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Ishita Roy

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Boston, Delhi, Mumbai, Seoul
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Covers:  Gender, Heritage, Culture
bun-dog-mum Chief resident 2024-2025 @UCSF in IM. MD from @HarvardMed and @MIT_HST. Staying at UCSF for heme/onc. Comics are a hobby! Views my own.

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I am a student of history and journalism. I cover stories on gender, heritage, and culture.

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Tale of saris - Times of India

Tale of saris - Times of India

This piece talks about the evolution of Saree and the way women dressed throughout different periods of histo…

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The Legend Feroz Shah Kotla Fort

The Legend Feroz Shah Kotla Fort

A Photo Story on Firoz Shah Kotla Fort. How the fort has survived the test of time.

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Do Students Feel Safe On Campuses As They Are Opening Up Post Pandemic?

Do Students Feel Safe On Campuses As They Are Opening Up Post Pandemic?

With the reopening of college campuses post-pandemic, the avenue of inaccessibility of campus spaces has reop…

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Harassment in College Campuses: Where Are the Safe Spaces?

Harassment in College Campuses: Where Are the Safe Spaces?

"He seemed like a good person. A feminist. A revolutionary. Someone who ticked all the boxes. This made it ve…

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Delhi's oldest Durga Puja returns to its pre-pandemic glory

Delhi's oldest Durga Puja returns to its pre-pandemic glory

For many Bengalis in the capital, their heart lies in the oldest Pujo in the capital, first organised by the …

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Exclusive Stories by Ishita Roy | CitySpidey

Exclusive Stories by Ishita Roy | CitySpidey

Read exclusive stories by Ishita Roy only on cityspidey.com. Find all exclusive stories (bylines) written by …

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Backyard Patio Design Ideas on a Budget US That Feel Like a Resort

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By Ishita Roy
| middleheight.com
1 A backyard does not need a $30,000 outdoor kitchen to feel special. It needs a flat place to sit, shade when it is hot, light when it gets dark, and one reason to go outside every evening. Backyard patio design ideas on a budget US work best when you treat the yard like a living room — with zones, not just grass. In a typical US suburban backyard of 1,500 to 3,000 sq ft, a $2,000 to $6,000 patio can become the most-used room in the house from April to October.
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Agent Orange: How the US used toxic herbicides in Vietnam War, leaving a legacy of suffering

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By Ishita Roy
| Hindustan Times Verified
What may come as news to many is that the US military used chemical herbicides during the Vietnam War Published on: Nov 7, 2026, 12:51:08 IST Not too long ago, US President Donald Trump remarked that he could have won the Vietnam War within a week. Coincidentally, his comment came in the month that marks the beginning of the Vietnam War, when the US Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG) took over military support for South Vietnam.
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10×10 Bedroom Design That Feels Bigger Than It Is

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By Ishita Roy
| middleheight.com
2 A 10×10 bedroom is the reality for most 1BHK and compact 2BHK homes across India. That is just 100 square feet to fit a bed, wardrobe, storage, and still have space to walk. Many homeowners assume it will always feel cramped. It does not have to. A well-planned 10×10 bedroom design for small home India focuses on proportion, not just decoration.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A photo story on a heritage site.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

no

How is social media changing news?

It is increasing the reachability of the news. Social media also enables the news to be broken down into different types of content.