The ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Govt. of India recently promoted Magnet therapy on their twitter handle ‘@moayush’ as part of the promotions of…
Do the AYUSH based treatments for autism stand up to scientific scrutiny?
Alternative treatments Ayurveda, Siddha, Naturopathy, Yoga & Homeopathy are being increasingly promoted as the legitimate and only treatments for Autism by the ministry of AYUSH, a government body, and private…
Why is it dangerous for AYUSH practitioners to prescribe modern medicine?
On October 25th, 2017, a pair of quacks running a hospital were held on charges of medical negligence after a woman died in their facility. Later, on November 15th, 2017,…
Are AYUSH supported BGR-34 and IME-9 drugs safe and effective for diabetes?
In November 2014, the Modi govt. created a new ministry called the AYUSH, which stands for the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy, with Shripad Yesso…
Videos, press release claiming 102 Pakistani soldiers killed by BLA from 2024
A press release, allegedly by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), is being widely shared on social media with claims that the separatist militant outfit has killed 102 Pakistani soldiers. The…
‘Stay in, stay safe’: Directives, action by Right-wing outfits sent a clear message to Muslims this Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is considered one of the holiest periods for Muslims across the world. It is believed that this was when sacred verses of…
AI generated image viral with false claim of terrorist Ayub Khan arrested from Kumbh Mela
A picture is going viral on social media in which a monk has a rope tied to his hand with two policemen are restraining him from both sides. All of…
BJP Delhi shares edited photo of auto-rickshaws to target Arvind Kejriwal
BJP leaders recently circulated a picture on social media showing two auto-rickshaws parked on a road with the following written on them: “Kejriwal ko Delhi se bhagayenge.” (Will drive away…
BJP’s 2024 poll campaign is riding on disinformation and Muslim vilification
How big a part will disinformation play in the 2024 election campaign? The question has been asked by so many people on so many platforms. As the big fat Indian…
Did Virat Kohli have beef in Florida? No, couple’s food bill from US eatery falsely viral with communal jibes at cricketer
Several social media users have recently shared an image of a food bill containing beef dishes and a photo of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli with his family, with the claim…