Meryl Sebastian

Meryl Sebastian is a BBC journalist who specializes in covering news stories related to India. She has reported on various topics including the Indian film industry and its impact on global audiences. Her work often involves uncovering the cultural and political aspects of Indian society, as well as highlighting emerging trends in entertainment and media. Sebastian's reporting has taken her to various parts of India, where she interviews key figures from different industries and delves into the issues that shape the nation. With a focus on storytelling, she brings to light the complexities of India's diverse landscape and its people.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-64286680

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

85%

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  • Delhi reported its all-time high power demand of 8,302 megawatts amid the heatwave.
  • Delhi’s primary weather station Safdarjung observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 46.8 degrees Celsius, the highest in 79 years.
  • IMD issued a red alert health notice for Delhi warning of a ‘very high likelihood of developing heat illness and heat stroke in all ages’ and advising ‘extreme care needed for vulnerable people’.
  • IMD reported ‘severe heatwave conditions’ in northern India
  • Schools have been closed in several cities due to the heatwave
  • Temperature in Delhi hit a record-breaking 52.3C (126.1F).
  • Temperature in New Delhi reached a record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 degrees Fahrenheit)
  • Temperatures have crossed 50C (120F) in parts of northern and central India.

Deceptions

100%

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