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    Home / Economics / Page 33

    Claim Type: Economics

    Compilation

    A peek into the online world of Gaurav Pradhan – a compilation of misinformation

    Pooja Chaudhuri5th September 20185th September 2018

    A resident of Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, “Dr” Gaurav Pradhan describes himself as a data scientist, advisor, digital strategist and professional speaker. He has his own blog where he has delved into…

    Politics

    August round-up: Deluge of misinformation over Kerala floods

    Arjun Sidharth4th September 2018

    In the month of August, Kerala bore the brunt of the heaviest rainfall in nearly a century, which led to indundation that resulted in the death of hundreds, displacement of…

    Science

    Depression: The myths & falseness of Sadhguru’s quotes

    Dr. Sumaiya Shaikh19th August 201820th August 2018

    “The main cause of depression in the world today is too much eating, not enough physical activity.” Jaggi Vasudev, a spritual guru also known as Sadhguru, frequently gives twitter sermons on depression….

    Politics

    Did Arvind Kejriwal celebrate his birthday after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s death?

    Pooja Chaudhuri17th August 2018

    “Right after Atal ji’s death in the evening, Kejriwal celebrated his birthday,” reads a post by Facebook page Yogi Adityanath – True Indian, following the death of former Prime Minister of…

    Politics

    Doordarshan deletes tweets, tries to cover-up Amit Shah’s flag hoisting blooper

    Alt News Desk16th August 2018

    “Tch, tch, tch…disaster”, a voice can be heard reacting spontaneously. The flag hoisting ceremony at the BJP Headquarters to mark India’s 72nd Independence Day did not quite go as per…

    News

    CNN Newsi8, India Tooday, Times HOW and RepubiicTV: How parody accounts fool social media users

    Alt News Desk13th August 2018

    Psychologists have long argued that people are wired to believe what they want to believe. Parody accounts of news websites have figured this out and are preying upon this weakness….

    PoliticsReligionSociety

    Postcard News founder falsely claims Pakistan’s independence day to be celebrated in West Bengal

    Alt News Desk11th August 201811th August 2018

    “Please look into this matter. Shame politics by T.M.C in W.B what is the meaning of “JASHN-E-AZADI” & also date mentioned 14th Aug. Are they Pakistanis. Need to step regarding…

    News

    False claim: Muslims perpetrating violence in the garb of Kanwar Yatra pilgrims

    Pooja Chaudhuri10th August 2018

    “Arrested Kanwariyas turned out to be Muslim guys who dressed up as Kanwar and tried to malign Hindus by committing violence“. A message is being shared on social media claiming…

    News

    Old video of wildlife swept away by floods in Odisha circulated as recent Kerala floods

    Pooja Chaudhuri10th August 2018

    A video is widespread on social media claiming that deer and other wildlife have been washed away in the ongoing floods in the state of Kerala. Among those who shared…

    Compilation

    Inside the secret world of Facebook groups offering fake Aadhaar cards

    Pooja Chaudhuri9th August 20189th August 2018

    “Fake Aadhaar available…Ib [Inbox] for deal,” reads one of the posts on a Facebook group “Help for Friends – Advertising Deals” or as its over 7,000 members call it “HFF”. HFF is…

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