Ritul Joshi

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November 18, 2019
A Bumper Crop of Apples in Kashmir Rotting Away

Almost 70% of India’s apple supply comes from the federally administered regions of Jammu & Kashmir. But the lockdown of the region since August has badly hurt the industry. VOA’s Ritul Joshi reports from Kashmir.
November 18, 2019
A Bumper Crop of Apples in Kashmir Rotting Away

Almost 70% of India’s apple supply comes from the federally administered regions of Jammu & Kashmir. But the lockdown of the region since August has badly hurt the industry. VOA’s Ritul Joshi reports from Kashmir.
November 09, 2019
Kashmiri Conflict Continues to Depress Tourism

When the Indian government decided in August to abrogate a constitutional provision giving special status to the then state of Jammu and Kashmir, tourist season was at its peak. Tourists in Kashmir were advised by the Indian government to leave the state. But now the government has rolled back its advisory, just in time for the winter tourist season. VOA's Ritul Joshi with cameraman Zubair Dar visited Srinagar to see if the decision will help the tourism industry recover its losses.
November 09, 2019
Kashmiri Conflict Continues to Depress Tourism

When the Indian government decided in August to abrogate a constitutional provision giving special status to the then state of Jammu and Kashmir, tourist season was at its peak. Tourists in Kashmir were advised by the Indian government to leave the state. But now the government has rolled back its advisory, just in time for the winter tourist season. VOA's Ritul Joshi with cameraman Zubair Dar visited Srinagar to see if the decision will help the tourism industry recover its losses.
May 17, 2019
What Do India's Young Voters Want?

More than half of India's 1.3 billion people are younger than 25. In the ongoing general elections, almost 15 million voters between 18 and 19 are expected to cast their ballots for the first time. Politically aware and vocal, India's youth have emerged as a significant constituency for most political parties. VOA's Ritul Joshi explores the issues that matter most to these young voters and which political party stands to benefit the most from their support.
April 18, 2019
Female Politicians Aim to Secure Seats in Indian Elections

In the ongoing elections in India, two regional parties have created a stir because of the number of women they've chosen as candidates. The Trinamool Congress has fielded 40 percent women contestants and 33 percent of the candidates for the Biju Janta Dal are women. But no national party has featured women in such large numbers. That's one reason why experts say India won't see a significant jump in the number of women elected to India's parliament. VOA's Ritul Joshi has more from New Delhi.
March 23, 2019
India Seeks Ways to Clean New Delhi's Dangerous Air Pollution

Year after year, India's capital New Delhi is among the world's most polluted cities. The high level of pollution and the public outcry has led the government to take preventive measures. In 2018, the city saw a few more days when the Air Quality Index improved from severe to poor or very poor category. The Indian government also has implemented a "Comprehensive Action Plan" to curb air pollution further. But as we hear from Ritul Joshi, the battle to clean Delhi's air will be long and hard.
November 27, 2018
New Delhi University Allows Pakistani Students to Enroll Again

In 2008, the eight nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, or SAARC, agreed to create the South Asian University in New Delhi - an institution meant to serve as a center of excellence for students from different countries in the South Asian region. But students from India’s long-standing rival, Pakistan, had often failed to gain admission for various reasons, but this year five Pakistani students have been enrolled. VOA’s Ritul Josh reports.
November 11, 2018
In the Heart of Mumbai's Dharavi Slum, a Music School For Kids

In the heart of India’s financial capital Mumbai, lies one of the largest slums in the world – Dharavi. A group of under privileged children from Dharavi is making their bridge to the world outside their slum. By using one of the most common items in their modest homes, the children create beautiful sounds. VOA’s Ritul Joshi reports from Mumbai.
July 15, 2018
Rohingya Refugees in New Delhi Face Daily Difficulties

For Rohingya refugees living in New Delhi, each day comes with a new set of challenges. A relief camp on a forbidden parcel of land in the eastern part of the Indian capital measures less than 100 square meters. The refugees there live in constant fear of eviction and the threat from both fire and water. VOA’s Ritul Joshi takes a look at the plight of these stateless refugees in New Delhi.
July 12, 2018
India Tops List of Dangerous Countries for Women

India has emerged as the most dangerous country in the world for women, according to a survey by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The survey is a repeat of one conducted by the foundation in 2011, which rated India as the fourth most dangerous country for women, after Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Pakistan. The survey is not well received by the Indian government or field experts who have raised questions about the survey's methodology. Ritul Joshi has more from New Delhi.
May 31, 2018
New Delhi Peace House Fosters Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence

In an attempt to bridge the gap of understanding between different Indian communities, a house in the Indian capital of New Delhi is trying to foster the message of tolerance and peaceful coexistence in a unique manner. The house gives people from different religions and communities the chance to live together as a family for up to six months as a way to promote understanding. VOA's Ritul Joshi reports from New Delhi.
May 13, 2018
Management Training in India Aims to Empower Professional Women

There's a push to level the playing field for women in India, where women account for 42 percent of university graduates but only 24 percent are hired as entry level professionals. Of these, 19 percent are likely to reach senior level management. To make matters worse, the number of women who leave the work force is also higher than men. As Ritul Joshi reports, a specially designed management course for women in New Delhi is teaching them to make their way in a male dominated work force.
May 07, 2018
Volunteer Army Aims to Feed the Poor

India’s battle with hunger has been a long one. According to a UN report, over 190 million Indians go hungry every day. This, while tons of food go waste in hotels, restaurants and wedding dinners. A volunteer organization called the Robinhood Army is trying to bridge the gap between left-over food and those who need it, not just in India, but in 12 other nations. Ritul Joshi caught up with the Robinhood Army in New Delhi.
May 06, 2018
Women in India Fighting Tough Cancer Battle

Globally, more cases of cancer are reported in men than in women. A recent study in India reveals that the reverse is true there. Published in the medical journal Lancet, the study reports that Indian women not only have a higher rate of cancer, they are also afflicted by it at a younger age compared with their counterparts in developed Western countries. Ritul Joshi reports from New Delhi.
November 26, 2017
Delhi High Court Employs Acid Attack Victims and Transgender

India's High Court has taken the unusual step of offering jobs to five female acid attack victims as well as a transgender person. With this decision, a first of its kind, the New Delhi-based court has tried to speed up the wheel of justice in India, notorious for how slowly it moves. VOA's Ritul Joshi reports from Delhi.
November 13, 2017
Survey: New Delhi Among the Most Dangerous Cities for Women

A recent survey assessing how safe women are from sexual violence in the world's megacities found that London, Tokyo and Paris are the best places for women, while Cairo, Karachi, Kinshasa, New Delhi and Sao Paulo are the worst. The Thomson Reuters Foundation study, published in October, was based on surveys with 380 experts on women's issues in 19 of the world's megacities. In New Delhi, a metropolis of 26 million people, a number of factors make it unsafe for women, as Ritul Joshi reports.
November 12, 2017
Pakistani Fashion Scores in India Despite Tense Bilateral Relations

Despite 70 years of tense relations between India and Pakistan, the two countries share a passion for each other's movies, food and fashion trends. Take the example of palazzos, a popular Pakistani type of pants that are all the rage in India. VOA Urdu's Ritul Joshi reports from Delhi that the trend started after a new Indian TV channel started broadcasting Pakistani dramas.

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Ritul Joshi

Produced by Ritul Joshi

A Bumper Crop of Apples in Kashmir Rotting Away

A Bumper Crop of Apples in Kashmir Rotting Away

Kashmiri Conflict Continues to Depress Tourism

Kashmiri Conflict Continues to Depress Tourism

What Do India's Young Voters Want?

Female Politicians Aim to Secure Seats in Indian Elections

India Seeks Ways to Clean New Delhi's Dangerous Air Pollution

New Delhi University Allows Pakistani Students to Enroll Again

In the Heart of Mumbai's Dharavi Slum, a Music School For Kids

Rohingya Refugees in New Delhi Face Daily Difficulties

India Tops List of Dangerous Countries for Women

New Delhi Peace House Fosters Tolerance, Peaceful Coexistence

Management Training in India Aims to Empower Professional Women

Volunteer Army Aims to Feed the Poor

Women in India Fighting Tough Cancer Battle

Delhi High Court Employs Acid Attack Victims and Transgender

Survey: New Delhi Among the Most Dangerous Cities for Women

Pakistani Fashion Scores in India Despite Tense Bilateral Relations