People are often intrigued by mysterious phenomena, drawn to the enigmatic and unexplained. However, there are instances where events with clear scientific explanations are misconstrued and circulated on social media as mysterious occurrences, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation. Social Media Posts A recent social media post circulating an image of an illuminated swirl over the skies […]
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At a time when racism and issues relating to skin colour are being debated and discussed in societies across the world, a photo claiming to be the model with the darkest skin in the world is once again going viral. Social Media Posts: The viral claims state, “Nyakim Gatwech, a model from South Sudanese Woman […]
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People are often intrigued by mysterious phenomena, drawn to the enigmatic and unexplained. However, there are instances where events with clear scientific explanations are misconstrued and circulated on social media as mysterious occurrences, perpetuating misunderstanding and misinformation. Social Media Posts Social media posts in Sri Lanka claim the vibrant pink colour of Lake Hillier in […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel SL Vlog, a prominent vlogging channel in Sri Lanka, has found its content manipulated by certain groups and disseminated across social media platforms devoid of its original context. Social Media Posts Social media posts are spreading with clearly manipulated voice narration from a podcast, suggesting that a participant, Abhisheka, states […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. ‘Happy Cow’ cheese from Austria has established a significant market share in Sri Lanka and several parts of the world. A series of viral posts recently questioned the quality of these cheese products coming to Sri Lanka by citing a label at the back of ‘Happy […]
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Recently, one of India’s most notable weddings took place, that of the son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, drawing the attendance of renowned figures from around the world. However, amidst the grandeur and attention, numerous misleading posts regarding the event have been circulating on social media platforms. Social Media Posts A viral image circulating on social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Lal Kantha, a leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has consistently made controversial statements. However, it’s important to note that some of his statements have been misrepresented or altered by social media users, leading to misinterpretations of his intentions or views. This highlights the potential for misinformation to spread […]
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A video of a burqa-clad person sedating and kidnapping a boy with the help of accomplices is being shared widely on social media platforms. Social Media Posts The video is being peddled alongside the narrative that a group of around 400 foreigners had come to Sri Lanka to sedate and kidnap Sri Lankan youngsters. It […]
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The Bitcoin industry has become increasingly controversial in the modern world, marked by the misuse of famous personalities by various Bitcoin companies. Some entities stoop to unethical levels, resorting to creating deepfake videos of celebrities endorsing the Bitcoin industry. This exploitation not only deceives the public but also tarnishes the reputation of both the individuals […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Frequent dissemination of misinformation/disinformation targeting politicians, is a widely see on Sri Lankan social media platforms. Many times misleading narratives are shared wth satirical image edits as well. Let´s look at one such claim. Social Media Posts A viral social media post say that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was photographed […]
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