Neelima Choahan

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Neelima Choahan |Natalie Whiting

A year after Chaithanya 'Swetha' Madhagani's body was found in a wheelie bin, her friends are still waiting for answers, with one saying women in the community are scared that "men can take a woman's life" and evade justice. Ms Madhagani, who lived in Point Cook with her husband and son, was 35 when her body was found near Geelong beside a dirt road a year ago. Shortly after her death, her husband, Ashok Raj Varikuppala, flew to India.

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Neelima Choahan |Cale Matthews

Since starting formal education, Lily, 13, has tried four schools. First there was a public school, then a Montessori, then a Steiner, and finally, a public school again. But each time she left knowing it wasn't the right fit. In 2024, Lily decided on homeschooling. "I didn't like traditional schooling, mainly because you're kind of just put on the spot, and you're expected to do all these things," she says. "And, you know, sometimes it's hard for people.

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Neelima Choahan

The newly ousted Delhi state leader Arvind Kejriwal was once touted as the "new moral force in Indian politics", who swore never to enjoy the trappings of power. But a $6.2 million upgrade of the chief minister's official residence — all at the taxpayer's expense — has taken quite the shine off his honesty badge. The house, located at 6 Flagstaff Road, Delhi, is so lavish that his political opponents have taken to mockingly calling it the "Glass Palace".

2 months ago | abc.net.au | Neelima Choahan |Michelle Wakim

Often called digital natives, most young Australians use multiple social media platforms. But in the wake of some big changes to platforms like Meta and TikTok, do young Australians still trust social media? Shanti, 21, says there are lots of good things on social media, but you need to know what to believe. "I don't trust social media," she says. "But don't get me wrong … there's so much knowledge and … so many interesting things.

Oct 16, 2024 | abc.net.au | Neelima Choahan |Michelle Wakim

Just as soon as the government has cracked down on vapes, there is a new nicotine product making its way to teens — and experts say it is even harder to detect. Nicotine pouches, Zyn, "snus", "ziz" — call them what you will — are becoming well known among young people, and a recent University of Melbourne research shows a lot have used the product. It is not surprising, given that teens who spoke to the ABC say these items are easy to procure despite the restrictions on buying and selling them.