Asmita Ravi Shankar works as a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, covering politics, crime, national and international news. When not writing news, she can be found practicing Bharatanatyam, working out, experimenting food recipes or binge watching true crime docu-series.
Articles by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Woman writes novel to say goodbye to her ‘dead mother’. Then this happens
Author Stefany Valentine said now that she finally met her mother Meiling, she does not want to waste any time.
Published on May 05, 2025 09:41 PM IST
Skype shuts down today: Here's what happens to your account and data
The video-calling platform, founded by a group of engineers in 2003, was purchased by Microsoft for $8.5 billion.
Published on May 05, 2025 12:00 PM IST
Trump aide says 'Chinese vampire will suck UK blood' amid US trade war
Peter Navarro advised the UK government to avoid becoming a "dumping ground" for Chinese goods that can no longer be sold to the US.
Published on May 04, 2025 02:10 PM IST
After years of calm, LoC residents brace for 'war' as India-Pak tensions rise
Indo-Pak tensions: Villagers along the LoC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are building bunkers in their homes to take shelter in case of firing.
Updated on May 03, 2025 12:21 PM IST
Small plane crashes in South Florida hours after NYC chopper tragedy; 3 dead
The small plane reportedly crashed near a major interstate highway and railroad tracks.
Updated on Apr 11, 2025 10:34 PM IST
Three big unknowns as Donald Trump tariffs ‘will go into effect immediately’
Donald Trump will make tariffs announcement during his 'Make America Wealthy Again' press conference at White House' Rose Garden on Wednesday.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 09:59 AM IST
Myanmar: Thailand investigates Bangkok skyscraper collapse over China firm link
This 33-storey high-rise building, despite having been dotted with cranes, collapsed in the intense quake shake.
Updated on Mar 31, 2025 08:23 PM IST
What is Karnataka ‘honeytrap’ case which sparked political turmoil? Explained
The ‘honeytrap’ allegation was first raised in the Karnataka assembly last week by cooperation minister KN Rajanna.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 01:00 PM IST
Eknath Shinde's 1st reaction on Kunal Kamra row: ‘Understand satire, but...’
Eknath Shinde said that Kamra's remarks do not seem like freedom of speech, but like he is “working for someone”.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 12:37 PM IST
Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister
Mark Carney won the Liberal Party leadership race with 131,674 votes which is about 85.9 per cent of the ballots.
Updated on Mar 10, 2025 11:15 AM IST
Actor-politician Vijay mocks DMK, Centre over language row: ‘Like LKG-UKG kids’
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay asserted his party's commitment to contest the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 04:25 PM IST
Who is Shikha Roy? BJP leader who defeated Saurabh Bharadwaj from GK
ECI result Delhi: A two-time BJP councillor, Shikha Roy is an advocate by profession.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 02:10 PM IST
Delhi secretariat sealed amid security concerns as EC trends hint at BJP victory
The Delhi Secretariat has been closed temporarily in anticipation of concerns over the security situation and safety of records.
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 02:05 PM IST
New income tax slabs released in Budget | Check full details
New income tax slabs: Nirmala Sitharaman made a historic announcement that there will be no income tax payable for those with an income upto ₹12 lakh.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
Budget 2025: What's cheaper and what's costlier
Budget 2025: This is the second full budget of the Modi 3.0 government, which returned to power at the Centre in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 09:56 AM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
Aviation budget 2025: ‘Udan’ scheme will connect 120 airports in 10 years
Union Budget 2025 is finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's eighth consecutive budget.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 11:43 AM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
Agriculture budget 2025: PM Dhandhaanya Krishi Yojana to cover 1.7 crore farmers
PM Dhandhanya Krisihi Yojna will cover 100 districts with low productivity, the finance minister said.
Updated on Feb 01, 2025 11:29 AM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
Origin, Akharas, Naga Sadhus and rituals: Understanding Mahakumbh Mela
The 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, which began in UP's Prayagraj on January 13, will conclude on February 26, with millions of devotees expected to visit.
Published on Jan 14, 2025 02:36 PM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
How wildfires are wreaking havoc in Los Angeles: An interactive guide, map
The California wildfires that erupted on January 7, Tuesday, were triggered by the high gusts of Santa Ana winds.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:28 PM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar
Ratan Tata to Liam Payne, 10 deaths that shook the world in 2024
India's magician of a fashion designer Rohit Bal to global Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain also left behind their legacies in 2024.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 09:15 AM IST
Asmita Ravi Shankar