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8 Tribal Kids Died Mysteriously in Balaghat

A child-health crisis is unfolding against a background of substantial nutritional vulnerability.

19 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
A Handy Guide: How Can A Car Loan Help You Finance A New Car?

A guide to financing a new car, from deciding how much to borrow to comparing EMIs and overall borrowing costs.

19 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Does This Video Show the Indian National Anthem Being Sung in Afghanistan? No!

We found out that the video is from this year's Republic Day celebrations in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh.

19 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Fact-Check: Video of Muslims Praying on London Metro Is AI-Generated

The video does not authentically show Muslims praying on the London Metro.

19 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
How to Choose the Right Business Loan Interest Rate and Tenure

Applying for a business loan? Learn what influences the loan interest rate and how to prepare your application

19 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
AI-Generated Image Shared as Real One of Indira Gandhi Drinking With Yoga Guru

There are no credible sources sharing this image as an authentic one.

19 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
The Human Algorithm: Oren Shabat Laurent on Why Apps Can

Why Oren Shabat Laurent believes better money habits begin with the human mind, not fintech

19 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
Ties to Hindu Right and AIPAC: Reasons Behind Shrinking of US Samosa Caucus

The Samosa Caucus in the US Congress is shrinking, but going forward, there are ways to reverse it.

18 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
India Cannot Afford a Bangladesh Policy Built Around Sheikh Hasina

Given geopolitical compulsions, India cannot simply look at Bangladesh through sentimental prism of Hasina.

18 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Spammed With UPI Registration Texts After Scanning a QR Code? It

A new type of scam targets Android users after they scan rogue QR codes with the smartphone camera.

18 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
Understanding Home Loan Interest Rates: Factors That Influence Borrowing Cost

A guide to understand home loan interest rates and how borrowers can assess their repayment costs before applying.

18 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
From Disinformation to Legal Battles: Amit Malviya

Malviya, who held the position for over a decade, was often called out for sharing m/disinformation.

18 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
18 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Vande Mataram Bill: Why Legal Protection Is Not a Singing Mandate

Equal protection for Vande Mataram must not be understood as imposing an obligation upon citizens to sing it.

18 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Kaafi Real: For Assam, Floods Mean Losing Everything

The floods affected over 1.22 lakh people across multiple districts, with the total death toll reaching 104.

17 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Does This Video Show People Using

The video is from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar and not Punjab, as claimed.

17 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
Old Video Falsely Shared To Show BJP Hoisting Party Flag on Independence Day

We found out that the video is from a BJP training camp in March 2026.

17 Aug 2026 3:07 pm
Fact-Check: Is Rajinikanth Set To Be Appointed as Kerala

There are no credible reports to corroborate the claim.

17 Aug 2026 1:18 pm
Video From Bangladesh Shared as One of a Boy Harassing Schoolgirls in India

We found out that the video originates from Bangladesh.

16 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Old Video Falsely Shared To Show a Celebration of Balochistan

We found out that the video dates back to 2024.

16 Aug 2026 12:19 pm
15 Aug 2026 11:15 pm
The NALSAR Row Raises a Bigger Question: Who Should Govern Law Universities?

The distinction between having a voice and exercising authority from outside becomes important during disagreements.

15 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
BJP Shares Misleading Claim About Rahul Gandhi

In the longer version of the video, Gandhi moved after the anthem had ended, when it started playing a second time.

15 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
Partition: The Dangers of Defining Political Belonging Via Religious Identity

Partition of India shows how communal politics, fear and violence transformed neighbours into enemies

15 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
Justice Varma Should Not Be Allowed to Resign His Way Out of Accountability

Justice Yashwant Varma cannot be allowed to take advantage of his own wrong.

15 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
Khud-Mukhtaar: What Does It Really Mean to Be Independent?

This Independence Day, we look at the Urdu word for being independent, and able to make your own choices.

15 Aug 2026 11:00 am
Batwara 1947 Review: A Predictable but Sincere Plea for Communal Harmony

The films intentions are honourable, but things in Batwara 1947 move along predictable routes.

14 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Fact-Check: Italy Didn

The account which first shared the 'statement' is a fake account impersonating the Italian Embassy in New Delhi.

14 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
As India Chases Energy Growth, Korba

Current just transition debates often feel distant to the communities living in India's power capital.

14 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Viral Image of Woman Grabbing Jawaharlal Nehru by His Collar Is AI-Generated

We found out that the image was generated using OpenAI tools.

14 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Is This a Clip of an IAF Aircraft Which Crashed in Pune? No, Claim Is Misleading

The video shows a privately-owned aircraft, operated by a training academy, which crashed in Baramati, Maharashtra.

14 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Jharkhand Protests, Deepfakes

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

14 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
Are Upper Castes Turning Against BJP?

The recent bypoll defeats are a warning, not a rebellion against BJP. But the dissatisfaction is national.

13 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
Building For Tomorrow: The Enterprise Vision Shaping Tapobhumi

How Tapobhumi is building governance and organisational foundations needed for sustainable long-term growth.

13 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Did a Japanese Man Surgically Transform Himself Into a Dog? No, This Is AI!

The video is an AI-generated one and does not show a real person who got surgery to transform into a dog.

13 Aug 2026 5:07 pm
The Study Abroad Map Is Being Redrawn

Global student mobility is projected to grow from ~6 million in 2019 to 89 million by 2030.

13 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Old Video of PM Modi Interacting With Congress Leaders Shared as a Recent One

We found out that the video dates back to March 2025.

13 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
Add A Burst Of Freshness To Your Everyday Snacking With Chilean Kiwi

From quick bites to breakfast bowls, Chilean kiwi offers a fresh way to add variety to everyday snacking.

13 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
SIR Brings in a New Type of Scam: Here

ECI officials will not contact you on calls or WhatsApp. The SIR form process is completely free of charge.

13 Aug 2026 2:42 pm
BJP Shares Video From Bihar as One of Police Action on Jharkhand Protester

The video is from Bihar's Patna and predates the ongoing protests in Jharkhand.

13 Aug 2026 11:49 am
CJP and the Changing Information Landscape of Student Protest

For Gen-Z, the 'Cockroach' uprising became an act of protest, rebellion, identification and fun, all at once.

12 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
AI-Altered Video of Ravish Kumar

We found out that the video is AI-altered.

12 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Beyond Leaks: India Needs to Reset the Entire Exam System, Not Just the Paper

We should take the NEET controversy as an opportunity to redesign our fragile examination system.

12 Aug 2026 11:01 am
11 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Old Video of a CRPF Jawan Being Beaten by Kanwariyas Shared as a Recent One

While there are been several instances of violence by Kanwariyas this year, the viral video is old.

11 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Video of Sisters Catching Mobile Thief in MP Shared With False Communal Claim

Gwalior police confirmed that a false communal angle was being added to the case.

11 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
BTS Video From Short Film Falsely Shared as

The visuals show BTS footage from a short film's shoot and not a real incident of child abandonment.

11 Aug 2026 3:04 pm
Why India Must Read the Mecca Pact Beyond the

NATO belonged to an age of blocs; the Mecca Pact may belong to an age of networks.

11 Aug 2026 9:59 am
6 Layers of Barricades for a 5-km March: How the Ranchi Violence Unfolded

A crowd of roughly 8,000 protesters managed to reach the Assembly, but not without violent clashes.

11 Aug 2026 2:10 am
From Umar Khalid Book Row to RSS Events, JNU

The cancellation of discussion on Umars book is a rung on the same Hindutva ladder of producing docile subjects.

10 Aug 2026 5:18 pm