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Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad
Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad

A video of a massive crowd playing with colours is being shared on social media suggesting that it is from the recent Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 5:16 PM IST


Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?
Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?

A video claiming that consuming brinjal-infused water help lose weight in a week is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 5:33 PM IST


Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail
Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail

A WhatsApp message alerting people not to guzzle cold drinks after eating mangoes is making rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 3:12 PM IST


Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?
Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?

A tweet advising new mothers to eat the placenta right after giving birth is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 5:15 PM IST


Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?
Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?

A post claiming a miraculous cure for cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 10:01 AM IST


Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?
Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?

An advertisement claims that blood sugar levels can be lowered by wearing a copper bracelet.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 11:03 AM IST


Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis
Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis

Social media users are claiming a copper bracelet can help treat arthritis.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 10:53 AM IST


There is no magic diet to cure cancer, don’t believe viral post
There is no magic diet to cure cancer, don’t believe viral post

A post recommending a diet that can allegedly cure cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 28 March 2023 6:20 PM IST


Beware! Unproven Alzheimer’s remedies can lead to other health conditions
Beware! Unproven Alzheimer’s remedies can lead to other health conditions

A post claiming that coconut oil is effective in preventing Alzheimer’s disease is being widely shared on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 27 March 2023 6:58 PM IST


No, seafood does not cause Leukaemia
No, seafood does not cause Leukaemia

A Facebook reel claiming that seafood is the most prominent cause of leukaemia is being widely circulated on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 27 March 2023 5:29 PM IST


Activated charcoal does not counteract the effects of date rape drugs, alcohol
Activated charcoal does not counteract the effects of date rape drugs, alcohol

No, activated charcoal cannot neutralize the effects of date rape drugs and alcohol.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 26 March 2023 2:55 PM IST


Doctored video shows Elon Musk endorsing ā€˜Shilajit’
Doctored video shows Elon Musk endorsing ā€˜Shilajit’

No, Elon Musk did not endorse 'Shilajit'.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 26 March 2023 1:59 PM IST


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