copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2009-07-03): Sayyad Ali is the custodian of an ancient friendship. He guards what is perhaps the oldest animal-man relationship in the world—that of the elephant with its mahout. This is a bond that cannot be understood easily by anyone else, for it involves a cruelty so extreme that it can only be redeemed with a love of equal if not greater intensity. To watch the relationship is to observe the terror of the ankush at one moment, and the endearing coddling of a baby the very next.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2013-08-12): "Mahout" comes from the Hindi words mahaut and mahavat, meaning "elephant driver," and it even traces back to Sanskrit "mahamatra."
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2024-06-14): Indian elephants commanded a retinue of courtly servants themselves. Mughal historical sources list the titles of the human functionaries around the elephant stables—the faujdar, or superintendent over every troop (halqah) of elephants, and lesser ranks such as the mahawat ("mahout") who sits on its neck, a bhoi who sits on its rear, and a met’h who brings the elephant its fodder. Artists captured the role and function of the elephant attendants who are often shown alongside the elephant, displaying a considerable range of specialized skills. For example, an early-eighteenth-century drawing from Sawar depicting Maharaja Raj Singh in an elephant procession shows thirteen elephants marching together in rank and file, controlled by riders or runners, some of whom also perform ceremonial duties such as carrying flags or royal trappings (fig. 24).
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2010-01-25): The elephant represents emotional urges. While the elephant might be happy to go the way the mahout directs, if she decides to go another direction there is not a single thing the mahout can do about it.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2019-01-01): Mahouts are people who take care of, ride and command elephants. They often spend their entire lives with the same animal and develop an deep bond with it. The main rule of mahout is to dominate and control the elephants. They relationship is based on trust, feeding and punishment if the elephants are out of line. Elephant can cause considerable harm or damage if the are spooked or get angry. [...] Mahouts were assigned to each wild elephant. For the younger mahouts it was their first elephant. They stayed with elephants around the clock eating and sleeping with the elephants, dressing the wounds from the ropes. Punishment for bad behavior was meted out with a stick and good behavior was rewarded with chunks of sugar cane. After being broken and trained In 1969 38 of the elephants were auctioned off for $22,093.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2024-06-10): For generations, the role of the mahout has been a cherished tradition, passed down within families as a sacred responsibility that requires a deep and intimate understanding of the elephant’s complex behaviors, emotions, and needs. These skilled caretakers do not simply oversee the daily routines of their charges; they form a symbiotic partnership, each relying on the other to navigate the challenges of their shared existence. [...] This delicate process requires an intimate knowledge of elephant behavior and psychology that only comes from a lifetime of experience. Mahouts are acutely attuned to the subtle shifts in an elephant’s mood and body language, allowing them to tailor their approach to the individual needs of each rescue. They know when to apply firm guidance and when to offer reassuring comfort, navigating the fine line between establishing authority and fostering a genuine bond of friendship and trust. [...] In a world where the future of the Asian elephant hangs in the balance, the preservation of this age-old tradition of mahout-ship has never been more crucial. By fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for these profound relationships, and by ensuring the continued well-being and protection of both elephants and their human caretakers, we can safeguard the enduring legacy of this remarkable bond. For in the world of the Asian elephant, the mahout is not merely a caretaker, but a partner, a friend, and a guardian of a heritage that stretches back through the mists of time.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2023-03-14): A social media post accompanying a video, which shows an elephant running amok, stopping immediately after seeing a man, is being widely shared. The video is being shared associating it to a story, stating that the elephant, ran into the village in search of food, without the mahout, and on its way back, spots the mahout and explains him that it is hungry in sign language. Let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] However, in the viral post, this part of elephant chewing is misconstrued as it trying to tell the mahout that it is hungry. However, none of the above-mentioned reports attributed any such narrative as claimed in the viral post.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2019-01-01): - Cynthia Ord "I can’t recommend ‘the elephant mahout foundation’ enough, not only were the elephants themselves breathtakingly beautiful but the mahouts were amazing; very knowledgeable and great company! The whole village were very welcoming and made us feel like part of their community for the short time we were with them. We never went hungry, with the villagers always making sure we had a good meal, there was always a variety to choose from at meal times and it all tasted delicious!
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2018-01-10): When it was our turn to mount the elephants, we climbed a platform then rode bareback into the cool river with the mahouts sitting behind us. I noticed some elephants lifting their tails out of the water as they rode through, and the mahout explained that they didn’t like the cold water. He answered all my questions patiently, and at one point, hopped off and took our family photo expertly.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2016-10-01): Before elephants are old enough to ride (usually around 6 to 7 years old), they are used to beg on the street. What tourist can resist feeding a cute little elephant in the middle of a city? In reality, these babies are separated from their mothers and kept hungry by their mahouts so they are always eager for the food sold to the tourists to feed them.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2015-07-26): When I visited Lakshmi in June 2015, her left eye was swollen shut, tears constantly streaming down her face. Her mahout wasn’t there, but another replacement handler told me that Lakshmi’s mahout had punished her. Apparently, she’d eaten the vegetables he’d left unattended at the Thiruvambadi Temple, where she works, and the poor animal’s hunger instincts must have kicked in. But instead of feeding the elephant, her mahout beat her mercilessly in a fit of rage, and apparently one of his blows hit the animal’s left eye.
Claim: Visuals of an elephant explaining the mahout that it is hungry (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-12)
Evidence (2015-05-30): The truth is that these are babies savagely ripped from their mothers, kept hungry by their mahouts so they are always eager for the food sold to the tourists to feed him. Lek shared a story with us about a baby ele less than 1yr old who tried to suckle on tuk tuks and cars, whose mahout gave her Fanta to drink, and ended up dying after a short, painful life.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-15): Asle Toje during his interactions with Indian media agencies showered high praise for India and PM Modi in particular. However, he did not endorse Modi, as the top contender for Nobel Peace prize, as claimed by multiple media agencies. Further, the Nobel prize statutes enforce secrecy with respect to the details of nominations and nominees. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Deputy Leader of the Nobel Prize Committee Asle Toje on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most reliable faces of peace in the world. PM Modi is the most trusted leader for stopping war and only he can establish peace, Toje said. In an interview with APB news, Toje said that PM Modi is one of the most reliable faces of peace in the world. Toje was quoted in some news reports that PM Modi was the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize, but Toje has refuted the reports and said it was completely fake news.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-17): A picture of Asle Toje, vice-chair of the 2022 Norwegian Nobel Committee, is being shared with a claim that he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] What is the truth?: While Toje did applaud PM Modi's efforts towards establishing peace, we did not find any evidence of Toje mentioning PM Modi as the chief contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Conclusion: There is no conclusive evidence to prove that Asle Toje said PM Modi is the chief contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Nobel panel member clarifies that he did not say Modi is the ‘biggest contender’ for peace prize [...] Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Asle Toje on Thursday dismissed media reports claiming he had said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize, reported ANI. [...] During the interview with the deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Times Now anchor claimed that Toje has said that Modi is the "biggest contender" for the prize and exhorts viewers to listen to the conversation.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-17): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the strongest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize, believes Asle Toje - claimed media reports earlier. The Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee reportedly called PM Modi the most credible face of peace in the world today. Toje was also reported to be a big fan of the Indian PM. [...] The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world, recognising those who have made significant contributions to promoting peace and resolving conflicts. PM Modi’s name was raised for the Nobel Peace Prize several times before. [...] The Seoul Peace Prize is awarded biennially to those who have made significant contributions to world peace and the balance of power. Interestingly, many of the past recipients of this prize have also gone on to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, which led to talks about PM Modi being a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize that year.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-19): Fact Check: Deputy leader of Nobel Prize Committee denies claim on Modi being top contender of Nobel Peace Prize [...] Recently, several social media handles along with a number of media outlets published reports claiming that the deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. And, that he is continuously working for world peace and also has the ability to restore the world peace order. [...] Hence, the claim that Dr. Asle Toje mentioned that Indian PM Modi is the top contender for Nobel Peace Prize is false. He made no such statement.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being seen as a potential Nobel Peace Prize contender. Modi is perceived as an elder statesman with credibility, Nobel Prize Committee's Asle Toje said. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi received glowing praise from the Nobel Prize Committee's leader Asle Toje. The deputy leader for the Nobel Prize Committee said that Narendra Modi, who is currently serving a second consecutive term in New Delhi's Prime Minister Office, is the most trusted leader in the world who can establish peace between the countries at conflict. [...] Asle Toje said that while Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India for many years now, he is perceived as one of the eldest statesmen of the world, who has credibility and is taken more seriously.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-17): The media misquoted Asle Toje and misreported Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Hyderabad: On 15 March, multiple media outlets, quoting the deputy leader of the Nobel Prize committee Asle Toje, reported that he has called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Asle Toje is a noted Norwegian academic visiting India. I was puzzled he had said that Mr. Modi was the strongest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Toje has categorically denied saying this. While his 'statement' was pumped by GodiMedia, his denial is being ignored. pic.twitter.com/J9o56eM0uU — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) March 16, 2023
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Reports have been going viral claiming that Nobel committee deputy leader Asle Toje endorsed PM Modi as a major contender for the Nobel Peace Prize 2023. Nobel Peace Prize 2023: When it comes to popular and powerful world leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ranks among them without any doubt. Be it supply of Covid-19 vaccines or speaking against the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi has established himself as a voice that global leaders acknowledge. Reports have been going viral claiming that Nobel committee deputy leader Asle Toje endorsed PM Modi as a major contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. It may be recalled that Toje is currently visiting India and during his interviews with different media houses, he has praised the work done by PM Narendra Modi. [...] Asle Toje is a noted Norwegian academic visiting India. I was puzzled he had said that Mr. Modi was the strongest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Toje has categorically denied saying this. While his 'statement' was pumped by GodiMedia, his denial is being ignored. pic.twitter.com/J9o56eM0uU — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) March 16, 2023
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Multiple social media posts shared thousands of times have falsely claimed that Asle Toje, vice-chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, named Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize. The claim was quickly amplified by several Indian media outlets. However, the Norwegian Nobel Institute told AFP that Toje was misquoted, adding that the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which is responsible for the prize, never comments on or confirms who has been nominated for it. As of March 21, 2023, Toje has not publicly made any such statement about Modi. [...] He refers to Alfred Nobel before describing India’s contribution to global politics and peace. Nowhere in his speech does he suggest Modi is a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Toje replies: "You're asking whether (Modi) is a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): A number of media outlets had quoted Asle Toje, the Deputy Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize". But Toje has dismissed it, saying it was fake news, nothing more. [...] Asle Toje is indeed the Vice Chair of the 5-member Norwegian Nobel Committee, As per the Nobel Prize official website, the Norwegian Nobel Committee is responsible for selecting the Nobel Peace Prize laureates. [...] However, there was no mention of PM Modi as a strong contender for the Nobel Peace Prize, as claimed and headlined by media outlets.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Home / India News / Fact check: Did Asle Toje call PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Prize? Fact check: Did Asle Toje call PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Prize? [...] Media reports early on Thursday quoted deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee, Asle Toje, as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the "biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize". Reports suggested that Toje said India is becoming wealthy and influential under the leadership of Modi.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): New Delhi: Some TV channels Thursday reported that deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Asle Toje, had tipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize, while speaking at an event hosted by Delhi-based nonprofit, India Center Foundation (ICF). [...] "You’re asking whether he is a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize," Toje laughed. [...] Also read: Nobel committee deputy leader Asle Toje praises PM Modi’s statement "This is not era of war"
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Asle Toje who is on a visit to India, dismissed media reports claiming he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize. 'Misquoting' Toje, Times Now has put out fake news on Modi as the ‘biggest contender for Nobel peace prize on Thursday. Toje called out the report as 'fake'. [...] Times Now editor Rahul Shivshankar also tweeted the false quote about Modi being the "biggest contender" for the award on Thursday. But he later issued a clarificatipn on Twitter saying : "Deputy Leader of the Nobel Prize Committee Asle Toje has praised PM's global peacemaking efforts but has made it clear that he hasn't endorsed him as a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Clarification comes after it was widely reported that he had done so."
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-17): Deputy leader of the Nobel Committee Asle Toje said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Mainstream and social media ecosystems in India were taken by storm since late Wednesday, with the "news" that Deputy Leader of the Nobel Committee Asle Toje declared PM Modi as the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize. Major news outlets, including the Times of India, Economic Times, CNBC-TV18, and OpIndia, were among the many to report Toje’s alleged statement on the Indian PM. Social media platforms were abuzz with users congratulating PM Modi for his "achievement," many also taking a dig at the opposition. [...] The viral claim that Deputy Leader of the Nobel Committee Asle Toje named PM Modi as the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize is false. Though Toje is heard praising PM Modi in several interviews, there is no publicly available audio/video where he is heard or seen making such a statement.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-19): On March 15, 2023, multiple mainstream media outlets in India quoted Asle Toje, Deputy Leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was 'the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize'. [...] Times Now shared a video of an interview by Toje, with the caption: "'PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize'- says #AsleToje, Deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee". View an archive of the tweet (which has now been deleted) here. Times Now's Editor-in-Chief Rahul Shivshankar also posted the same alleged quote by Toje on his Twitter account. ""PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Peace Prize" says Asle Toje, Deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee," Shivshankar wrote in the tweet, which can be viewed here.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-17): A social media post attributing viral statements on PM Modi to Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee is being widely shared. The post claims that "Asle Toje observed that PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize". Let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] Fact: Asle Toje during his interactions with Indian media agencies showered high praise for India and PM Modi in particular. However, he did not endorse Modi, as the top contender for Nobel Peace prize, as claimed by multiple media agencies. Further, the Nobel prize statutes enforce secrecy with respect to the details of nominations and nominees. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. [...] Business Standard published an article stating that Asle Toje while speaking to news agency ANI had denied the claims made by the media that he referred to PM Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Factly had written to Asle Toje seeking clarifications on these reports, and this article will be updated once he responds.
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Asle Toje had lauded PM Modi for reminding Russian President Putin that "this is not the era of war." Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Asle Toje on Thursday dismissed media reports claiming he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the "biggest contender" of the Nobel Peace Prize. Toje's clarification came after some TV channels and a now-viral tweet claimed that Toje, during this visit to India, had tipped PM Modi to be the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize. [...] Toje, however, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for reminding Russian President Vladimir Putin that "this is not the era of war."
Claim: PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize – Asle Toje (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-03-15)
Evidence (2023-03-16): Words of praise for prime minister Narendra Modi by the Nobel Prize Committee deputy leader have been widely reported as his acknowledgement that the Indian prime minister was the "biggest contender for Nobel Peace Prize". [...] This was seemingly enough for Times Now to claim that Modi was the "biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize" even though Toje has said no such thing in the entire interaction. Times Now editor Rahul Shivshankar tweeted the false quote about Modi being the "biggest contender" for the award on Thursday, but he was asked by Nayan Jyoti Parasara, a media professional, if Toje’s remarks were made in an "individual capacity".