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Devyani Nighoskar

London, Southern Asia
As seen in: Medium, Al Jazeera English, Hindustan Times, Firstpost, Outlook (India), The New Indian Express, OZY, The Wire (India), TRT World, New Internationalist and
Covers:  Social justice, Travel, culture, development, identity, gender environment, art, food and politics. (All field reportage)
Doesn't Cover: Entertainment, fashion, science, defence, business
Advocacy & Storytelling @Samuel_Hall_ Freelance Journalist Words in @AJEnglish @Firspost @newint @httweets @newlinesmag & more. @soas alumn

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Devyani Nighoskar’s Biography

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I am a multilingual journalist, copy-editor and social researcher with over 5 years of experience in reportage, storytelling, qualitative research, media production and project management. I specialise in culture, gender, labour, social justice and its intersections.

With 200+ bylines in various publications, I am always in search of narratives of people and places and strive to create a social impact with the stories I tell. I hold an M.A in Critical Media and Cultural Studies from SOAS, Unive…

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Can Public Art Change the Way We Think About Sustainability?

Can Public Art Change the Way We Think About Sustainability?

An initiative in India's hill towns is championing waste segregation through hyper-local mural art

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The Transformative Art of Wood Toy Carvers in India's Varanasi - Newlines Magazine

The Transformative Art of Wood Toy Carvers in India's Varanasi - Newlines Magazine

As for the toymakers of Varanasi, they seem to acknowledge their advantage. Carving wonders out of wood, they…

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Graffiti for the Government

Graffiti for the Government

The artists painting an Indian smart city.

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Auto-Ethnography Media Empowerment Project with the Van Gujjars

Auto-Ethnography Media Empowerment Project with the Van Gujjars

For the last couple years, I have been working with the Van Gujjar Tribal Yuva Sanghathan [VGTYS--a community…

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'She needs me': The COVID positive carers on India's front line

'She needs me': The COVID positive carers on India's front line

Exploring the impact of COVID on Care Economy and Care Workers in India

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Would You Like A Cup Of Tea With Your Government Accountability?

Would You Like A Cup Of Tea With Your Government Accountability?

How one tea stall in northern India is teaching rural communities about a law that lets them get information …

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Eating Our Way Through: A Homegrown Guide To Mohammad Ali Road

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By Devyani Nighoskar
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In a city bursting with settlers from across the country, Mumbai’s culinary palate is as diverse as its people, with dosas and sadhyas representing the south, Bengali fish thalis repping the east, and one of the perennial pleasers, the Mughlai food from the glorious north. From hole-in-the-wall joints to more established eateries serving succulent, juicy chunks of meat that are lathered in red and green masalas, Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali Road almost rivals the culinary authenticity of Purani Dilli.
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Inside The Gritty World Of Mumbai’s Underground Carrom Clubs

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By Devyani Nighoskar
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Hidden behind shuttered shops and unmarked rooms, Mumbai’s underground carrom clubs operate in a world defined by high stakes, precision skill, and unspoken rules. Far removed from the family-friendly image of the board game, these clubs turn carrom into a competitive, cash-driven pursuit shaped by street economics, informal gambling, and intense rivalries.
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The Indian Taekwondo Teacher Who Invented His Own Martial Art - The Ozyma Man

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By Devyani Nighoskar
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This article describes how Umesh Rohit, a Taekwondo black belt and international medalist, created his own martial art called OZYMA (Oshi Zen Yoga Martial Art). It recounts his journey from learning Taekwondo under hardship, breaking away from federations, and blending philosophy (Osho, Buddhism, yoga) with combat techniques to form a holistic system. It outlines how OZYMA emphasizes mental balance, emotional growth, meditation, and self-development over competition.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

How is social media changing news?

Making feedback easier, making discussions feasible, making news more accessible, but also allowing fake news to spread

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Drive, Instagram, Premiere Pro, a notebook and a pen, a camera