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Raihana Maqbool
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Senior Reporter, Global Press Journal
Jammu and Kashmīr, Southern Asia, Srinagar
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Independent Multimedia Journalist based in Kashmir - India - South Asia
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By Raihana Maqbool Verified| Nikkei Asia Verified SRINIGAR, India -- Thousands braved sub-zero temperatures across India's remote Ladakh in recent weeks as they march for statehood and safeguards to protect a Himalayan region they say is increasingly squeezed by China and their own government. Residents say Ladakh's glaciers and sensitive ecology are at risk due to Chinese encroachment and India's industrial and military buildup in the aftermath of a deadly 2020 border standoff.
By Raihana Maqbool Verified| Nikkei Asia Verified ROHTAK, India -- When Israeli and Indian officials ran six days of skill tests for workers in the state of Haryana earlier this month, thousands lined up for interviews and a chance to demonstrate their abilities as carpenters, iron benders and plaster masons, hoping to win jobs in the Middle Eastern state. Fears of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, it seemed, were trumped by more practical considerations, like how to support families. "It took me seven hours by train to reach here.
By Raihana Maqbool Verified| Nikkei Asia Verified ArrowArtboardCreated with Sketch. ArtboardCreated with Sketch. Title ChevronTitle ChevronIcon FacebookIcon LinkedinIcon Mail ContactPath LayerIcon MailPositive ArrowIcon PrintIcon TwitterBeijing Winter OlympicsFollowing years of struggle, self-taught athlete raises country's skiing profile India's Arif Khan competes in the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships men's giant slalom on Feb.19, 2021 in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
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Global Press Journal
Global Press Journal is part of Global Press, an organization founded in 2006 by journalist Cristi Hegranes. The organization aims to create a more just and informed world by training and employing local female journalists. This initiative focuses on producing ethical and accurate news coverage from underreported regions. Global Press offers training and resources to local women journalists, enabling them to effectively cover their communities. The award-winning Global Press Journal publishes stories in both English and local languages, making news accessible to diverse audiences. The organization also partners with other media outlets to distribute its content, enhancing local media systems and reaching underserved readers. With a commitment to diversity and ethical journalism, Global Press ensures that its stories reflect a wide range of backgrounds and are thoroughly vetted for accuracy.
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