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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Samantha Ruth Prabhu faces heavy backlash after recommending hydrogen peroxide inhalation to cure viral fever
Dr Philips aka The Liver Doctor did not hold back in his condemnation, calling Prabhu a “health and…
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UK General Elections: Here are 10 of the most unusual candidates who ran for power
Here are ten of the most popular unusual contenders, from AI-generated candidates to intergalactic …
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Walking just half an hour every day, five days a week may be enough to relieve chronic lower back pain, study finds!
Chronic back pain is a debilitating condition affecting millions, but recent scientific research ha…
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Swami Vivekananda death anniversary: Did you know the mystical aspects around Swami’s death?
The circumstances of Swami Vivekananda’s death have fueled various speculations and mystical interp…
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Have a cat that loves to scratch everything? Here's what science says you should do!
Scratching is a natural and essential behaviour for cats, but can quickly strain the relationship b…
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Here are 8 notable Indian mathematicians who changed the world!
Tap to learn about eight of these brilliant minds and their notable achievements in the world of ma…
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Brace yourself, Bengaluru! Traffic could get a whole lot worse as BBMP announces major roadwork in many key areas
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has embarked on an ambitious project to white-top 150…
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Hathras Stampede: Why are so many people dying at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh?
On Tuesday, a large crowd had gathered for a religious event, known as a Satsang. As per reports, o…
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After humans, ants are now the only species found performing life-saving surgery on others of their species!
In a fascinating turn of events, scientists have documented that Florida carpenter ants engage in s…
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Here are 7 future unicorn startups that are founded by women!
Here are 7 remarkable women-led founders whose startups are set to revolutionise various industries…
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How is instant noodles disrupting the ecology of South Korea’s tallest mountain?
At face value, instant noodles and mountains may not seem like they have a ton in common. But if yo…
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WATCH: Chinese space rocket accidentally takes off prematurely while testing and crashes into a hill within a minute
In an unexpected turn of events, Beijing-based aerospace company Space Pioneer conducted a static f…
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MODERATO smart signals could cut Bengaluru traffic congestion by 30%! What are they?
To address the ongoing traffic woes as lakhs of vehicles get added to the city every year, the sta…
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Single and ready to be single: Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth are much more content being relationship-less, study finds
If you’re feeling like you’re just too comfortable in your singlehood, here’s some joyous news — yo…
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A stitch in time: Bone eyed needles from 40,000 years ago may have been the birth of fashion clothing!
In a delightful twist on ancient history, archaeologists have suggested that eyed needles — tools l…
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Kalki beats KGF 2 and Salaar; here is the new list of biggest Indian first-day grossers!
Tap to know which Indian movies have grossed the most money on their first day of premiere, as per …
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Why do you need to pee more when it gets cold?
For some, the increased urge to urinate in cold weather can indicate a condition called overactive …
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Delhi airport's roof collapses months after ranking as India's best airport; 1 dead, several injured
Despite prompt response from the fire department, the tragic incident has led to the unfortunate de…
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Why can’t men breastfeed? Because they may spread germs, scientists say
Go to the lush rainforests of Malaysia, and a peculiar phenomenon can be observed: the Dayak fruit …
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Scientists have created robo-skin out of living human cells that can make expressions — and the results are creepy
In a fascinating yet eerie demonstration, researchers recreated the subtle changes in human skin wh…
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Smoking promoted hair growth for this Austrian man — but not where you would expect!
Our mystery hair-man was a dedicated pack-a-day smoker for nearly two decades. In 2007, he began to…
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Which Indian universities have the most number of successful start-up founders?
Curious about where India's most successful folks got their start? Tap to find out which Indian uni…
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How much has the cost of milk gone up in the past ten years?
The soaring cost of milk has made paneer a luxury item for the common man and unreachable for the u…
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New criminals laws will allow citizens to lodge police complaints online, file FIR from any jurisdiction
Zero FIR, registration of police complaints online, summons through electronic modes and mandatory …
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ONE PIECE Season 2 cast confirmed! Here are the newest debutants to the Netflix show!
Meet the new cast set to appear in season 2 of the show!