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Akshita Kumari

Akshita Kumari

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Freelance Journalist, Freelance

New Delhi

Biography

I am currently working as a Digital Verification Journalist at Agence France Presse (AFP) with the South Asia Team in New Delhi. Here, I work towards fact-checking, i.e., verifying sources, cross-referencing data, and identifying misinformation. My experience spans across various beats, including politics, religion, gender, climate, and human interest stories. I’ve previously worked with organizations like HT, The Quint, The Mooknayak, GroundReport, and more as a freelance contributor.

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Total articles 121

  • Footage of lawyers' rally falsely linked to India's Muslim land law

    By Akshita Kumari Verified

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • AI-generated clips shared as genuine footage of eroded land bridge between India and Sri Lanka

    By Akshita Kumari Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • AI image of wildlife damage surfaces as students protest India forest clearing

    By Akshita Kumari Verified

    Apr. 10, 2025

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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