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Vertika Kanaujia

Vertika Kanaujia is Editor Audience Growth at Hindustan Times and oversees the website’s coverage of business news, health, technology and internet culture. She is a Chevening Scholar and a Columbia Journalism University Fellow. Vertika has been a journalist for more than 18 years. After starting her career as a business journalist in TV she has worked with various leading news channels. You can email her at vertika.kanaujia@htdigital.in.

Articles by Vertika Kanaujia

Nikki Haley gets a big edge in presidential race with game-changing endorsement

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has joined the latest endorser of former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley's presidential campaign.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE - DECEMBER 12: Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley and New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu speak to members of the press after Sununu's endorsement of Haley during a Town hall event at McIntyre Ski Area on December 12, 2023 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Getty Images via AFP)
Updated on Dec 13, 2023 04:09 PM IST

3 reasons why Elon Musk reinstated conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' account

Why has Elon Musk unbanned Alex Jones? Many claim it's to favour free speech on the platform whereas some feel it can be due to shrinking revenues

Elon Musk has ended conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' ban on X after 5 years
Updated on Dec 11, 2023 11:08 PM IST

All about US immigration reform bill to shorten green card wait time

What is the HR 6542 and how will it reduce of per country cap's impact on green card deadlock

During the 2023 fiscal year, the US State Department issued a near record level of non-immigrant visas – more than 10.4 million globally (Representative Photo)
Published on Dec 07, 2023 11:44 AM IST

Osama bin Laden's letter ‘divides’ America, many condemn TikTokers' praise

A former Navy Seal calls out TikTokers who are praising Osama bin Laden saying, ‘Deceit is a mask the Devil puts…’

A letter to Americans written by 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden has gone viral on Tiktok and garnered praise by many
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 11:20 AM IST

Joe Biden calls Xi Jinping a ‘dictator’ hours after ‘constructive’ meeting

Joe Biden and Xi met for four hours, showcasing modest agreements and re-establishing military ties.

President Joe Biden and China's President President Xi Jinping walk in the gardens at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., Wednesday, Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (Doug Mills/The New York Times via AP, Pool)(AP)
Published on Nov 16, 2023 08:13 AM IST

Harvard on the edge, over 1700 alumni seek immediate action against antisemitism

Harvard University is facing criticism for not addressing antisemitism on its campus as chants of 'Intifada' grow louder.

Demonstrators take their
Published on Nov 14, 2023 12:15 PM IST

‘Vermins’, Donald Trump condemned for quoting Hitler's infamous word

Former US President Donald Trump's recent election speech on Veteran's Day has stirred a row by using Nazi word, ‘vermin’ to label political rivals.

TOPSHOT - Former US president and 2024 presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves after speaking at a campaign rally in Claremont, New Hampshire, on November 11, 2023. (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Nov 13, 2023 11:36 AM IST

Jewish billionaire Henry Swieca quits Columbia University board

Jewish billionaire Henry Swieca has resigned from Columbia University Business School's board, argues that university's response to antisemitism is insufficient

People walk past Columbia University in New York, U.S., October 30, 2023. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 10, 2023 02:39 PM IST

‘Dump Trump’; ‘Ban Tiktok’ and ‘Finish Hamas’: Key takeaways from GOP debate

Republican candidates clash in Miami debate, discussing Trump's changed stance, calls for TikTok ban, and division over financial support for Ukraine.

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former biotech executive Vivek Ramaswamy spar as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis listens at the third Republican candidates' U.S. presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign hosted by NBC News at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, U.S., November 8, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar(REUTERS)
Published on Nov 09, 2023 10:19 AM IST

AI takes jobs in Bay Area: Startup to lay off over 10% employees

AI Startup Informatica to lay off over 500, 10% of employees after posting strong Q3 results

AI Startup, Informatica, CEO Amit Walia decides to lay off 10% employees after posting strong Q3 results
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 02:50 PM IST

‘Harvard situation dire, getting worse’, Bill Ackman writes to its President

Billionaire Bill Ackman calls for action against anti-semitism at Harvard University in an open letter to its President

Demonstrators take their
Published on Nov 06, 2023 01:08 PM IST

US to make immigration faster and easier for AI professionals

United State issues landmark executive order to regulate artificial intelligence and shows intent to make immigration faster and easier for AI professionals

US president Joe Biden has issued an executive order to manage artificial intelligenc(AP)
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 03:11 PM IST

US panel recommends new Green Card application rules; Indians set to benefit

White House Commission has recommended employment authorisation documents at early stage of Green Card application process

New recommendation on green card application process to benefit over 8 million applicants
Published on Oct 27, 2023 01:44 PM IST

‘I’m not a psycho’, Hasan Minhaj speaks out against charges of ‘faking racism’

Hasan Minhaj has responded to New Yorker article and defended the authenticity of his stories

Hasan Minhaj at the ESPY awards on July 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Oct 27, 2023 12:35 AM IST

Maine shooting: Republicans called out for wearing AR-15 pins

Maine shooter used an AR-15 rifle to kill 22, now it has reignited the gun control debate.

Earlier this year few Republican members of Congress had worn controversial new pins on their lapels in the shape of miniature AR-15 rifles(X)
Published on Oct 26, 2023 10:24 AM IST

Harvard in a tight spot, now open letter calls out ‘anti-semitism’ on its campus

Harvard alumni accused University of ignoring the safety of Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus.

Supporters of Palestine gather at Harvard University to show their support for Palestinians in Gaza at a rally in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)(AFP)
Published on Oct 24, 2023 10:53 PM IST

Harvard & Columbia students lose job offers over Palestine support letter

Elite law firms rescind job offers to Harvard, Columbia and NYU students associated with Palestine support letter

A demonstrator takes part in the
Published on Oct 19, 2023 12:48 PM IST

EB-1 backlog to H-1B challenges: Expert's tips on U.S. immigration

Social media influencer Deedy explains the surging backlog in EB-1 green card applications from India and the impact on H-1B visa program.

40% decrease in H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) filings in Q3 FY 2023(Reters File Photo)
Published on Oct 13, 2023 03:45 PM IST

‘We hold Israel entirely responsible’, 31 Harvard student groups issue statement

31 Harvard student organizations blame Israel for Hamas attack on its citizens

Harvard University student groups face backlash for blaming Israel for terror attack on its soil.(Unsplash)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 05:03 PM IST

McCarthy is out, who'll replace him? Republicans may pitch for Donald Trump

After McCarthy was voted out as US House Speaker there are indications that Republicans will pitch for Donald Trump as his replacement. Is it possible?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures, as the trial of himself, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James continues, in New York City, U.S., October 3, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz(REUTERS)
Published on Oct 04, 2023 10:46 AM IST

Fallen crypto star Sam Bankman-Fried goes on trial

Former CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, goes on trial for massive fraud against clients today. Here's a look at his rise and fall

Fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of failed cryptocurrency brokerage FTX, begins Tuesday with jury selection. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)(AP)
Published on Oct 03, 2023 04:12 PM IST

‘Promising Candidate’, Elon Musk vouches for Indian American Vivek Ramaswamy

GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy gains support from Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk ahead of the first debate. Ron DeSantis sees him as a threat.

Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the Iowa State Fair Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP/PTI)(AP08_12_2023_000358A)(AP)
Published on Aug 18, 2023 10:00 AM IST

‘I make love to men daily, but…’, Barack Obama's old love letters are startling

Former US President Barack Obama's love letters from 1982 reveal his "androgynous mind" and views on homosexuality

Former U.S. president Barack Obama applauds the audience before a discussion at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), in Athens, Greece, Thursday, June 22, 2023. (AP)
Published on Aug 13, 2023 10:08 AM IST

FBI arrests Indian American doctor for allegedly masturbating on plane to Boston

Indian American doctor arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of a 14-year-old girl on a flight from Hawaii to Boston.

Dr Sudipto Mohanty, an Indian American doctor accused of masturbating on a plane to Boston
Published on Aug 11, 2023 01:43 PM IST

Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Barbie: How women power is shaping up US economy

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie, are reshaping the US industry and generating billions of dollars in economic impact.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie, are reshaping US economy and raking in huge mullah
Published on Aug 08, 2023 08:48 PM IST

'DeSantis more dangerous than Trump', Florida Governor promotes video of rebuke

Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is being criticized by left-wing commentators who believe he is more dangerous than Donald Trump.

Figures released by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ campaign revealed that he raised more cash than former president Donald Trump in the last quarter (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File, Photo by Anna Moneymaker (AFP)
Published on Jul 24, 2023 11:56 AM IST

Startling Titan revelation: 'OceanGate CEO wasn't interested in tourism'

OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush is now being accused of using passengers to fund his Titanic obsession.

OceanGate Expeditions CEO Stockton Rush(AP)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 08:47 PM IST

Titan tragedy jokes take over the internet, why are people celebrating?

Reason why Titanic sub tragedy has triggered hate and ugly jokes against those who died

TOPSHOT - (COMBO) This combination of pictures created on June 21, 2023 shows Titan submersible passengers (L-R, top to bottom) Hamish Harding, OceanGate Expeditions of their CEO and founder Stockton Rush, Paul-Henri Nargeolet, director of a deep ocean research project dedicated to the Titanic, and Suleman Dawood and his father Shahzada Dawood(AFP)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 01:35 PM IST

Inside the lost Titanic submersible: No seats, one toilet and no windows

As time runs out for the missing Titan submersible let's understand how it would be like for the 5 passengers stuck inside the vehicle for over 80 hours.

TOPSHOT - This undated image courtesy of OceanGate Expeditions, shows their Titan submersible launching from a platform.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 11:59 AM IST

Time ticking for missing Titanic sub, only 4 hours of hope left: All we know

Read latest update from Titan sub, that went missing 4 days back as the rescuers fight against to save the vehicle that has only 4 hours of oxygen left.

FILE PHOTO: The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic off the coast of Newfoundland(via REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 02:44 PM IST
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