Fact-Check Team

Satya Priya BN - Editor (Fact check)

Satya Priya BN is a seasoned Content and Digital Manager with over 7 years of experience in press, electronic, and digital media. A trained fact checker with 4+ years of experience, she has worked with organizations like Newsmeter.in, BBC World Service, and Telugupost.com. Satya is also a Google News Initiative and BBC Young Reporter India trainer, specializing in fact-checking, misinformation, and media literacy. She has led workshops for journalists, media students, and school communities, and co-authored a Telugu-language fact-check manual. Currently, she serves as the Fact Check Lead at Telugupost.com.

Sachin Sabarish - Fact checker

Sabarish is a journalist who contributes fact checks in Telugu. He has been working as a journalist for the past seven years. Previously, he worked as a journalist for Bharat Today, Public TV, and Nyusu. Sabarish chose to pursue journalism out of a passion for serving society through this profession.

Mohammed Rayees

Mohammed Rayees is a media professional with 5 years of experience in Urdu media and translation services, and one year of experience in debunking misinformation. In recent years, Rayees has developed a passion for debunking misinformation, fact-checking and promoting accurate information in Urdu media. His area of expertise is fact-checking claims, researching topics, and developing strategies for combating misinformation.

Shaikh Khaleel Farhaad-Fact checker

Meet the Senior journalist from Hyderabad, Telangana, who has made a mark in the field of news reporting and analysis. With a wealth of experience, he was a News Editor, Program Producer, and News Anchor at BBN News Channel, and has previously worked with Munsif TV, Urdu TV, and T TV Urdu. Farhad is a trained fact-checker. He participated in ‘Countering Disinformation for Urdu TV Journalists’ conducted by US Consulate Hyderabad and Osmania University. Farhad Co-authored the Urdu Fact Check tools booklet. In 2002, he began his journalistic career with the Urdu daily Tameer in Beed, Maharashtra, and went on to join the national Urdu newspaper "Rashtriya Sahara" in August 2006. He served there for seven years, gaining invaluable experience and honing his skills as a journalist.

Roopa Nagesh -Fact checker

Roopa an accomplished professional with an M.Sc. in Electronic Media from Bangalore University. Fluent in Kannada, Telugu, and English, she has a diverse range of skills and experiences. With a year of experience as a Film Journalist and as an Anchor, Reporter, and Content Writer at 24 Frames and The State_mag, she has made a mark in the digital, print, and visual media industry. She has conducted interviews with notable figures like Actor Deekshith Shetty and Telugu independent Journalist Tulasi Chandu, who fought against Troll Armys. Currently, she has embarked on a new journey in Kannada FactChecking and as well as English Factchecking too at Telugupost.com.

Subhransu Satpathy-Fact checker

A UN awardee Environmentalist, Documentary Filmmaker & Journalist, He always keep track of current affairs and general news, but he is always interested in Human interest stories. Mr. Satpathy earned 3 International & 4 National Awards in Cinematography & Direction Categories for his Documentary filmmaking. With 13 year of Experience he works with several reputed Publishers, News channels, Digital Media & Universities also.

Shahana Sherin-Fact checker

Shahana Sherin is a broadcast journalist with in-house experience in fact-checking. She holds a post-graduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and is dedicated to ensuring accuracy and integrity in media reporting. With a strong background in investigative journalism, Shahana brings a meticulous approach to verifying information in the fast-paced world of news.

Arulselvi-Fact checker

Arulselvi is a Media Educator with Ink Educational Research Trust and a Ph.D. Research Scholar at Anna University, Chennai. As a UNESCO MIL Alliance Youth Ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Region, she focuses on gender equity, media literacy, and social inclusion. With expertise in Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Sustainable Development Goals, she has conducted programs reaching around 3,000 individuals across Tamil Nadu. Arulselvi is committed to raising awareness about disinformation and believes that MIL skills can empower women and bridge the gender digital divide in rural areas.

Aadhvik Abhimanyu – Journalist & Fact-Checker

With 9+ years of experience in broadcasting and digital media, Aadhvik specialize in investigative journalism, tech analysis, and fact-checking. He also bring over a decade of stock market expertise, delivering insightful and accurate content. Currently Aadhvik focusing on providing reliable fact-check news in Tamil, ensuring accuracy and credibility.