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The kerala story: A logical fallacy and pack of lies defining post truth era.

  We have entered the terrifying new era of post-truth where objective facts are viewed as irrelevant, or less important than personal beliefs or opinions, and emotional appeals are used to influence public opinion, not just facts but entire histories might be faked. In short, people can believe whatever they want to believe as long as they feel it is right. The term 'post truth' was first coined by Steve Tesich in 1991-1992 to describe the propaganda of the US-dominated NATO powers which was used to balkanize Yugoslavia during the inter-ethnic feuds and violence there and no one was willing to publish his articles.           Movies have the power to change the perception of the people watching it. Recently movie named Kerala Story has been released that claims to tell the story of Hindu and Christian women who were allured to join the Islamic State group has stirred a huge controversy in India. For instance, the promos of the movie claimed that there are about 32000 women fr