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Zoya Patel

Zoya Patel

The Guardian

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While rightwing Australia scapegoats immigrants, the country directly benefits from our skills and labour

I’m an immigrant. If you subscribe to the common rhetoric in mainstream news, and coming out of the mouths of rightwing politicians, my very...

21.05.2026 10

The Guardian

Zoya Patel

Pauline Hanson’s racist rhetoric cast a shadow over my childhood. Here we are again

12.02.2026 30

The Guardian

Zoya Patel

Age brings an opportunity to escape the clutches of unattainable beauty standards – it’s liberating

02.02.2026 10

The Guardian

Zoya Patel

The generational divide is so overrated – here’s how I crossed it and forged new friendships

03.11.2025 10

The Guardian

Zoya Patel

As an Australian Indian, I’m furious at the racism playing out on a national stage. It is exhausting

10.09.2025 9

The Guardian

Zoya Patel

Any reasonable gig-goer knows that dancing is part of the show. So why are some people such anti-boogie bummers?

07.08.2025 10

The Guardian

Zoya Patel