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Nimisha Agarwal

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(she/they)
India, New Delhi, San Francisco
As seen in: MSN India, Firstpost, The Quint, Youth Ki Awaaz, Sentient Media
Covers:  Environment | Animal Rights | Gender | Justice | Crime | Social Privilege | Tech | Lifestyle | Tourism
Doesn't Cover: I'm open to telling any story that needs to be told!
Reporter and Marketer. Bylines @TheQuint @Sentient_Media ++. Smart travel hacks on Instagram @experiencingbeing

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Nimisha Agarwal’s Biography

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Nimisha Agarwal is a former trek leader turned freelance journalist, reporting primarily on animal agriculture, gender, and the environment from India. They shed light on underreported stories of India that have the potential to connect ideas and communities. With an MA in Gender Studies, the role of social locations and privilege feature heavily in their reporting. They also document how to travel smartly in the Himalayas on their Instagram, @experiencingbeing.

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'Feeling of Helplessness': State Propaganda Forcing Russians To Leave Country

'Feeling of Helplessness': State Propaganda Forcing Russians To Leave Country

"The government repeats a cycle of frustrating its citizens repeatedly, so much so that some of us have just …

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The Rape and Murder Of A Karbi Girl In Assam Sheds Light On The Broken Justice System

The Rape and Murder Of A Karbi Girl In Assam Sheds Light On The Broken Justice System

Reporting on the alleged rape and murder last month of a 12-year old girl from the Karbi tribe employed as a …

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District Toppers Dejected as Yogi Government Fails to Provide Encouragement, Assistance

District Toppers Dejected as Yogi Government Fails to Provide Encouragement, Assistance

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: The district toppers of 2020's intermediate examinations have little to celebrate at t…

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Live Animal Export: How Many Animals Die During Transport?

Live Animal Export: How Many Animals Die During Transport?

The growing demand for meat and other animal products has led to an exponential rise in the export of live an…

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What a Secret Investigation into UK's Largest Duck Slaughterhouse Reveals About the Industry

What a Secret Investigation into UK's Largest Duck Slaughterhouse Reveals About the Industry

With the " rule of six " likely to govern family dinners this Christmas, reports have suggested that people w…

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Supreme Court gives federal job protections to LGBTQ+ workers

Supreme Court gives federal job protections to LGBTQ+ workers

The Supreme Court, in a divided bench decision ruled that federal law dealing with sex discrimination protect…

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Why Is It Bad for the Environment?

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By Nimisha Agarwal Verified
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You may be aware of cattle ranching from popular depictions of cowboys, rodeos and cows grazing in the fields. Despite these pastoral images, cattle ranching is responsible for environmental destruction across the globe, especially water use, deforestation and methane emissions. What Is Cattle Ranching? Cattle ranching is a process for raising herds of cows on expansive tracts of land for their meat or milk.
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Methane Pollution: Why Is Methane Bad for the Environment?

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By Nimisha Agarwal Verified
| Sentient Media Verified
Methane is one of the most significant pollutants in the planet’s atmosphere, second only to carbon in abundance. While it doesn’t last as long as carbon dioxide, it’s anywhere from 25 to 80 times more powerful, depending on the scale of measurement. As a result, climate scientists say reducing global methane emissions is an essential component of climate action that can have a powerful short-term impact. What Is Methane?
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Agriculture, food systems and innovation reporting

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By Matthew Zampa Verified, Jessica Scott-Reid Verified, Nimisha Agarwal Verified, Claire Hamlett
| Sentient Media Verified
After four years investigating one of Britain’s largest and most contentious pig farms, the team at Viva! shows just how far the industry is willing to go to hide the truth.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter!

Why did you become a journalist?

To report the many underreported stories that have the power to connect ideas and truths.