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

    Can a magnetic ring help you lose weight? Here’s what doctors say
    Can a magnetic ring help you lose weight? Here’s what doctors say

    A magnetic ring that reportedly helps in weight loss has gone viral on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 14 Feb 2023 11:12 AM IST


    Video of cricketers Umran Malik & Siraj refusing tilak given false communal angle
    Video of cricketers Umran Malik & Siraj refusing tilak given false communal angle

    A video of the Indian cricket team arriving at Nagpur on 2 February is circulating on social media with a communal angle.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 Feb 2023 4:19 PM IST


    No, weight loss patches do not work: Explained
    No, weight loss patches do not work: Explained

    An advertisement promising overnight weight loss solutions is doing the rounds on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 12 Feb 2023 4:09 PM IST


    Fake news alert: `Satochi Plus’ does not cure diabetes
    Fake news alert: `Satochi Plus’ does not cure diabetes

    Social media users a sharing a post about stabilizing blood sugar levels in Diabetes both Type 1 and 2.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 Feb 2023 6:52 PM IST


    Wart and mole removers do not work; don’t fall for such products
    Wart and mole removers do not work; don’t fall for such products

    An advertisement for a miraculous skin care product that can treat warts and other lesions is doing the rounds on social media. It claims the product...

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Feb 2023 4:15 PM IST


    Busting 7 myths about Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Busting 7 myths about Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Debunking myths around Rheumatoid Arthritis with Dr. Udai Prakash, Orthopaedic consultant (hip and knee specialist).

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Feb 2023 4:12 PM IST


    Black seed oil or kalonji cures HIV in two weeks: Fact or scam?
    Black seed oil or kalonji cures HIV in two weeks: Fact or scam?

    A post claiming that black seeds can cure HIV in two weeks has gone viral on social media.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Feb 2023 5:45 PM IST


    Can black seed powder, organic honey, lemon cure cancer?
    Can black seed powder, organic honey, lemon cure cancer?

    Social media users are claiming that black seed powder, organic honey, and organic lemon can potentially cure cancer.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Feb 2023 2:59 PM IST


    Can black seed powder, organic honey, lemon cure cancer?
    Can black seed powder, organic honey, lemon cure cancer?

    Social media users are claiming that black seed powder, organic honey, and organic lemon can potentially cure cancer.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Feb 2023 2:53 PM IST


    Video of steam train pulling through snow-capped mountains is from Germany, not Himachal
    Video of steam train pulling through snow-capped mountains is from Germany, not Himachal

    A video of a steam train passing through snowy mountains has gone viral. Users claimed that it is a scene from Himachal Pradesh.

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 6 Feb 2023 11:48 AM IST


    Teeth-whitening foams are hoax, don’t fall prey to marketing strategies
    Teeth-whitening foams are hoax, don’t fall prey to marketing strategies

    Advertisements for foam mouthwashes that claim to remove stubborn tartar and whiten the teeth are attracting many on social media. The viral product...

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 5 Feb 2023 6:12 PM IST


    Viral ad for ā€˜Varicose Relief’ oil debunked
    Viral ad for ā€˜Varicose Relief’ oil debunked

    An advertisement for a glycerine-based oil called ā€œVaricose Reliefā€ is doing the rounds on social media with claims that it can treat varicose veins,...

    By Sunanda Naik  Published on 5 Feb 2023 6:07 PM IST


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