Misinfo Radar
Signals worth a closer look: weak sources, fact-checks, state media, copy-paste campaigns.
Popular cinematographer Shaji Kumar passes away
Left 20%20%Centre 80%80%
Attention level: Low (5 sources)
- Headline mismatch 2 of 7 confidence: low
Articles whose headline says something its own description does not.
- The Hindu: Popular cinematographer Shaji Kumar passes away
The death occurred at around 12.36 a.m. following cardiac failure, according to private hospital authorities in Kochi - Deccanchronicle: Renowned Malayalam Cinematographer Shaji Kumar Dies at 57
Kumar was in Alappuzha for the shooting of an upcoming film starring Dileep when he experienced physical discomfort at his hotel room on Saturday night
- The Hindu: Popular cinematographer Shaji Kumar passes away
Every outlet on this story
| Outlet | Lean | Reliability | Country | Articles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| News | Center | 65 Mostly factual | IN | 3 |
| Deccanchronicle | Center | 65 Mostly factual | IN | 1 |
| Times of India | Center | 65 Mostly factual | IN | 1 |
| India Today | Center | 72 High | IN | 1 |
| The Hindu | Leans left | 80 High | IN | 1 |
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