Deepa Bharath | AP

Deepa Bharath is a journalist based in New Delhi, India. She covers various topics including culture, religion, politics and lifestyle.

74%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

60%

Examples:

  • The article does not mention the role of Lord Krishna and his cosmic play with devotees called gopikas who are revered for their unconditional love and devotion to him.
  • The article presents a biased view of Holi as a purely religious festival without acknowledging its origins in Hindu mythology and lore.
  • The author uses vague terms like love and rebirth to describe the festival without providing any evidence or examples to support these claims.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that the author may have with regard to the topic of Holi and its celebration.
  • The author has a vested interest in promoting Holi as a religious festival without acknowledging its roots in mythology.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Holi celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation but fails to provide any evidence or examples to support these claims.
  • In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good. This contradicts the idea that Holi is purely a celebration of love.
  • The article claims that Holi is a Hindu festival of colors when in fact it has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article claims that Holi is a Hindu festival of colors when in fact it has its origins in Hindu mythology and lore.
  • The article does not mention the role of Lord Krishna and his cosmic play with devotees called gopikas who are revered for their unconditional love and devotion to him.
  • The author states that Holi celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation but fails to provide any evidence or examples to support these claims.

Recent Articles

Holi: A Festival of Love, Rebirth and Positive Change

Holi: A Festival of Love, Rebirth and Positive Change

Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024 Holi is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the start of spring, signifying rebirth and rejuvenation. Festivities include special holiday foods, music, dancing, bonfires for singing and prayer rituals called Holika Dahan. Celebrants clad in all white come out to the street and throw colored powders at each other to let go of negative energy.