'Sanatana Dharma Is Like HIV, Leprosy': DMK MP A Raja Defends Udhayanidhi, Further Ignites Row
Sanatana Dharma Row: Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has come to his son's defence, contending that Udhayanidhi did not intend to offend any religious beliefs but sought to address issues of discrimination against Scheduled Castes, Tribals, and Women.
Sep 07, 2023, 13:44 PM IST
Jackie Shroff Creates Leprosy Awareness Among School Kids, Says 'Young Minds Need To Be Sensitised About Social Issues'
Jackie, known for his commitment to social causes, expressed his gratitude towards Alert India for their dedicated efforts towards creating awareness about leprosy.
Apr 13, 2023, 14:31 PM IST
Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa' Dr Ruth Pfau laid to rest in Karachi
"The entire nation is indebted to Ruth Pfau for her selflessness and unmatched services for eradication of leprosy," said Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi.
Aug 19, 2017, 17:52 PM IST
Govt reports India having the maximum cases of leprosy in the world at 60 percent
With a view to eliminating leprosy from the country, a three-pronged strategy was adopted during 2016-17 for early detection of the disease among community.
Apr 11, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
United against leprosy: PM Modi seeks to take forward Gandhi's vision to eliminate disease
Modi said the effort to eliminate leprosy from this country under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision.
Jan 29, 2017, 22:54 PM IST
Leprosy: Symptoms, diagnosis and key facts
To raise awareness about the disease, World Leprosy Day was established and is observed internationally on January 30 or its nearest Sunday.
Jan 29, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
WHO launches strategy to achieve leprosy-free world by 2020
It said several key interventions needed to achieve the target of detecting cases early before visible disabilities occur, with a special focus on children as a way to reduce disabilities and reduce transmission.
Apr 20, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
Mother Teresa: Controversies surrounding the 'Saint of the Gutters'
The issues of abortion to her beatification and sainthood, Mother Teresa's work and life has been subjected to intense scrutiny, judgement and criticism.
Mar 15, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
