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Video of woman defacing Lord Ram Poster shared with communal twist
Video of woman defacing Lord Ram Poster shared with communal twist

The woman who defaced the poster is from the Hindu religion, and there is no communal angle involved.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 10:32 AM IST


Vandalizing incident in Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple shared with communal spin
Vandalizing incident in Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple shared with communal spin

Saravana Bharathi was arrested by the police in Avinashi town of Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district for allegedly attempting to steal and damage the...

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 9:21 AM IST


This video does not show NATO joining Ukraine in war against Russia
This video does not show NATO joining Ukraine in war against Russia

The video is from 2021 and shows US soldiers withdrawing from Afghanistan.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 May 2023 7:04 PM IST


Media falls prey to AI-generated image showing explosion near Pentagon
Media falls prey to AI-generated image showing explosion near Pentagon

The viral image could be AI-generated and the claim of an explosion near the Pentagon is false.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 May 2023 4:27 PM IST


Can an over-the-counter ointment cure psoriasis?
Can an over-the-counter ointment cure psoriasis?

There is no scientifically proven cure for psoriasis yet.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 May 2023 3:56 PM IST


Do apple cider vinegar supplements or gummies aid in weight loss?
Do apple cider vinegar supplements or gummies aid in weight loss?

Drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) may reduce blood lipid levels and blood sugar levels but ACV gummies do not have the benefits.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 May 2023 3:52 PM IST


This video does not show Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dancing
This video does not show Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dancing

The video shows Channamahagowda, a farmer from Mysuru, dancing and not Siddaramaiah.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 20 May 2023 5:27 PM IST


Man asking people to read Hindu scripture is Acharya Prashant Sharma, not a Muslim scholar
Man asking people to read Hindu scripture is Acharya Prashant Sharma, not a Muslim scholar

The man in the video is Acharya Prashant Sharma, a Hindu preacher.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 20 May 2023 4:00 PM IST


Does this photo show a Jain monk who was attacked in Karnataka after Congress victory?
Does this photo show a Jain monk who was attacked in Karnataka after Congress victory?

The three photos predate the Congress victory in the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 19 May 2023 5:45 PM IST


Can massaging your belly with this acupressure tool help burn fat?
Can massaging your belly with this acupressure tool help burn fat?

A video of a group of women massaging their bellies with a wooden acupressure tool that looks like a rolling pin is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 19 May 2023 4:59 PM IST


This video shows Telangana AIMIM MLA, not newly-elected Congress MLA from Karnataka
This video shows Telangana AIMIM MLA, not newly-elected Congress MLA from Karnataka

Jaffar Hussain Meraj is indeed an MLA from Nampally but the constituency is located in Telangana. He belongs to AIMIM, not Congress.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 18 May 2023 5:36 PM IST


Old video from WB passed off as vote rigging in Karnataka polls
Old video from WB passed off as vote rigging in Karnataka polls

The video dates back to February 2022 and was reportedly taken during the municipal elections in West Bengal.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 18 May 2023 12:56 PM IST


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