Explainer: Tamannaah Bhatia’s Endorsement of Mysore Sandal Soap Sparks Kannada Pride Controversy
A brand move meant to elevate Karnataka’s heritage product to global shelves has stirred local outrage. Actress Tamannaah Bhatia’s appointment as the new face of Mysore Sandal Soap, manufactured by…
Fact Check: Viral Photos Claiming Rahul Gandhi Posed With Alleged Spy Jyoti Malhotra Are Edited
Claim Multiple viral images on social media claim to show Congress leader Rahul Gandhi photographed alongside Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber and travel vlogger who was recently arrested for allegedly spying…
Explainer: Pakistan’s Denial to IndiGo Pilot Puts 220 Lives at Risk
What Happened Mid-Air During the Hailstorm Horror On May 21, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Srinagar (Flight 6E-2142) carrying over 220 passengers, including Members of Parliament from the Trinamool…
Why Media Literacy Matters in the Age of AI and Social Media
In today’s digital world, where information is available 24/7, the ability to recognize credible sources has never been more important. This essential skill is known as media literacy. It helps…
Explainer: Elon Musk, Donald Trump and the Controversial Claims of ‘White Genocide’ in South Africa
Introduction In recent weeks, claims of a so-called “white genocide” in South Africa have resurfaced, gaining traction online and among far-right groups. The issue gained global attention after former US…
Fact Check: Supreme Court Rejects BJP Minister Vijay Shah’s Apology for Remarks Against Col Sofiya Qureshi
Claim: The Supreme Court accepted BJP Minister Vijay Shah’s apology and dismissed the FIR over his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Verdict: False Full Report: A viral claim circulating on…
FACT CHECK: How Trustworthy Are AI Fact-Checks from AI Chatbots Like Grok and ChatGPT?
Claim: AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others are reliable tools for fact-checking news and information. Fact: AI chatbots often produce confident but incorrect responses, fabricate quotes, struggle…
FACT CHECK: Did ISRO Successfully Launch the EOS-9 Satellite Using PSLV-C61?
Claim: India’s space agency ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) successfully placed its EOS-9 Earth observation satellite into orbit via the PSLV-C61 rocket. Fact Check: False Despite public anticipation and a…
Explainer: The AI Race and Nvidia’s Central Role
What’s Happening? The AI race between the U.S. and China is heating up, and Nvidia—a leading U.S. chipmaker—has emerged as the cynosure of global tech and policy discussions. Its AI…
Fact Check: Was Hisar YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Arrested for Spying?
Claim: A viral claim on social media and multiple news outlets reports that Jyoti Malhotra, a Hisar-based YouTuber and travel vlogger, was arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan and sharing…