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Shikhar Talwar

Shikhar Talwar

Hello! I am the MMG News Producer. My job is to ensure collaboration between all 3 wings of MMG, namely Mancunion, Fuse TV and Fuse FM. I also write for the news section at the Mancunion, with topics ranging from elections to protests.

“Always rooting for the lettuce” say students as Liz Truss resigns

“Always rooting for the lettuce” say students as Liz Truss resigns

Students are going through a rollercoaster of emotions with the Prime Minister announcing her resignation 45 days after being appointed.
University extends wellbeing support for students from countries in “conflict”

University extends wellbeing support for students from countries in “conflict”

The University extended support for students from countries with “conflict and upheaval”, however, students are unhappy with its messaging
A month in Delhi re-taught me why I wanted to be a journalist

A month in Delhi re-taught me why I wanted to be a journalist

A summer internship turns into a privilege check in the face of protestors and poverty, sparking new life in a young journalist
Why the SU is annoyingly unrepresentative

Why the SU is annoyingly unrepresentative

The Students’ Union from next year is worryingly unrepresentative with the removal of the International Officer and the introduction of a BAME Associate Chair
Exclusive: Andy Burnham confirms he’s seeking a third mayoral term

Exclusive: Andy Burnham confirms he’s seeking a third mayoral term

Exclusive: In the first instalment of MMG’s new series Under the Spotlight, Andy Burnham has confirmed he will be seeking a third term as Mayor of Greater Manchester
Jeremy Corbyn speaks to students at the Right to Clothing Campaign launch

Jeremy Corbyn speaks to students at the Right to Clothing Campaign launch

Jeremy Corbyn announces the Right to Clothing Campaign at The University of Manchester, in a bid to make clothing more sustainable and affordable.
Andy Burnham announces new bus fares to combat cost of living crisis

Andy Burnham announces new bus fares to combat cost of living crisis

Bunrham announces that from September 2022 the bus fares will be capped at £2 for adults and £5 for day passes across all operators in Greater Manchester.
Review: The Play That Goes Wrong

Review: The Play That Goes Wrong

Deputy News Editor Shikhar Talwar reviews The Play That Goes Wrong at Manchester Opera House – starring the play’s original cast, who have joined the tour for a fortnight
Students and MPs alike left disappointed by the Sue Gray report

Students and MPs alike left disappointed by the Sue Gray report

The much awaited Sue Gray report has been made public, and it does not look favourably upon Boris Johnson’s government
Local Elections 2022: Fallowfield has lowest turnout across Manchester

Local Elections 2022: Fallowfield has lowest turnout across Manchester

Turnout has fallen across the city – here’s everything you need to know from the student wards.
Students struggle to find library seats on Bank Holiday Monday

Students struggle to find library seats on Bank Holiday Monday

The Main Library and Ali G are both overcrowded and lines of people were left waiting outside and once inside struggled to find a study space
You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus

You may miss the magic of the £1.50 bus

The £1.50 magic bus fare may have to be scrapped as Manchester receive half the funds expected
Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor

Nazir Afzal to be University of Manchester’s new Chancellor

The former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, Nazir Afzal will be replacing Lemn Sissay as Chancellor of UoM in August 2022.
Fourteen students evacuated from Russia

Fourteen students evacuated from Russia

As the airspace closed, flights stopped and financial sanctions were brought in, a team of UoM staff worked to bring Russian Studies students home
Les Misérables: a magical musical or mere misery?

Les Misérables: a magical musical or mere misery?

Deputy News Editor Shikhar Talwar argues that the world-renowned Les Misérables, currently playing at the Lowry, is far from perfect
Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Schools close in Manchester due to Covid-19 outbreaks

Covid-19 cases are increasing in Greater Manchester. Many schools in Manchester have begun temporarily shutting down but how long will this go on for?
What happened at Reclaim the Night 2022?

What happened at Reclaim the Night 2022?

Here’s what happened at the Reclaim the Night protest this year!
The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced

The Third Wave of UCU Strikes announced

University of Manchester staff will be walking out from March 28-April 1 over the four fights dispute
Students believe statistics on gender demographics at University are “unsurprising”

Students believe statistics on gender demographics at University are “unsurprising”

Women make up 48% of lecturers at UoM but just 27% of professors
Mastercard down and out for today

Mastercard down and out for today

MasterCard is reportedly down so you might need to use cash today