Fact Check English - Page 150
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
Can bitter gourd and ginger juice heal damaged lungs of smokers?
A post claims that just by drinking a concoction of bitter gourd and ginger, smokers can detox their lungs.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 14 March 2023 5:51 PM IST
This video of a man assaulting a doctor is from Russia, not Spain
A video showing a man assaulting a doctor has gone viral on social media with the claim that the video is from Spain.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 14 March 2023 5:24 PM IST
Unrelated images passed off as cash, jewellery seized during raids at Lalu Prasad Yadavās house
Social media users are sharing a collage of five images with the claim that it shows unaccounted cash and jewellery seized during the ED's raids at...
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 14 March 2023 4:06 PM IST
Does drinking Coke or Pepsi increase testicle size & increase testosterone?
Hyderabad: A post claiming that drinking Coke or Pepsi makes the testicles larger and increases testosterone is doing the rounds on social media. The...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 13 March 2023 5:46 PM IST
No, this viral cream cannot treat varicose veins
An advertisement claims that a medicated cream can cure varicose veins completely.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 13 March 2023 5:35 PM IST
Did Liz Truss say Indians follow illiterate leaders or spiritual preachers?
The quote reads, āIndia is a nation that blindly follows illiterate leaders and spiritual preachers.ā
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 5:18 PM IST
Scripted video of two men harassing burkha-clad woman goes viral as real
A Facebook reel showing two men eve-teasing a burkha-clad woman at a bus stop has gone viral as a real incident.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 4:02 PM IST
