Vivek Shankar,

Vivek Shankar is a senior staff editor on the International desk at The New York Times. He previously worked for Bloomberg News in San Francisco, Sydney and Washington. Shankar began his journalism career at ZDNet India after graduating from St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, and holds a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. Shankar has covered various events for The New York Times including Netanyahu's defiant speech, negotiations for cease-fire deals, tensions between Hezbollah and Israel, disputes between Biden and Netanyahu, and the condition of hospitals in Gaza.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/vivek-shankar

58%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The bias in the provided articles is primarily religious bias, implying that individuals or groups associated with Islam are inherently violent and dangerous.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • In one article, there is a potential conflict of interest as the title implies Houthi missiles are being launched towards US ships but no evidence is provided to support this claim.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • One article has deceptive practices as the title implies Houthi missiles are being launched towards US ships but no evidence is provided to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Israeli Military Urges Evacuation of Rafah Amid Upcoming Operation, Tensions with Hamas Escalate

Israeli Military Urges Evacuation of Rafah Amid Upcoming Operation, Tensions with Hamas Escalate

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Israeli Defense Force urges evacuation of Rafah due to imminent military operation, affecting over 1.2 million Palestinians; tensions between Israel and Hamas escalate as IDF prepares for offensive amid humanitarian concerns and potential hostages.
Houthi Rebels Strike US-Owned Ship in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Global Shipping Industry

Houthi Rebels Strike US-Owned Ship in Yemen, Escalating Tensions with Global Shipping Industry

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile attack on a US-owned ship off the coast of Yemen, causing no significant damage or injuries but further roiling global shipping as Israel is currently at war with Hamas in Gaza Strip.