Ashmita Gupta
Ashmita Gupta is a staff writer at Business Insider India with a nose for topics around health, food, culture and entertainment. And when she sniffs out misinformation or conjecture being bandied in the name of news, you best bet that she will take it personally and drone on about it. After completing her master's in the life sciences, Ashmita decided to put her penchant for writing to good use and pursue science journalism with The Weather Channel India. Her infatuation with journalistic writing has since evolved into a full-fledged affair and driven her to cover other beats that fascinate her. When not at work, Ashmita takes great pride in making some very ill-informed decisions in her kitchen and sharing the end-products with her friends. She tries (and usually fails) to diligently post on her socials; you can connect with her on LinkedIn or X.
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Reddit user proposes “Zepto but for garbage collection” in Indian cities like Bengaluru
The proposed app aims to provide scheduled pickups, tracking and proper disposal, targeting areas w…
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PHOTOS: Toxic foam covers sacred Yamuna river near New Delhi
The toxic foam issue in the Yamuna River in Delhi, especially visible around the Chhath Puja festiv…
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43 monkeys escape research facility in US town; netizens celebrate the primates' newfound freedom
Authorities are urging residents to be alert and report sightings, assuring them the monkeys are no…
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ISRO’s ambitious lineup of missions include Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5 and Gaganyaan — likely within the end of this decade!
India is launching ambitious space missions. Chandrayaan-4 will collect lunar samples. Chandrayaan-…
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Ozempic study shows it can ease severe knee pain alongside its weight loss benefits!
A recent study found that Ozempic relieves pain, supports weight loss and improves physical activit…
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Sitting vs. Standing: Settling the debate on workplace health
New research reveals that prolonged sitting, even with the recommended daily exercise, can accelera…
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Why personalised Him & Her breakfasts could be the key to weight loss
As per scientists, breakfasts that follow the "man-eats-carbs, woman-eats-fats formula" could help …
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Delhi AQI inches towards ‘severe’ mark days ahead of Diwali; SAFAR issues health alerts
Delhi's air quality has plunged to 'very poor' levels with AQI readings exceeding 350 in several ar…
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New Zealand’s native stoneflies have changed colour in response to human-driven environmental shifts
In forested areas, stoneflies mimic poisonous species to deter predators. However, deforestation le…
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Can AI really take over journalism? Study shows why readers still prefer human-written news articles over AI-crafted pieces
Despite editorial oversights in human-written pieces, readers found AI articles to be less comprehe…
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SARS-CoV-2 proteins have been found hiding in blood of long COVID patients. Can this explain the persistent infection?
A Harvard study found that 43% of long COVID sufferers had these proteins, suggesting persistent in…
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Did you experience wonky broadband service recently? A broken satellite in space might have something to do with it!
An unknown event in geostationary orbit on October 19, 2024, has led to the fragmentation of the In…
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Most people miss THIS warning on their mosquito repellent vaporizer’s label
Mosquito repellant vaporizers are used almost indiscriminately today and are usually considered saf…
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The Liver Doc shares brain scan of 40-year-old on alcohol; highlights link between brain strokes and drinking
This is not the first time The Liver Doc has spoken about the risks of alcohol consumption and advo…
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Chinese scientists just built the “fastest robot in the world”. Here’s how it differs from Elon Musk’s Optimus Gen-2
Earlier this month, Elon Musk’s Tesla unveiled its do-it-all humanoid Optimus Gen-2. Lest it hog al…
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Severe cyclonic storm Dana to hit Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday; IMD issues red warning across states
The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal, advising precau…
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Why this week's Hunter's Moon is the ultimate backdrop for the perfect moonlit date night
October's Hunter’s Moon offers a perfect date night opportunity with its long-lasting brightness an…
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Many women on TikTok are turning to cough medicine to help get pregnant. Here’s why!
TikTok's 'Mucinex method' claims guaifenesin in cough medication helps fertility by thinning cervic…
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3 ways SpaceX’s “chopsticks” tie into making multiplanetary transport possible!
SpaceX recently “caught” its massive, 15-storey tall Super Heavy rocket Booster as it approached Ea…
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Bengaluru Rains: Heavy showers to pound city between October 16-18; waterlogging and traffic snarls expected
A yellow watch is in effect for heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday while an orange alert will be…
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How much will Elon Musk’s do-it-all Optimus Gen 2 humanoid cost you? And is it worth it?
Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Optimus Gen 2 humanoid robot and promised it would become a household …
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Janhvi Kapoor thinks allergy tests for gluten and milk are ‘faaltu’. Here's why she might be misinformed.
Saif Ali Khan, Jr. NTR, and Janhvi Kapoor appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show to promote their …
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Explained: Can consuming Omega-3 supplements really help reduce aggressive behaviour?
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania recently showed that omega-3 fish oil supplements e…
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Double Trouble: Sun hurls powerful coronal mass ejections at Earth; radio blackouts, GPS disruptions, auroras likely over the weekend!
The first CME is expected to hit our planet today, October 4, potentially sparking moderate geomagn…
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‘Makeover’ plans for Humayun’s Tomb may include a fine-dine, café and elevators. Here’s why historians are horrified.
The Ministry of Culture has approved plans for a private company to renovate Humayun’s Tomb in Delh…