Multimedia journalist with Hindustan Times. Covers India, world, business and tech news with a keen eye for human-interest stories rooted in gender and culture.
Articles by Ritu Maria Johny
NASA offers total cash prize of $30K to spot toxic Algal blooms
The winner will receive $12,000. Second and third prizes are worth $9,000 and $6,000.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 01:09 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
New penguin colony found in Antarctica, courtesy bird poop: Report
Although discovered in December, the announcement was delayed to coincide with Penguin Awareness Day on January 20.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 11:41 AM IST
Republic Day 2023: Delhi Police's advisory on routes to avoid, alternate routes
Commuters have been requested to plan their journey in advance and avoid the parade route between 9.30 am and 1 pm on Monday.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:10 AM IST
Budget 2023: What healthcare, manufacturing sectors expect from FM Sitharaman
While the healthcare sector is looking forward to increasing overall funding, the manufacturing industry is banking on Budget 2023 to resurrect its sector.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 05:12 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
How to activate FASTag on your car? Follow these steps
The cashless facility that works on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology aims to save time and effort and skip the usual long queues at highway toll plazas.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 04:27 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Greg Peters will be new Netflix co-CEO. Here's how much he will earn
Greg Peters, former chief operating officer, is set to earn an annual salary of $3 million as Netflix's new co-CEO
Published on Jan 20, 2023 02:05 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Want to protect your car from catching fire? Here's how
Built with plastic, foam, electrical wiring or fabric, a car’s engine or battery can be prone to fire in extreme heat conditions.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 12:01 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Instagram rolls out ‘Quiet Mode’, its own version of ‘Do Not Disturb’
The company added that it will alert teens spending too much time on the app at night.
Published on Jan 20, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant with salary of up to $385,000!
The job, based in San Jose, California, would involve on-ground duty as well as travel within and outside the United States.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 06:08 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Union Budget 2023: What are expectations of salaried professionals?
Union Budget 2023: The salaried class is seeking some major tax relief amidst mass layoffs and rising inflation.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 04:59 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
5 things to know about Vinesh Phogat, who accused WFI chief of sexual harassment
Hailing from a wrestling family, Vinesh is the niece of legendary wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat.
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
PM Modi to flag off Mumbai Metro lines: 5 things to know about Lines 2A and 7
The two new Mumbai metro lines are set to open to the public from 4pm on January 20.
Published on Jan 19, 2023 01:36 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Explained: What is ‘rage applying’ and why it is the newest trend?
Quiet quitting is so 2022. Rage-applying is the buzzword of 2023. Here's why
Updated on Jan 19, 2023 01:11 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
‘Idiocy…’: Parody Putin account after Russian map omits ‘annexed’ Ukraine areas
The map which claimed to depict the prices of fuel across Europe, displayed Ukraine with its internationally recognised borders.
Updated on Jan 18, 2023 07:02 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Man finds bear in Toblerone logo with help of AI after eating it for 30 years
Ralph Aboujaoude Diaz took to LinkedIn to share that a computer vision algorithm had to point out the “hidden bear” to him.
Published on Jan 18, 2023 03:44 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Avoid these Delhi routes: Traffic advisory for Republic Day parade rehearsals
The traffic restrictions will be imposed on January 18, 20 and 21 from 10:15 am to 12:30 pm.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 10:11 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Why JPMorgan is suing a 30-year-old startup founder for $175 million?
Charlie Javice forged millions of customer accounts to enhance credibility of her startup and convince JPMorgan Chase to acquire it
Published on Jan 17, 2023 07:03 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
'Marry early for freedom': Ashneer Grover's advice leaves internet divided
BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover thinks that marrying in your 20s will give direction in life. Here's why
Published on Jan 17, 2023 05:16 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Dawood remarried in Pakistan, stays in Karachi, nephew tells NIA: Report
Gangster Dawood Ibrahim has remarried a Pakistani woman without divorcing his first wife Mehjabeen, as per reports
Published on Jan 17, 2023 04:02 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Why Ashwini Choubey broke down during a press conference
Union minister Ashwini Choubey wept inconsolably while remembering BJP leader Parshuram Chaturvedi, who died on Monday.
Updated on Jan 17, 2023 02:14 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off Jallikattu in Madurai day after two deaths
Tamil Nadu sports minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off Jallikattu in Madurai’s Alanganallur on Tuesday
Published on Jan 17, 2023 11:16 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar