Neela Debnath

Neela Debnath is a member of the Independent's Online editorial team. She has an MA in Journalism (NCTJ accredited) from Brunel University. She is interested in current affairs, media and dipping into other areas of journalism.

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Video: Amanda Berry neighbour Charles Ramsey describes the moment he freed her from captors

A neighbour living near the house where three women were held hostage for a decade has spoken about the moment he helped to rescue them.

Video: Nigel Farage says Ukip will 'get stronger' following success at local elections

The leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage has said that his party will 'get stronger' and continue to do so unless a referendum is held on Britain's European Union membership.

Video: CCTV footage shows teenagers attacking people with sticks and poles on Croydon tram

Six teenagers who carried out a frenzied attack on a tram in Croydon have been spared jail.

Video: Driver takes a quarter of an hour to park car

An unfortunate female driver in Northern Ireland has been caught on camera taking up to 15 minutes to park her car.

Video: New footage of plane debris from 9/11 World Trade Centre attacks released

New images of debris from the 9/11 attacks have been released following the initial discovery made last week.

Video: Boeing 747 cargo plane crash in Afghanistan

WARNING: This video contains disturbing images

The Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy in infrared light as seen by the Herschel Space Observatory

In pictures: Images from the Herschel space observatory

Europe's leading space observatory has ended its mission to photograph the infrared universe after its telescope reached the end of its lifespan.

Video: Victim disarms shotgun-wielding attacker

CCTV footage has been released of man disarming an attacker who was threatening him with a shotgun.

A false colour image of the spinning vortex

Nasa images reveal mammoth storm on Saturn 20 times bigger than average earth hurricane

Nasa has released startling images of a swirling storm at Saturn’s north pole which is 20 times larger than an average hurricane on earth and has winds four times as powerful.

Video: Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo completes test flight successfully

A spaceplane being developed by Sir Richard Branson has completed its first test flight successfully, reaching a height of 47,000 ft and hitting speeds of Mach 1.2, breaking the sound barrier.

Day In a Page

The price of pacifism: Refusing to go to war is finally being recognised as a brave act

The price of pacifism

From the Second World War refusenik to the 19-year-old Israeli, Holly Williams talks to five people who risked shame and suffering to take a stand as conscientious objector.
'It was mass hysteria': Jason Isaacs on groupies, theatre bores and snogging James Bond

Jason Isaacs: Groupies, theatre bores and James Bond

To millions, Jason Isaacs is one of Harry Potter's arch enemies – but his wife prefers him as a Scottish TV detective.
Notes from a small island: Is Sealand an independent 'micronation' or an illegal fortress?

Sealand: 'Micronation' or illegal fortress?

Thomas Hodgkinson spent a week at the tiny platform off the Suffolk coast to find out.
Not a bad bone: Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

If you ignore cutlets and ribs, you'll risk missing out on some delicious and easy meals, says our chef.
The experts' guide to summer: From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz

The experts' guide to summer

From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz
Sex, drugs and fast cars: The legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Early glimpses of Ron Howard's film Rush suggest it will portray Hunt as a high-living lothario, with an insatiable appetite for partying.
Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation when using drugs and alcohol. It was hurting my life'

Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation'

The next Vanilla Ice or the next Eminem? Macklemore doesn't have a record contract – but he does have the UK's biggest-selling single of the year.
Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Sri Lankan cuisine is light, sunny, wonderfully spiced – and so easy to cook from scratch. Just as soon as you've broken into the coconut, that is.
Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Doctors are hailing the revamp of a Bath neonatal unit, where babies sleep more and feed better, as the model for patient care
One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

Epecuen was submerged under 10 metres of water in 1985. Now the floods have gone – and 83-year-old Pablo Novak has moved back in
The real thing? Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'

The real thing?

Historian publishes Coca Cola's 'secret formula'
Gordon Ramsey's worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save

Gordon Ramsay's worst nightmare: A restaurant he cannot save

The pugnacious chef finally met a shambolic restaurant he couldn't save. John Walsh on when TV makover refuseniks fight back
Join Ryanair! See the world! But we're only paying you for nine months a year

Join Ryanair! See the world! But we're only paying you for nine months a year

Glamorous myth of the flight attendant lifestyle undermined by angry employee's claims of 'exploitation'
Braising saddles: Did the recent furore scupper sales of horse meat? Neigh, far from it!

Braising saddles: How to cook horse meat

Did the recent furore scupper sales of horse meat? Neigh, far from it! Will Coldwell hoofs it to the kitchen.
Why bitters are back on the bar: A few little drops pack a big punch in cocktails

Why bitters are back on the bar

A few little drops pack a big punch in cocktails. No wonder we're learning to love them again...