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…
Explainer: Why the Dalai Lama’s Successor Matters to China, India, and the World
As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, global attention turns toward a deeply spiritual and politically sensitive question: Who will succeed him? The answer could shape geopolitics across Asia and…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Parliamentary Brawl Is From Georgia, Not Israel
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media claims to show Israeli lawmakers engaging in a physical fight in the Israeli Parliament amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Verdict: False. The video…
Fact Check: Will Two-Wheelers Have to Pay Toll from July 15? Here’s the Truth
Claim: Viral news reports and social media posts claim that two-wheelers will be charged toll tax on national highways starting July 15, 2025. Verdict: False | No such decision has…
Explainer: Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Set Foot on the Space
In a landmark moment for India’s space ambitions, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone for…
The Fog of War and the Flood of Lies: Social Media’s New Battlefield
As missiles rained over Iran and bombers pierced the skies, another, more silent weapon was unleashed across the world: misinformation. In the aftermath of Operation Midnight Hammer, where the US…
Fact Check: Will Posting Fake News on Social Media in Karnataka Lead to 7 Years in Jail?
Claim: The Karnataka government is introducing a new law under which individuals posting fake news or misinformation on social media could be jailed for up to 7 years, fined ₹10…
Fact Check: Old Video of Car Swept Away in River Shared With Misleading Claim About Recent Cloudburst in Kullu
Claim:A viral video on social media shows cars being swept away by a river during a recent cloudburst in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Fact:False Context – The video is old and…