Amritha Mohan

Amritha Mohan is a reporter at the NewsMeter. Shortly after completing her Master's in Communication at the University of Hyderabad, she began teaching courses on media and culture as a guest lecturer at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong. Amritha has previously interned with news organisations such as Greater Kashmir and Newslaundry. A lover of travel and photography, she spends most of her time planning road trips to the North-East. Nothing makes her happier than a green turf and a team to play football with. She primarily reports on education, tech, human-interesting and critical features.

    Amritha Mohan

    Post Markaz, India saw a spike in misinformation around Muslims and COVID : Study
    Post Markaz, India saw a spike in 'misinformation' around Muslims and COVID : Study

    Hyderabad: Misinformation in the time of Covid-19 pandemic has taken a turn for the worse after the lockdown was announced in India. In fact, a study...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 4 May 2020 8:30 AM GMT


    Gadwal girl invents COVID smartwatch that stops people from shaking hands
    Gadwal girl invents COVID smartwatch that stops people from shaking hands

    Hyderabad: A Class IX student from the backward Jogulamba Gadwal district has made the state and country proud by inventing a ‘smartwatch’ that will...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 4 May 2020 7:27 AM GMT


    Here’s how three districts in Telangana stayed COVID-19 free
    Here’s how three districts in Telangana stayed COVID-19 free

    Hyderabad: Even as the total number of Covid-19 positive cases in Telangana crosses 1,000, three districts in the state have managed to remain...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 3 May 2020 8:06 AM GMT


    Most COVID patients in Telangana are between 21-30 yrs: Data
    Most COVID patients in Telangana are between 21-30 yrs: Data

    Hyderabad: Out of the 1,061 COVID-19 cases recorded in Telangana, 21 percent belong to the age group of 21-30 years, data from the Public Health and...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 2 May 2020 6:40 PM GMT


    64 per cent of migrant workers have less than Rs 100 in hand: Report
    64 per cent of migrant workers have less than Rs 100 in hand: Report

    Highlights About 72 per cent (out of 10,170 migrant workers) said their rations will finish in 2 days A majority of the workers were stranded in...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 2 May 2020 9:33 AM GMT


    Construction works worth `1,500 Cr underway in Hyd amid lockdown: Arvind Kumar
    Construction works worth `1,500 Cr underway in Hyd amid lockdown: Arvind Kumar

    Hyderabad: Notwithstanding Covid-induced lockdown, the Telangana state officials have taken up pending works in the city. Works on major roads and...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 1 May 2020 7:56 AM GMT


    Lockdown: 850 foreign nationals airlifted in 11 evacuation flights from RGIA
    Lockdown: 850 foreign nationals airlifted in 11 evacuation flights from RGIA

    Hyderabad : Since the COVID-19 lockdown announced on March 24, over 850 foreign nationals have been airlifted to their respective home countries from...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 30 April 2020 2:26 PM GMT


    Hyd:15 cured COVID patients come forward to donate blood plasma
    Hyd:15 cured COVID patients come forward to donate blood plasma

    � Cases beach 1,000 mark in Telangana, central team visits Hyderabad. 75-year old man, contact of a person with travel...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 27 April 2020 8:37 AM GMT


    Explainer: How to wash veggies, clothes amid COVID-19?
    Explainer: How to wash veggies, clothes amid COVID-19?

    Hyderabad: Amid the COVID-19 crisis, several concerns have been raised regarding the safety of vegetables and other commodities. Is normal washing...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 26 April 2020 12:00 PM GMT


    Amid COVID-19 lockdown, Andhra’s sex workers suffer without food, money, medicines
    Amid COVID-19 lockdown, Andhra’s sex workers suffer without food, money, medicines

    Hyderabad: While the plight of migrant labourers has been highlighted by the State government in Andhra Pradesh, the same cannot be said for sex...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 26 April 2020 11:28 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Did Japans Nobel laureate professor say COVID-19 is man-made virus?
    Fact Check: Did Japan's Nobel laureate professor say COVID-19 is man-made virus?

    Hyderabad: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a statement claimed to be from a Nobel-laureate Japanese professor has been doing the rounds on social media....

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 25 April 2020 5:19 AM GMT


    COVID-19 not as virulent as H1N1 swine flu: Dr Raja Rao
    COVID-19 not as virulent as H1N1 swine flu: Dr Raja Rao

    Hyderabad : Dr. Raja Rao, professor of General medicine at Gandhi Hospital has become a household name for his services during the pandemic. COVID-19...

    By Amritha Mohan  Published on 25 April 2020 5:05 AM GMT


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