Children with autism close to my heart: Aniruddh Dave

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 15:32

TV actor Aniruddh Dave, who will be seen playing an autistic character in an episode of `Yeh Hai Aashiqui`, says that the subject of the episode really inspired him to take it up.

Performing with autistic fan was career highpoint: Katy Perry

Last Updated: Sunday, April 21, 2013, 10:37

Singer Katy Perry says performing her single "Firework" at a charity fundraiser with autistic fan Jodi DePiazza, has been her career`s highlight.

Heavy internet users can have withdrawal symptoms like drug abusers

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 13:40

Using the internet for long periods of time can cause withdrawal symptoms similar to the `comedown` experienced by drug users, scientists have warned

Sonia Gandhi faults public policy for plight of differently-abled

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 16:51

National Advisory Council chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said public policy has not kept pace with their needs and the differently-abled remained deprived of their rights.

Priyanka Chopra urges NGOs to join hands for World Autism Day

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 14:12

Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has been approached by various non-orofit organisations to celebrate World Autism Day Dec 3, has requested them to come together and organise a combined event.

Suniel Shetty to support autism drive in Oman

Last Updated: Sunday, May 27, 2012, 20:02

Suniel Shetty will be putting his weight behind an autism cause in the Gulf state of Oman.

Salman Khan bats for autistic kids

Last Updated: Monday, April 2, 2012, 10:08

Salman Khan has become the face of autism in India. Walking an extra mile to promote the cause, the actor has joined the campaign to spread awareness about autism in kids and says that autism is a disorder, not a disease.

`Therapists to handle autism cases in India`

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 16:03

Ahead of World Autism Awareness Day tomorrow, activists and therapists today urged the central government to include Applied Behaviour Analysis as a subject of study in India.

More autism-friendly shows planned for Broadway

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 09:22

Two more autism-friendly performances of Broadway musicals will be offered this spring and fall.

Kate Winslet couldn’t get Bill Clinton to put on hat for autism book

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 13:04

Kate Winslet has revealed in an interview that she had trouble getting former President Bill Clinton to take part in her latest charity project.

Sonia Gandhi for South Asian partnership on autism

Last Updated: Monday, July 25, 2011, 18:35

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi on Monday praised Bangladesh`s "path breaking innovations" in micro-finance, education, women`s empowerment and public health.