Astha Rajvanshi

Astha Rajvanshi is a staff writer at TIME based in the London bureau. She covers international news and affairs with an eye on India and neighboring countries. She received the Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award and a Fellowship from the Institute of Current World Affairs.

Recent Articles

Why Vinod Khosla Is All In on AI

Investor Vinod Khosla spoke with TIME about the future of AI and his thoughts on regulation.

By Astha Rajvanshi

How AI Could Transform Fast Fashion

AI is reshaping the efficiency of fast fashion, but experts warn it may also perpetuate overconsumption, pollution, and exploitation.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Why India Is a Key Player in the Global AI Race

Global businesses are eyeing India's high-powered IT industry to nurture a robust AI ecosystem.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Anil Kapoor

Around the same time that SAG-AFTRA members were fighting big Hollywood studios over the use of their AI replicas without consent and compensation, one of India’s most famous actors was fighting a similar battle. Anil...

By Astha Rajvanshi

Vinod Khosla

When Vinod Khosla had a skiing accident in 2011 that led to an ACL injury in his knee, doctors gave conflicting opinions over his treatment. Frustrated with the healthcare system, the leading venture capitalist proffered,...

By Astha Rajvanshi

Women Protest on India’s Independence Day After Murder of Medic

As India celebrated 77 years of independence, women around the country marched for justice after a medic's brutal rape and murder.

By Astha Rajvanshi

A Battle Over Fertility Law in China

In China, single women aren't permitted to freeze their eggs. A landmark legal battle to challenge this has brought fertility law into focus.

By Astha Rajvanshi

How Russia Lured Indian Men Into War

Several Indian nationals were duped by the false promise of jobs to fight for the Russian army in Ukraine.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Immigration Lawyers Targeted in UK Riots

Far-right rioters in the U.K. are targeting immigration lawyers by circulating a list of names on social media platforms.

By Astha Rajvanshi

How Copenhagen Is Incentivizing Tourists to Offset Their Climate Impact

Tourists visiting Copenhagen can claim rewards in exchange for taking part in climate-friendly initiatives.

By Astha Rajvanshi

South Asian Women Mobilizing for Kamala Harris

Harris’s biracial story sparks cultural pride among South Asian American supporters as she runs for president.

By Astha Rajvanshi

The Movement for Feminist Philanthropy

Philanthropists want to invest in women and girls, but still have a long way to go.

By Astha Rajvanshi

How the Trump Shooting Reflects Global Divide

A raft of violence against world leaders signals increasing polarization and political divide in recent years.

By Astha Rajvanshi

The Opulence of the Ambani Wedding

An extravagant Ambani affair was expected from Mukesh Ambani, the father of the groom, who has an estimated net worth of over $122 billion.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Why Modi and Putin Are Friends

Modi used a recent trip to Russia not to challenge Putin over Ukraine, but instead to affirm longstanding ties between the two countries.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Watching the U.K. Election Unfold From a London Pub

A sentiment widely echoed in a North London pub is that this election is more about a changing of the guard than a win for the Labour Party.

By Astha Rajvanshi/London

Why Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Are Soaring

Since the Taliban's seizure of Afghanistan in 2021, relations have grown tense over the disputed border and other issues.

By Astha Rajvanshi

Activists Urge Boycott of Iran's Election

Echoes of the 2022 protests that swept Iran—and the world—resonate amid calls by activists to boycott the country's upcoming election.

By Astha Rajvanshi

The Rise of Youth Poverty In the U.K.

A growing body of research reveals that in the U.K., young people have many justified grievances stemming from austerity.

By Astha Rajvanshi

All About Sunak's UK Election Manifesto

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is attempting to rescue a faltering Conservative Party campaign by putting forward sweeping policies.

By Astha Rajvanshi
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