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S panda

I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner. My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

Global condemnation as housemate found guilty of killing Kenyan LGBT campaigner and fashion designer

Global condemnation as housemate found guilty of killing Kenyan LGBT campaigner and fashion designer

In relation to a brutal murder nearly a couple of years ago, a Kenyan court has convicted photographer Jacktone Odhiambo of killing his housemate, LGBT activist and fashion designer Edin Kiprotich Kipruto, also popularly called

UN refugee agency secures $1.5 billion in early funding for 2025

UN refugee agency secures $1.5 billion in early funding for 2025

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has secured early funding commitments of a record $1.5 billion for next year. It comes against a backdrop of global forced displacement surging to 123 million across the globe. Filippo

Nika Gvaramia: Georgia opposition leader beaten unconscious, party alleges

Nika Gvaramia: Georgia opposition leader beaten unconscious, party alleges

Nika Gvaramia, a leader of one of Georgia's four main opposition parties, has been detained by police after being beaten unconscious in the capital Tbilisi, according to the Coalition for Change political party. The party

305 million need assistance: Top UN aid official raises alarm about unending polycrisis

305 million need assistance: Top UN aid official raises alarm about unending polycrisis

Tom Fletcher, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator and head of the UN aid co-ordination office, fears a staggering 305 million people across the globe are going to need crucial assistance in 2025 as conflicts and climate

Instability and migration: Land degradation affecting 3 billion people globally

Instability and migration: Land degradation affecting 3 billion people globally

The Saudi capital of Riyadh is hosting a UN-backed conference on desertification, drought and land restoration. It comes against a backdrop of three billion people across the globe suffering the impact of poor and degraded

Belgium makes history: First country to ensure labour rights and protections for sex workers

Belgium makes history: First country to ensure labour rights and protections for sex workers

Belgium made history on Sunday as it became the first country across the globe to grant sex workers access to sick days, maternity pay and pension. The regulation had already been passed in May 2024

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

“Soft Layoffs”: A New Cost-Saving Strategy Sending Mixed Signals to Employees

In a world of economic uncertainty, companies are turning to a controversial cost-cutting measure called "soft layoffs." Unlike traditional layoffs, this strategy eliminates an employee’s existing role but reassigns them to a new position within

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric layoffs speaks something important about India’s EV market

Ola Electric is planning about 500 job reductions as part of a broader transformation effort to enhance operational performance and profitability. Reports suggest employees in different areas of the company are going to be impacted.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds: Has attention started shifting to Gaza?

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds: Has attention started shifting to Gaza?

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire has been holding as people in both countries start to return homes in the border area shattered by 14 months of intense fighting. The US and France brokered the crucial agreement, and

Greater Noida: Indian farmers protest for justice and fair compensation

Greater Noida: Indian farmers protest for justice and fair compensation

Thousands of farmers from across Uttar Pradesh on Monday protested for their unresolved land acquisition concerns as they assembled outside the Greater Noida authority office. The agitation featured demands for justice and fair compensation. Spearheaded