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
Zuckerberg's Meta gearing up for more layoffs? This report suggests so
As per the report, Zuckerberg thinks that several layers of management are a waste of resources.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 05:12 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
2023 BMW X1 launched at ₹45.90 lakh: Check key features
It will be locally produced at the BMW group plant in Chennai.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 04:00 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
‘Not Switzerland or Kashmir’: Nagaland min shares stunning pics from this state
Comparing it to popular tourist spots like Switzerland and Kashmir, the BJP state president tweeted that the photographs were from the newly built Chighu Resort at Anini in Arunachal Pradesh.
Updated on Jan 29, 2023 12:34 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
This 45-year-old Biotech CEO spends $2 million a year to be 18 again
Bryan Johnson even has a machine to monitor the number of erections at night, which are reportedly similar to a teenager’s.
Published on Jan 29, 2023 09:15 AM IST
Republic Day 2023: From Beijing to Dushanbe, how the diaspora marked 74th R-day
From Maldives to Australia, members of the Indian community shared glimpses from their Republic Day celebrations.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 05:51 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Google employees in California may no longer enjoy free massages. Here's why
Out of 1,845 employees fired from the tech giant’s headquarters in California, 24 massage therapists were part of the Mountain View office.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 03:09 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Republic Day 2023: Women riders debut on BSF camel contingent
While a total of 24 women underwent training to ride on camels, 12 women hailing from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, were chosen for the parade.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 11:31 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Republic Day 2023: PM Modi pays homage to bravehearts at National War Memorial
PM Modi observed two-minute silence as a homage to the supreme sacrifices of the armed personnel in protecting the nation.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 10:18 AM IST
Elon Musk changed Twitter name to ‘Mr Tweet’ and this might be the reason why
On Thursday, Musk tweeted with a laughing emoji that he had changed his Twitter handle to ‘Mr. Tweet’.
Published on Jan 26, 2023 09:21 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Woman, whose app-themed resume got her Spotify job, laid off
In April last year, Emily Vu was hired as a PM intern with Spotify after her green and grey coloured resume went viral on Twitter.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 03:46 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Republic Day 2023: How to watch President Murmu's address to nation today
The regional channels of Doordarshan will telecast the President's address in local languages, too.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 04:20 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Google sacks married couple with 4-month-old baby; woman was on maternity leave
A former marketing manager at Google, Allie went on parental leave soon after the birth of her first child in 2022.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 01:02 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Anand Mahindra hails Sonam Wangchuk as a ‘climate hero’. Here's why
The education innovator is on a mission to protect the “eco-fragile” Ladakh and had announced a five day “climate fast” at Khardung La.
Published on Jan 25, 2023 10:54 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Republic Day 2023: Ban on flying objects; check dos and don'ts at Kartavya Path
Delhi Traffic Police also requested citizens to contact the nearest officer if they spotted any suspicious objects or activity.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 08:27 AM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Budget 2023: What are different kinds of budget presented by Centre?
According to the differences in revenue and expenditure, the budget is categorised into three main types - balanced, surplus and deficit.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 04:15 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Aryan Prakash
‘24*7 job, no work-life balance’: Zomato posts 800 vacancies amid mass layoffs
In a LinkedIn post, Goyal shared that the company is hiring across five positions.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 11:40 AM IST
Influencer makes reel on highway, fined ₹17K by Ghaziabad Police
Vaishali Chaudhary Khutail, who boasts over 6.5 lakh followers on Instagram, is seen striking several poses beside her car in the clip, while other vehicles pass by.
Updated on Jan 24, 2023 11:42 AM IST
‘Raccoon fight, 800 police calls a yr’: 'World's worst' McDonald's to shut down
From drug deals to sexual activities near the toilets, the outlet reportedly made 150 emergency calls to the police in 2022, down from 800 in 2018.
Published on Jan 23, 2023 04:16 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
Mumbai girl orders biryani worth ₹2,500 from Bengaluru. Zomato says...
The order was placed from a Meghana Foods in Bengaluru, which many hailed as 'the best'.
Updated on Jan 23, 2023 04:32 PM IST
Ritu Maria Johny | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
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
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