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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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Hydroponic farming, which is more efficient than conventional farming, may be the future of agriculture in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National
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UAE, Jordan and Netherlands unite to grow food in the desert

Countries will work on sharing research, data on drought resistant crops and ways to conserve water and energy

EnvironmentJanuary 19, 2022
People carry their bricks to the temple's construction site. Photo: Vidhyaa Chandrmohan for The National
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People bless bricks for new Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi

The public is being invited to get involved with building the shrine, which will be finished in late 2023

HeritageDecember 30, 2021
The interactive prehistoric man exhibition at the Serbian pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Face-to-face encounter at Expo 2020 with a Serbian healer from 10,000 years ago

Technology animates the features of a prehistoric shaman at the Serbia pavilion

Expo 2020December 26, 2021
Christmas celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
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Thousands flock to Expo on Christmas Day

Residents from all emirates and tourists enjoy the festive fun on offer over the weekend

Expo 2020December 25, 2021
Fr. Maxim Cardoza gives the sermon at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Mussafah on Christmas morning, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Christmas spirit of healing and hope shines light in UAE churches

Churches keep doors open for faithful to celebrate festive season safely amid Omicron shadow

HeritageDecember 25, 2021
The Al Wasl dome at Expo 2020 Dubai draws thousands of visitors. Leslie Pableo for The National
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Expo 2020 Dubai virtual visits hit 30 million

The release of Alicia Keys' new album and African nation Lesotho's National Day notch up big hits

Expo 2020December 22, 2021
Parades have been suspended at Expo 2020 Dubai as a Covid-19 safety precaution. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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Expo 2020 Dubai suspends some events as precautionary measure

Close-contact parades and entertainment are halted temporarily as organisers tighten safety measures

Expo 2020December 20, 2021
Intricate gold ornaments, including a ring selected as the Expo logo and earthen pottery, feature on commemorative stamps as a reminder of the UAE’s rich history. Photo: Emirates Post Group
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Commemorative stamps celebrate thousands of years of rich Emirati history

Gold jewellery uncovered on a famous UAE archaeological site has been preserved on stamps as a reminder of the country's treasured heritage

HeritageDecember 17, 2021
Sweden’s king Carl XVI Gustaf visits Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
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Sweden’s king tells UAE: 'We are smarter together'

King Carl XVI Gustaf, during visit to Expo 2020 Dubai, said the nations can build sustainable societies and take on climate change

Expo 2020December 15, 2021
Visitors to the Saudi Arabia pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
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Riyadh reveals Expo 2030 vision as race to host world's fair heats up

Saudi Arabia and Russia among five nations to unveil ambitious plans for global event

Expo 2020December 15, 2021
Reem Al Hashimy urged people to see for themselves everything that Expo 2020 Dubai has to offer. Photo: Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai chief: Let’s make these days count

Reem Al Hashimy looks forward to the second half of the world fair in 2022

Expo 2020December 14, 2021
Kazi Tasmin Ara Ajmery and Munira Sultana, deputy secretaries at Bangladesh’s the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, are honoured at the UN Public Service Awards, held in Dubai. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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UN hails public-sector heroes of the pandemic

Awards for initiatives to train teachers, pupils and emergency workers around the globe

Expo 2020December 13, 2021
A national survey in India shows women there are having fewer babies. AP
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Fewer babies born in India a sign of 'changing aspirations among women'

Fall in fertility rate will reduce strain on resources of the world’s second most populous country

AsiaDecember 13, 2021
Inside view of the prayer hall at the site of under construction Hindu temple at Jebel Ali in Dubai on 6th December,2021. Pawan Singh/The National. Story by Ramola
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Dubai Hindu temple takes shape in newly revealed images

Brass spires to cap domes are being shipped from India to Jebel Ali as prayer ceremonies are planned before September opening

HeritageDecember 12, 2021
The 50th UAE National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai. EPA
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Expo 2020 Dubai schedule unaffected by UAE's new weekend

Senior official says many scheduled performances are part of wider global tours

Expo 2020December 09, 2021
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