Fact Check English - Page 107
Fact Check: Viral image of man tying coolie number 420 badge to Rahul Gandhi is doctored
The original version of the viral image shows the badge number 756 and not 420
By Sunanda Naik Published on 29 Sept 2023 8:47 AM IST
Old video shared as recent snowfall in Kashmir
A snowfall video is viral on social media with users claiming it to be recent
By Abrar Bhat Published on 28 Sept 2023 6:00 PM IST
Fact Check: Old image of singer Shubh featured on a Times Square billboard shared as recent
NewsMeter found that Subh's image did feature on a Times Square billboard in 2022.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 28 Sept 2023 5:57 PM IST
Fact Check: Can Achyranthes aspera or Latjeera cure cancer?
There is no proven cure for cancer yet.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 28 Sept 2023 5:44 PM IST
Fact Check: Viral video advising to apply catechu and salt to treat dog bite is unproven
Never rely on home remedies, rush to the doctor
By Sunanda Naik Published on 28 Sept 2023 3:20 PM IST
Fact Check: Viral video does not feature Waheeda Rahman dancing to a Bollywood song
NewsMeter found it does not feature Waheeda Rehman. It shows Sunila Ashok, a teacher who became a dancer after retirement.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 28 Sept 2023 2:49 PM IST
Fact Check: Time magazine cover comparing Trudeau to Hitler is morphed
NewsMeter found that the cover page has been digitally morphed. Time has not published any such edition comparing Trudeau to Hitler.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 27 Sept 2023 4:53 PM IST
Fact Check: No, hair and nails do not grow after death
It's a longstanding myth
By Sunanda Naik Published on 27 Sept 2023 2:56 PM IST
Fact Check: Viral video shows Jyothi Yarraji winning Gold in Asian Athletics Championship, not Asian Games 2023
NewsMeter found that the video shows Jyoti Yarraji winning the racing competition in the Asian Athletics Championship 2023, not the Asian Games 2023.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 27 Sept 2023 1:40 PM IST
Fact Check: Does viral video show cricket legend Kapil Dev being abducted?
Relax! It's just a BTS clip from the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup promo shoot for Disney+Hotstar
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 Sept 2023 5:49 PM IST
Fact Check: Viral video calling garlic toxic and artificial debunked
Garlic is real and non-toxic for humans. Scroll down to know more.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 Sept 2023 4:49 PM IST
Fact Check: Video of the Canadian high commissioner dodging media on Khalistan is old
The video is from 2022, showing MacKay visiting Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi. It is being falsely linked to the ongoing diplomatic row.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 25 Sept 2023 7:29 PM IST
