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From dispelling myths, underlining the difference between regular flu and COVID-19, the transmission of the virus via food, to how tests are conducted, Dr Shrivastav answers all your important questions.

From how coronavirus can spread to home remedies that can cure the pandemic, do not fall for fake news circulating on WhatsApp or other social media platforms

The Better India caught up with four TikTok content creators who are using the social media platform to drive change in the lives of millions of their followers.

Last year, rural Maharashtra saw a spate of mob-based murder thanks to WhatsApp forwards. But some important lessons have been learned.

Interestingly, WhatsApp’s India team will be its first full country team outside the US.

Lahiri's appointment is WhatsApp's latest big announcement for its biggest market. Here's what it means for you and more!

On the one hand, NGOs, concerned individuals and voluntary groups are tirelessly reaching out to people throughout the country and asking for donations in kind. But at the same time, there are those who have been trying to hamper this spirit of the country.

Meanwhile, a start-up has joined the fight against fake news to help the authorities who are grappling with the immensely challenging circumstances!

"Because of the highly emotive nature of these stories, people are quick to react. This means the time it takes to disprove compelling fake news stories is often too long to prevent action being taken."

The menace of fake news disseminated on social media is real as evinced by recent instances of mob lynching. And these efforts are offering much-needed local antidotes to this dangerous phenomenon!