Singer Oliver Tree Nickell was among the six who died in the collision of two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, earlier today, CNN Brazil reports. Singer Oliver Tree Nickell was among the six who died in the collision of two helicopters in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, earlier today, CNN Brasil reports.Singer Oliver Tree. (Oliver Tree/ Instagram)Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.
He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.
Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team.
He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles.
