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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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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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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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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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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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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Hopping signals or using phones when cops aren’t there? You’re still going to get instant-fined, thanks to Bengaluru’s new AI cameras
Bengaluru's traffic police have begun to employ AI technology to enforce traffic rules, expanding s…
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What will it take for Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency' to finally hit theatres?
Initially slated for a September 6 release, the film has faced hurdles as the CBFC's revising commi…
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From popcorn to cornflakes, here are 9 food items that aren't as healthy as you thought!
Let’s look at other foods that also require a tad more careful consideration than we typically give…
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10 ways to reduce your microplastic intake at home
By making small lifestyle changes at home, we can significantly reduce our exposure to these harmfu…
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Could your personal smartphone be hacked to explode like the pagers in Lebanon?
Deadly explosions in Lebanon linked to rigged pagers have raised concerns about the safety of moder…
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Publicly praising your employees online when they succeed at something can boost overall performance in the office, study finds
Public praise on workplace chat apps can significantly boost productivity, especially for remote wo…
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Remember Musk's hyperloop? A European company has just completed its first vehicle test for the next-gen mobility tech!
Hardt Hyperloop's recent test in the Netherlands marks a significant step in developing high-speed …
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Baadshah of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan debuts on India's richest list with Rs 7,300 cr — here's how the King made his wealth
Shah Rukh Khan joins India's wealthiest with Rs 7,300 crores, driven by ventures in films, producti…
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10 tips to help reduce your screen time
Here are 10 practical tips to help you cut down on screen usage and create a healthier balance in y…
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Frustrated by repeated stolen mail, California woman uses location-tracking Apple AirTags to locate her package thief
A Californian woman used an Apple AirTag to track down a persistent mail thief, leading to the reco…
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Why did the Barbie movie make the internet start searching for gynaecologists?
The Barbie movie's ending sparked a 500% spike in gynaecologist searches globally. But why did it h…
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Are you lower, middle, or upper class in India?
Economic classes in India are broadly categorised into various groups based on income, lifestyle, a…
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Free solar electricity to mobile nuclear plants — major sustainability initiatives announced in Budget 2024!
The new Union Budget focuses on energy security with free electricity, nuclear advancements, and gr…
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Budget 2024: More affordable housing, lowered rent TDS — here’s what will change for the housing sector this year
Union Budget 2024 delivers massive boost with 3 crore affordable houses and tax cuts. Here's all th…
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Why did the latest Economic Survey of India heavily shun the ‘Western ways’ of climate action?
India has criticised the Western climate approach as "alarmist" and unsustainable, instead advocati…
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On the right track — Economic Survey 2023-24 outlines India’s commendable climate action
India's Economic Survey 2023-24 showcases remarkable progress in combating climate change and promo…
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Budget 2024: Key sustainability and energy initiatives that Indian government plans to implement this year
Budget 2024 aims to boost renewable energy with rooftop solar, EVs, offshore wind, green hydrogen, …
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Budget 2024: How will budget affect India’s position in the global space race?
As per the interim budget announcement, India’s space budget for 2024-25 will stand at around Rs 13…
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Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG vs popular electric scooters: Which one should you pick?
The Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG and popular electric scooters like the Ola S1 Air and Ather 450X represen…