Television Phonebook™
Television has shaped public opinion for over half a century. From breaking news and political debates to expert panels and emergency announcements, television remains one of the most influential communication…
Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…
Fact Check: Is India Facing an LPG Shortage Amid Panic Booking?
Claim: Social media posts and reports claim that India is facing an LPG cylinder shortage, leading to panic booking and fears of supply disruption. Fact Check: Misleading — The government…
Fact Check: Is a New Union Territory Being Created on the Bihar–West Bengal Border?
Claim Several social media posts have claimed that the Union government is planning to create a new Union Territory along the Bihar–West Bengal border, particularly in the region near the…
Explainer: How AI Could Expose Anonymous Social Media Accounts
Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the internet. From writing emails to generating images. But a new study warns that the same technology could also threaten online anonymity. Researchers have…
Fact Check: Did Kamal Haasan Write an Open Letter Telling Donald Trump “Please Mind Your Business”?
Claim Social media posts claim that actor-politician Kamal Haasan wrote an open letter to Donald Trump telling the US President to “mind your business” and asserting that India does not…
Explainer: How the US–Israel War With Iran Is Expanding Across the Middle East
Introduction What began as targeted strikes on Iran has quickly evolved into a rapidly expanding regional crisis. Over the past few days, the United States and Israel have intensified military…
Explainer: Why OpenAI Is Facing Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal and Claims of a ChatGPT Boycott
Introduction Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is facing online criticism after reports that it agreed to allow the United States Department of Defense to use its AI models on a classified…
Fact Check: Did Yami Gautam Deliberately Like a Video Criticising Kriti Sanon
Claim Social media users claimed that Yami Gautam intentionally liked an Instagram reel criticising Kriti Sanon after the latter won Best Actress at the Zee Cine Awards. Fact Check The…
Fact Check: Did Iran Really Shoot Down a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber?
Claim A viral video circulating on X claims that Iran shot down a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber near Mount Damavand in northern Iran during ongoing military operations. Verdict False What…