Methodology: How we fact-check?
BOOM is among the first two fact checkers in India (www.factchecker.in also launched by the same founder) and South Asia to be certified by the International Fact Checking Network- Poynter Institute. This certification is a reflection of the early steps we took to build a editorially strong independent fact checking website that has strived to debunk fake news and prevent the spread of it. Here is a link to our certification and the process.
Our 7 Steps to aware you you about the fake news and provide authentic news based on facts.
Select a claim to fact check:
Trace the source of the claim:
Contact the source:
Look for evidence and data to support or knock down a claim:
Speak to experts/people in the know:
Write a fact check:
We correct mistakes promptly and openly:
Key Highlights of the BOOM
- India's first and leading fact checking website and initiative.
- First Indian member of the International Fact Checking Network (IFCN).
- First to partner with Facebook on its Third Party Fact Checking Programme from India.
- First fact checker to launch a WhatsApp helpline where you can send in your posts & forwards to be fact checked.
- It is available in three Indian languages i.e. English, Hindi and Bengali. Additionally, it is expanded to Bangladesh and Myanmar with local websites.
- Market cap has replaced assets as go-to driving force for investors and companies
BOOM FAQs
BOOM prioritizes claims that are viral, potentially harmful, or misleading—especially those related to public interest issues like politics, health, and elections.
We break down complex statements into verifiable facts so we can assess them based on evidence and context.
BOOM relies on credible sources like government data, court records, academic research, and inputs from independent experts.
Yes. We reach out to the person or organization behind the claim to get their version and verify context.
Yes. BOOM is certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) and adheres to its global code of principles.
BOOM publishes fact-checks in English, Hindi, and Bengali to serve diverse audiences across India and neighboring regions.
If an error is identified, we issue a transparent correction with a timestamp and make the change visible to our readers.
Every fact-check includes citations, screenshots, and methodology notes to help readers independently verify the findings. In the case of any fact-check referring to any individual, or entity that has a direct or indirect conflict of interest with BOOM, a disclosure is made to that effect in the respective fact-check
Yes! You can send us suspicious posts or forwards via our WhatsApp tipline at +91 77009 06588. We’ll check it and respond if it’s verifiable.
BOOM is editorially independent and follows strict standards of neutrality and fairness in all fact-checks.
