No, This not Sonam Kapoor’s performance at King Charles’ coronation

The viral video was shot in March 2019, during Sonam Kapoor’s appearance at a fashion show in Mumbai. Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor has been invited to the coronation of King Charles III. She will be the only Indian celebrity there and participating in the event, alongside worldwide icons such as Lionel Richie and Katy Perry. […]

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SL High Commission in Pakistan Strictly Denies Claims of Gifting Two Female Elephants to Pakistan!

The Young African elephant “Noor Jehan” died in Karachi Zoo of Pakistan in mid-April, and animal rights activists were calling for the closure of the zoo, pointing out that the negligence of the Pakistani zoo officers and the grim situation of the place was the reason behind the untimely the death of the giant. Within […]

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The Rise of AI Art: Viral Bee Photo Raises Questions about Authenticity

In the art world nowadays, AI technology is becoming increasingly popular. People find distinguishing between real photographs and AI-generated ones challenging as AI creations get more sophisticated and realistic. We recently came across another beautiful image on social media that sparked curiosity. Social Media Claim On April 20, a Facebook user posted a picture of […]

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Fact-Checking the Algerian Gorilla Fish: A Hoax or a Real Creature?

It’s getting easier and easier for manipulated images to become viral and spread extensively across several platforms in the age of social media. In recent times, there have been many examples of modified photographs getting millions of views and shares, frequently with deceptive captions or erroneous claims. Social Media Claim On April 16th, a social […]

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Is it Dangerous to Drink Cold Water in Hot Weather? Find out the facts…

Due to the prevailing high temperatures in Sri Lanka, it is important to be vigilant about your health, especially those who have health problems. Extreme hot weather can be dangerous, and recently there have been reports of heatstroke causing people to faint and even sometimes causing deaths. Unfortunately, we also encounter misleading information that is […]

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This is NOT Damitha Abeyaratne Extending Avurudu Wishes to Mahinda Rajapaksa!

දිනපතා සත්‍ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. On many occasions, photos of individuals with similar appearances are used to mislead social media users and portray misleading interpretations. Recently we came across a similar instance when an unrelated photograph was attributed to actress Damitha Abeyratne. Let’s look at the claim first. claiming that she […]

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IOC Did NOT Request Against Filling Fuel Tanks to the Maximum Limit, Due to Rising Heat in SL!

Social media is abuzz with viral claims that the Indian Oil Company (IOC) warns people against filling their fuel tanks to the maximum level due to the rise in atmospheric temperature currently being experienced in Sri Lanka.  The claims have been going viral, creating panic among the Sri Lankan public. However, our investigation revealed that […]

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Fearmongering Viral Claim: Scientific Evidence Proves Eating Shrimp and Vitamin C is Safe

Misinformation about health is everywhere on social media and can lead to widespread misunderstandings. With social media platforms on the rise, it has become easier than ever for people to share their opinions and beliefs, even if they are not valid. Unfortunately, this has led to many false health claims that can be dangerous to […]

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These Viral Claims of Rare Cat Species Are AI-Generated Images!

The trend of using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate images has been gaining popularity lately. It’s fascinating how AI-powered apps and software enable us to create unique and surreal photos using filters and algorithms. However, this has also raised concerns regarding the spread of misleading and false images across the internet.  A recent example is […]

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Misleading claim with footage of Fox Tail Lily as ‘Mahameru’ blooming in the Himalayas once in 400 years.

The popularly known flower Fox Tail Lily is widely circulated as the Mahameru flower found in the Himalayas.  The Himalayas are home to many natural beauties. According to some research, several rare medicinal plants and flowers can only be found in the Himalayas. A video of a flower blooming is presently trending on social media. […]

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