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Durdana Bhat

Durdana Bhat

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Contributor, Freelance

New Delhi

Biography

An India-based freelance multimedia journalist reporting on issues including human rights, the environment, conflicts, and gender.

Final Covers

Gender , Human Rights , Conflicts , Environment

Doesn’t Cover

During the pandemic we don't cover sports.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Medium Formats

Content

Total articles 6

  • Meet India's revolutionary gender fluid dance troupe

    By Durdana Bhat, Kamran Yousuf| New Humanist Verified In the heart of Punjab, a region of India steeped in folk traditions, Noor Zora – a gender-fluid 61-year-old – is breathing new life into an ancient dance. Giddha, a celebration of femininity, is traditionally performed by women at weddings and festivals. Dancers dress in colourful salwar kameez, with flowing scarves and intricate embroidery, to perform the energetic dance, which incorporates clapping and singing.

    By Durdana Bhat, Kamran Yousuf · New Humanist

    Apr. 08, 2025

  • Indian families beg for safe return of men tricked into fighting for Russia: ‘we’re worried sick’

    By Kamran Yousuf Verified, Durdana Bhat| South China Morning Post Verified Indian families beg for safe return of men tricked into fighting for Russia: ‘we’re worried sick’Aazad Yousuf Kumar, 31, grew up in poverty in the village of Poshwan in Indian Kashmir, so when he and his wife welcomed a baby boy three months ago, he vowed to break the cycle and provide a brighter future for his family.

    By Kamran Yousuf Verified, Durdana Bhat · South China Morning Post

    Mar. 04, 2024

  • India’s trade unions slam Israel’s ‘immoral and disastrous’ need for more Indian workers amid war

    By Durdana Bhat, Kamran Yousuf Verified| South China Morning Post Verified India’s trade unions slam Israel’s ‘immoral and disastrous’ need for more Indian workers amid warIsrael’s ban on tens of thousands of Palestinians from employment within its borders has resulted in a labour crisis, after more than 100 days of the Israel-Gaza war, with a recruitment campaign to hire Indian workers proving to be contentious. Opposition from Indian trade unions has sparked a debate in India, with arguments of humanitarian concerns versus economic opportunities.

    By Durdana Bhat, Kamran Yousuf Verified · South China Morning Post

    Feb. 14, 2024

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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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