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Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Visually impaired girl lights up ICSE results with 94% marks
Lucknow: Ruk jana nahin tu kahin haar ke, kaanton pe chalke milenge saaye bahaar ke. It was this inspirational song from the 1974 movie 'Imtihan' that kept visually impaired Baani Chawla motivated during her ICSE preparation. And the fruits of labour were visible on Wednesday when the Class 10 girl scored 94% marks in her imtihan. Baani, also a talented singer, is visually impaired since birth. The Lucknow girl has performed in more than 1,000 musical stage shows across the country. If one is hardworking then complaining about one's physical constraints is merely an excuse, says the student of Lucknow Public College , Jankipuram, who aspires to become a civil servant. "I was confident of a good score. Studies are my only enjoyment and music my stress buster. Of all the subjects, I found it challenging to let my scribe write mathematics and physics because while dictating the answers I would often get mental calculations wrong," said the eleated girl who will now pursue humanities. Asked about the success mantra, she said it was thorough revision of every chapter until all concepts were clear."Baani has been a fighter since birth. We had premature twins but we lost one of them. Baani was put on ventilator for 1.5 months after birth; she fought and survived. But unfortunately she suffered from Retinopathy of Prematurity and lost vision in eyes," said Baani's father Vishal Chawla, who is into construction business. "My wife Shweta and I always knew that our daughter could turn the impossible into possible through her grit and diligence. We got her admitted to Lucknow Public College. With the support of the school, she used to attend classes, and then her mother, her younger sister Guneet and her tutor Anju Mishra used to read text to help her memorise subjects. The National Association for the Blind in Indiranagar also guided us on how to teach her," shared Vishal. "This is not the first time she has surprised us with her excellence. She is gifted with a beautiful voice. She became interested in music from the age of three. We got her a keyboard and without any formal training, she began doing stage shows at the age of 8. She has won over 100 awards and has even been felicitated by Governor Anandiben Patel," said the proud father. Though overwhelmed with their daughter's academic feat, Baani's parents profusely thanked her paper writer Ridhima Sharma, a Class 9 student, calling her an angel, who agreed to write the examination for Baani. Vishal said the biggest challenge for them to find a scribe as parents usually don't allow their wards to be a writer since they have to write for over 4 hours for students like Baani, as the board gives extra 90 minutes to specially-abled students. But Ridhima did it for us, after writing her Class 9 exams she would write pre-board and then board examinations of Baani, said Vishal.
Fashion Value Chain
24-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Exclusive Tailoring Workshop Empowers Future Bespoke Experts
The Indian Master Tailors Association (IMTA) is set to host an exclusive workshop at the National Association for the Blind, tailored for merchant tailors, master tailors, and fashion students passionate about bespoke craftsmanship and pattern drafting. The full-day event will include hands-on training across five key areas: Jacket Pattern Drafting & Making Led by Savile Row Academy students trained under Prof. Andrew Ramroop, this session will explore British pattern-drafting techniques adapted to Indian physiques, including customizations for varied body types. Trouser & Shirt Drafting Techniques Inspired by industry veterans like Mr. Thomas Wong (Singapore), the segment will showcase practical cutting, fabric handling, and construction methods to elevate fit and durability. Solving Fitting Challenges Real-life demonstrations will highlight common fitting issues and offer tailored solutions to achieve precision, comfort, and garment symmetry. CAD Integration in Tailoring Participants will explore how CAD is revolutionizing custom tailoring, through case studies from Indian businesses adopting tech for scalable, accurate fittings. Skin Tone & Body Shape Styling This module will apply the 12-season color theory to guide fabric and pattern choices based on skin tone and body proportions—boosting client confidence through visual harmony. Trainer Highlights: Zulfikar (Zulfi) Shahpurwala of Kachins Bespoke brings 3D scanning, CAD drafting, and digital fittings expertise. Anupama Sachdeva, founder of IMTA & Pezalli Bespoke, bridges tailoring and style consulting using AI and image coaching. Mohammed Nabeel of Nabeel's Bespoke, Chennai, will share his hand-drafting mastery learned under global tailoring icons. M. N. Rao & Vinayak Rao, stalwarts in Mumbai's tailoring community since 1972, will bring intergenerational experience in refining British patterns for Indian clients. This workshop offers a rare blend of tradition, technology, and styling insights, aiming to inspire and upskill India's next-gen tailors.
