Archis Chowdhury

Archis Chowdhury

Archis is a fact-checker and reporter at BOOM. He has previously worked as a journalist for broadsheet newspapers and in communications for a social start-up incubator. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Sciences Po Paris and a Master's in Media and Political Communication from the University of Amsterdam.

Arnab Goswami, Partho Dasgupta WhatsApp Chats: 7 Things To Know
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Top Reveals From WhatsApp Chat Between Arnab Goswami & Partho Dasgupta

The leaked conversation reveals the former BARC CEO bending several rules and ethical lines to help out the Republic TV...

20 Jan 2021 7:43 AM GMT
Tesla In India Soon, But EV Charging Stations Have A Long Way To Go
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Tesla In India Soon, But EV Charging Stations Have A Long Way To Go

Soaring petrol costs make electric vehicles a great alternative for Indian consumers. However, a lot depends on the...

31 Dec 2020 6:16 AM GMT
Sushant Singh Rajput To COVID-19: Fact Checking Indian Media in 2020
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Sushant Singh Rajput To COVID-19: Fact Checking Indian Media in 2020

Nearly four percent of all our fact checks in 2020 were on false information spread by the mainstream media.

30 Dec 2020 7:36 AM GMT
India-Russia Summit Postponed - And The Questions It Has Raised
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India-Russia Summit Postponed - And The Questions It Has Raised

An article by The Print suggesting rising tensions between India and Russia, has drawn denials from both sides.

25 Dec 2020 10:30 AM GMT
Arnab Goswamis Republic Bharat Fined £20,000 By UK Media Regulator
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Arnab Goswami's Republic Bharat Fined £20,000 By UK Media Regulator

British media watchdog Ofcom found an episode aired by Republic Bharat in September 2019 amounting to hate speech.

23 Dec 2020 10:32 AM GMT
CD Projekt Reds Cyberpunk 2077 Is Causing An Outrage Among Gamers
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CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 Is Causing An Outrage Among Gamers

After an eight-year wait, Cyberpunk 2077's launch is marred with negative reviews due to a series of glitches and...

19 Dec 2020 2:45 PM GMT
Antitrust Case Against Facebook & Google: All You Need To Know
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Antitrust Case Against Facebook & Google: All You Need To Know

The two Big Tech giants face its biggest hurdle, as the US government challenges their practices in maintaining their...

18 Dec 2020 3:57 AM GMT
What Is WhatsApp Pay, How To Send Money: All You Need To Know
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ExplainedWhat Is WhatsApp Pay, How To Send Money: All You Need To Know

WhatsApp's Payments is finally live, a month after it got its long-awaited approval from RBI.

16 Dec 2020 10:50 AM GMT
Did PM Modi Visit Ambanis Newborn Grandson At The Hospital?
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Did PM Modi Visit Ambanis' Newborn Grandson At The Hospital?

BOOM found that the viral photo is from 2014, and is being shared with a false caption.

13 Dec 2020 12:28 PM GMT
15-Year Disinfo Campaign By Indian Company: What EU NGOs Report Says
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15-Year Disinfo Campaign By Indian Company: What EU NGO's Report Says

The report shows how defunct organisations, think-tanks, media and a dead professor have been resurrected as part of...

11 Dec 2020 8:33 AM GMT
Farmers Protest: What Is MSP And Why Is It Causing A Stir?
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ExplainedFarmers' Protest: What Is MSP And Why Is It Causing A Stir?

The issue of MSP is complex, and its influence on farmers can greatly vary depending on the crop and the state.

3 Dec 2020 9:34 AM GMT
Why Are Australians Protesting Against Adani Group?
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ExplainedWhy Are Australians Protesting Against Adani Group?

Adani's Carmichael coal mining project continues to operate despite sustained opposition by climate change activists and ...

29 Nov 2020 4:04 AM GMT