Ankush Banerjee
Consultant
Ankush Banerjee is an award-winning (read: his editor has occasionally attached “well written!” to his articles) writer and journalist for Business Insider India, covering a variety of beats that stretches from science and sustainability and all the way to politics. His degrees in engineering and journalism help quite a bit with day-to-day writing. When he isn’t rabbit-holing himself into unnecessarily extensive research for a random topic he has just learned of, he spends his time annoying his friends with weaponised bits of trivia from the aforementioned topic. Do also stay wary if you find him in the middle of a rant about the state of tea, momos, infrastructure and politics in our country. Reach out to @ankushinscience on X/Twitter or ankush.banerjee964@gmail.com for any inquiries or pitches!
Latest Stories from Ankush Banerjee
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Planning to move to Bengaluru? Here's a reality-check on some myths you might have heard about the city
Bengaluru is often clouded by myths — about its eternal cool weather, sky-high costs, and tech-domi…
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Thinking of joining a running club? Here's what you need to do to prepare!
Joining a running club is a great way to boost your fitness, stay motivated, and meet like-minded p…
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A 3-billion-year-old meteorite might have sparked life on Earth, study asserts
A massive meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have triggered environmental changes that hel…
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What is ‘greenwashing’ and why is the Consumer Protection Authority cracking down on it?
Ever noticed products advertising themselves as "green" or "natural"? India's CCPA issues new guide…
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What are the consequences and penalties of issuing a fake bomb threat in India?
Issuing a fake bomb threat in India results in severe legal penalties, fines, and social consequenc…
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Apple engineers assert the AI apps of today are essentially still just fakes that lack 'true' intelligence
Apple researchers find AI apps like ChatGPT and DALL-E may simulate understanding, but fail at genu…
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Even high school interns were able to use common AI tools to bypass security and launch bots on X, Facebook and other social media: report
Social media platforms like X and Facebook are facing increasing scrutiny over their ineffective bo…
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Rains forcing you to ride through waterlogged areas? Here’s how to safely traverse flooded roads and minimise damage to your vehicles
Many parts of Bengaluru were flooded recently, forcing commuters to wade through knee-high water in…
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Missile Man of India: How powerful were the missiles developed by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam significantly advanced India's defense capabilities by helping developing key mi…
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As SpaceX rejoices its Starship ‘catch’, here’re 8 historical firsts it achieved
SpaceX just achieved a massive space milestone by catching its Starship Super Heavy booster, furthe…
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WATCH: Researchers capture world’s first video of atoms combining to form the tiniest water bubble ever recorded!
Scientists have filmed the smallest water bubble ever, measuring just 50 nanometers, using advanced…
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What makes the world’s billionaire rankings change so often?
Every week or so, you're greeted with news of a new "billionaire list", often with completely new r…
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Reverse Colonialism? UK sees massive boom in migrant populations even as local birth rates decline, with Indians leading the pack
The UK's population rose to 68.3 million in 2023, driven by record levels of net international migr…
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Zoho to Zerodha, here are the 10 most valuable bootstrapped companies in India
In a world dominated by venture capital and large-scale investments, a select group of Indian compa…
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Gen Z folk are showing off their deformed ‘smartphone pinkies’ — and the images are horrifying
Many people are flaunting their bent pinkies online, a modern issue that is the direct result of ex…
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Love ChatGPT and Alexa? This year’s Physics Nobel Prize has been awarded to two scientists who made these AI technologies possible
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton for their pio…
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Air Force Day: 7 powerful IAF aircraft you must know about!
Let’s delve into the remarkable capabilities of the IAF's current jets and how they help in ensurin…
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10 ways to protect your electronics if you suffer from frequent power outages!
Frequent power outages can harm electronic devices, but there are several ways to protect them.
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Goa protests: Why is an ex-RSS chief demanding to DNA test the body of a 450-year-old sacred saint?
Former RSS chief Subhash Velingkar's demand for a DNA test on St. Francis Xavier's relics has spark…
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A shocking new study has found that EV buyers still have bigger carbon footprints than petrol vehicle owners — here’s why
A Finnish study has revealed that EV owners often have higher carbon footprints due to their wealth…
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Planning to purchase an EV? Here's how to ensure it never catches on fire
With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, safety concerns, particularly battery-related …
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Boyfriend Day: Here’s the psychology behind why men are so difficult to buy gifts for
Many people feel that men are notoriously tough to shop for. But why is that?
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How did we manage to deal with COVID-19 so quickly, but the common cold still remains a persisting problem?
Despite rapid COVID-19 vaccine development, curing the common cold remains challenging due to many …
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10 celestial events to look forward to this October!
This October, the night sky promises a celestial showcase with breathtaking events like a "ring of…
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Delhi and Bengaluru have both begun major pothole repair work. Here's why that may not work
Delhi and Bengaluru have vowed to fixed their respective pothole menaces. Here are a few reasons th…