Fact Check English - Page 138
Fact Check: Can Gymnemag-D effectively control blood sugar levels? Itās complicated
An advertisement with claims regarding Gymnemag-D and diabetes is making rounds on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 20 March 2023 6:59 PM IST
Fact Check: Donāt be fooled by viral video featuring Yogi Adityanathās lookalike
Those sharing the video claim that the man in the video is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath being pushed out of Madhya Pradeshās Bageshwar...
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 20 March 2023 6:58 PM IST
Fact Check: Instant noodles, instant damage, says Dr Fawad Ali
A post claiming downsides to consuming instant noodles is making rounds on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 20 March 2023 5:55 PM IST
Scripted video of child kidnapping shared with communal twist
Those sharing the video claim that the video shows a person named Abdul kidnapping a Hindu child.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 20 March 2023 4:19 PM IST
Fact Check: TN students throwing dupattas not a protest against school uniforms
NewsMeter found that the girls threw their dupattas as a welcome gesture to author Geeta Ilangovan who was invited to address them.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 18 March 2023 3:31 PM IST
Fact Check: Media falsely reports Modi as the biggest contender for Noble Peace Prize
The media misquoted Asle Toje and misreported Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 17 March 2023 4:44 PM IST
Viral images of human-pig hybrid are fake
An article along with photos of a strange-looking infant is doing the rounds on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 17 March 2023 1:15 PM IST
Viral Dainik Jagran ad clipping on Ed-ul-Adah is morphed
The original Dainik Jagran's advertisement appeals for one Holika (bonfire) per locality to promote an environment-friendly Holika Dahan.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 6:00 PM IST
Image of character from animated movie Dumbo shared as real baby elephant
An image of a baby elephant is being shared on social media with many calling it the most beautiful elephant in the world.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 16 March 2023 5:13 PM IST
No, this video does not show ārain of wormsā in China
Media outlets such as Inside Paper and The Rio Times shared the video claiming it rained worms in China.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 5:13 PM IST
Beware! Viral ads showing fat loss patches are marketing gimmicks
An advertisement showing belly patches to cause a drastic body transformation is viral on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 16 March 2023 3:36 PM IST
No, Aaditya Thackeray did not call Uddhav Thackeray a corrupt man
On 12 March, Aaditya Thackeray targeted the current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and called him a ācorrupt man.ā
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 9:26 AM IST
