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  • India triumphs in historic Bilateral International Deaf Cricket Series against England

    India triumphs in historic Bilateral International Deaf Cricket Series against England

    Mumbai: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team emerged victorious at the County Ground, Leicester in the bilateral series against England, showcasing their prowess and resilience on the international stage. Indian team was invited & hosted by England & South Wales Cricket Board.

    ECB played the perfect host and the team was delighted to get this unique opportunity to play in five cricket grounds & prove their mettle each time.  The Indian Deaf Cricket Team’s success in the bilateral series against England is a moment of celebration for the entire nation, as it marks another milestone in the journey of Indian cricket. As they continue to inspire and uplift through their achievements, they undoubtedly pave the way for future generations of deaf cricketers to dream big and aim high.

    The series witnessed an intense battle between India and England, with both teams demonstrating exceptional cricketing talent. However, it was the Indian team that dominated throughout, securing a commendable series win by defeating the hosts by six wickets in the seventh and final match of the series.

    Match details:

    Abhishek Singh was awarded the title of ‘Man of the Match’ while Sai Akash was referred to as ‘Man of the Series’. Captain Virender Singh took the maximum wickets.

    Speaking on this monumental achievement for India, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “The victory in this bilateral series against England is not just a win on the field but a testament to the perseverance and skill of our hearing impaired players. It marks a significant milestone for deaf cricket in India, showcasing our capability to compete and succeed at the highest levels of the sport. We are thrilled to see our team’s hard work and determination pay off, and we look forward to continuing our journey of excellence in deaf cricket.”

    He credited the hard work and dedication of every team member, as well as the unwavering support from fans and stakeholders.

    This series win not only reaffirms India’s dominance in deaf cricket but also underscores the growing talent and potential within the deaf cricketing community. It serves as a testament to the inclusivity and diversity of sports in India, showcasing how determination and skill can overcome any challenge.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “I am delighted by India’s historic triumph against England in the bilateral series. This victory underscores our team’s resilience and commitment to excellence in cricket. It gives me immense pride in highlighting the power of sports to unite and inspire, showcasing the immense talent within our country. We are proud of our players and their dedication, and this win is remarkable as the team played in a new environment & succeeded with immense guidance from their coaches & skipper Virender Singh. The team was delighted to be hosted by ECB in England.

    Grateful to our support partners – Serum Institute of India, KFC India, Hero MotoCorp Ltd., APL Apollo Tubes Ltd, Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt Ltd, Impact Measurement and Kaizzen.

  • Janhvi Kapoor’s debut stand-up ‘Leap, Laugh & Learn’ promotes HPV awareness

    Janhvi Kapoor’s debut stand-up ‘Leap, Laugh & Learn’ promotes HPV awareness

    Mumbai: Every year, the world observes International HPV Awareness Day on 4 March and Janhvi Kapoor, one of the most sought-after actresses in Hindi Cinema, has been at the forefront of spreading awareness about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in collaboration with Serum Institute of India’s thought-provoking initiative, ‘IPledgeToPrevent’. Ahead of International HPV Awareness Day 2024, Janhvi created a ‘Bawaal’ on social media by taking a leap forward in adopting one of the most unique approaches to draw attention to the disease. Leveraging that one extra day of this year – the Leap Day – Janhvi educates audiences about the causes and risks of HPV through laughter with her debut stand-up special, ‘Leap, Laugh & Learn’.

    A series of tantalizing teasers lead to the launch of Janhvi Kapoor’s debut stand-up special, piquing fans’ curiosity about Leap, Laugh & Learn. The actress looks like a natural as she takes the stage to tickle audiences’ funny bones but for a noble cause. Infusing humour with raising awareness, “aspiring comedian” Janhvi leaves the guests in splits with her quick wit and prompts them to contemplate the lack of knowledge about HPV contraction and preventive measures.

    During her stand-up special, Janhvi urges the audience to make informed decisions about HPV prevention. She sheds some light on the “Khatarnak Jodi” of HPV and Cancer. “Cervical, vaginal, anal, and oral cancers are some cancers that may develop in your body because of HPV,” shares Janhvi. The actress also busts a prevalent myth: “HPV only affects women.” How to prevent yourself from contracting HPV, you may ask? Well, the answer is as simple as consulting a doctor to begin with. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of getting an HPV vaccination for individuals between the ages of 9 to 26. Drawing the curtain on the stand-up special, Janhvi inspires change and spurs audiences on to “pledge to prevent HPV.”

    Expressing her thoughts on bringing about a change with Leap, Laugh & Learn, Janhvi Kapoor said, “As an actor, I believe it’s imperative to support initiatives like IPledgeToPrevent to bring about an actual change in society. HPV poses a major health concern that could lead to life-threatening consequences, including cervical cancer. Yet, there’s a lack of awareness about the risks associated with HPV. To challenge that notion, we came up with the idea of spreading HPV awareness through laughter with my debut stand-up special. With Leap, Laugh & Learn, we aim to encourage individuals to spend that one extra day of this leap year to focus on what’s important for their health – like HPV awareness. With my fans’ support, I pledge to prevent, because knowledge is our best protection against HPV. I am also hopeful that they too will leap towards HPV awareness with me.”

    You, too, can join Janhvi Kapoor on this mission by taking a pledge on the official website of IPledgeToPrevent (www.ipledgetoprevent.in). The initiative underlines the silent threat of HPV and the crucial role that early vaccinations play in safeguarding one’s life. It also strives to encourage collective efforts in preventing HPV and initiating important conversations about the disease, while also debunking widespread misconceptions.

    So don’t forget to leap towards HPV awareness and consult your doctor for HPV vaccination!

  • Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team wins IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024

    Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team wins IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024

    Mumbai: Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team defeated Madhya Pradesh Deaf Cricket Team, with a lead of 45 runs to win the IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship trophy for Deaf 2024, organised in association with Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group). The winning team was felicitated by the chief guest in the closing ceremony held at Essex Farms Cricket Club, Chhawla, Delhi on February 17, 2024.

    In the final match played between Maharashtra Deaf Cricket Team and Madhya Pradesh Deaf Cricket team, the former won the toss and decided to bowl.

    IDCA support partners and dignitaries from cricket and the corporate world also graced the event to motivate the players. Their presence reflected the collaborative spirit and commitment to celebrate inclusivity in sports.

    Guest of Honour:

    1.    Dr Manish Sharma, principal – Venkateshwar International School

    2.    B.P. Sharma, Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), New Delhi

    3.    Yogesh Pal Singh, Deputy Director of Education (Sports & PE) Govt. of NCT of Delhi

    4.    Dr Nagendra Solanki, chairman – Venkateshwar World School, Pune

    5.    ACP Rajesh Dogra, ACP, South-East District, Delhi

    6.    Mukesh Shukla, Sr anchor, DD News

    7.    Bhupendra, chairman, Essex Farms Cricket Club, Chhawla, New Delhi

    8.    Dev Dutt, Qualified BCCI coach

    9.    Sonika Takkar Vachcher, TGT-English, Venkateshwar International School

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially-abled youth, Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group) collaborated with IDCA as the Principal Partner. The group extended full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired men’s tournament as they competed to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering, the chief guest, Dr. Sushi Singh, president, Centre for CSR | BRICS chamber of Commerce & industry; and Vice President, Police Families Welfare Society, Delhi Police, said, “I am honoured to be a part of the tournament and present the team with the championship trophy. These players are exceptionally talented and IDCA is playing a crucial role in nurturing their talent by providing them with the platform to showcase their skills.”

    IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “All four teams performed exceptionally well at the tournament. Their zeal and prowess are commendable. For us, all of them are winners. We are also thankful to our partners for supporting us to give a platform to these talented players and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream them. IDCA is committed to nurturing the young talents of the country and strives to give them the opportunity to shine on the national and international level.”

    The winning team was presented with the trophy and the winning amount of Rs. 1,00,000, while the runner-up was awarded with a consolation prize of Rs. 50,000. The best individual sportsmen in various categories including, batting, bowling, fielding, and super sixes were also felicitated for their commendable performance.

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani said, “We would like to extend our gratitude to all our support partners for believing in these young players and helping us to make their dream of playing at the national level come true. Sports is a powerful medium that connects people and we are certain that it would help us break barriers and promote inclusivity in the field. These specially-abled individuals are an essential part of our society and we must provide them with equal opportunity to grow and fulfil their dream.”

    IDCA patron Reena Jain Malhotra commented, “It was an enthralling tournament and all the players performed exceptionally well. We thank our support partners for joining us today to cheer for the specially-abled players. We are hopeful that this initiative will motivate more players to take up sports.”

    The six-day championship kicked off on 12 February 2024, at Essex Farms Cricket Club & Haryana Cricket Academy, Chhawla, New Delhi with a face-off between Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh. The event was inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the chief guest Santosh Kumar Rai, district magistrate South-East, Delhi. Four teams from Kerala, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir participated in this tournament.

    In support are IDCA’s long-term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Nykaa, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • IDCA inaugurates third Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024 with Serum Institute of India

    IDCA inaugurates third Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024 with Serum Institute of India

    Mumbai: Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) thirrd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024, organised in association with Serum Institute of India (a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group), was formally inaugurated in a glittering ceremony by the chief guest Santosh Kumar Rai, District Magistrate South-East, Delhi.

    The inaugural ceremony was attended by a galaxy of dignitaries from the cricket and corporate world, supporting this IDCA 3rd Test National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2024. Dev Dutt, BCCI certified coach also joined the event.

    Guests of Honour

    1.    Jaswinder Narang, CEO, Villoo Poonawalla Foundation, representing Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, principal partner
    2.    B P Sharma, Director – Central Vigilance Commission, New Delhi
    3.    Rajesh Gehlot, BJP – Delhi
    4.    Shailendra Solanki, Chairman – Venkateshwara International School, Dwarka, New Delhi.
    5.    Dr Nirav Patel, Assistant Commission of Police, Delhi Police
    6.    Rajesh Dogra, ACP – Delhi Police

    Dedicated to nurturing upcoming sports talent among specially-abled youth, Serum Institute of India, a part of Cyrus Poonawalla Group, has joined hands with IDCA as the principal partner. In this role, the group will extend full support to IDCA for the hearing-impaired men’s tournament as they compete to win the coveted cup.

    Addressing the gathering at the inaugural ceremony, former cricketer and chief guest, Santosh Kumar Rai, District Magistrate South East, Delhi said, “It is a proud moment for me to be associated with 3rdIDCA National Cricket Championship. This league provides a platform for specially-abled men to showcase their talent. They have worked really hard towards it, and I am truly glad to be associated with them. I am also thankful to all partners who are supporting this cause, and I look forward to being a part of it for the years to come. This is indeed a proud moment for me, and together by doing our bit, we can make a big impact for specially-abled men. Let’s help them dream and believe that they too can achieve great heights.”

    Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, IDCA president Sumit Jain said, “Today is an important tournament as it signals IDCA’s focus on promoting not only world-class cricket, but emphasis on nurturing diversity and inclusion. All our partners share our vision and are committed to helping hearing-impaired cricketing talent and join the ‘DaretoDream’ movement to mainstream these players who have won many accolades for India. This is also a very special tournament as it is the 3rd National Cricket Championship in 2024.”

    IDCA CEO Roma Balwani commented, “We are truly honoured by the presence of dignitaries who have come today to celebrate and motivate these hearing-impaired men of substance, who will demonstrate their prowess on the cricket field. Our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Modiji has been championing the cause of disability sports in a significant way. He has also promoted the universal usage of sign language which will create more awareness and help break barriers for the hearing-impaired members of communities at large”.  

    IDCA patron Reena Jain Malhotra welcoming the chief guest and guest of honour at the inaugural ceremony, said, “It is a special moment for us at IDCA to see four different states coming together to play the prestigious 3rd IDCA National Cricket Championship. We are very thankful to all our support partners for their belief in the cause of hearing-impaired cricket. We hope to nurture and make it bigger and better in the years to come”.

    In support are IDCA’s long-term partners, KFC India, Hero Moto Corp, Nykaa, Impact Research, Cognito & Kaizzen.

  • Zee Entertainment is Global Citizen Live’s India broadcast partner

    Zee Entertainment is Global Citizen Live’s India broadcast partner

    Mumbai: International advocacy organisation Global Citizen in partnership with Wizcraft recently announced that Mumbai will be represented in Global Citizen Live’s broadcast. The organisation, on Wednesday, said that Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd will broadcast the festival on its television channels and digital entertainment platform Zee5 in India and across the globe.

    VH Group’s Venkys India Ltd, Adani Group, Serum Institute of India (SII), and Maharashtra Tourism have come on board to support the initiative.

    According to a statement, Global Citizen Live festival will call on world leaders, philanthropists, and corporations to defend the planet and defeat poverty, to take action on climate change, famine, and advance vaccine equity.

    “This year, Global Citizen has yet again brought together a slew of committed personalities with an aim to educate and empower both corporations and the general public alike on meeting critical goals in these areas,” said a Zee spokesperson. “The city of Mumbai will be one of the select few iconic locations to host the event live, not only bringing home the immediacy of these causes but also letting the city add its own unique flavor to the endeavor, with a gallery of our very own stars gracing the occasion.”

    The campaign has the support of Venkateshwara Hatcheries’ Venkys as lead partners who have partnered with Global Citizen for its India focussed initiatives for the third successive time. They have previously been presenting partners of Global Citizen Festival-Mumbai and Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, which was broadcast at the height of Covid-19 and called for global vaccine unity.

    “It is great to witness these conversations taking place on a global scale which is amplified by world leaders and eminent personalities in an exciting format that attracts people and also motivates them to act individually. We look forward to joining this campaign that aims at ensuring every citizen on this planet cares for it too,” said SII chief executive officer Adar Poonawalla.

    “We are proud and excited to continue our association with Global Citizen once again. We are delighted to continue our promise with this grand association while we celebrate 50 years of VH Group,” said VH Group’s Venkys India Ltd managing director B Balaji Rao.

    Global Citizen Live is supported by a corporate coalition, including global partners: Accenture, Cisco, Citi, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, Google, Live Nation, P&G, Salesforce, Verizon, and campaign partners Hilton, WW International, and World-Wide Technology who will engage support from the private sector in driving new commitments toward the campaign’s policy objectives. Access Bank is a Global Citizen Live campaign partner in Nigeria.

    “We are elated to announce that this time Zee Entertainment is our official broadcast partner. We are also grateful to VH Group, Adani Group and Serum Institute Of India who have been as enthusiastic about this campaign and event as we are,” said Wizcraft co-founder Andre Timmins. “One thing that binds us together is our common goal of catalysing pro-activeness on long-standing pressing issues concerning people, states, and environment.”

    Actor Anil Kapoor will host the initiative from the Gateway of India and artists like Amit Trivedi, Ajay-Atul, Badshah and Tanishk Bagchi will perform live along with appearances by Sachin Tendulkar, Madhuri Dixit and Varun Dhawan who have come on board to support the campaign. There will also be appearances by Sadhguru, Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Dia Mirza, Farhan Akhtar, among many others.

    Campaign co-chairs include Cisco chairman and CEO Chuck Robbins; Citi CEO Jane Fraser; The Coca-Cola Company chairman and CEO James Quincey; Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian; Google CMO Lorraine Twohill; Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino; P&G CBO Marc Pritchard; Salesforce chairman and CEO Marc Benioff; Verizon chairman and CEO Hans Vestberg, and WW International CEO Mindy Grossman.

    Executive producers of the Global Citizen Live campaign include UMG’s Michele Anthony, Francine Katsoudas, Tina Kennedy, Eric Ortner, Guy Oseary, Michael Rapino for Live Nation, Brian N Sheth, Wassim ‘Sal’ Slaiby, and Chris Stadler.

    The program will be executive produced by Jane Y Mun, with producing partners Deviants Media, Diversified Production Services, Done and Dusted Productions, Ken Ehrlich Productions, Live Nation, Livewire Pictures, TMPL Motion Pictures, and U-Live (a UMG Nigeria company).