Sunanda Naik

Sunanda is veracious Fact-Checker at Newsmeter. She enjoys busting fake new around her. As a journalist, she feels it is her responsibility that only right information reaches out people.

    Sunanda Naik

    Fact Check: 2022 tragedy at Omanā€™s Mughsail Beach falsely related to Cyclone Biparjoy
    Fact Check: 2022 tragedy at Omanā€™s Mughsail Beach falsely related to Cyclone Biparjoy

    Several social media users have shared a video of a family drowning at sea, linking it to the recent cyclone Biparjoy.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 20 Jun 2023 12:00 PM GMT


    Fact Check: No, Instagram is not getting banned in India
    Fact Check: No, Instagram is not getting banned in India

    A fake screenshot claiming the Instagram ban in India went viral.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 19 Jun 2023 2:41 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Republic TV plays clip of Hurricane Ian while dramatic anchor pretends its Biparjoy
    Fact Check: Republic TV plays clip of Hurricane Ian while dramatic anchor pretends it's Biparjoy

    A hilarious yet questionable video of Republic News anchor Shweta Tripathi has gone viral on many platforms.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 19 Jun 2023 11:17 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Can an herbal mixture of ginger, garlic and cloves help women conceive?
    Fact Check: Can an herbal mixture of ginger, garlic and cloves help women conceive?

    A Facebook post claiming that consuming a mixture of garlic, turmeric, ginger and clove helps women conceive and also regulates the menstrual cycle is...

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 18 Jun 2023 11:45 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Video of an Egyptian sandstorm falsely shared as Cyclone Biparjoy
    Fact Check: Video of an Egyptian sandstorm falsely shared as Cyclone Biparjoy

    The viral video shows a sandstorm from Suez Canal in Egypt.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 16 Jun 2023 12:04 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Kedarnath Pilgrims assault falsely shared with communal spin
    Fact Check: Kedarnath Pilgrims assault falsely shared with communal spin

    No communal angle was found as both the victim and the assaulter are from the Hindu community.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 16 Jun 2023 11:24 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Can a concoction of juices unclog heartā€™s veins naturally? No
    Fact Check: Can a concoction of juices unclog heartā€™s veins naturally? No

    A viral Facebook post suggests that drinking a spoonful mixture of apple vinegar and the juices of lemon, ginger and garlic before breakfast every day...

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 15 Jun 2023 3:17 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Can brushing teeth right after eating sugar reverse cavities?
    Fact Check: Can brushing teeth right after eating sugar reverse cavities?

    A Facebook post claiming the possibility of reversal of tooth decay simply by brushing has gone viral on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 15 Jun 2023 1:38 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Can pouring cow ghee into nose cure chronic earache? No
    Fact Check: Can pouring cow ghee into nose cure chronic earache? No

    Several social media users claim that putting a few drops of cow ghee through the nasal cavity can cure a severe earache.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 Jun 2023 6:53 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Can consuming turmeric-infused water every morning cure diabetes?
    Fact Check: Can consuming turmeric-infused water every morning cure diabetes?

    Several social media users claim that drinking turmeric water every morning cures diabetes completely.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 Jun 2023 8:33 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Altered images of Michelle Obama misgender former US First Lady
    Fact Check: Altered images of Michelle Obama misgender former US First Lady

    Several social media users are widely sharing a photo of former First Lady of the United States of America Michelle Obama with a misleading narrative.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Jun 2023 1:54 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Viral post falsely claims drinking water while standing weakens bones
    Fact Check: Viral post falsely claims drinking water while standing weakens bones

    A Facebook reel claims that drinking water while standing weakens bones.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Jun 2023 1:41 PM GMT


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