Down Syndrome
"I Like To Go Everyday, It's My Work Place"
‘I enjoy painting, I love bright colours specially Red’, says Shaurya who is the proud owner of the Banana Studio in Gurugram. Shaurya’s mother Nina Mehrotra recounts her journey with her 31-year-old son who has Down’s Syndrome and how the studio…
No Special Favours For This Sister!
As part of our Raksha Bandhan series, Aaryamann and Aarshia share nuggets of what makes their sibling relationship as special and adorable as any other brother-sister relationship. Aarshia,11 is a sprightly young girl who has also starred in…
I want To Make Aditi's Corner Big One Day
Aditi’s Corner in Navi Mumbai is run by Aditi Verma, who has Down’s Syndrome. This is the story of how Aditi started a cafe and how she wants to expand it. The picture above is Aditi with chef Vikas Khanna. Parent Talk: ( Aditi’s father, Amit Verma…
Persons With Down syndrome Can And Should Become Independent
In a heartfelt interview, Pranay Burde, 30, with Down syndrome, talks about his job and implores others of his community to come out of their shells and explore the world as people have become more receptive. You have received many national and…
What does a mother of a disabled child want?
As part of International Day of Persons with Disabilty, we spoke to mothers of children with Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome in terms of what they wish for their child. This is what they had to say. Is it too much to…
She Proved Them Wrong and Excelled beyond Expectations
Rucha Shere, 28, is the first student in Maharashtra with Down Syndrome to have achieved academic excellence. Battling ridicule and rejection intrepidly, she is now pursuing a Master’s degree in Sanskrit. Read her wonderful story as told by her…
Her Work Gives Her An Identity and Confidence
Varuni Agrawal is a sprightly 29-year-old young lady with Down’s Syndrome. She is a Teacher’s Assistant at Tagore International School in Delhi. Her parents and siblings, have, of course, been her support all the way. A tete-a-tete with Varuni and…
My Yogi Baba
‘Without saying a word, Dev can speak volumes about love and goodness’ Children are truth personified, feels Parul Kala as she talks about Dev, her son with Down's syndrome. Last year I had to fill out in Dev’s school notebook " what I…
