LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate YouTurn as Least Biased based on its neutral editorial tone and adherence to international fact-checking standards. We rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent sourcing, IFCN certification, and a track record of correcting misinformation.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.6)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
YouTurn is a Chennai-based fact-checking organization founded in 2017 by Vignesh (Founder/Advisor) and Karthikeyan M (Co-Founder). It operates as part of the People Educational Awareness Trust, a registered nonprofit. The editorial team is led by Editor Gowthami Ramasamy, who has exclusive editorial control.
YouTurn’s mission is to fact-check viral claims across social media and mainstream media in India. Its categories include politics, health and medicine, rumors, and misinformation in mainstream outlets. The organization emphasizes transparency, neutrality, and adherence to ethical standards.
Read our profile on India’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
YouTurn is owned by the nonprofit People Educational Awareness Trust. Initially, funding came from the founder, but since June 2022, revenue streams include donations, reader contributions, advertisement revenue, grants, and content monetization. Donations are accepted through Indian rupees only.
Importantly, YouTurn is supported by the Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation (IPSMF), which provides funding to independent media initiatives in India. IPSMF notes that it does not influence editorial content. YouTurn is also certified by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), demonstrating compliance with global standards on transparency, methodology, corrections, and nonpartisanship.
Analysis / Bias
YouTurn primarily focuses on fact-checking viral claims and misinformation, often related to Indian politics, health, and social issues. Its methodology involves reverse image searches, open-source verification, and reaching out to authentic sources. Articles are categorized as True, Fake, Misleading, Mix, Sarcasm, or Scam.
Examples include debunking a viral claim by showing that a protest video was from Indonesia, not Nepal (Indonesia riots video) and clarifying misleading government statements about Tamil Nadu’s “IIT for All” scheme (IIT for All).
Content avoids loaded political language and maintains neutral explanations supported by evidence. While YouTurn operates in a politically polarized environment, its IFCN certification and transparent correction policy indicate a strong commitment to accuracy and fairness.
Failed Fact Checks
- No external failed fact checks were found against YouTurn. Instead, its role is providing fact-checks that are cited by other Indian fact-checking and media organizations.
Overall, we rate YouTurn as Least Biased based on its neutral editorial tone and adherence to international fact-checking standards. We rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent sourcing, IFCN certification, and a track record of correcting misinformation. (D. Van Zandt 09/27/2025)
Source: https://youturn.in/
Last Updated on September 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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