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Sukrita Baruah
Sukrita is a reporter based in Guwahati, covering India's North East for The Indian Express. She was earlier a correspondent covering the education beat for The Indian Express in Delhi. She tweets at @BaruahSukrita
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Madhavi More: Whatever my husband did, he did for the countrySubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 20:17 IST
“His work was his first priority. He didn’t really have much time to spare for his family. His leaves would always lapse unused."
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
Sabira Khan | In 8 years, I wrote over 100 letters; all promised help, none gave it: 26/11 survivorSubscriber Only
November 21, 2016 02:35 IST
Sabira Khan dreams of having a small space of her own, where she can hold classes without having to go anywhere. “That would allow me to teach more children — my one true joy,” she says.
Sun, Nov 25, 2018
Postcard From a Mumbai village: Unfavourable conditions mar education in Vanicha PadaSubscriber Only
November 17, 2016 03:43 IST
According to Balu Dhakal Mahale, resident of the village, of the total population of around 250 people, there are 20 to 25 adults who have been to school but only up to Class 8 or 9.
Thu, Nov 17, 2016
Demonetised notes no dampener for booking operators in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 16, 2016 03:12 IST
Mumbai local train stations have doubled up as a place where the demonetised notes can be exchanged for lower denomination notes.
Wed, Nov 16, 2016
Demonetisation: Shiv Sena provides succour to crowds outside banksSubscriber Only
November 15, 2016 02:19 IST
Taps into public sentiment, provides water, refreshments to people.
Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Melting pot: Once famous for community life, Goan clubs fight for survival in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 14, 2016 03:06 IST
The kudds began to be established around 150 years ago when large numbers of people from Portuguese Goa began migrating to British Bombay in search of work opportunities.
Mon, Nov 14, 2016
Currency demonetisation: Chaos, queues, confusion in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 13, 2016 02:16 IST
Inspite of orders from the Centre that banks should work overtime on the weekend many had to down their shutters owing to currency shortage.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
Once upon at time: Madanpura, ‘the cultural hub of an older Bombay’Subscriber Only
November 13, 2016 02:04 IST
Just next to Madanpura, the thronging locality in the Nagpada area of South Bombay, is Mirza Ghalib Road. Here, legendary short story writer Sadat Hasan Manto lived and brought to life the area through characters like Mammad Bhai. Haunts such as the Haji Hotel, which no longer stands, was where Urdu giants like Kaifi Azmi […]
Sun, Nov 13, 2016
Commissioner’s initiative: Increase interaction between officers, constabulary over teaSubscriber Only
November 08, 2016 02:23 IST
The constabulary appear to be generally pleased about the new set-up.
Tue, Nov 08, 2016
Robert Vadra visits city pilgrim spots in MumbaiSubscriber Only
November 06, 2016 01:20 IST
According to Suhail Khandwani, trustee of the shrine, he was accompanied by former Congress MLA Kripashankar Singh.
Sun, Nov 06, 2016
Cat Cafe Studio: A cafe with a difference — it’s for stray catsSubscriber Only
November 03, 2016 02:36 IST
But if you want to adopt, be prepared to go the extra mile to learn about feline care
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
In Mumbai village, fight for land amid promise of ‘development’Subscriber Only
November 03, 2016 01:32 IST
In the 1980s, the Sahar International Airport (now Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) came up on the lands of the village’s original settlers.
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
Mumbai: City offers low hope for patients of dopeSubscriber Only
November 03, 2016 00:20 IST
Only two govt-run hospitals have proper de-addiction services; most patients have to look towards private clinics, which are beyond poor man’s pocket
Thu, Nov 03, 2016
New to Mumbai: ‘Language is big problem’, says Shankuraj KonwarSubscriber Only
November 02, 2016 02:39 IST
Konwar finds the giant city of Mumbai completely different from his small hometown Jorhat.
Wed, Nov 02, 2016
Measuring sound levels on DiwaliSubscriber Only
October 29, 2016 01:56 IST
Sumaira Abdulali, environmentalist and convenor of the Awaaz Foundation, will be measuring the noise levels in different parts of the city on Diwali.
Sat, Oct 29, 2016
Postcard from a Mumbai village: Villagers hopeful after ministry nod to station on Panvel-Kajrat routeSubscriber Only
October 27, 2016 01:27 IST
"The villagers, especially students, who have to travel so much every day really suffer a lot. It will benefit not only the people of my villages but all the adjoining villages as well,” said Bharat Patil, sarpanch of the Belavli-Vardoli
Thu, Oct 27, 2016
New to the city: In Mumbai, public transport is difficult to handleSubscriber Only
October 26, 2016 01:49 IST
Life is slow in Kolkata, people in Mumbai appear to be in a hurry to get something done, says Shrishti Malhotra
Wed, Oct 26, 2016
Fewer bhajiyas, more poha: Diet overhaul for Mumbai copsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2016 04:10 IST
According to 2015 data, 35 policemen died of heart diseases.
Tue, Oct 25, 2016
For many Mumbaikars, prime draw to zoo is space, not animalsSubscriber Only
October 25, 2016 02:36 IST
Doris Matthews, among the few visiting the zoo with a child, said she brought her grandson there because she remembered it having a number of different kinds of species some years ago.
Tue, Oct 25, 2016Journalism of Courage
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