• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Ramola Talwar Badam

Ramola Talwar Badam

Senior National Reporter
Dubai
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.
Follow on

Articles

A new comprehensive group insurance scheme will provide a safety net for Indian workers in the UAE. The National
New life insurance plan for Indians in UAE provides Dh35,000 payout

The insurance for blue-collar workers will also cover repatriation costs following a death for up to Dh12,000

UAEMarch 26, 2025
Tens of thousands of people are expected daily at the Baps Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during the Eid break. Victor Besa / The National
Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi gears up for ‘tens of thousands’ of visitors in Eid holiday rush

Temple authorities and Abu Dhabi police issue entry guidelines to remind residents and tourists about mandatory online registration

UAEMarch 25, 2025
Zoha Shariq, aged nine, says she is learning how fasting during Ramadan is a 'part of life'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Children fasting during Ramadan feel 'blessed' to begin spiritual journey

Children share their reflections of the holy month as they strengthen their faith and embrace the spirit of generosity

UAEMarch 24, 2025
Pope Francis appears at a window of a hospital in Rome to greet well-wishers on Sunday, before he was released. AP
Pope Francis renews call for global peace after leaving hospital

Pontiff greets crowds of well-wishers gathered outside hospital in Rome after five weeks of treatment for pneumonia

UAEMarch 23, 2025
Flights have been grounded at London's Heathrow Airport. Reuters
UAE residents tell of disruption as fire causes Heathrow Airport chaos

Residents scrambling for alternative flights to other UK airports after major airline hub is closed

UAEMarch 21, 2025
Eleven Emirati athletes respond to cheers from the crowds at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Photo: Special Olympics UAE
Inspirational Emiratis win 16 medals at UAE’s debut Special Winter Olympics

History-making team delighted to fly the flag for their country at global event

UAEMarch 17, 2025
Seher Farooqh as decorated her apartment with shades of pink and white. Victor Besa / The National
My Dubai Rent: Why I gave my Dh65k Business Bay apartment a Barbie makeover

Seher Farooq’s spacious home celebrates fashion, make-up and all things ‘girlie’

UAEMarch 16, 2025
Sadhguru says: 'If three billion people are a little more calm and sane, it will be better world.' Credit: Conscious Planet
Yogi Sadhguru hopes to help 3 billion with free meditation app

Sadhguru aims to 'unleash the miracle of mind’ through daily breathing exercises

UAEMarch 15, 2025
Yousuf Caires, executive director, Expo City Dubai Foundation, wants to motivate young people to become entrepreneurs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Expo City Dubai offers Dh50,000 for graduates with ideas to ease traffic jams

Training, mentorship and grants on offer for aspiring entrepreneurs with start-up plans in the Emirates

UAEMarch 14, 2025
The UAE's Abdullah Al Nuaimi, centre, won a gold medal in snowboarding at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin. Photo: Special Olympics UAE
Snowboarder wins UAE's first gold medal at Special Winter Olympics

Emirati athletes pick up gold and bronze medals in historic day

UAEMarch 12, 2025
A member of the Syrian security forces on patrol in Latakia, western Syria, scene of some of the worst recent sectarian violence. Reuters
Dubai’s Syrian residents speak to family back home enduring bloodshed

Community in the UAE fears for relatives' safety after sectarian killing of more than 1,300 people, mainly from the Alawite minority, since last week

UAEMarch 11, 2025
gif for shorthand on UAE's Special Olympics winter sport team
Special reportHow a desert country sent a national team to the Winter Olympic Games

The UAE is sending 11 athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in the Special Olympic World Winter Games in Turin

UAEMarch 07, 2025
Cross-country skier Zuleikha Al Mansouri is among 11 Emirati athletes heading to the Games in Turin this month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE athletes to compete at Special Olympics World Winter Games

For the first time, the UAE will have a team competing at the event

UAEMarch 01, 2025
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi believes education can rehabilitate children rescued from bonded labour. Photo: Pradeep Tewari
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi urges action to protect children

Indian activist tells The National each person needs to acts against injustice, child labour and trafficking

UAEFebruary 26, 2025
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, pictured at a previous conference, has spoken of the importance of the UAE's robust trading ties with India. The National
Emirati minister says UAE can be gateway to global success for Indian entrepreneurs

Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said Indian businesses have played a crucial role in the rise of the Emirates

UAEFebruary 25, 2025
More Articles

IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.