Tejal Sinha

Tejal Sinha is currently a Fact Checker at NewsMeter. She is pursuing Masters in Journalism and Communication from St Francis College for Women. She is open to learning new things while exploring the road to unbiased journalism. She has also been awarded best report by women journalists, 2021. You can follow Tejal on Twitter @SinhaTejal

    Tejal Sinha

    Fact Check: Carbonated drinks, mangoes are high on sugar, but together, cant kill you
    Fact Check: Carbonated drinks, mangoes are high on sugar, but together, can't kill you

    A post has gone viral on social media claiming that if a person consumes a carbonated drink or a cold drink immediately after having a mango it can be...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 12 Jun 2021 7:46 AM GMT


    Zoom Google Meet can see apps
    Fact Check: Can Zoom or Google Meet Hosts see apps participants are using?

    A message that Google meet and Zoom have introduced new features is viral on social media. Users claim that the host of the meet will be able to know...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 11 Jun 2021 10:44 AM GMT


    189-year-old tortoise
    Fact Check: Is this really a 189-year-old tortoise?

    A photo of a large tortoise has been circulating on social media, mainly Twitter and Facebook, with the claim that it is Jonathan, the 189-year-old...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 11 Jun 2021 4:04 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Man assaulted by women is not BJP leader from UPs Amroha
    Fact Check: Man assaulted by women is not BJP leader from UP's Amroha

    Pictures of a scuffle are going viral on social media. It has been claimed that Amroha BJP MLA has been assaulted by women and his clothes have also...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 10 Jun 2021 6:21 AM GMT


    India tops in disrespecting doctors
    Fact Check: WHO did not say India tops in disrespecting doctors

    A screenshot of a news story is going viral. The news story claims that the WHO-guided survey group has found that India tops the list of countries...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 10 Jun 2021 6:09 AM GMT


    Cops performing `aarti of  lockdown violators are from MP, not Karnataka
    Cops performing `aarti' of lockdown violators are from MP, not Karnataka

    A video of police officials performing aarti (a religious ritual) of alleged lockdown violators on the road is viral on social media.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 8 Jun 2021 6:41 AM GMT


    check their eyesight through this red dot
    Fact Check: No, eye test cannot be done through red dot

    An image of a red dot is going viral on social media. Users claim people can check their eyesight through this red dot.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 8 Jun 2021 5:52 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Photo of Qatar stadium goes viral as Indore COVID-19 centre built by RSS
    Fact Check: Photo of Qatar stadium goes viral as Indore COVID-19 centre built by RSS

    An image reportedly showing the second-largest COVID-19 care centre built by the RSS in Indore has gone viral on social media.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 7 Jun 2021 3:11 AM GMT


    Fact Check: FB algorithm does not limit number of users who can view your News Feed
    Fact Check: FB algorithm does not limit number of users who can view your News Feed

    Several Facebook users have claimed that a new Facebook algorithm has been introduced that limits the number of people who will be able to see the...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 6 Jun 2021 1:30 PM GMT


    Fact Check: NO, JAC has not cancelled class 10, 12 board exams
    Fact Check: NO, JAC has not cancelled class 10, 12 board exams

    A poster has been going viral on social media stating that the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has cancelled the class X and XII board exams due to...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 6 Jun 2021 5:00 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Message claiming people above 18 can register for vaccine through CoWINHelp is false
    Fact Check: Message claiming people above 18 can register for vaccine through CoWINHelp is false

    Those who are above 18 years can download the CoWINHelp app and book their COVID-19 vaccine slot.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 4 Jun 2021 3:30 AM GMT


    women to collect free ration.
    Fact Check: Old video of women waiting outside bank goes viral

    A video of a huge queue of burqa-clad women s is viral on social media. Users claim that these women are queuing up to collect free ration.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 3 Jun 2021 10:00 AM GMT


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