Corrections

Rupa Garden is committed to accuracy. When we get something wrong, we correct it promptly, transparently, and without burying the error. This page explains how we handle mistakes and how you can report one.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

Before publishing, all articles go through an editorial review for factual accuracy, sourcing, and clarity. We cross-check claims against multiple sources wherever possible and seek comment from subjects of reporting before publication. Despite these efforts, errors occasionally occur. We take full responsibility for them.

How to Report an Error

If you believe an article contains a factual inaccuracy, please contact us as soon as possible:

How We Handle Corrections

When a correction request is received, we follow this process:

1. Acknowledgement — We will acknowledge your report within two business days.
2. Investigation — Our editorial team reviews the claim against original sources, interview notes, and any new evidence provided.
3. Decision — If the error is confirmed, we correct the article immediately. If we stand by the original reporting, we will explain our reasoning to you.
4. Correction notice — Verified corrections are noted directly in the article with a clearly labelled correction note stating what was changed and when.

Types of Corrections

Factual Corrections

Errors of fact — wrong names, dates, figures, or misattributed quotes — are corrected in the article body. A correction notice is appended to the article stating the original text and the correction.

Clarifications

Where reporting was technically accurate but potentially misleading, we may add a clarification note to provide additional context without changing the original text.

Updates

Developing stories may be updated as new information becomes available. Significant updates are noted with an "Updated" timestamp at the top of the article.

Retractions

In the rare case that an article is found to be fundamentally wrong or based on false information, it may be retracted. Retracted articles are replaced with a retraction notice rather than deleted, so the public record is maintained.

Headlines and Social Media

If a published headline or social media post was inaccurate, we correct the headline and, where platforms permit, update or delete the social post with an acknowledgement of the correction.

What We Will Not Do

We do not alter published articles to remove accurate but unflattering information at the request of subjects or advertisers. We do not remove articles from our archive except in cases of serious legal or ethical necessity, and we will always note when content has been removed and why.