Ruchira Sharma

Latest Editorials by Ruchira Sharma

27 May, 22

10 mins read

The Depp-Heard Trial Is a Vector for Misogynistic Misinformation

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's libel trial has elicited an unprecedented online response. In the space of a few weeks, we have seen countless memes mocking Heard's testimony of domestic abuse, trending hashtags and terms such as...

Ruchira Sharma

1 July, 21

14 mins read

What’s Behind the Resurgence of the Lab Leak Theory?

Since the pandemic began, the internet has been awash with misinformation and conspiracy theories over every aspect of COVID-19. The origin of the virus is no exception. Dismissed as a Sinophobic conspiracy for the majority of last year, claims that...