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Esha Mitra

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  • Freelance Journalist and Producer, Freelance
Delhi, Dublin, London, Mumbai
As seen in: CNN, CNN en Español, CNN International, CNN Travel, MSN, MSN Canada, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Canada, Yahoo News Australia and
reporting fellow @queerbeat_media | @JSchofieldtrust fellow ‘24 | UCD ‘23 | work: @cnni @wagingnv @AJEnglish @bbc et al.

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Freelance journalist based in Ireland and India covering stories of social inequalities such as crimes against women, discrimination against LGBTQ+ persons, refugee housing, discrimination against Muslim minorities in India, declared foreigners detained in Assam, India, etc.

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The world's biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote | CNN

The world's biggest democracy has purged electoral rolls, leaving many without a vote | CNN

Sadre Alam went to war for India. Suprabuddha Sen's grandfather illustrated its first constitution. For decad…

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Half a billion voters. One list. Just seven weeks to clean it up | CNN

Half a billion voters. One list. Just seven weeks to clean it up | CNN

A gargantuan task is underway to update the longest voter list in the world. This is India, and that's nearly…

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Lethal smog is back in the world's most polluted capital. Residents have had enough | CNN

Lethal smog is back in the world's most polluted capital. Residents have had enough | CNN

It's easy to tell when it's smog season in New Delhi; the air gets darker, heavier and starts scratching the …

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How India secretly sent refugees back to the land accused of committing genocide against them | C...

How India secretly sent refugees back to the land accused of committing genocide against them | C...

In the home he thought was safe, Mohammad Ismail pines for the daughter who has just been snatched from him a…

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Divided by a border, united by fear: Kashmiris pick up the pieces after India-Pakistan step back ...

Divided by a border, united by fear: Kashmiris pick up the pieces after India-Pakistan step back ...

Mohammad Iqbal was working the nightshift at a power plant when he got a frantic call from his family saying …

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Indian teenager alleges rape over five years by 60 schoolmates, neighbors, relatives, strangers |...

Indian teenager alleges rape over five years by 60 schoolmates, neighbors, relatives, strangers |...

Five years ago, a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of poor wage laborers from one of India's most marginalized …

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India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance Original

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By Rhea Mogul Verified, Esha Mitra Verified
| Radio New Zealand (RNZ) Verified
By Rhea Mogul, Esha Mitra, CNN The spiny, long-legged, and often reviled cockroach has become an unlikely symbol of dissent among India's Gen Z, in a sharp rebuke to the ruling establishment in the world's largest democracy. The Cockroach Janta Party, its name a satirical riff on the incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party, has amassed more than 19 million Instagram followers in less than a week, almost double the government's audience.
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India’s Gen Z have flipped the lowly cockroach into a symbol of defiance Original

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By Rhea Mogul Verified, Esha Mitra Verified
| CNN Verified
See all topics Email Link Copied! A satirical 'Cockroach Party' has gained millions of followers in India after a top judge's remarks sparked controversy. Young Indians are using the viral movement to protest high unemployment and political dissatisfaction. South Asia has seen a number of youth-led movements against anger over corruption and inequality. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.
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India steps into the AI spotlight

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By Kriti Gandhi, Hanako Montgomery Verified, Esha Mitra Verified
| CNN Verified
Ad Feedback Video Ad Feedback India steps into the AI spotlight Once known for low‑cost tech support, India is now positioning itself as a global AI powerhouse. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery visited New Delhi for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 where world leaders, big tech companies, and industry experts all gathered to discuss and shape the future of artificial intelligence.
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