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Can Vicks VapoRub relieve earache?
Can Vicks VapoRub relieve earache?

A post suggesting a new way to treat earache has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 Oct 2022 11:40 AM IST


Unproven remedy to prevent Alzheimers can lead to other health conditions
Unproven remedy to prevent Alzheimer's can lead to other health conditions

A post claiming that coconut oil can be efficient in preventing Alzheimer’s is being widely shared on social media. Taking a teaspoon of coconut oil...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 9 Oct 2022 5:30 PM IST


Did Qatar release guidelines for FIFA world cup 2022?
Did Qatar release guidelines for FIFA world cup 2022?

An infographic has been released allegedly by the Qatar government on how to behave during the world cup.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 Oct 2022 5:51 PM IST


Was Pakistan flag used in Congress partys Bharat Jodo Yatra?
Was Pakistan flag used in Congress party's Bharat Jodo Yatra?

The banner has Rahul Gandhi's name and photo, and the video has the background music of the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 Oct 2022 3:05 PM IST


Can this diet cure cancer?
Can this diet cure cancer?

A Facebook post about a diet that can cure cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 7:18 PM IST


Video of Iranian protestors clashing with British police in London shared as Hindu-Muslim clash
Video of Iranian protestors clashing with British police in London shared as Hindu-Muslim clash

A video reportedly of a clash between Hindus and Muslims in London over a cricket match is doing the rounds of social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 5:40 PM IST


Are these photos of 40,000-yr-old idol of Lord Narasimha found in Germany?
Are these photos of 40,000-yr-old idol of Lord Narasimha found in Germany?

A set of three photos are being shared with the claim that a sculpture of Lord Narasimha has been found in Germany.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 7 Oct 2022 5:14 PM IST


Can mobile phone use increase risk of brain tumor by 40%?
Can mobile phone use increase risk of brain tumor by 40%?

Social media users are claiming that using a cell phone increases the risk of getting a brain tumor by 40 percent.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 7 Oct 2022 10:56 AM IST


Media shares 2011 story of A Raja named mastermind in 2G scam as recent
Media shares 2011 story of A Raja named 'mastermind' in 2G scam as recent

The story was first published by the news agency IANS and was picked up by the Business Standard (Archive), Zee News, and DNA.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 6 Oct 2022 5:18 PM IST


Video of Hyderabad cops detaining protestors falsely shared as video from UP
Video of Hyderabad cops detaining protestors falsely shared as video from UP

In the viral video, policemen can be seen barging into homes and dragging young men into the police vehicle.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 6 Oct 2022 4:59 PM IST


Dont try Nyquil chicken challenge, it could be fatal
Don't try 'Nyquil chicken challenge,' it could be fatal

A new social media video challenge has people cooking chicken with NyQuil, a cold and flu medicine. ā€œNyQuil chickenā€ has become the latest TikTok...

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 4 Oct 2022 7:18 PM IST


Morphed image shows a photographer lying on ground to take Modis photo
Morphed image shows a photographer lying on ground to take Modi's photo

In the photo, Mr. Modi can be seen paying tributes, with folded hands, and the photographer taking his picture while lying on the ground.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 4 Oct 2022 4:03 PM IST


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