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Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
Claim
Video shows recent Diwali celebrations in Saudi Arabia.
We also found an Instagram post by @kapil___ahmed, dated August 22, 2024, carrying the same video that is being shared to show Diwali celebrations in Saudi Arabia. A similar video of fireworks was also shared on YouTube in February this year.
We were not independently able to ascertain other details about the video. However, it is at least 2-month-old, and has been shared out of context.
Conclusion: Missing Context
Sources YouTube Video By @WPid, Dated September 23, 2024 Instagram Post By @kapil___ahmed, Dated August 22, 2024
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Vijayalakshmi leads our Tamil team. She’s worked in the media industry for more than eight years. This includes her work as a senior correspondent for Times Now before joining Newschecker. She turned to fact-checking to create awareness around misinformation through her writing.
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
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