soniakchettraMay 1, 20231 min readClimate change: the heart of Indian farmers' protestsDuring 2020-2021, India's farmers were protesting against the passage of three agriculture bills that have a core relation to income...
soniakchettraMay 1, 20232 min readInjustice and Racism: An Indian Farmers PerspectiveAfter 8 months of protesting in India between 2020 and 2021. Indian farmers overcame adversity but remained determined when the Indian...
soniakchettraMay 1, 20232 min readIndian Farmers Protests: Reflecting 2 Years onFarm laws in India were finally abolished by the government in 2021, after a year of refusal and demands from farmers in Punjab. Protests...
soniakchettraJan 11, 20231 min readIn response to the cost-living-crisis, Birmingham City Libraries remove late fees for booksFees for overdue library books will no longer be collected from December 2022 to March 2023. Residents who are enrolled as library...
soniakchettraJan 11, 20232 min readA passionate lover of reptiles shares her experience of rescuing snakes for 13 years Amanda Leedham, a local from Kingstanding, Birmingham, finds "great satisfaction" in rescuing abused or abandoned snakes and placing them...
soniakchettraJan 10, 20232 min readStudent targeted in homophobic hate crime during Birmingham Pride remains 'positive and fabulous'Raphael Kohn, a third-year medical student at the University of Birmingham, was verbally abused by an unknown man while he was returning...
soniakchettraJan 10, 20232 min readBirmingham City's 'warm spaces' campaign shows a positive impact in the Ladywood communityAccording to a previous statement by Birmingham City Council, "more than 100 community warm spaces are now available around the city."...
soniakchettraJan 4, 20232 min readNew data shows funding for school uniforms increases during the cost of living crisisPrior to the start of the new academic year, when parents and carers should spend money on new uniforms, P.E. kits, trainers, and school...
soniakchettraJan 4, 20232 min readHas the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns increased reports of domestic abuse?Throughout and since the lockdown, cases of domestic abuse have continued to be monitored and researched. Domestic violence frequently...
soniakchettraJan 3, 20234 min readIn 2022, here are 6 simple ways to boost your Instagram engagementJournalist Edition: When it comes to Instagram, the objectives might be a little unclear, given the platform was not meant to drive...
soniakchettraMay 20, 20222 min readMum desperate to get help for 7-year-old son who cannot read or write Louie Lee, seven years old, has never attended a single day of school in his lifetime and is unable to read or write. Michelle Cassemis,...
soniakchettraMay 19, 20222 min readA service dog could help a Leicester teen with severe autism enhance her quality of life.Poppy Rushin, from Hamilton, is visually impaired and experiences sensory overload on a daily basis. Her family has devised an approach...
soniakchettraMay 11, 20222 min readRegeneration plans for Perry Bar set to be completed by 2040 Perry Barr is to see a big change in the next coming years with £700 million worth of investment into the area. The significant...
soniakchettraDec 14, 20215 min readThe Cycle of Menopause - A Depth of SufferingPhotography: Freestocks.org sourced from IStockphoto.com Life is constantly evolving. The only certainty is change. The same applies to...
soniakchettraOct 6, 20213 min read"Despite being back on campus, I am less excited for this year. It just doesn't feel real at all"Uk students on returning to university since COVID-19 With restrictions being lifted, students have began their first week back at...
soniakchettraJun 13, 20212 min readPathway to decarbonising West Midlands by 2042 – says WMCA combined authority boardThe West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) declared a climate emergency in June 2019 and established a zero-carbon target for the region...
soniakchettraJun 13, 20212 min readBirmingham’s drivers to face city center charges as Clean Air Zone is soon to launchOutside of London, Britain's first clean air zone will charge private fossil fuel car drivers to access the city centre in June to reduce...
soniakchettraJun 13, 20212 min readKnife amnesty bins installed in Birmingham to help tackle violenceTwo new weapon surrender bins have been installed in The West Midlands for people to dispose of knives, blades, and sharp objects. The...
soniakchettraJun 13, 20212 min readBirmingham’s Connect-in Campaign launches to support young peopleA new campaign in Birmingham is aiming to give free laptops and WIFI to kids who can't afford their own. Birmingham's Child Poverty...
soniakchettraJun 13, 20212 min readNew baby charity – Baby Aid Birmingham provides a lifeline for struggling families and children 0-5Nicky Brennan and David Barker, two local residents saw a surge in child poverty and decided to start a new business and charity, Baby...
