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🏠 Why is Renting in Bengaluru So Difficult?
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It's been a wild week in the world of fact-checking, but we can't ignore the Supreme Court's hearings on the marriage equality case that have been making waves. ⚖️
On a happier note, we've got some exciting news! BOOM has teamed up with MediaWise to bring you the very first India edition of the MediaWise Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN) 🤝🏼 It's been a huge success in the US, and now we're bringing it to India!
If you or someone you know is interested in joining this cool initiative, check out the link below for more deets! 🤩
🔖 I have written about multiple ways of debunking online misinformation, be it images or text or videos. I have also discussed how to tackle medical misinformation in detail.
But this week, I want to draw your attention towards: Climate Misinformation.
As per a 2022 IPCC Working Group III report, when it comes to India, partial information is a bigger concern than misinformation in the field of climate change.
And this misinformation or partial information can lead to problems in implementing climate action programmes.
On that note, have you come across any misinformation related to climate? Tell us by dropping a mail to [email protected].
Stay tuned for next week's edition to read a detailed analysis on this.
🤥 Misinformation This Week
BOOM did a total of 22 fact-checks this week. 32% of the claims were Political in nature, followed by Communal (27%), and Alarmist (18.2%).
Read our Twitter thread to know the detailed analysis by Debraj Sarkar.
#BOOMWeeklyReport 🧵BOOM did a total of 22 fact-checks this week. 32% of the claims were Political in nature, followed by Communal (27%), and Alarmist (18.2%). (1/n)
#BOOMFactCheck
— BOOM Live (@boomlive_in)
7:59 AM • Apr 28, 2023
🤖 In Rajasthan Schools, AI Is Teacher And Examiner
🔖 On a summer afternoon, the students of Mahatma Gandhi government school in Jaipur are darkening the answers on a sheet of paper. When BOOM's Adrija Bose asked 12-year-old Falguni if she knows who is going to check her paper, she looks towards the teacher and says, “Ma’am” and then immediately corrects herself and says “computer”.
An app called RKSMB that was launched in September of 2022 had already checked 90 lakh papers, just three days since the examination began across the state. But does it make the job of teachers easy?
🏠 Bengaluru Housing Woes: Why Renting In India's IT Capital Has Become A Nightmare
🔖 In what was termed a 'peak Bengaluru moment' by social media users, a spectator at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during an IPL match was seen holding a poster with a unique message. It read, "Looking for 2 BHK in Indiranagar."
Read this explainer by BOOM's Surbhi Sharma to know the factors that are adding to the renting woes in Bengaluru.
🏳️🌈 SC Begins Hearing Amid Strong Opposition To Same Sex Marriage
🔖 The Supreme Court has been hearing pleas seeking recognition of marriage equality.
While there are a few who want to welcome this socio-legal move, there are those who feel marriage equality would destroy the fabric of society.
According to details available on the Supreme Court’s website, there are 21 petitioners and around 20 intervention applications have been filed – either to oppose or in support of same-sex marriage.
BOOM's Ritika Jain recaps the views of some of these intervenors.
💑 Why Is Same-Sex Marriage A Wrong Term? This Is What The Petitioners Say
🔖 Meanwhile, to call it ‘same sex marriage’ is to miss the point, and the very grounds of the discussion, multiple queer activists and petitioners in the case told BOOM's Riddhi Dastidar.
🚫 Fake News You Almost Fell For
🔍 A video of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh interacting with the audience at the Coachella music festival in California, United States was shared with the claim that he insulted the Indian national flag during his performance. Read this fact-check by 🔗Anmol Alphonso and Runjay Kumar↗️ to find out the truth.
🔍 An old video featuring several people holding placards urging others not to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being falsely linked to the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. 🔗Srijit Das↗️ debunked the claim.
🔍 An old video has been revived on social media with a false claim that it shows Uttar Pradesh police cracking down heavily against Muslims and lathicharging them for offering namaz on the roads in the state. What is the video about? Read this fact-check by 🔗Srijit Das↗️ to find out.
🔍 A photo showing a loco pilot holding an umbrella in one hand while driving a train has recently been shared with a 🔗misleading↗️ claim that it shows water leaking from the ceiling of the newly inaugurated Vande Bharat Express in Kerala.
🅱️ Recommends
📖 This week's recommendation is: How News Feels: Anticipated anxiety as a factor in News avoidance and a barrier to Political Engagement by Benjamin Toff and Rasmus Kleis Nielson
The reasoning(s) behind news consumption go(es) far beyond the taken-for-granted ‘staying informed’ rhetoric. Economic class, for one, can be an important determinant of differential news consumption in a society. This study highlights such a case in the UK and opens the doorway for more phenomenological approaches to understanding the practice of news consumption.
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