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.
Latest Stories from Ashmita Gupta
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Fad-busters: “Sunscreen” pills are the new trend in the market — but should you be taking them?
Sunscreen pills are considered dietary supplements, which are not as rigorously regulated as medica…
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5 tips to prevent ‘Teflon flu’ and use your nonstick pans safely
When Teflon-coated cookware is overheated — to above 500°F (or 260°C), the coating can deteriorate,…
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Why are over 300 batches of Indian cough syrup being deemed "toxic"?
A disturbing report has revealed that over 100 cough syrup samples manufactured in India failed qua…
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From ‘Copycat’ to ‘Kursi Bachao Budget' — Here’s what Rahul and other Congress leaders had to say about Budget 2024
Congress alleges BJP copied ideas from their manifesto for Budget 2024, sparking a heated debate on…
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Budget 2024: Record allocation of Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education, employment and skilling!
Modi 3.0’S budget includes 5 schemes to provide opportunities to 4.1 crore youth with a central out…
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Economic Survey 2023-2024 highlights emerging job trends in AI, Cybersecurity, 3D Printing and Web Development
While Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionise industries, it also poses a threat to some …
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Mumbai on alert: Heavy rains to continue lashing city; IMD issues flash flood warnings
Already, over 100 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Mumbai and its suburbs within a 12-hour windo…
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Budget 2024: Can Lakhpati Didi Yojana’s reality inspire better focus on women?
A Lakhpati Didi is a rural woman whose annual household income exceeds Rs. 1 lakh.
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10 key education sector expectations for Union Budget 2024
The 2024-25 Interim Budget saw a historic increase in funding for education.
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As Akshay’s movies continue to underperform, fans call for a return of Khiladi Kumar
Akshay Kumar's milestone 150th film, the inspirational drama Sarfira, is proving to be a bumpy ride…
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BigMuscles fined Rs 1 Lakh for selling protein powder ‘spiked’ with high levels of sugar, unknown amino acids
A Mumbai-based fitness enthusiast, Rahul Shekhawat, discovered that his online-purchased protein po…
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Swiggy report says GenZ contributes to 40% of food consumption; highlights recent trend of binge-eating
The rise of online food delivery has revolutionized the way India eats.
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5 annoying kinds of coworkers in your workplace
Nearly 60% of of workers report a significant productivity drop due to disruptive colleagues.
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Weight loss and diabetes drug Tirzepatide will cost Rs 80,000 per month in India
Tirzepatide is set to make its debut in the Indian market under the brand name Mounjaro for the tre…
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Despite pandemic and growing health scares, India’s budget share for healthcare continues to decline
As the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the full budget for the current fisc…
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A timeline of US Vice President candidate JD Vance and his Indian-origin wife Usha Chilukuri’s lovestory
Amid the fresh wave of interest and scrutiny around Vice President nominee JD Vance, his past, incl…
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What is the Chandipura virus that has already claimed the lives of 6 children in Gujarat?
Chandipura virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies, causes fever and symptoms simil…
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Smelliest planets in and around our solar system
Have you ever wondered if the seemingly endless vacuum of space had a smell? The answer to this que…
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20 Starlink satellites rained down on Earth yesterday; turbulent space weather doomed mission recovery
SpaceX faced a setback in its Starlink project as 20 satellites were lost due to a malfunction duri…
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Rahul Gandhi takes dig at politicians attending Ambani wedding bash while commoners are “dying of hunger”
The grandeur and opulence of Anant Ambani's wedding might’ve demanded all the global attention, but…
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Japan has ordered its residents to laugh at least once a day; the opposition thinks its human rights violation
This unusual ordinance, enacted last week, is based on a Yamagata University study that suggests la…
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How the Ambani wedding weighs up against some famous, expensive, big fat Indian weddings
As Mukesh Ambani prepares for his youngest son's upcoming nuptials, a reported billion-dollar affai…
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Mumbai in for heavy rains over the weekend; IMD warns of flash flood risks in low-lying areas
Mumbai Rains: Mumbai monsoons are here to stay and residents best brace themselves.
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14 Patanajali products that have been suspended
The company informed the Supreme Court that they instructed all their franchise stores (over 5,600)…
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George Clooney, Stephen King and many other supporters urge US President Joe Biden to step down from 2024 run
Along with many other democrats, Hollywood also seems to be icing out President Biden.