The internet is a treasure trove of information but you can't take everything at face value because some of it might be cooked up. Every now and then, shocking reports crop up on our newsfeeds and they put us in a frenzy. Later, we find out that the 'news' is nothing but hogwash. Here are 15 such hoaxes that have taken India for a ride in the recent past:

9. Pepsi/Frooti containing HIV

This story broke on Whatsapp and Twitter with the Delhi Police apparently warning consumers from drinking Pepsi or Frooti as the blood of one of the factory workers who was HIV positive had accidentally mixed with a certain batch of the drink. The message claimed that the story was reported by NDTV as well. But both Delhi Police and NDTV denied those reports. In fact, HIV cannot even spread via 'infected' food.

10. Hanumanji's gadha found

This photo took India by storm! Reports claimed that Hanumanji's gadha (mace) had been excavated in Sri Lanka. Other reports claimed that it had been found in Gujarat. But the photo is actually of a 45-foot Gadha being installed on a 125-foot high Hanumanji statue in Indore on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 25 April, 2013.