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World Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating the Spirituality of Colours

Published

2 years ago

April 1, 2023

By Goldie Kasturia
Founder, Takhte

World Autism Awareness Day, celebrated every year on April 2 is one of four health-specific UN Days, established on December 18, 2007, by UN General Assembly resolution 62/139, and all member states are encouraged to raise autism awareness at all levels.

Throughout the month, there are several autism-friendly events and educational activities with the goals of raising awareness, acceptance, and support around the world.

Early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can affect how a child communicates, interacts with others, and enjoys life. Behaviour indicators of ASD vary in severity. Behaviours and intensity are considered while diagnosing the disorder. Autism’s most prevalent symptoms are a delay or inability to talk, an obsession with rituals and routines, a lack of motor skills, a problem making eye contact, a lack of interest in social connections, and reasoning and planning issues.

Approximately 18 million people are living with autism in India and the number is increasing every year as per the statistics. ASD affects approximately 1% to 1.5 percent of children between the ages of 2 and 9 years old. An estimated ten percent of children who are old enough to attend school have been found to have mild to severe learning difficulties. The alarming increase in the number of people diagnosed with autism in this country can be attributed to many factors, including a lack of awareness about the condition, inadequate access to basic services, and inaccurate diagnosis.

Takhte is ever emphasising inclusive education. And aims to use this occasion to spread the day’s message, and also showcase a young Asperger artist, Neelesh’s latest artwork, to the people who would appreciate it the most: our readers of VOV. As a means of promoting appreciation and encouragement for persons with autism and raising awareness about the condition.

Neelesh’s ‘Temple Temptation’ depicts numerous devotees who have come in hope of being able to catch a glimpse of Lord Shiva. They are anticipating that all their problems get solved and they receive a boatload of good fortune. He is a devout individual who places a high value on worshipping Lord Ganesha and also finds solace in visiting the sacred Puttaparthi Sai Baba Temple. But when he sees disadvantaged people queuing up outside the temple for alms, it makes him unhappy. Neelesh hopes that he may be of use to them by distributing food.

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A Book in Making.

Published

4 weeks ago

November 24, 2024

VOV Writer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) practices benefit India by addressing societal needs in healthcare, education, agriculture, smart cities, infrastructure, mobility, and transportation through dynamic data. AI can add one trillion to India’s economy by 2035. AI in journalism is also making a breakthrough. Faster news production, automated fact-checking, sentiment analysis for audience feedback, and the capacity to comb through massive volumes of data to find insights are just a few advantages of using AI in journalism. It can improve news reporting’s general quality, efficiency, and accuracy. Be it the use of AI in TV viewing experience, radio broadcasting, streaming services, music creation, or the social media industry, it is setting the bar as a game-changer in predicting content preferences, content moderation, and user behaviour analysis. This book aims to capture the progress of AI in media.

Takhte Writers and Publishers has received the chapters from Academicians, Researchers and Research Scholars. The book will be edited by Dr Divya, Associate Professor & Dean, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Shri Venkateshwara University, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh and Shivani Kasturia, Head- Takhte Writers and Publishers.

The book will be launched soon.

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Fusion of Illusion – An Anthology of Stories

Published

4 weeks ago

November 24, 2024

VOV Writer

‘Fusion of Illusion – An Anthology of Stories’ is available on Amazon. Get your copy now. Adding more to it, the purpose of this anthology, ‘Fusion of Illusion’, is to let you read through a varied range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. Also presents a collection of narratives that, collectively, can entertain, educate, provoke thought, or celebrate diversity. Here different styles are blended to create a visually intriguing composition. Illusions are often used in art and entertainment to evoke emotions, challenge perspectives, or create awe-inspiring experiences. Most writers here have used illusions to push boundaries, spark imagination, and innovate in their experience of writing.

Amazon link to buy a copy

https://amzn.in/d/25xwbmk

Poems

Don’t Let Yesterday hold You Back

Published

4 weeks ago

November 24, 2024

VOV Writer

Song

Sadaf
Class 5
Gitanjali Vedika School, Hyderabad
(Budding Writer attending Takhte’s Creative Writing Sessions-Mentor Ms Goldie)

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 1
Sunlight shines on morning dew,
A fresh day and a hopeful hue.
Let’s leave behind the darkness of night,
And step into the morning bright.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 2
Mistakes are made; Doubts may come up,
But let’s rise above to blow it up.
With every sunrise being a new start,
A fresh beginning with a new heart.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away.

Verse 3
Learn from the lesson and let go of the pain,
Make sure it doesn’t happen again and again.
It’s a fresh day, and a new hope is born,
A brighter tomorrow, in a brand-new morn.

Chorus
Don’t let yesterday hold you back,
let’s get today on track.
Grab the new day,
And let yesterday fade away…

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