Mariya Babu

Mariya Babu is a Sub-editor at Reporter World with a keen interest in geopolitics, international affairs, culture, and history. She also enjoys telling human-interest stories that help readers understand the world beyond the headlines.

Latest Reports by Mariya Babu

India
Why does Kerala flood every monsoon? The climate change connection

The 2018 floods were among the deadliest in Kerala’s history. Devastating floods and landslides struck the state again in the years that followed. Last year, in Wayanad district, two villages - Mundukkai and Chooralmala, were wiped off due to landslides.
World
How state funerals become political theatre: The symbolism behind the ceremony

State funerals are among the most symbolic events a nation can host. Even though most of these ceremonies are moments of mourning, this is also a stage to communicate messages that extend far beyond grief.