Ishwak Singh's Journey Through the Deaf Community in 'Berlin': A Moving Tale of Language and Connection

2 weeks, 1 day ago

A farming project in South Africa is helping deaf people build skills and find jobs

JOHANNESBURG — At the Westonaria agricultural park near Bekkersdal, east of Johannesburg, farm workers are busy tilling the soil and planting tomatoes and lettuce. They are members of the Voiceout Deaf farming collective, started by entrepreneur Matebogo Victoria, to create a platform where deaf people can develop their skills in agriculture and find sustainable work. Another worker, who said in …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Union Minister Pradhan launches India’s first sign language DTH channel

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a move to foster an inclusive education system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday launched India’s first 24X7 television channel on sign language, as part of the PM e-VIDYA initiative. The channel 31, which will be run by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, aims to provide comprehensive educational resources in sign language, benefiting …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Sign language meets AI

China Daily

Tan Chenglong, Zhao Yuan, Yao Dengfeng, and Wang Yueran pose for a photo at the ninth China Collegiate Computing Contest Mobile Application Innovation Contest in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on Nov 17. CHINA DAILY At the ninth China Collegiate Computing Contest Mobile Application Innovation Contest held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, in November, a sign language learning app named ArtfulSign emerged as the top …

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3 weeks ago

How Technology is Transforming Workplaces for the Hearing Impaired

The Quint

For Zahal Mohamed TP, a Project Control Services Analyst in Accenture, breaking barriers as a hearing impaired professional isn’t just about overcoming personal challenges—it’s about embracing the transformative power of technology. In a recent blog, Zahal shared their inspiring journey, shedding light on how tools like real-time transcription and AI-powered sign language interpretation have empowered them to excel in their …

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3 weeks ago

When The Phone Rings cast apologises over Chae So Bin’s ‘offensive’ sign language scene: ‘No intent to mock..’

Hindustan Times

MBC's When the Phone Rings kicked off with a bang—but not without controversy. In the premiere episode, Hong Hee Joo's portrayal of a sign language journalist stirred up backlash, with some viewers feeling a particular scene allegedly mocked sign language. On November 29, the production team took to the viewers' bulletin board, offering a sincere apology: "We deeply regret causing …

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1 month ago

NDFC rolls out accessible films section at IFFI, holds a special screening

Hindustan Times

PANAJI: The National Film Development Corporation on Friday unveiled the “accessible films” section of the International Film Festival of India with the screening of an ‘accessible’ version of the film ‘12th Fail’ that included sign language for the hearing impaired and audio descriptions for those with sight impairment. NDFC managing director Prithul Kumar reiterated the government’s commitment towards promoting inclusiveness …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sign Language Interpreters Bridge the Communication Gap in Hong Kong

China Daily

Hong Kong Society for the Deaf invites the public to learn sign language and communicate with deaf individuals through this unique form of communication. Sign language interpreters accurately convey word meanings and emotions, making it an effective tool for connecting with the deaf community. The society's efforts to promote sign language interpretation demonstrate the importance of inclusivity and breaking down …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sign language speaks volumes, conveying care in Hong Kong

China Daily

Timmy Chan, head of the Sign Language Center of the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf, uses sign language to communicate with Wanzy Lo, Sign Language Officer of the society, in Hong Kong. Sign language interpreters of the Hong Kong Society for the Deaf not only convey word meanings accurately but also capture the essence of the messages to increase …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Meet these sign language interpreters from Chennai

The Hindu

With their nimble fingers and animated expressions, they are unmissable even in a crowd of elected representatives. ‘I learn from my students’ As a new faculty at St Louis College for the Deaf in Gandhi Nagar, B. Ambrose felt handicapped — even a wee bit ashamed — for not knowing the sign language. “When the main sign language interpreter, Vijaya …

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3 months ago

When silence becomes golden: Unique art show at Bengaluru features deaf artists

The Hindu

Deaf artist Vivek Kumar’s sculpture, ‘If freedom could speak’, screams volumes about the art as well as the artist. It would be one of the displays at ‘Beyond Signs: Power of Gestures’, an art exhibition at Chitrakala Parishath featuring eight deaf artists. He believes the exhibition would help to break barriers, provide more exposure to artists like him who see …

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3 months ago

What does it take to be a sign language interpreter?

The Hindu

In November when the play In the Blue Houses Dream The Mountains was performed at the School of Drama in Thrissur, Livin C Lonakutty’s nimble fingers and expressions were capturing the action on stage for over 20 hearing-impaired people in the audience. For Vinayachandran BS, another SLI, it was a memorable occasion when he did a commentary in sign language …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Carrying the torch for hearing impaired

Hindustan Times

Lucknow: When 10-year-old Shivaji Panda gradually but completely lost his ability to hear, little did he or his parents knew that 40 years later he would complete his PhD. He met his wife, a German professor who was researching Indian sign language, while working with a foundation in Delhi for hearing impaired women. They worked to create a formal one-year …

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3 months, 1 week ago

‘Berlin’ movie review: Aparshakti Khurana and Ishwak Singh become the voice of dissent in this subversive espionage thriller

The Hindu

Set in the Delhi winter of 1993 when the Iron Curtain had just lifted over Europe after years of Cold War, Berlin takes us to the period when India was still under Soviet influence in more ways than one. Berlin Director: Atul Sabharwal Cast: Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwak Singh, Rahul Bose, Kabir Bedi, Anupriya Goenka Duration: 124 minutes Storyline: When a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Autoworkers learn sign language hoping connection with deaf colleagues improves work and lives

Associated Press

LONDON — One doesn’t need to know sign language to understand what Michael Connolly feels about his colleagues’ efforts to break down the barriers posed by his deafness. When asked what he thought of his teammates’ decision to learn British Sign Language, the 45-year-old autoworker at the Nissan plant in Sunderland, England, grinned and flashed a universal symbol: Two thumbs …

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4 months ago

‘Berlin’: Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwak Singh’s spy-thriller to release directly on OTT

The Hindu

Actor Aparshakti Khurana’s much-anticipated spy-thriller, Berlin, is all set to release directly on ZEE5, the makers announced today. Directed by Atul Sabharwal, Berlin also features Ishwak Singh, Rahul Bose, Anupriya Goenka, and Kabir Bedi. As per the information shared by the team of ZEE5, Berlin “takes viewers into the icy winters of the 1990s in Delhi, where a silent storm …

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6 months, 1 week ago

The voice behind 600 silent success stories

China Daily

Li Hongjia teaches a hearing-impaired boy how to pronounce the "z" sound while holding a mirror so the boy can see himself as he practises. Li stresses that the golden period for listening-impaired children's language acquisition is 2 to 6 years old, which is also the common age range for her students. "If they don't have the basic ability to …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion

The Hindu

The general election 2024 is almost nearing its end. Despite the National Education Policy 2020 recommending the standardised teaching of ISL across schools, its use in education systems remains sparse even in schools for the deaf. Sign language versus oralism The Indian education system still focuses on “oralism”, where deaf people are taught to use their voices and lip read, …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Teachers of deaf schools from four states to learn Sign Language in Mysuru

The Hindu

Teachers from deaf schools in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala are attending the national training programme on Basic Indian Sign Language that began at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing here on Monday. An initiative of the Centre for AAC and Sign Language, AIISH, and the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre, New Delhi, the …

Language Training Teachers Schools Hearing Deaf Sign Language

7 months ago

Technology helps improve lives of people with disabilities

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn Updated: 2024-05-20 Large | Medium | Small The photo shows the AI digital sign language announcer during Beijing Olympic Winter Games in 2022. AI digital sign language interpreter Learning language poses a significant challenge for the hearing-impaired population, particularly for those who are middle-aged and elderly. An AI digital sign language interpreter has the potential to bridge this gap. …

Language Ai Sign

7 months, 2 weeks ago

She has dedicated her life to adding sound to the life of the hearing-impaired

China Daily

Liu Lingli teaches hearing-impaired children in an outdoor class. Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and dedication, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education. "Even as a child, I was moved by her kind gesture, and thought it would be great …

Special Education Students Child Wang Liu

8 months, 1 week ago

In some classrooms in Senegal, deaf and hard-of-hearing students now study alongside everyone else

Associated Press

PIKINE, Senegal — Mouhamed Sall stepped to the chalkboard with a glance and quick question in sign language to an assistant. “The new colleagues don’t know sign language but we still play together.” Mouhamed Sall, who is deaf, attends class at the Guinaw Rail Sud public high school in Pikine, Senegal, Monday, March 18, 2024. Mouhamed Sall, who is deaf, …

Language Children School Schools Public Deaf Sign

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Deaf students hone art skills at studio

China Daily

Sun Xiaocang teaches by writing on the whiteboard at the Cangxiao Studio he and his wife, Xu Weixiao, founded in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY Inside the 90-square-meter Cangxiao Studio in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, about 20 young students sit silently shoulder-to-shoulder as they paint. "I hope more friends like me can make their dreams come true and find a good …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Deaf students hone art skills at studio

China Daily

Sun Xiaocang teaches by writing on the whiteboard at the Cangxiao Studio he and his wife, Xu Weixiao, founded in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. CHINA DAILY Inside the 90-square-meter Cangxiao Studio in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, about 20 young students sit silently shoulder-to-shoulder as they paint. "I hope more friends like me can make their dreams come true and find a good …

Art Students Studio Deaf Sign Language Deaf Students Xu Weixiao

1 year ago

Methil Devikas Crossover merges Indian Sign Language with hastha mudras of Indian classical dance

The Hindu

There may be no conversation, but their expressions say it all as the audience reacts to danseuse Methil Devika’s new choreography. An amalgamation of Indian Sign Language and conventional hastha mudras from scriptures on aesthetics and traditional practices, Crossover, choreographed by Devika, narrates the advent of Lord Krishna. The 20-minute film includes a dance that integrates Indian Sign Language in …

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1 year ago

Seahawks’ Metcalf hopes to gain right kind of attention learning and using American Sign Language

Associated Press

RENTON, Wash. — Back in the summer, long before it became a way to quietly send a message, DK Metcalf decided he wanted to learn more about a class on American Sign Language he took in college. “In the past I was taking acting classes, now I figured let’s take it a step further.” Metcalf’s path learning ASL came to …

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1 year, 2 months ago

In A First, Sign Language Interpreter Appears In Supreme Court For Deaf Lawyer; Sparks Conversations On Accessibility

Live Law

On a seemingly ordinary morning on September 22, the Supreme Court of India had a surprise in store for all those tuned into its virtual proceedings. The presence of the Indian Sign Language interpreter, Saurav Roychowdhury, was arranged by Advocate on Record Sanchita Ain, who had a sole mission in mind - to ensure that her deaf junior, Advocate Sarah …

Language Justice Supreme Court Court Proceedings Lawyer Supreme Deaf

1 year, 3 months ago

Indian engineering student builds AI model for real-time sign language translation

The Hindu

An Indian engineering student has developed an innovative AI model that can translate American Sign Language into English words. The AI model, developed by Priyanjali Gupta, a student of Vellore Institute of Technology, was built using TensorFlow Object Detection API, utilizing transfer learning with the ssd_mobilenet model. As part of a comment on a LinkedIn post, Gupta stated “You are …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Livestreaming with sign language

China Daily

Hearing-impaired couple Wang Xian and Yi Sixiong presents the goods to be sold during a livestreaming show. Using multiple WeChat public accounts and a silent livestreaming room, Yi and his wife have attracted over 350,000 online followers, mainly hearing-impaired people like them. Yi, 33, also known as Daxiong, or "big bear", aims to build a platform for people with hearing …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Livestreaming with sign language

China Daily

Hearing-impaired couple Wang Xian and Yi Sixiong presents the goods to be sold during a livestreaming show. Using multiple WeChat public accounts and a silent livestreaming room, Yi and his wife have attracted over 350,000 online followers, mainly hearing-impaired people like them. Yi, 33, also known as Daxiong, or "big bear", aims to build a platform for people with hearing …

Language Hearing Zhang Sign Sign Language Changsha Difficulties

2 years, 1 month ago

Livestreaming with sign language

China Daily

Hearing-impaired couple Wang Xian and Yi Sixiong presents the goods to be sold during a livestreaming show. Using multiple WeChat public accounts and a silent livestreaming room, Yi and his wife have attracted over 350,000 online followers, mainly hearing-impaired people like them. Yi, 33, also known as Daxiong, or "big bear", aims to build a platform for people with hearing …

Language Hearing Zhang Sign Sign Language Changsha Difficulties

2 years, 1 month ago

Inzamam ul Haq questions Rohit Sharma's body language after India crash out of T20 World Cup

India Today

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has slammed Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's body language after India were knocked out of the T20 World Cup on Thursday following the 10-wicket defeat against England. "India had won their first Asia Cup 2022 match against Pakistan but there was pressure on Rohit Sharma's face," Inzamam added. Inzamam is not the first Pakistan cricketer to question …

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2 years, 1 month ago

WATCH: Hearing Impaired Kenyan Girl Hears For First Time in this Heartwarming Video

News 18

A heartwarming video which is currently going viral shows the reaction of a hearing-impaired girl who heard something for the very first time. The short video clip has now gone viral on social media and has touched hearts. Shared by the brand Wear The Peace, the caption of the video states that Nestayha is a 7-year-old girl from Wajir and …

Video Sign Language Instagram Hear

2 years, 3 months ago

International Day of Sign Languages: NGMA holds cultural event, educates on role of museums in unity

India TV News

The National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi presented a cultural extravaganza on the occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages on September 23. The spectacular lineup of performances began with a guided tour of the exhibition of mementoes received by Prime Minister Narendra modi, in sign language. All communities should be able to participate in big numbers …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Opinion| Sign language and the sound of silence at the 94th Academy Awards

Firstpost

Will Smith’s slap might have resonated strongly, claimed wide attention and elicited immediate outrage, but it was the omnipresence of the sign language and the sound of silence that was the most striking aspect of the Oscars this year. Something similar happened 35 years later last week at LA’s Dolby Theatre at the 94th Academy Awards as Troy Kotsur became …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Troy Kotsur on historic Oscar nod: I’m just an actor who happens to be deaf

Hindustan Times

It has been over a week since actor Troy Kotsur made history by becoming the first deaf man to be nominated for an Academy Award for acting, and he hopes that this achievement will benefit his community. Troy Kotsur made history when he landed his first Oscar nomination for his role in family drama, CODA “I’m sure that all the …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Irma Sluis to make a TV program with deaf and hard of hearing people

NL Times

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3 years, 3 months ago

International Day of Sign Languages 2021: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

India Today

The International Day of Sign Languages is observed on September 23 every year. International Day of Sign Languages 2021: Theme The 2021 theme, declared by the World Federation of the Deaf, is “We Sign For Human Rights,” highlighting how each of us deaf and hearing people around the world — can work together hand in hand to promote the recognition …

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3 years, 3 months ago

International Day of Sign Languages 2021: What is Indian Sign Language? Why You Should Learn it?

News 18

Sign language is a medium of communication for and with people who are deaf. Below, we take a look at the Indian sign language and discuss why we should learn it. HISTORY OF THE INDIAN SIGN LANGUAGE Indian Sign Language has developed over the past century and taught since 2001. Panda is the founding member of the Indian Sign Language …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Why Cops in Madhya Pradesh's Indore are Learning Sign Language

News 18

All the officials in the Indore division of Madhya Pradesh police are undergoing training to learn sign language to help the people who have speech disabilities or hard of hearing. Sign language experts, Gyanendra Purohit and Monica Purohit, are teaching the police personnel and helping them in learning the mode of communication that uses hand signals, gestures, facial expressions and …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Meet 5-Year-Old Aws Oudah, Jordan's Youngest Sign Language Teacher Who is Winning Internet

News 18

A five-year-old boy from Jordan has been making waves across the globe. Being his country’s ‘youngest sign language teacher’, the little one is being hailed as the latest internet sensation. Aws Oudah runs his own YouTube channel which serves as a platform to teach sign language to his fellow countrymen. In the video, we can see Oudah easily communicating with …

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3 years, 8 months ago

'It was liberating to create multidimensional, flawed characters': Ajeeb Daastaans team discuss 'twisted' Netflix anthology

Firstpost

A blend of multiple short films, or anthologies is gaining steam on OTT platforms. After Emmy-nominated Lust Stories, and Ghost Stories Netflix will release yet another anthology consisting of four short film segments called Ajeeb Daastaans. Shefali Shah, Nushrat Bharucha, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Aditi Rao Hydari among others, the four shorts explore jealousy, entitlement, and toxicity in …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Riz Ahmed on his Sound of Metal role: 'Wanted to give up a whole year to learn sign language, the drums'

Firstpost

I’ve felt really, really privileged to be part of a film that tries to contribute something fresh and hopefully a step forward as to how deaf people are portrayed on screen, said the actor. For an actor notorious for not sleeping before shooting a new movie, Riz Ahmed sounded remarkably laid-back recounting how he’d learned on 16 March about his …

Film Sound Metal Sign Language Best No One Actor

3 years, 9 months ago

Thanks to its Deaf actors, ‘Sound of Metal’ offers an authentic look at Deaf culture

LA Times

When actor and American Sign Language coach Jeremy Lee Stone instructed costar Riz Ahmed to stop using his voice on the set of “Sound of Metal,” Ahmed did something strange. When Deaf actors were directed to appear shocked as another person entered the frame, Stone explained that Deaf people typically stand at an angle “so that we can see if …

Community Actors Sound Metal Hearing This Film Deaf

3 years, 10 months ago

‘CODA’ has loud message even when there’s silence

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “CODA,” which stands for “Child of Deaf Adults,” invites viewers into a …

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3 years, 10 months ago

‘CODA’ has loud message even when there’s silence

Associated Press

New York — The breakout hit of this year’s Sundance Film Festival is set to expand the conversation about diversity in Hollywood. “CODA,” which stands for “Child of Deaf Adults,” invites viewers into a world many have never seen, with a silence they’ve never experienced. “For people who have never seen deaf people or have never even seen sign language …

Family Love Film Sign Language Role Ruby Coda

4 years, 2 months ago

NCERT to Make Textbooks Available in Indian Sign Language for Hearing-impaired Children

News 18

The National Council of Educational Research and Training signed an MoU with the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre on Tuesday to make textbooks and other educational material accessible for deaf children in sign language. “The availability of NCERT textbooks in Indian Sign Language will ensure that hearing-impaired children can also now access educational resources and it will be …

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4 years, 2 months ago

NCERT textbooks to be available in Indian sign language

India TV News

The National Council of Educational Research and Training signed an MoU with the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre on Tuesday to make textbooks and other educational material accessible for deaf children in sign language. "The availability of NCERT textbooks in Indian Sign Language will ensure that hearing-impaired children can also now access educational resources and it will be …

Language Indian Sign Sign Language Mou Isl Ncert

4 years, 2 months ago

Google is creating a sign-language detection tech for video conferencing

The Hindu

Google is working on a sign language detection technology to let voice deprived users communicate in video conferencing. This real-time sign language detection model can identify when someone is showing signs, and when they are done, Google said. The model can connect to various video conferencing applications, and can set the user as the “speaker” when they show signs. The …

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4 years, 3 months ago

International Day of Sign Languages 2020: Everything You Should Know About it

News 18

Today, in different parts of the world, International Day of Sign Languages is observed to protect and support the linguistic identity of deaf people and those who use sign languages. List of sign languages There are 300 different sign languages through which hearing impaired people can communicate, as per the World Federation of the Deaf. Out of these, here is …

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