Cherylann Mollan

Cherylann Mollan is a journalist currently working with BBC News based in Delhi. She covers news and events related to India and its political landscape. Her reporting focuses on a variety of topics including politics, business, health, and environment. She has provided insightful coverage of major events such as elections, government policies, social issues, and natural disasters in India. Through her articles, she aims to provide accurate information to her readers while maintaining a neutral reporting style.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68816285

85%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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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

90%

Examples:

  • Cherylann Mollan appears to have a neutral reporting style with no clear signs of personal or political bias in her articles.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • There are no clear indications of conflicts of interest in Cherylann Mollan's reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In an article about heatwaves in India, it states that at least 15 people have died due to scorching heat over the last week, while another article reports that three election officers and a policeman died due to heat stroke in Bihar.
  • In one article, it is reported that the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam results have sparked controversy due to an unprecedented number of students achieving a perfect score, leading to calls for a re-test. In another article, it is mentioned that the exam is considered gateway to studying medicine in India and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), a government organisation.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is mentioned that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government has been accused of betraying the dreams of millions of students due to the NEET exam controversy. In another article, it is reported that India's top court ordered Baba Ramdev to apologise for falsely claiming that his company's products can 'cure' serious illnesses.

Recent Articles

Unprecedented Number of Perfect Scores in India's NEET Exam Sparks Controversy and Allegations of Cheating

Unprecedented Number of Perfect Scores in India's NEET Exam Sparks Controversy and Allegations of Cheating

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Thousands of Indian NEET candidates scored unusually high marks, leading to allegations of cheating. Ayushi Patel was found to have submitted forged documents in court, and over 67 students achieved a perfect score. The government-controlled exam process and lack of comment from the NTA has raised concerns about integrity.
India's 18th Lok Sabha Election: BJP Seeks Another Five Years in Power, Congress Challenges with Alliances

India's 18th Lok Sabha Election: BJP Seeks Another Five Years in Power, Congress Challenges with Alliances

Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024 India's 18th Lok Sabha election results will be announced on June 4, determining the next government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP seeks a third term with promises of economic growth and Hindu nationalist agenda, while opposition parties led by Congress aim to challenge them.
Record-Breaking Heatwave in India: 50 People Dead, Water Shortages, and Temperatures Near 50 Degrees Celsius

Record-Breaking Heatwave in India: 50 People Dead, Water Shortages, and Temperatures Near 50 Degrees Celsius

Broke On: Wednesday, 29 May 2024 Record-breaking temperatures in India's Delhi and other regions in late May 2024 led to water shortages and at least 50 heat-related deaths. The extreme heatwave surpassed previous records, causing authorities to impose water rationing measures. Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in India, resulting in thousands of heat-related fatalities and posing a threat to economic growth.