How to Fact-Check Health Claims About Food?
Whether you see or hear claims on your social media feed, in the news or from a podcast, it’s worth understanding how to decide what news to trust. Especially when…
Fact Check: Can Ghee and Cow Milk Cure Cancer?
The Claim: The viral post suggests that cow milk and ghee serve as “the best medicine to treat cancer patients,” presenting these common dairy products as potential cancer cures. Fact:…
Fact Check: Indian Startup Installing Solar Panels on Railway Tracks?
Viral Claim Investigation A compelling image has been making rounds across social media platforms, accompanied by claims that sound almost too good to be true. The viral post alleges that…
Fact Check: Russia’s Military Support to India Against Pakistan
Claim Under Investigation Primary Assertion: Russia refused to back India against Pakistan during recent conflicts and declined to supply military equipment, particularly bombers, to New Delhi. Additionally, claims suggest Moscow…
FACT CHECK: Food Menu Price Changes in Tirupati Hotels
CLAIM A viral social media message titled “Tirumala Hotel Prices Details” has been widely circulated across WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms, claiming to provide updated hotel menu prices and food…
Fact Check: Did Jaishankar Really Admit India Lost Rafale Jets?
Claim: India’s top diplomat, a seasoned statesman like Dr. S. Jaishankar, calmly announces in an interview that India lost three Rafale fighter jets to Pakistan. Fact: Misinformation. No, India’s top…
Fact Check: Were Pakistani Celebrity Social Media Accounts Really Unblocked In India?
Claim: On July 2, 2025, several blocked Pakistani celebrity Instagram accounts. Including former cricketers Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar became briefly accessible in India, leading to speculation that the digital…
Explainer: Could There Be Two Dalai Lamas? The Global Stakes in a Spiritual Succession
As the revered 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of who will succeed him — and how — is no longer just a matter of religious tradition. It’s now…
Explainer: Sunil Gavaskar Breaks Silence on Fake Quotes: “Verify Before Believing”
Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has publicly expressed his frustration over the growing trend of fake quotes being falsely attributed to him on various sports websites and social media platforms.…
Explainer: Elon Musk’s Grok AI Struggles With Fact-Checking During Israel-Iran Conflict
A new study by the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) has raised serious concerns about the reliability of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, especially during high-stakes global events…