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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.
Just a random kid from Bombay

Just a random kid from Bombay

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I am an International student from Mumbai, India. There is a lot I love about that city, and how it makes me feel.
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SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows

SU follows government lead: No more free lateral flows

The University and The Government have announced that they will restrict the free testing kits. Students are disappointed by this decision.
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Clean Air Zone update: Burnham frustrated by the government

Clean Air Zone update: Burnham frustrated by the government

The GMCA and the Government are going back and forth on the clean air zone’s funding, that leaves Andy Burnham frustrated.
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Looking back at SU elections controversy

Looking back at SU elections controversy

The SU elections have seen multiple controversies over their years. This article looks back at the last decade to pick out the 5 biggest ones.
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Nominations are OPEN for the SU elections

Nominations are OPEN for the SU elections

Find out a little more about the new SU elected positions and what you could do to represent the student body.
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Manchester’s Clean Air Policy may be changed

Manchester’s Clean Air Policy may be changed

Given the changes in the vehicle market, the GMCA may have to reconsider their Clean Air policy or look for more funds.
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Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot

Manchester lecturers will not strike on pensions after failed reballot

The staff of the University of Manchester will not be taking industrial action on pensions as they aren’t able to reach the 50% threshold, again.
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UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week

UoM moves some teaching online for the rest of the week

Sources have told The Mancunion that all teaching at the University of Manchester is due to be moved online imminently after a surge in Covid-19
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“P*ssed off”: International students’ anger at UoM travel guidance

“P*ssed off”: International students’ anger at UoM travel guidance

International students are left disappointed by the University’s response to the growing Covid-19 cases
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Seeing the First South-Asian in the MCU

Seeing the First South-Asian in the MCU

Is it entirely fair to have Kumail Nanjiani’s Kingo in Eternals as the first south-asian superhero in the MCU?
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Manchester’s very own Bee Bikes

Manchester’s very own Bee Bikes

Instead of waiting for half an hour for the 142 to arrive, the GMCA have introduced Bee Bikes into the city for a cheaper way to ride to university
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The UCU strikes: Why are they taking place and what are the SU doing?

The UCU strikes: Why are they taking place and what are the SU doing?

Everything you need to know ahead of the UCU strikes this week
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Manchester Bars Respond to Spiking Epidemic

Manchester Bars Respond to Spiking Epidemic

The Mancunion interviewed bars and nightclubs that are regularly visited by student to see what their reaction to drink spiking in Manchester is
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The University of Manchester remove the option of an automatic extension

The University of Manchester remove the option of an automatic extension

The Student Union stand firmly against the University of Manchester on removing automatic assessment extensions
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Andy Burnham discusses the Manchester Night In protest

Andy Burnham discusses the Manchester Night In protest

Here’s what the Greater Manchester Mayor had to say about the rise in spiking attacks
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The comments provided by the Local Authorities on the Rise in Spiking

The comments provided by the Local Authorities on the Rise in Spiking

Manchester MPs’ comment on the rise in drink spiking and what they believe should be the next steps.
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All you need to know about the Part Time Officer Elections

All you need to know about the Part Time Officer Elections

The position of becoming a part-time officer at the SU has now opened up and this is all students need to know about it.
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Diversity Problems: In the Heights adaption received backlash

Diversity Problems: In the Heights adaption received backlash

Hamilton writer Lin-Manuel Miranda faces backlash over In the Heights film adaption.
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Wales to head racial history education

Wales to head racial history education

BAME history becomes compulsory in Wales as debates about decolonising the curriculum in England continue
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Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland’s push for LGBTQ+ education

Scotland become the world’s first country to make LGBTQ+ education a mandatory part of its curriculum
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