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

    No, this man did not die protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque during the recent attack
    No, this man did not die protecting Al-Aqsa Mosque during the recent attack

    An image of a smiling man draped in a shroud is doing the rounds on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 14 April 2023 5:02 PM IST


    Fake news alert: Bigg Boss 16 winner Rapper MC Stan is alive & kicking
    Fake news alert: Bigg Boss 16 winner Rapper MC Stan is alive & kicking

    Social media users are claiming that Bigg Boss season 16 winner, rapper MC Stan, got killed in a car accident.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 April 2023 4:17 PM IST


    Ginger oil does not promote hair growth
    Ginger oil does not promote hair growth

    A viral advertisement claims that applying a serum containing ginger extracts stimulates hair follicles and promotes growth.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 April 2023 10:11 AM IST


    Can lemon and baking soda solution help teeth whitening?
    Can lemon and baking soda solution help teeth whitening?

    A Facebook post with a natural teeth-whitening solution has gone viral on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 13 April 2023 9:40 AM IST


    Can lemon peel kill cancer cells? The answer is NO
    Can lemon peel kill cancer cells? The answer is NO

    A post has gone viral on social media claiming lemon peel can cure cancer and is ā€œ10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.ā€

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 9:19 PM IST


    Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad
    Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad

    A video of a massive crowd playing with colours is being shared on social media suggesting that it is from the recent Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 5:16 PM IST


    Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?
    Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?

    A video claiming that consuming brinjal-infused water help lose weight in a week is doing the rounds on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 5:33 PM IST


    Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail
    Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail

    A WhatsApp message alerting people not to guzzle cold drinks after eating mangoes is making rounds on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 3:12 PM IST


    This video shows traditional snacks being made, not fake cashews
    This video shows traditional snacks being made, not fake cashews

    A video of a snacks-manufacturing unit is circulating on social media with the claim that it shows fake cashews being made.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 8:17 PM IST


    Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?
    Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?

    A tweet advising new mothers to eat the placenta right after giving birth is doing the rounds on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 5:15 PM IST


    Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?
    Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?

    A post claiming a miraculous cure for cancer has gone viral on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 10:01 AM IST


    Viral video of 5 planets aligned in rare celestial event is not real
    Viral video of 5 planets aligned in rare celestial event is not real

    A video of a rare celestial event was shared by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Instagram.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 5:49 PM IST


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