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Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
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Ramola writes in-depth features on maritime piracy, migrant labour, protection of women and minors from trafficking and abuse, teenage suicides, disability access projects, financial debt, fire safety and transport projects. Ramola worked for more than 12 years with the South Asia bureau of the Associated Press and reported on terrorist attacks, religious riots, earthquakes, politics, crime, business, sport and all things Bollywood.
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Visitors stand in a queue outside the German pavilion at the Expo 2020 site. Pawan Singh / The National
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Why Germany's pavilion is one of the most talked about at Expo 2020 Dubai

The 'surprise' hit with visitors, built around a campus theme, offers multiple interactive attractions

Expo 2020March 23, 2022
Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, says the UAE is keen to help other nations facing water scarcity issues. Reem Mohammed / The National
UAE needs to recycle 'every drop of water it has', minister says

Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said country's arid climate means everyone has to work harder to conserve supplies

EnvironmentMarch 22, 2022
Water videos on the wall that move when you touch them at the Hungary Pavilion. Lesser-known pavilions at Expo 2020, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Expo 2020 Dubai: five fantastic pavilions not to miss

While the likes of Japan and Germany captured the imagination, there are plenty of other top attractions to check before the world's fair ends

Expo 2020March 19, 2022
Visitors stream in to the Expo 2020 site in Dubai as interest continues to build up before the world fair ends at the end of the month. Pawan Singh / The National
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How to beat the queues at Expo 2020 Dubai

Make sure to use the Smart Queue app and arrive early for Germany

Expo 2020March 15, 2022
Pre-registered visitors arrive at the Japan pavilion at 9am. Ruel Pableo for The National
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What makes the Japan pavilion the people’s favourite at Expo 2020 Dubai?

Word-of-mouth recommendations are driving tourists and residents to gather at the origami-inspired facade

Expo 2020March 10, 2022
Team members working overnight in the control room that handles the effects for Al Wasl Dome at the Expo 2020 site in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
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Behold! How Expo 2020 comes alive at night

An exclusive nocturnal look behind the scenes at the world's fair

WeekendMarch 04, 2022
Fahad (left) and Soumalya say they are losing hope after living in a college basement with hundreds of other Indian students for days in Kharkiv, Ukraine as missile and rocket attacks close in near their university lodging. Photo: Fahad/Soumalya
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Indian students stranded in Ukraine university basement 'losing hope'

Kharkiv students scared about safety as missile and rocket attacks draw near

EuropeMarch 02, 2022
DUBAI, 05 November 2021. Visitors take photos at Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo by Mahmoud Khaled/Expo 2020 Dubai)
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These 10 Expo 2020 Dubai attractions are here to stay

Science centre, pavilions, exhibition zones will live on in the new 15-minute District 2020 community

Expo 2020March 02, 2022
The service is open to residents and Emiratis and covers explanations of physical, emotional and psychological violence against the vulnerable members of a family unit, such as children, the elderly, women, people with special needs and teenagers. Getty
UAE ministry launches system to help victims of domestic abuse

The new ‘soun’, or safeguard support, will be available for all residents and citizens

GovernmentFebruary 25, 2022
Sanabil SP, right, with Haneen Kuniyil, medical students in Ukraine at a bus station where they took shelter after explosions rocked Kiev airport. The students were booked to travel to Abu Dhabi when bombs hit the airport at the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Thursday. Photo: Sanabil SP
Day of terror for UAE-based students in Ukraine as they flee explosions in Kiev

Indian students anxious as ATMs run out of cash and they run low on funds for food

EducationFebruary 24, 2022
New York State Senator Kevin Thomas, a Dubai born Indian-American, is given a tour of Masdar City by Masdar's head of programme management Stephen Severance. Ruel Pableo for The National
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The senator from Satwa: Dubai-born Indian American keen to take UAE culture to New York

Kevin Thomas aims to build a bridge between people and promote understanding

HeritageFebruary 24, 2022
Deepak Kumar with two other men who were assisted by community workers and voluntary group Redio to return home to India after they were conned by a recruitment company. Photo: Deepak Kumar
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Indian support group inundated with expats duped by rogue recruiters

Redio helps workers stranded in the Middle East and elsewhere to return to India

GulfFebruary 23, 2022
Sean Lee at the lettuce hydroponics farm at the Officers Club, Abu Dhabi. The UAE has been embracing new and sustainable methods of agriculture. Victor Besa / The National
UAE and US aim to raise additional $4bn in drive to bolster food security

Alliance doubles investment pledge to encourage switch to sustainable farming

GovernmentFebruary 22, 2022
UAE and Indian flags at a reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Culture, literature and internships to draw young Emiratis and Indians closer

UAE and Indian diplomats outline ideas to connect young people and artists

GovernmentFebruary 21, 2022
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The UAE and India have signed a pact that could help to boost trade between the two countries. Photo: Mohamed Al Hammadi / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi
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UAE and India sign economic pact to boost trade and investment

Agreement marks new phase of strategic co-operation and will open additional avenues of investment and trade

EconomyFebruary 18, 2022
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