SAD appeals to Haryana CM to register FIR against Bhagwant Mann & police officers responsible for manufacturing fake forensic reports. (Parambans S Romana calls for seizure of phones and devices of the two police officers as well as examination of their call records to determine who was giving them directions in the case) Chandigarh 24 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today appealed to Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to register a FIR against chief minister Bhagwant Mann as well as police officers who had manufactured fake forensic reports with the sole motive of refuting Sri Akal Takht Sahib and lowering its dignity. Addressing a press conference here, senior SAD leader Parambans Singh Romana said it was unfortunate that a case had been registered against only two persons concerned with laboratories whereas the fabrication and forgery was committed by senior Punjab Police officers. “Since the two laboratories concerned were not equipped to g...
A New Benchmark for Inclusive Cinema : ‘Rabb Di Awaaz’
Chandigarh 19 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Rabb Di Awaaz has emerged as a pioneering force in inclusive Indian cinema, setting a remarkable benchmark even before official accessibility guidelines came into effect. While the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting mandated features like audio description, subtitles, and sign language interpretation in 2026, this Chandigarh-produced film had already embraced these principles upon its release in December 2023.
Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Ojaswwee Sharma, the film broke new ground by securing censor certification in multiple accessible formats—general, audio description, and sign language—making it a first in Indian cinema. Beyond technical accessibility, the film championed true inclusivity by casting actors with visual impairment in lead roles, incorporating deaf signers, and featuring individuals with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and autism.
The film’s impact extended beyond storytelling. It received the Special Jury Award at the We Care Film Festival in 2025 and inspired policy-level discussions, with Sharma later invited by the CBFC to guide filmmakers on accessibility. With over 275 free screenings across India and international festivals, Rabb Di Awaaz has demonstrated that accessibility is not an obligation but an opportunity—expanding cinema’s reach and reinforcing its role as a truly universal medium.
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