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Did a woman go topless in Iran to protest against the hijab policy?
Did a woman go topless in Iran to protest against the hijab policy?

A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a woman in Iran went topless to protest against the government.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 10 Oct 2022 8:08 PM IST


No, cricketer David Millers daughter did not die of cancer
No, cricketer David Miller's daughter did not die of cancer

A photo of South African cricketer David Miller with a kid is doing the rounds on social media with the claim that his daughter passed away due to...

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 10 Oct 2022 4:46 PM IST


Can Vicks VapoRub relieve earache?
Can Vicks VapoRub relieve earache?

A post suggesting a new way to treat earache has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 Oct 2022 11:40 AM IST


Unproven remedy to prevent Alzheimers can lead to other health conditions
Unproven remedy to prevent Alzheimer's can lead to other health conditions

A post claiming that coconut oil can be efficient in preventing Alzheimer’s is being widely shared on social media. Taking a teaspoon of coconut oil...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Oct 2022 5:30 PM IST


Did Qatar release guidelines for FIFA world cup 2022?
Did Qatar release guidelines for FIFA world cup 2022?

An infographic has been released allegedly by the Qatar government on how to behave during the world cup.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 Oct 2022 5:51 PM IST


Was Pakistan flag used in Congress partys Bharat Jodo Yatra?
Was Pakistan flag used in Congress party's Bharat Jodo Yatra?

The banner has Rahul Gandhi's name and photo, and the video has the background music of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 Oct 2022 3:05 PM IST


Video of fire at Birmingham supermarket shared with communal twist
Video of fire at Birmingham supermarket shared with communal twist

Social media users have also claimed that the British police failed to save Hindus.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 7 Oct 2022 8:08 PM IST


Can this diet cure cancer?
Can this diet cure cancer?

A Facebook post about a diet that can cure cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 7:18 PM IST


Video of Iranian protestors clashing with British police in London shared as Hindu-Muslim clash
Video of Iranian protestors clashing with British police in London shared as Hindu-Muslim clash

A video reportedly of a clash between Hindus and Muslims in London over a cricket match is doing the rounds of social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 5:40 PM IST


Are these photos of 40,000-yr-old idol of Lord Narasimha found in Germany?
Are these photos of 40,000-yr-old idol of Lord Narasimha found in Germany?

A set of three photos are being shared with the claim that a sculpture of Lord Narasimha has been found in Germany.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 7 Oct 2022 5:14 PM IST


Can mobile phone use increase risk of brain tumor by 40%?
Can mobile phone use increase risk of brain tumor by 40%?

Social media users are claiming that using a cell phone increases the risk of getting a brain tumor by 40 percent.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 10:56 AM IST


Media shares 2011 story of A Raja named mastermind in 2G scam as recent
Media shares 2011 story of A Raja named 'mastermind' in 2G scam as recent

The story was first published by the news agency IANS and was picked up by the Business Standard (Archive), Zee News, and DNA.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 6 Oct 2022 5:18 PM IST


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