Anjala Farahath

Multimedia journalist bitten by wanderlust. 
Not just a storyteller; I investigate and collect information that otherwise goes unnoticed, to pen a news story that's worth a read.

Peer pressure, perks, or pounds: what makes overseas students violate visa laws?

Fear of losing their job, constant sense of obligation, or the lure of earning a few extra pennies is leading to overseas students in Leeds putting their Tier 4 visas at risk. “It’s easy money here. My mum is a PhD and she is working as the head of a department at a college. I have realised that if I work overtime, I can reach her salary,” says Abhimanyu Chopra, 24, pursuing a master’s degree in Leeds. The Home Office only allows international students to work a maximum of 20 hours during term

Protesters gather in London against India’s Citizenship Amendment Act

Hundreds of Indian citizens, workers, and students stood outside the High Commission of India in London to express dissent and protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in India. BY ANJALA FARAHATH The protest onm Wednesday (December 18) is an addition in the ripple effect of protests held across the world by South Asians in response to the contentious bill passed by the Indian government that is being criticised by many for its discriminatory n

Journey of a different kind

For some, travelling is a dream that comes true occasionally. For others it is a spell cast by wanderlust. If you have an endless desire to explore the world, and money keeps you from living that dream, hear me out — you can travel and get paid! There are growing numbers of platforms which offer you travelling opportunities in exchange of voluntary work. At 24, Prashanth Sharma has visited 21 States. The engineering student can speak and understand different languages all thanks to his voluntee