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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10 financial scams that shook India: A dive into deception
From Ponzi schemes to bank frauds, the Indian government and investors have fallen victim to many f…
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Is the Kalindi Express’s near-derailment linked to a Pakistan-based terrorist or a mere YouTube trend? Here’s what we know so far!
In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the loco pilot of the Kalindi Express narrowly avoided a disaster after s…
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Nothing to wear? Bengaluru-based startup promises to deliver clothes in just 60 minutes. Here’s my experience!
Slikk aims to offer fresh collections from emerging fast fashion brands every week, along with a 60…
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Ananya Pandey’s “Call Me Bae” hilariously references these Bollywood and Ambani weddings
Here’s a list of pop culture and real-life references made in the show Call Me Bae, drawing from va…
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Are four-day work weeks beneficial or not: A debate to end all debates
Governments and organisations worldwide are starting to tentatively explore this concept as part of…
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Kalki 2898 AD continues to rule the OTT scene even in week 2; touches 7.1 million views!
Kalki 2898 AD has made an electrifying debut on OTT after its grand theatrical success.
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Amitabh Bachchan almost didn’t host Kaun Banega Crorepati! So how did the show’s makers convince Big B?
In the late 1990s, the general perception in India was that television was a step down from films, …
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Missing link in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack had one “very important” European passenger — one the Netflix show surprisingly didn’t highlight
This is the story of Roberto Giori — a special passenger on IC 814 who might’ve played a huge role …
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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s Boeing spacecraft was giving off a strange, pulsating “sonar-like” pings
The incident, which occurred just days before the uncrewed Starliner was scheduled to return to Ear…
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Flood alerts persist over Andhra-Telangana for the second consecutive day; authorities amp up rescue, relief measures
Telangana has reported 15 fatalities, while Andhra Pradesh has seen 12 lives lost as rivers in both…
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A Bengaluru auditor earned Rs 9 lakh just for sleeping, and here’s how you can too!
Wakefit is back with its Sleep Internship and the prize money is dreamy.
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School students are loving AI tools like ChatGPT, but there are some obvious pitfalls to this!
AI is reshaping education with tools like adaptive learning and automated grading, which personalis…
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Telegram under scrutiny: 7 alleged illegal activities linked to the popular messaging app
The recent arrest of Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov, has sparked international debates about the role of…
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As Blake Lively faces backlash for her tone deaf promotion of “It Ends With Us”, here are 9 times Bollywood celebs could’ve done better
Bollywood too has seen its fair share of tone-deaf promotions, with stars back home setting cringe-…
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Tanmay Bhat actually made weight loss sound doable — here’s how!
If you're looking for non-preachy and actually helpful advice on how to get fit, you've landed in t…
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What is pickleball — the new-ish sport trending among celebrities like Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Novak Djokovic?
Pickleball, once a niche sport abroad, is now quickly capturing attention across urban centres in I…
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7 times Russia aided India's space program — in chronological order
The USSR was instrumental in the launch of India's first satellite, and then in sending the first I…
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OpenAI is finally buying rights from major publishing companies! But, what’s the future of journalism?
Major publishers like Condé Nast, The Atlantic, and News Corp are partnering with AI firm OpenAI to…
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“Please do not photograph our homes!” plead Goa’s homeowners
This relentless influx of visitors has transformed a once peaceful neighbourhood in Goa into a nois…
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Employee-manager relationships might be the key to job satisfaction, after all
(Nobody is surprised)
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Google trends reveal disturbing surge in porn searches following brutal rape of Kolkata doctor
India was recently shaken by the brutal murder of a 31-year-old doctor-trainee, who was found dead …
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Bananas are inching towards extinction, but scientists have devised a neat trick to save the trusty fruit
You know things have taken a turn for the bleak when you hear that our beloved bananas have begun a…
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This Amritsar resident got into Oxford, Columbia, Cornell, and 10 major international programs with over Rs. 1.6 crore in scholarships! She shares 5 tips for fellow applicants
Wondering how to make your college application stand out? Look no further!
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Study links turmeric, Ashwagandha and green tea ‘herbal supplements’ to liver damage
As much as herbs like green tea and turmeric can support our well-being when consumed in moderation…
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How Amazon Prime’s Beast Games turned the internet against former apple-of-everyone’s-eye MrBeast
Once revered as a paragon of generosity and creativity, YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better k…