“अमृतसर में 100 से ज्यादा लोगों को कुचलकर मारने वाली ट्रेन का ड्राइवर “इम्तियाज़ अली” था।“ (Translated: The driver of the trained that killed over 100 people in Amritsar was…
ANI – A tale of inadvertent errors and oversights
In a tragic accident, a train mowed down Dussehra revellers gathered close to railway tracks near Amritsar. At least 60 people were feared dead. Soon after, videos of the disaster shot…
Media analysis: How ‘fanatic evangelism’ was declared as motive behind Gurgaon shooting
On October 13, the wife and son of a Gurgaon district judge were shot in broad daylight by their personal security officer (PSO) while on duty. On October 16, the police…
Sabrimala: BJP’s K Surendran falsely claims woman injured due to Kerala police brutality
“Kerala CM Mr. @vijayanpinarayi, just remember you are an elected CM. You have the responsibility to take everyone into account and act accordingly. In Sabarimala issue, you are ignoring the…
Superhero elephant saving bus from falling into a ditch? Not really
“उत्तराखंड में खाई में गिर रही बस को रोक कर इस हाथी ने लोगो की जान बचाई जय गणेशा” (This elephant has saved lives of people by stopping a bus…
Viral: Morphed image of PM Modi sitting next to a woman inside aircraft
A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being circulated in large numbers on social media. It shows PM Modi seated next to a woman. Former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen…
Rahul Gandhi ridiculed over temple visit in MP, social media claims he offered namaz
ये कैसा ब्राह्मण DNA है जो शिव मंदिर में नवाज़ पढ़ रहा है … कितना सुतिया बनाएगा देश को (What kind of Brahmin DNA is this, offering nawaz inside Shiv…
Viral: False claims suggesting Hindu woman attacked by Muslim man in Bihar
“An intermediate student Priyanka Kushwaha of Gopalganj district was attacked by a Muslim boy. He intended to kill her as he brutally attacked her with a knife. Where are the…
Fact-check: Did India fall from 55 to 103 in Global Hunger Index rankings between 2014-18?
The 2018 Global Hunger Index (GHI) was released on October 11, positioning India at 103 among 119 nations. India’s ranking has been much talked about, with several media outlets and members…
No, rice-for-oil agreement between India and Iran is not a unique initiative
Starting 4th November 2018, India will send rice to Iran in the exchange of crude oil. With this modern form of the old fashioned barter system, our dependence on the…