s award-winning Have You Seen The Arana is deeply relevant in today’s world, as it explores the deep connectedness between man and nature, and the struggle of little-known people to preserve it in the face of many onslaughts. Shoma A Chatterji reviews the film. Full Article
disa Crippling delivery to the disabled By indiatogether.org Published On :: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 +0000 Are tax-payer funded programmes for the empowerment of the disabled working? Until very recently, New Delhi has not even had reliable data to plan its programmes. Himanshu Upadhyaya digs into the 2004 Comptroller and Auditor General report. Full Article
disa Bringing hope to the rural disabled By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 +0000 Since 1988, SANCHAR has worked to improve the lives of the disabled in rural West Bengal. And with the increasing resources available by law to assist the handicapped now, SANCHAR is working to make sure panchayats tap into these to help their community. Rina Mukherji reports. 24 June 2005 - Sanu Ghosh was around one and a half years old when a visit to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata to treat an attack of pneumonia saw him diagnosed as a patient of cerebral palsy. But then, his daily wage-earning parents from the rural outskirts of the city could hardly have been expected to arrange for the necessary rehabilitation of their little son. Fortunately for them, the Society for Appropriate Rehabilitation for the Disabled (SANCHAR) traced him out when he was four, and even detected a hip dislocation that nobody had noticed until then. Today, not only does Sanu attend school, but can manage to seat himself there, thanks to a chair designed by SANCHAR. A similar contraption for his home enables him to manage his daily domestic chores. At school, he uses his mouth to hold a pencil to write, and can read and write nearly as well as any child of his age. Arup Sani was struck with polio at the age of three, resulting in the impairment of his left leg and right hand. The son of daily wage earning parents belonging to Krishnarampur village in South 24-Parganas, Arup was adopted by SANCHAR when seven years old. The provision of calipers and crutches under the government's scheme enabled Arup to attend the village primary school. Arup is now 19, and studying at the higher secondary level. He is not only getting educated, but also teaching three hearing impaired children from the neighbouring village. Besides, Arup is helping a visually challenged child, Mafijul, studying in the second grade, as a writer during the latter's exams. Very few people can identify 21-year old Sujata as a disabled young woman, given her confidence. And yet, Sujata could hardly move ever since she was struck with polio at one and a half years. Thanks to SANCHAR's home-based programme, Sujata not only helps her family make puffed rice for sale, but has taken advantage of the vocational training imparted to be able to stitch her own dresses. She is currently learning embroidery even as she broadens her knowledge of dressmaking to earn an income. These are but examples of the work taken up by SANCHAR on behalf of more than a thousand disabled persons in rural areas. Starting in 1988, SANCHAR launched itself with field support from CINI (a non-governmental organization working in the field of health) to work with disabled children. At first, there were only three or four children that the organization worked with, in a couple of villages. Today, SANCHAR operates in 75 villages spread over 4 blocks - Falta, Bishnupur I and II, and Thakurpukur-Maheshtala, bringing assistance to 819 disabled persons and 774 families. It has been a long journey, but as Director Tulika Das concedes, "The Disabilities Act of 1995 has proved a shot in the arm. With so much being offered by the government now, it is not too difficult to convince communities and Panchayats to take the initiative and give a fairer deal to the disabled." The organization works at three levels: the disabled individual, his/her family and the community. At the family level, SANCHAR personnel provide the necessary training to the parents and family-members as regards handling of a physically or mentally challenged child. Physiotherapy is provided for free by a professional to enable the child to handle his/her own chores. In cases where a child is unable to move out of the home to attend school, SANCHAR personnel actually arrange for the child's education at home. "The Disabilities Act of 1995 has proved a shot in the arm. With so much being offered by the government now, it is not too difficult to convince communities and Panchayats to take the initiative and give a fairer deal to the disabled." Editors' Note: The author has separately compiled a list of key facilities that can be accessed under the provisions of the Disability Act; click here to access this page. The community-based rehabilitation programme involves sensitizing villagers through villager education committees, members of which comprise Panchayat pradhans and members of the Panchayat, liaising with school authorities to provide the necessary facilities such as ramps and suitable chairs for the challenged and allowing clinics to be operated for their benefit. SANCHAR also facilitates the provision of identity cards, stipends and the like by getting Panchayat pradhans to apply and arrange for the same. Wheelchairs, hearing aids and appliances are given free by the government to all those whose incomes are below Rs 5000 a year. "All that we do is spread awareness among the persons in the village community about the facilities available", says Das. Tying up with Mobility India for the past two years has also helped Sanchar in this respect. "We especially provide technical know-how for the building of school ramps. The incline should never be too steep, lest the wheelchair user rolls down." It is to the credit of SANCHAR that nearly all schools in the 4 blocks in which it works have ramps to cater to the disabled, whereas most educational institutions and libraries in Kolkata lacking these, despite government funds being available for the purpose. Rehabilitation through vocational training is what SANCHAR has especially been working towards when dealing with the disabled. Here, training is imparted in vocations that complement the traditional occupations prevalent here. For instance, brush-making being a common cottage industry here, many mentally challenged youngsters have been trained in the vocation. The hearing or visually impaired youngsters interested in starting on a new enterprise have been imparted training in making packing boxes for these brushes. Sometimes, interest and talent may also determine the kind of training given. Physically challenged Krishna, for instance, always showed an uncanny talent for needlecraft since childhood. After being given the necessary training, Krishna has been taking on embroidery jobs to cater to the market and is earning a steady income. He is also training some others in the village to help him in the business. SANCHAR Director: Tulika Das A-2/6 Diamond Park, Joka, Kolkata 700104, West Bengal. Tel: 91-033-24975625. e-mail: sanchar@vsnl.com Not resting on its laurels thus far, the organization looks forward to changing the negative attitude of communities with regard to the disabled. The low priority to the disabled in national planning is also a matter of concern to SANCHAR. "It is important that disability figures on the agenda of all development plans formulated by the government in this country," emphasizes Tulika Das. For now, the organization is busy reaching out to prevent the occurrence of disability and help in rehabilitation of the disabled in as many villages as possible-including those outside its field area - through Open Day programmes. (Charkha Features) ⊕ Rina Mukherji 24 Jun 2005 Rina Mukherji is a freelance journalist, interested specifically in social and development issues. 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disa Rail travel for the disabled: Learn from the world By indiatogether.org Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000 Attention to international benchmarks, awareness of rights and proactive provision of basic facilities could make train journeys a less stressful experience for physically challenged passengers in the country, says Malini Shankar in the second part of her series. Full Article
disa In the national capital, no policy for Persons with Disabilities By indiatogether.org Published On :: Fri, 24 Jul 2015 08:36:48 +0000 The Comptroller and Auditor General performance audit of the social welfare schemes for Persons with Disabilities run by the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi, covering the years from 2009 to 2014, which got tabled recently brought forth some shocking facts, writes Himanshu Upadhyaya. Full Article
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disa Know disaster, no disaster By indiatogether.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000 Over 400 children from 36 schools in Pune participated in the two-day event on 'Children - Disasters and Sustainable Futures' on 4-5 January this year. They gathered knowledge about disasters and how to best manage in such situations, ensuring minimum loss of life and property. Rasika Dhavse reports. Full Article
disa 'A Big Blunder': Twitter Disappointed With Crowded Alcohol Stores, Online Petition to Keep Them Closed By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 05:45:11 +0530 The Centre has now allowed the sale of liquor in all zones, barring the containment zones, and only in standalone shops. Full Article
disa Sport in Empty Stadiums will be Disappointing, Feels Sachin Tendulkar By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:14:29 +0530 But does he think that winning and losing will have the same kind of impact in an athlete''s mind once the mayhem of this pandemic is over? Full Article
disa Cheesecake Review: TVF Series Disappoints Everyone But Pet Lovers By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:00:45 +0530 TVF has worked with less and delivered more previously. However, in Cheesecake, it seems to not look beyond paying homage to pets for redemption and that is its main flaw. Full Article
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disa Indian Women's Hockey Team Disappointed With Coronavirus Impact on Their Preparation, Says Marijne By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 10:45:28 +0530 Indian women's hockey team's Tokyo Olympics preparation revolved around their foreign tours and travel restrictions due to coronavirus have thrown their plans into disarray. Full Article
disa Scottish FA Vice-president Fears 'Total Disaster' of Cancelling Next Season Due to Covid-19 By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:03:53 +0530 Scottish FA vice-president Mike Mulraney warned it would be 'foolhardy' not to face up to the possibility of Scottish clubs going out of business during Covid-19 pandemic. Full Article
disa German GP: Lewis Hamilton Gets Pole, Disaster for Ferrari By www.news18.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Jul 2019 08:53:54 +0530 Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position at German Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel will start last after technical faults marred their qualifying. Full Article