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Soham Shah

Fact-Checker, India

A journalism graduate, Soham spends most of his time reading or writing about health, science and pseudoscience, history, law, religion and caste, philosophy, and fact-checking. Other times, he can be found hiking, playing chess, listening to music, or enjoying Urdu poetry.

Latest Fact Checks by Soham Shah

No, India Today survey has not predicted 22 seats for SP-Congress in Uttar Pradesh
Politics-Elections

No, India Today survey has not predicted 22 seats for SP-Congress in Uttar Pradesh
No, a journalist was not beaten up at BJP's press conference in Uttar Pradesh
Politics-General Politics-People

No, a journalist was not beaten up at BJP's press conference in Uttar Pradesh
No, this video does not show Hezbollah's recent aerial attack against Israel
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, this video does not show Hezbollah's recent aerial attack against Israel
Viral photo of injured 'three-legged' Gazan man is edited
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Religion

Viral photo of injured 'three-legged' Gazan man is edited
Video of BJP's Dinesh Lal Yadav blaming population growth for unemployment is not a deepfake
Politics-Elections Politics-People

Video of BJP's Dinesh Lal Yadav blaming population growth for unemployment is not a deepfake
Old videos from Spain and Taiwan shared as Japan after recent Taiwan earthquake
Events-Natural Disasters

Old videos from Spain and Taiwan shared as Japan after recent Taiwan earthquake
No, India Today opinion poll did not predict BJP will lose four seats in Delhi
Media-General Politics-Elections

No, India Today opinion poll did not predict BJP will lose four seats in Delhi
Fake video of Virat Kohli and journalist Jiya Sharma used to promote betting app
Media-Celebrities Media-Entertainment

Fake video of Virat Kohli and journalist Jiya Sharma used to promote betting app
Old video from Bareilly passed off as visuals from Mukthar Ansari’s funeral
Politics-Elections Politics-People

Old video from Bareilly passed off as visuals from Mukthar Ansari’s funeral
No, CJI Chandrachud did not walk away during Solicitor General’s arguments on electoral bonds
Politics-General

No, CJI Chandrachud did not walk away during Solicitor General’s arguments on electoral bonds
Dead infants from Gaza called dolls and ‘Pallywood actors'
Geopolitical-Conflict Human Rights-General Human Rights-Race Human Rights-Religion

Dead infants from Gaza called dolls and ‘Pallywood actors'
No, video of ‘Muslim’ woman burning the French flag is not from France
Human Rights-General

No, video of ‘Muslim’ woman burning the French flag is not from France
Edited photo shared to claim Netanyahu has contracted 'mutated strain of COVID-19'
Geopolitical-Conflict Geopolitical-Humanitarian

Edited photo shared to claim Netanyahu has contracted 'mutated strain of COVID-19'
Edited photo from 2017 shared as visual from INDIA bloc’s recent rally
Politics-General Politics-Elections Politics-People

Edited photo from 2017 shared as visual from INDIA bloc’s recent rally
Old, unrelated footage shared as visuals of attack on British ship by Houthi rebels
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old, unrelated footage shared as visuals of attack on British ship by Houthi rebels
Barbara O’Neill falsely claims that statins increase risk of heart disease
Health-General

Barbara O’Neill falsely claims that statins increase risk of heart disease
Altered visuals shared to claim Taylor Swift declared support for Trump
Media-Celebrities Politics-Elections

Altered visuals shared to claim Taylor Swift declared support for Trump
Viral images of Taylor Swift wearing anti-Trump t-shirt are digitally altered
Media-Celebrities Media-Pop Culture

Viral images of Taylor Swift wearing anti-Trump t-shirt are digitally altered
Old, unrelated video falsely linked to communal clashes in Mumbai suburb Mira Road
Events-General Media-General

Old, unrelated video falsely linked to communal clashes in Mumbai suburb Mira Road
No, a photo of Lord Ram was not projected on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa on January 22
Events-General

No, a photo of Lord Ram was not projected on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa on January 22
No, Assam CM did not say Sania Mirza’s son will not get Indian citizenship
Media-Celebrities Politics-General

No, Assam CM did not say Sania Mirza’s son will not get Indian citizenship
Video of Davos 2024 'speaker' insulting WEF founder Klaus Schwab is edited
Economics-WEF Conspiracies-General Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

Video of Davos 2024 'speaker' insulting WEF founder Klaus Schwab is edited
No, Chabad Lubavitch HQ isn't 'less than a mile' away from Jeffrey Epstein's former home
Conspiracies-General

No, Chabad Lubavitch HQ isn't 'less than a mile' away from Jeffrey Epstein's former home
Video of two boats colliding is not from Lakshadweep
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of two boats colliding is not from Lakshadweep
Elon Musk's video promoting ‘Quantum AI’ investment platform is a deepfake
Media-Celebrities Tech-Deepfakes

Elon Musk's video promoting ‘Quantum AI’ investment platform is a deepfake
Old photo of sex doll on Thailand beach shared as dead tourist in Maldives
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old photo of sex doll on Thailand beach shared as dead tourist in Maldives
Does this photo show PM Narendra Modi with Indira Gandhi? No, it is edited
Politics-General Politics-People

Does this photo show PM Narendra Modi with Indira Gandhi? No, it is edited
Photos from international destinations passed off as visuals from India amid row with the Maldives
Geopolitical-Conflict

Photos from international destinations passed off as visuals from India amid row with the Maldives
Post falsely claims U.S. Supreme Court confirmed vaccines are ‘irreparable gene therapy’
Health-Vaccines

Post falsely claims U.S. Supreme Court confirmed vaccines are ‘irreparable gene therapy’
No, Iceland has not imposed a ban on COVID-19 vaccines
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

No, Iceland has not imposed a ban on COVID-19 vaccines
No, Kapil Sibal did not say he would kill himself if Ram Mandir was constructed
Politics-People

No, Kapil Sibal did not say he would kill himself if Ram Mandir was constructed
Footage from 2011 Japan tsunami shared as Israel flooding tunnels in Gaza
Events-Humanitarian Events-Natural Disasters

Footage from 2011 Japan tsunami shared as Israel flooding tunnels in Gaza
Old, unrelated video shared as Israelis killing Palestinians
Geopolitical-Conflict Human Rights-General

Old, unrelated video shared as Israelis killing Palestinians
Post falsely claims glaciers melt due to heat from underground magma and not human activities
Climate-General

Post falsely claims glaciers melt due to heat from underground magma and not human activities
Photo showing Kamala Harris with Jeffrey Epstein is a fake
Media-Celebrities Politics-General

Photo showing Kamala Harris with Jeffrey Epstein is a fake
Video of a Sri Lankan ship shared to claim Yemen bombed an Israeli ship
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Race Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

Video of a Sri Lankan ship shared to claim Yemen bombed an Israeli ship
No, Ireland has not expelled Israeli ambassador or referred Israel to International Criminal Court
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Race Human Rights-Religion Politics-People

No, Ireland has not expelled Israeli ambassador or referred Israel to International Criminal Court
Photo of Dwayne Johnson wearing a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ shirt has been edited
Media-Celebrities Media-Entertainment Media-Pop Culture

Photo of Dwayne Johnson wearing a ‘Keep America Trumpless’ shirt has been edited
No, this video doesn’t show Rishi Sunak struggling to use a hammer
Politics-People

No, this video doesn’t show Rishi Sunak struggling to use a hammer
NDTV 'poll of polls’ graphic predicting Congress victory in Telangana is fake
Politics-General Politics-Elections Politics-People

NDTV 'poll of polls’ graphic predicting Congress victory in Telangana is fake
No, video does not show Adele performing while holding the Palestinian flag
Events-General Geopolitical-Humanitarian Human Rights-General Human Rights-Activism

No, video does not show Adele performing while holding the Palestinian flag
Old video shared as recent volcanic eruption in Iceland
Events-Natural Disasters

Old video shared as recent volcanic eruption in Iceland
Unrelated video from 2013 shared as Israeli forces firing inside Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

Unrelated video from 2013 shared as Israeli forces firing inside Gaza's al-Shifa hospital
Old images used to claim Palestinians painted a donkey with Israeli flag, burned its remains
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Religion Politics-General Politics-People

Old images used to claim Palestinians painted a donkey with Israeli flag, burned its remains
Video from Malaysia shared as Palestinians faking deaths amid Israel-Gaza conflict
Human Rights-General

Video from Malaysia shared as Palestinians faking deaths amid Israel-Gaza conflict
Video of people assaulting security guard in Israel viral with false claims
Geopolitical-Conflict Geopolitical-Humanitarian

Video of people assaulting security guard in Israel viral with false claims
Video from 2020 shared as recent attack on journalists and police in London
Human Rights-Race Tech-Social-Media

Video from 2020 shared as recent attack on journalists and police in London
Photo doesn’t show U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar at an Al Qaeda training camp
Politics-People

Photo doesn’t show U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar at an Al Qaeda training camp
Old, unrelated video shared as Israel attacking Hamas militants
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old, unrelated video shared as Israel attacking Hamas militants
Old video peddled as Israel Embassy attacked in Bahrain
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video peddled as Israel Embassy attacked in Bahrain
Video doesn’t show Palestinians waving Indian flags to evade Israeli forces
Events-Humanitarian

Video doesn’t show Palestinians waving Indian flags to evade Israeli forces
Video of March 2023 protest against Israeli PM Netanyahu shared as recent
Events-Humanitarian Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of March 2023 protest against Israeli PM Netanyahu shared as recent
Lime and herb pastes are not recommended for treating snake bites and scorpion stings
Health-General

Lime and herb pastes are not recommended for treating snake bites and scorpion stings
Video of people cooking pig shared as ‘migrants roasting dog' in Ireland
Human Rights-General Politics-Policy

Video of people cooking pig shared as ‘migrants roasting dog' in Ireland
Photo of Elon Musk reading a flat earth book is edited
Media-Celebrities

Photo of Elon Musk reading a flat earth book is edited
No, photo doesn’t show Congressman Bowman being arrested for pulling U.S. Capitol fire alarm
Politics-People

No, photo doesn’t show Congressman Bowman being arrested for pulling U.S. Capitol fire alarm
No, the Golden Temple did not release a notice condemning pro-Khalistani outfit
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, the Golden Temple did not release a notice condemning pro-Khalistani outfit
Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji's old video shared to claim she won gold at ongoing Asian Games
Events-General

Indian athlete Jyothi Yarraji's old video shared to claim she won gold at ongoing Asian Games
No, a trader did not throw real diamonds on the streets in Gujarat
Events-General Media-General

No, a trader did not throw real diamonds on the streets in Gujarat
Photoshopped image shared as Chandrayaan-3’s imprint on the moon
Events-General Tech-General

Photoshopped image shared as Chandrayaan-3’s imprint on the moon
Digitally created video passed off as view of Earth from Chandrayaan-3
Events-General Tech-AI Tech-Social-Media

Digitally created video passed off as view of Earth from Chandrayaan-3
No, Ukraine is not calling on Ukraine-origin Canadians to join fight against Russia
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, Ukraine is not calling on Ukraine-origin Canadians to join fight against Russia
Video spreads false claims about human body cell regeneration rates
Health-General

Video spreads false claims about human body cell regeneration rates
Old video by Sinead O’Connor shared as one shot hours before her death
Health-General Media-Pop Culture

Old video by Sinead O’Connor shared as one shot hours before her death
No, Amazon is not giving away unclaimed items for £2
Tech-General

No, Amazon is not giving away unclaimed items for £2
Video of drones dropping bombs in Myanmar falsely linked to Manipur clashes
Events-Humanitarian Politics-General

Video of drones dropping bombs in Myanmar falsely linked to Manipur clashes
Photo of BJP leader and son falsely shared as accused in Manipur viral video case
Politics-General Politics-People

Photo of BJP leader and son falsely shared as accused in Manipur viral video case
Old, unrelated video falsely shared as recent 'Alaska tsunami'
Climate-Events

Old, unrelated video falsely shared as recent 'Alaska tsunami'
India news agency misreports the man arrested in May 4 Manipur incident is Muslim
Events-General

India news agency misreports the man arrested in May 4 Manipur incident is Muslim
No scientific evidence that castor oil-cayenne pepper poultice can cure hypothyroidism
Health-General

No scientific evidence that castor oil-cayenne pepper poultice can cure hypothyroidism
Doctor falsely claims risk of myocarditis after mRNA vaccine is ‘1 per 30 dose’
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Doctor falsely claims risk of myocarditis after mRNA vaccine is ‘1 per 30 dose’
False communal spin added to Bengaluru double murder case
Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

False communal spin added to Bengaluru double murder case
Video of Karnataka’s Jog Falls wrongly shared as visuals from Kerala
Climate-Events

Video of Karnataka’s Jog Falls wrongly shared as visuals from Kerala
Old video from China used to claim Bhakra Nangal Dam gates opened amid floods
Climate-Events

Old video from China used to claim Bhakra Nangal Dam gates opened amid floods
No medical evidence that zinc and vitamin D can cure or prevent COVID-19
Health-Covid

No medical evidence that zinc and vitamin D can cure or prevent COVID-19
No medical evidence to suggest Celtic salt can reduce high blood pressure
Health-General

No medical evidence to suggest Celtic salt can reduce high blood pressure
No evidence that Ayurvedic dosha remedies can prevent negative effects of alcohol
Health-General

No evidence that Ayurvedic dosha remedies can prevent negative effects of alcohol
Claim that Boris Johnson did not get COVID-19 is based on satire
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Politics-People

Claim that Boris Johnson did not get COVID-19 is based on satire
No, video doesn't show men 'ready to invade Italy from Libya'
Geopolitical-Conflict Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

No, video doesn't show men 'ready to invade Italy from Libya'
Indian minister canceling meeting with U.S. lawmakers in 2019 shared as recent news
Politics-General

Indian minister canceling meeting with U.S. lawmakers in 2019 shared as recent news
No evidence to back Naomi Wolf's claim on Pfizer vaccine getting deposited in brain and ovaries
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

No evidence to back Naomi Wolf's claim on Pfizer vaccine getting deposited in brain and ovaries
Old video of a flash flood wrongly linked to cyclone Biparjoy
Climate-General

Old video of a flash flood wrongly linked to cyclone Biparjoy
Old video from Colombia of man atop a tower shared with false communal claim
Conspiracies-General

Old video from Colombia of man atop a tower shared with false communal claim
No, the U.K. government has not removed visa requirements for all visitors
Events-General

No, the U.K. government has not removed visa requirements for all visitors
Video of roof flying off, narrowly missing people is unrelated to cyclone Biparjoy
Climate-General Climate-Events

Video of roof flying off, narrowly missing people is unrelated to cyclone Biparjoy
Video of man beaten up for attacking a woman wrongly shared with communal angle
Conspiracies-General Human Rights-Religion

Video of man beaten up for attacking a woman wrongly shared with communal angle
No evidence that 'lavangadi tal sindoor' is effective against chronic lung diseases
Health-General

No evidence that 'lavangadi tal sindoor' is effective against chronic lung diseases
No evidence to support claim that coffee can reverse alcohol-induced liver damage
Health-General

No evidence to support claim that coffee can reverse alcohol-induced liver damage
Old image shared as 'invasion' at U.S. border ahead of end of Title 42
Events-General Human Rights-General Politics-People

Old image shared as 'invasion' at U.S. border ahead of end of Title 42
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Latest Articles by Soham Shah

PM Modi’s remark about setting up of two colleges per day in India lacks context
Politics-Elections

PM Modi’s remark about setting up of two colleges per day in India lacks context
How is AI playing a role in 2024 Indian elections?
Politics-Elections

How is AI playing a role in 2024 Indian elections?
Lok Sabha polls from 16 April? Date in viral note only for 'reference', says Delhi poll body

Lok Sabha polls from 16 April? Date in viral note only for 'reference', says Delhi poll body
Geologist’s claims rubbishing climate change lack essential context
Climate-General

Geologist’s claims rubbishing climate change lack essential context
Blasts targeting Kerala’s Jehovah’s Witnesses falsely linked to Israel-Hamas conflict
Events-Terrorism

Blasts targeting Kerala’s Jehovah’s Witnesses falsely linked to Israel-Hamas conflict
‘Fake’ casualties, old visuals: Misinformation around Israel-Hamas war
Geopolitical-Conflict

‘Fake’ casualties, old visuals: Misinformation around Israel-Hamas war
Media outlets fall for fake post on Amartya Sen’s death
Media-Celebrities

Media outlets fall for fake post on Amartya Sen’s death
World Rabies Day: Can Ayurvedic medicines help? Debunking myths around the disease
Health-General

World Rabies Day: Can Ayurvedic medicines help? Debunking myths around the disease
Media outlets falsely declare former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak dead

Media outlets falsely declare former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak dead
Can goat milk substitute breast milk? Debunking myths about breastfeeding

Can goat milk substitute breast milk? Debunking myths about breastfeeding

Latest Analysis by Soham Shah

Rise of AI-driven misinformation in 2023: Navigating a new era of digital deception
Tech-AI

Rise of AI-driven misinformation in 2023: Navigating a new era of digital deception
Real Raw News: Satire or harmful conspiracies?
Conspiracies-General

Real Raw News: Satire or harmful conspiracies?
Double Check: Does evidence support Aryan migration theory?
Events-General

Double Check: Does evidence support Aryan migration theory?
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