Comedian Raju Srivastava in critical condition, death rumors are fake
Comedian Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack on 10 August and was admitted to AIIMS Delhi. He is on a ventilator and is in critical condition....
By Sunanda Naik Published on 19 Aug 2022 4:09 PM IST
This Salman Rushdie quote about Muslims destroying nations by terrorism is fake
A quote reportedly by Salman Rushdie about Muslims is widely circulating on social media. The quote reads, āMuslims, whether they live in Pakistan...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 18 Aug 2022 6:36 PM IST
Can 'Dieffenbachia' plant cause death or blindness?
Several Facebook posts and web articles have overly exaggerated the upshot of `Dieffenbachiaā, one of the most common indoor plants.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 18 Aug 2022 11:29 AM IST
Is Monkeypox a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Monkeypox has been around since 1958. World Health Organization declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in July 22.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 13 Aug 2022 11:30 AM IST
War visuals are from video game, not China's attack on Taiwan
Social media users are sharing visuals claiming China attacked Taiwan recently. In the video, one can see tanks firing shells and helicopters hovering...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 12 Aug 2022 9:04 PM IST
Monkeypox is not airborne virus; viral claims are misleading
Social media users are claiming that āMonkeypox is an airborne virus'.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 12 Aug 2022 5:46 PM IST
Applying ginger oil to belly will not reduce fat; viral claims are false
A video claiming that the use of ginger oil on belly button would reduce fat and helps in weight loss is being widely shared on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 9 Aug 2022 2:00 PM IST
Drinking coffee with lemon juice will not help you lose weight in a week
Social media users are sharing a video that claims that adding lemon juice to coffee helps lose weight.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 8 Aug 2022 12:24 PM IST
CGI animated video passed off real UFO sighting
A video of UFO sighting is being circulated widely on social media. Users caption it āUnknown Location #UFOā.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 6 Aug 2022 10:45 AM IST
No mermaid at Damarcharla in river Musi, CGI video shared with false claim
A video of a mermaid sitting near a bridge on the banks of a river is being widely shared on social media. It is being claimed that the mermaid was...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 30 July 2022 4:00 PM IST
Goa restaurant owned by Smriti Irani's daughter does not serve beef tongue
A photo of a restaurant menu is doing the rounds of social media with the claim that it serves beef tongue. It is being claimed that the menu card...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 29 July 2022 3:41 PM IST
Viral video of PM Modi ignoring former prez is edited
A video of PM Narendra Modi purportedly ignoring former president Ram Nath Kovind is rolling over social media. Users claim that Modi disrespected...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 July 2022 11:00 AM IST
