Kalyani Shankar

Kalyani Shankar

 

Kalyani Shankar is a political commentator and a syndicated columnist. She was the Political Editor of Hindustan Times and also its Washington correspondent. A press fellow at Cambridge University and senior fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Centre in Washington, Shankar is a founder member of the Indian women press corps. 

India Braces for Impact as Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect on April 2

India Braces for Impact as Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Take Effect on April 2

Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | Kalyani Shankar

With key sectors like pharmaceuticals and automobiles at risk, India could face an annual trade loss of up to $7 billion. There is an urgent need to find a diplomatic solution before it escalates into a full-fledged trade war US President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on India, set to...

Why band-aid solutions fail to fix Delhi pollution

Thursday, 28 November 2024 | Kalyani Shankar

Despite court orders, government promises, and short-term measures like vehicle restrictions and artificial rain, Delhi’s air quality remains perilously poor Why do the residents of Delhi experience pollution every year while the ruling class blames it on stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh? Can't they...

Donald Trump’s historic comeback

Friday, 08 November 2024 | Kalyani Shankar

With a Republican majority in the Senate, Trump re-enters the White House with renewed authority, poised to reshape both American politics and global dynamics The much-awaited US presidential election ended on November 5, and former President 78-year-old Donald Trump triumphed by winning the White House.  This would be his second inning...

State Editions

Nuh accused visited Punjab to fund terror network

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Kartavya Path protest: Court defers order on bail pleas for December 8

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Kapil Mishra gives Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia to widow of drowning victim

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Delhi aims for hepatitis-free generation, says Health secretary

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Govt initiates targeted route rationalisation

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Health minister reviews TB campaign in Capital

05 December 2025 | Pioneer News Service | Delhi

Sunday Edition

Galloping On Desires

30 November 2025 | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Agenda

The Heartbeat of Generations

30 November 2025 | Madhur Bhandarkar | Agenda

An Era Has Ended with Dharamji!

30 November 2025 | Javed Akhtar | Agenda

Dharmendra: A heartfelt tribute to the evergreen hero

30 November 2025 | Moushumi Chatterjee Veteran Actress | Agenda

Waves Bazaar Forges New Pathways in Global Cinema

30 November 2025 | Tarina Patel South Africa Actor & Entrepreneur | Agenda

The Living Highlands: The Culinary Soul of Nagaland

30 November 2025 | Anil Rajput | Agenda