South Central

Can Vijay break DMK–AIADMK hold? | Bennix–Jayaraj case: Why verdict stands out | South Central

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:26:49 GMT

In this episode on South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. They are joined by The Deccan Herald’s Assistant Editor Sivapriyan and journalist and translator Kavitha Muralidharan. In the second segment of the episode, the hosts discuss the verdict in the Sathankulam police station case in which Bennix and Jayaraj were tortured to death. A court in Madurai gave the death penalty to nine police officers, and the hosts go into the details of the verdict. They are joined by Anisha Sheth, TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief.

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00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:25 - Headlines

00:09:17 - Tamil Nadu Elections

00:46:56 - Bennix-Jayaraj Case

01:03:46 - Recommendations

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New IT rules and how it will impact what you post| Kerala Election | South Central 69

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:27:52 GMT

In this week’s South Central, Dhanya Rajendran, Anisha Sheth, and cartoonist Rachita Taneja discuss the Union government’s proposed amendments to the IT law and what they mean for online speech. Why is the government bringing in these changes, and how will they impact people sharing news and opinions online?

In the second part, guests from Kerala discuss the upcoming Assembly elections. Environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan says that none of the major parties are prioritising environmental concerns, pointing to a decade of aggressive infrastructure development that ignores the state’s ecological fragility.

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00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:29 - Headlines

00:11:23 - New IT Rules

00:39:32 - Kerala Elections

01:20:21 - Recommendations

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Does LDF or UDF have an edge in Kerala? | Transbill Horror | South Central 68

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:43:14 GMT

This week South Central looks at Kerala’s elections and the transgender amendment law. Hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by MG Radhakrishnan, Sreejan Balakrishnan, and TNM’s Haritha John to unpack why the UDF may have a slight edge but no clear wave against Pinarayi Vijayan. In the second segment, Azeefa Fatima and Lakshmi Priya discuss the trans bill’s fallout, with reports of fear, threats, and uncertainty within the community.

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00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:22 - Headlines

00:09:27 - Kerala Elections

00:51:39 - Trans Bill Horror

01:11:57 - Recommendations

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Bill 2026: BJP’s war on self-identification & KD The Devil song: Why does misogyny still get a free pass? | South Central 67

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:38:50 GMT

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026, which has triggered protests across the country. They are joined by advocate Arvind Narrain of the Alternative Law Forum, who was part of the panel of lawyers who fought for IPC 377 to be struck down. Joining in is also Rumi Harish, a musician and a queer, trans, masculine and social justice activist. In the second part of the episode, the hosts discuss the controversy over the lyrics of the new song from the movie KD: The Devil, and the problematic gaze of ‘item songs’. They are joined by TNM senior reporter Shivani Kava and Associate Editor Sukanya Shaji.

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00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:21 - Headlines

00:11:20 - Trans Bill 2026

00:43:16 - KD Song Lyrics

01:13:56 - Recommendations

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LPG Crisis Fears & Why Opposition Wants Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar | South Central 66

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:33:19 GMT

In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the LPG crisis and what that could mean for India going forward. They are joined by energy journalist and policy expert Shreya Jai, and climate journalist and researcher Aruna Chandrasekhar. In the second segment, the hosts discuss the recent no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the one anticipated against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They are joined by journalist Sravasti Dasgupta, senior political correspondent at The Wire.

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00:03:22 - Headlines

00:13:57- LPG Fears

00:51:05-CEC Impeachment

1:14:11 - Recommendations

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The doctor who went to court to donate kidney and Iran-Israel war | South Central 65

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:19:48 GMT

In the first segment of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna speak to senior gynaecologist Dr Thankam Subramonian, who recently approached the Karnataka HC to altruistically donate a kidney after being denied permission by a medical committee.

In the second segment, the hosts delve into the ongoing military conflict between Iran, Israel and the USA. They are joined by Aditya Ramanathan, a Research Fellow with the Takshashila Institution, where he heads the Advanced Military Technologies Programme, and Nirmal Abraham, a journalist who specialises in international politics, especially matters of the USA.

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Karnataka’s ban on teenage mobile use and Kerala Story 2’s divisive agenda | South Central Episode 64

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:41:48 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Karnataka government’s plan to ban teenagers from using mobile phones. They are joined by policy researcher Tara Krishnaswamy, child psychologist Sama Adil, and Adhira S Magesh, a teenager who is a Karate black belt holder and enthusiastic baker. In the second part of the discussion, the hosts delve into the upcoming film The Kerala Story 2 and its polarising politics. They are joined by professor, writer, and activist NP Ashley.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:15 - Headlines

00:09:32- Mobile Ban

00:43:49 - Kerala Story 2

1:19:57 - Recommendations

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TNM turns 12 and here is how we got this far | South Central Episode 63

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:27:35 GMT

The News Minute turns 12 on February 21, and to commemorate, in this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna bring together the old and new team of TNM. The group goes over how TNM started– a one-room venture with an intern and one reporter, and traces how it grew into a steadfast newsroom with several journalists, focusing on caste, gender, power, and culture.

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Naravane Memoir, LAC China Claims & Questions for the Govt | South Central Episode 62

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:06:48 GMT

This week, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the controversy over former Army Chief General MM Naravane's unpublished memoir, Four Stars of Destiny, and the political storm it has stirred in the Parliament. They are joined by senior journalist and founding editor of The Wire, MK Venu, and Caravan magazine’s Consulting Editor, Sushant Singh, who wrote about the book.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:02:19 - Headlines

00:13:00- Naravane’s memoir

00:56:47 - Free Speech

1:04:31 - Recommendations

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India-US trade deal and Karnataka’s plan to bring back student elections | South Central Podcast

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:20:50 GMT

In the first session, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth discuss the India-US trade deal and the recently announced reduction in tariffs. They are joined by senior journalists Smita Sharma and TK Arun. In the second part of the discussion, the hosts delve into the ban on student elections in Karnataka and the Congress government’s proposal to bring it back. They are joined by Professor Muralidhar PS of the Bangalore University, President of the Teacher’s union.

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00:00:00 - Introduction

00:04:26 - Headlines

00:16:40- India-US Tariff

1:05:32 - Campus Politics Returns?

1:29:22 - Recommendations

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UGC rules protests and the myth of “misuse”, Kerala SNDP-NSS breakup | South Central Episode 60

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:17:23 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the new UGC equity regulations and the protests around them. They are joined by TNM’s Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal and rights lawyer Mridula Vanangamudi. Then they look at the fast-paced political negotiations and developments in Kerala, headed for Assembly polls soon. The hosts are joined by Damodar Prasad, a senior political analyst based in Kerala.

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00:02:47: Headlines

00:09:36 - UGC Rules

00:50:37 - Kerala Politics

1:20:52 - Recommendations

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Cinema, Politics and the War on Film Critics | South Central Podcast ft. Sucharita Tyagi, Anna MM Vetticad

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:15:47 GMT

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the organised hate campaigns against film reviewers in the country. The discussion spans themes including the communal profiling of actors and reviewers and delves into whether fan culture catalyses the polarisation of films based on nationalism, religion, and gender politics. Joining the hosts are acclaimed film critics Anna MM Vetticad and Sucharita Tyagi.

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00:01:46 - Headlines

00:14:34- Film Review Backlash

01:23:27- Recommendations

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Franco to Rahul Mamkootathil, power rewrites consent | Karnataka's Stuck Govt | South Central Episode 58

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:01:05 GMT

In the first session of the episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the intersection of consent, agency and institutional power in sexual assault cases, like in the cases of Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathi, acquitted Bishop Franco Mulakkal, ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar and more. The hosts are joined by senior journalist Nidhi Suresh, TNM Associate Editor and gender journalist Sukanya Shaji, and senior journalist and teacher Maya Sharma.

In the second part of the discussion, the hosts and Maya delve into Karnataka’s so called ‘government on maintenance’ and allegations of the Congress squandering away its power.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:02:27 - Headlines

00:10:40 - Power rewrites consent

00:59:06 - Karnataka Govt

01:17:29- Recommendations

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Chandrababu Naidu’s RSS shift and the Kochi Biennale controversy | South Central Episode 57

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:54:11 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the recent political developments in Andhra Pradesh, including CM Chandrababu Naidu’s growing affiliation with the BJP. They are joined by professor, politician, and political analyst K Nageshwar.

In the second part of the discussion, the hosts delve into the controversy at the Kochi Biennale, where a painting by artist Tom Vattakuzhy, titled ‘Supper at Nunnery’ was withdrawn due to pressure from Christian groups. The hosts also discuss resistance to art in general, and are joined by Kavitha Balakrishnan, an art history lecturer, poet, curator and author.

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00:02:05 - Headlines

00:10:10 - Andhra Politics

00:52:05 - Kochi Biennale Row

01:15:39- Recommendations

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10-minute delivery at what cost? South Central on gig worker rights | Episode 56

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:26:49 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the strike by gig workers on December 25th and 31st, what their demands are and whether the existing framework of payouts and stipulated minimum delivery time violates their rights.

The hosts are joined by Shaikh Salahuddin, founder and president of Telangana Gig And Platform Workers Union, and Maitreyi Krishnan, a lawyer and president of the All India Lawyers Association for Justice.

In the second part of the discussion, the hosts delve into the upcoming elections in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and what alliances will fly and which of them will likely fail. The hosts are joined by senior journalist Dr RK Radhakrishnan.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:03:10 - Headlines

00:12:03 - Gig Workers Strike

00:52:16 - TN & Kerala Elections

01:27:02- Recommendations

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Hafta X South Central: Highs & lows of media in 2025, influencers in news, Arnab’s ‘turnaround’

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:42:43 GMT

For this special year-ender episode, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande and The News Minute’s Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by columnist and media critic Santosh Desai.

The conversation begins with a wrap of the Indian media ecosystem this year. Santosh says, “Institutions are struggling to retain credibility and resist pressure.” Dhanya argues that mainstream media exerts significant influence over people, but on social media, the results vary.

Discussing the state of the media more specifically in Karnataka, Pooja notes that although it's “heavily compromised”, it can still be seen as a “lesser evil” compared to the Hindi and English media.

Manisha argues that, in terms of news consumption, the internet can be very ruthless – in contrast to legacy media, which does not have to face the crash and burn. She cites the example of Beer Biceps, whose rapid rise and fall illustrate this ruthlessness.

Some influencers, Dhanya says, have also realised that “credibility comes with consistency”. On the economic front, Abhinandan explains, “It is the lethargy of legacy media that is reflected in their belief about how business is done – in large spaces and studios. Hence, sustainability and viewership become two completely different things.”

The panel also discusses advertisements that make them nostalgic. Dhanya says, “Now, we pay to remove ads. I cannot remember the last time I watched an ad.” Meanwhile, Abhinandan notes, “The death of ads is the death of jingles, which in turn traces to the death of radio.”

While discussing Arnab Goswami's recent shows that questioned the central government, Pooja remarks, “This man can damage the country by stooping so low, but all it takes for him to be viewed as a crusader is the targeting of a soft issue as a larger strategy.”

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Timecodes

00:00:00 - Introductions & announcements

00:02:16 - Headlines

00:07:30 - Brands vs individuals: Understanding news models

00:33:15 - Karnataka Hate Speech Bill

00:38:00 - How has advertising changed?

00:59:00 - Santosh’s recommendations

01:00:00 - Arnab Goswami’s turnaround

01:07:00 - Christmas violence

01:12:00 - Letters

01:35:13 - Recommendations

Song: Badumbaaa - Zumba Zumba

References

Prasar Bharati’s curliest tale: How taxpayer money was used for influencer content

Kiran Bedi Tapes: Does the law allow a ‘concerned mother’ to request a surveillance operation?

Read Santosh Desai’s columns

Abhinandan’s interview with Dhruv Rathee

Abhinandan’s interview with Harvinder Kaur Chowdhury

Recommendations

Santosh Desai

New India by Rahul Bhatia

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Pluribus

The Expanse

Abhinandan

Believer's Dilemma: Vajpayee and the Hindu Right's Path to Power, 1977–2018 by Abhishek Choudhary

Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right, 1924–1977 by Abhishek Choudhary

Pooja Prasanna

A Controversial Judge

Dhanya

The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past by Sowmiya Ashok

Serial

The Muhammad Yunus government played with fire, now Bangladesh burns again

Believer's Dilemma

Manisha

Shattered Lands : Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia by Sam Dalrymple

Gods Guns & Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity by Manu S. Pillai

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Census, Delimitation & MNREGA Pushback | South Central Episode 55

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:06:15 GMT

In this year-ender episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss federalism and how it has fared in India. They are joined by economist and author Rathin Roy, and TNM’s Associate Editor Nandini Chandrasekhar.

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00:15:53 - Federalism

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The State of Investigative Journalism in 2025 India | South Central Episode 54

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:32:28 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss whether investigative journalism is becoming one of the most endangered professions in India or is that a misplaced fear. Looking back at 2025, the conversation focuses on how much space investigative reporting still has, the risks journalists face, and whether strong reporting is able to create real impact.

They are joined by investigative journalists Josy Joseph, founder of Confluence Media, Rema Nagarajan, senior editor-research at Times of India and independent journalist Nikita Saxena.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:00:51 - Kerala Actor Assault Case

00:01:48 - Headlines

00:13:07 - Investigative Journalism in India

01:03:10- Recommendations

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Secularism, Religion and the Indian State in 2025 | South Central 53

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:48:55 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss India’s Constitutional value of secularism and the contradictions in its practice. The panel delves into how India has fared, or not, in prioritising Constitutional values vis-à-vis political agenda. They are joined by journalist and activist Aakar Patel and Seema Chishti, the editorial head of The Wire.

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00:01:07 - CCTV series

00:03:56- Dileep Case Verdict

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The Dileep case and how SIR is unfolding across states | South Central 52

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:31:36 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the Kerala actor assault case of 2017, which superstar Dileep is accused of orchestrating. As the verdict is expected in a week, the hosts take us through the details of the case and its impact on Kerala society. They are joined by TNM’s Associate Editor, Sukanya Shaji and Breaking News Head, Azeefa Fathima. In the second session, the hosts delve into the SIR, the pressure exerted on BLOS, and the discrepancies in the process itself. The guests are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu Bureau Chief Shabbir Ahmed.

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00:01:11 - 26% Discount

00:05:16 - Headlines

00:12:57 - Dileep Case Verdict

00:48:03 - SIR Across States

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Sridhar Vembu’s Anti-Vaccine Claim and Privatisation of Govt Hospitals and Medical Colleges | South Central 51

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:09:26 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the anti-vaccine statements made by billionaire Sridhar Vembu. In the second session, the hosts delve into the efforts of several governments, including Karnataka and Andhra, to implement a PPP model in the health education sector. The hosts are joined by Dr PV Ramesh, IAS, and Dr Sylvia Karpagam, a public health doctor with more than two decades of experience.

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00:01:08 - LME 100

00:02:22 - Headlines

00:13:33 - Vembu’s Anti-Vax Claim

00:47:36 - Privatisation of hospitals

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How Kerala says it ended extreme poverty, & inside Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win | South Central

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:09:38 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth first discuss Kerala’s announcement that it has eradicated extreme poverty. They are joined by T.V. Anupama, IAS officer and Special Secretary, Local Self Government Department and Devaswom, and Freddy Thomas, Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Christ University. The discussion explores how families were identified, the state’s micro-plan approach to welfare, and the challenges of sustaining such interventions over time.

In the second part of the episode, the hosts are joined by senior journalist Prajwal Bhatt from New York to discuss Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s mayor. Prajwal explains how Mamdani’s campaign mobilised young voters and sections of Indian Americans, including “Hindus for Zohran,” while drawing sharp reactions from segments of the Indian right wing.

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00:01:44 - Ayodhya of the south

00:04:03 - Headlines

00:14:02 - Kerala eradicates extreme poverty

00:49:26 - Mamdani wins

01:09:51 - Yogendra Yadav on SIR

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Why ECI is pushing SIR, Yogendra Yadav explains | What the Bumble & Ranjith cases reveal about consent

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:53:42 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth first discuss the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls across the country, and the controversies surrounding it. The hosts are joined by activist and psephologist Yogendra Yadav. In the second part of the session, the hosts discuss two High Court orders–from Kerala and Karnataka– that quash FIRs in sexual harassment cases. They are joined by former lawyer and journalist Sukanya Shaji.

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00:01:44 - CCTV Series

00:02:47 - Headlines

00:08:45 - Support Newslaundry

00:09:45 - Headlines

00:15:12 - Yogendra Yadav on SIR

00:54:55- Bumble & Ranjith Cases

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Kerala school hijab row and Andhra–Karnataka fight over Google Centre

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:17:00 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth first discuss the hijab controversy in Kerala, and whether it is a question of faith or the right to education. The hosts are joined by senior journalist Shahina KK and TNM’s Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal. In the second part of the session, the hosts discuss the newly announced Google data centre in Visakhapatnam, whether it is viable for the state, and the row between Karnataka and Andhra ministers over it. The hosts are joined by Indulekha Aravind, a senior journalist who primarily writes on business.

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00:01:04: Diwali Offer

00:01:52 - RSF Press Freedom Nomination

00:05:05 - Headlines

00:19:00 - Kerala Hijab row

00:58:10- Karnataka-Andhra Spat

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Why Dashwanth Was Acquitted | RSS Marches, Lathis and Secular Space

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:26:50 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth first discuss the Supreme Court’s acquittal of Dashwanth, convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor girl in Tamil Nadu. They are joined by Azeefa Fathima, TNM’s head of Breaking News. In the second part of the session, the hosts discuss the RSS’s centenary year and the outfit’s presence in the southern states. They are joined by historian and author V Geetha, and TNM’s Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal.

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00:01:35: Diwali Offer

00:02:48 - Headlines

00:12:18 - Dashwanth Case

00:43:38- RSS in south India

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Right-wing attack against CJI Gavai | The power of cults in Indian politics

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:34:03 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss whether the attack on the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is more than what just meets the eye. Justice Gavai is the second Dalit CJI of India. The hosts are joined by Ajoy Ashirwad, Political Affairs Editor, The Wire, and veteran journalist K Venkataramanan. In the second part of the session, the hosts and guests discuss the power of cults in politics and the power of fans when stars become politicians.

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00:02:42 - Headlines

00:13:56 - CJI Gavai Attack

00:43:02- Power of Cults in Politics

01:09:21 - Recommendations

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Hafta x South Central feat. Josy Joseph: A crossover episode on the future of media

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:28:42 GMT

This week, The News Minute's Dhanya Rajendran and Sudipto Mondal, and Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and Manisha Pande áre joined by senior journalist Josy Joseph for a special and South Central and Hafta crossover episode on the future of media.

Josy begins the discussion by arguing that the decline of newspapers and television is accelerating, not only due to technology, but also because of a compromised business model. He points out that while balance sheets are “artificially protected” through government and corporate advertising, the reality is stark.

Dhanya shares hard lessons on what audiences pay for. While issues like climate change receive constant calls for coverage, they draw little financial support. “Everybody’s always asking why you guys are not reporting on the environment… but that is one fund people hardly pay,” she says.

Manisha adds that the future role of journalism lies in helping audiences think critically in an “age of reels and feels.”

“While others can trigger emotions, journalists can provide context, history, and perspective,” she says.

On the replacement for legacy media, Josy says, “What you people are doing at The News Minute and Newslaundry, to me, is a great laboratory of experiment. You are actually bringing journalism back as the intellectual property for which people should pay,” he says.

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00:12:26 – Headlines

00:37:42 - Discussion on the future of media

01:28:17 - Recommendations

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Karnataka Socio-Educational Survey Explained | Producers, Access and the Movie Ticket Cap Debate | South Central 45

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:36:47 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the controversy in Karnataka over the socio-educational survey, wrongly called the caste census. The hosts are joined by guests Anisha Sheth, TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief, and Shivasundar, writer and activist. In the second part of the session, the hosts discuss whether the price of movie tickets should be capped to make them affordable for common people. They are joined by film producer, writer, and director G Dhananjayan.

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00:01:24 - Reporting Fund

00:03:30 - Headlines

00:17:26 - Socio-Education Survey

00:44:29- Cap on Movie tickets

01:04:31 - Recommendations

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Anti-Immigrant Protests: Are Indians Safe Abroad? | Press Freedom & Court Orders | South Central 44

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:14:33 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the safety of Indians abroad in the context of a surge in anti-immigration sentiments across Ireland, US, UK and more.

Joining them are guests Joyojeet Pal and Bharathy Singaravel. The second part of the discussion is on two court orders– one, on Reliance Vantara, which says no further complaints will be entertained against the Ambanis’ enterprise. The second is an ex parte injunction in favour of the Adani group, allowing them to add any number of URLs to be taken down–YouTube, Instagram, and others, including an episode of South Central. Investigative journalist Saurav Das joins the hosts.

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00:00:43 - Support TNM

00:03:36 - Headlines

00:09:05 - Are Indians safe abroad?

00:50:45 - Freedom of press at stake?

1:14:36 - Recommendations

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Umar Khalid’s UAPA Bail Rejection & Southern Leaders' Secularism Dilemma | South Central 43

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:54:22 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the long legal process endured by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others who have been in prison without trial. The hosts are joined by lawyer and activist Shahrukh Alam and Poorna Ravishankar, lawyer and researcher whose focus area of study has been the Indian Constitution.

In the second part of the discussion, the hosts discuss how political leaders in the South are navigating the thin line between secularism and faith. They are joined by Dr Meera Velayudhan, a writer, policy analyst, activist, feminist scholar, and former president of IAWS. She is the daughter of Dakshayani Velayudhan, the youngest and only Dalit member of the Constituent Assembly.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Introductions

00:03:03 - Media Rumble

00:04:47- Headlines

00:09:58 - UAPA: Umar Khalid and Sharjeel

00:46:50- Southern CMs and Secularism

1:20:43 - Recommendations

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Kavitha’s Exit from BRS: Patriarchy in Politics? States Push Back on GST | South Central 42

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:59:53 GMT

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss K Kavitha’s resignation from the BRS and what it reveals about power, patriarchy, and BC mobilisation in Telangana, set against the Kaleshwaram probe and the CBI-consent twist. They are joined by Tara Krishnaswamy, Political and Policy Consultant, and C Vanaja, Senior Journalist & Founder, Mahua Media, to unpack the family dynamics, the party calculus, and what Kavitha does next.

In the second part, the panel turns to the new GST regime, where federalism is at the heart of the debate. While consumers see gains from simplified taxation and lower rates, many states flag mounting revenue losses and shrinking fiscal space.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Announcement

00:01:28 - Gauri Lankesh

00:04:41- Headlines

00:10:13 - Kavitha’s BRS Exit

00:45:40- New GST Regime

01:05:47 - Letters

1:07:25 - Recommendations

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Questions over Ambani’s Vantara & the farce of Rahul Mamkootathil as MLA

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:20:01 GMT

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss Anant Ambani’s Vantara project and how, under the guise of animal rescue, it may be hiding something far more sinister. They are joined by investigative journalist M Rajshekhar, who has looked into Vantara’s formation, investigating deep into the problems in law, compliance, and more. In the second part of the discussion, the panel weighs in on the allegations of sexual misconduct against Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil. The hosts are joined by journalists KK Shahina and Sukanya Shaji.

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00:00:00- Introductions

00:01:27 - Support TNM

00:02:52 - Headlines

00:08:05 - Dharmasthala Case

00:13:25 - Vantara

00:41:53- Rahul Mamkootathil allegations

01:11:25 - Recommendations

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South Central 40 | Election Commission's Credibility Crisis & The Nun Who Took Bishop Franco to Court

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:40:08 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the ‘vote chori’ press conference by the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, issuing a seven-day ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi and anyone else casting doubts on the election process. Senior investigative journalist and Executive Editor of The Scroll, Supriya Sharma, joins them.

In the second part of the discussion, the hosts discuss the criminal trial of Bishop Franco Mulakkal, a powerful priest of the Catholic church. Franco was tried for rape, based on a complaint by a nun–the first ever such case in the country. They are joined by Nidhi Suresh, who spoke to the survivor nun, to trace her side of the story.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Introductions

00:03:54 - Headlines

00:13:35 - Election Commission

00:51:27 - Nun who took Bishop Franco to court

01:08:50- Letters

01:20:32 - Recommendations

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South Central 39 | How Prajwal Revanna Was Convicted, National award row

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:37:53 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the conviction of former Janata Dal (Secular) leader Prajwal Revanna in the first of four cases of rape against him. The panel, joined by TNM Karnataka bureau chief Anisha Sheth, weighs in on why the judgement is a milestone for survivors of sexual assault. In the second part of the discussion, the panel discusses the controversy surrounding the 71st National Film Awards and whether the awards are being excessively politicised to suit a Hindu majoritarian agenda. Former journalist and film producer Miriam Joseph joins the hosts to weigh in on whether the Awards have lost their credibility.

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00:00:00- Introductions

00:01:46: Support TNM

00:06:35 - Headlines

00:13:44 - Prajwal Revanna Conviction

00:35:15 - National Awards

01:10:43 - Recommendations

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Kerala Nuns Arrest In Chhattisgarh, TCS IT Layoffs | South Central 38 |

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:25:52 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath first discuss the Bajrang Dal attack and consequential arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh-- Sister Preethi Mary and Sister Vandana Francis--both part of the Sister Assisi Mary Immaculate Convent. They are joined by senior advocate and founder of the Human Rights Law Network, Colin Gonsalves, who speaks about the trend of right-wing attacks on Christians in the country. In the second part of the discussion, the panel looks at the TCS’s decision to lay off staff and whether big companies can force employees to leave. The panel also weighs in on whether AI plays a part in this, pointing towards an impending employment crisis. The hosts are joined by guests Sriram Rajagopal and A Welkin.

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00:00:00- Introductions

00:01:54: Support TNM

00:02:40 - Headlines

00:10:28 - Attacks on Christians

00:50:53 - TCS layoffs

01:24:21 - Recommendations

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VS Achuthanandan’s Legacy and Gag Orders in the Dharmasthala Case

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:48:05 GMT

In this week's episode of South Central, Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the life and legacy of V.S. Achuthanandan with environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan and senior journalist Sreejan Balakrishnan.

Then, they look at the recent gag orders related to reporting on Dharmasthala, and revisit older allegations and data on deaths in the temple town, with TNM’s Karnataka Bureau Chief Anisha Sheth.

Audio Timecodes

00: 00:00- Introduction

00:01:20- Headlines

00:08:09- Support TNM

00:09:50 - VS Achuthanandan's Legacy

01:10:02- Dharmasthala Case & Gag Orders

1:31:12- Recommendations

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South Central 36 | Vijay in TN politics, pilots question Air India crash cockpit report

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:45:54 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Raghunath first discuss actor Vijay’s entry into Tamil Nadu politics. They are joined by senior journalist Kavitha Muralidharan and TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahamed, who speak at length about whether Vijay will impact the state’s politics and if his party’s followers, who are predominantly fans of his films, are politicised enough to give him an election win. In the second part of the episode, the hosts are joined by Captain Amit Singh and Captain Sam Thomas, who weigh in on the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and the controversy surrounding what may have happened in the cockpit in the final moments.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Announcement

00:03:08- Introduction

00:03:35- Headlines

00:11:23 - Vijay in TN Politics

00:41:39- Air India Crash Report

1:22:26 - Recommendations

Watch or Listen to Let Me Explain| Bodies, Bones, and Silence: The Questions Haunting Dharmasthala

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Vijay Mallya’s Half-truths & Kingfisher’s Fall ft. Sucheta Dalal| Saffronising Bharat Matha in Kerala?

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:03:25 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the Vijay Mallya podcast and why political patronage for big businessmen is detrimental. Joining them is senior business journalist Sucheta Dalal. In the second discussion, the hosts delve into the Bharat Mata image controversy in Kerala and the impact of university VCs and Governors endorsing such symbols.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Introduction

00:01:05- Announcements

00:05:40- Headlines

00:11:05 - Vijay Mallya’s Half-Truths

01:00:32- Saffornisation of Bharat Mata

1:16:47 - Recommendations

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South Central 34 I Karnataka’s DKS-Siddaramaiah tussle and RSS hypocrisy on Preamble

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:41:09 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the tussle between DK Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah over the state’s Chief Minister-ship. Professor Chandan Gowda joins them to unpack what this will mean for the state’s politics. In the second half, activist Shivasundar joins the hosts for a discussion on the hypocrisy of the RSS with respect to comments on the Preamble of the Constitution.

Audio Timecodes

00:00:00- Introduction

00:01:46- Announcements

00:03:31- Headlines

00:14:26 - Karnataka State Leadership

00:35:31- Preamble

01:13:08 - Letters

1:17:47 - Recommendations

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South Central 33 I The CBFC’s absurd demand of 127 cuts for Punjab 95, director Honey Trehan speaks

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:36:01 GMT

In this episode of South Central hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath discuss the censorship on director Honey Trehan’s film ‘Punjab95’, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and what the UDF’s win in the Nilambur polls in Kerala means for the state’s politics. Guests Honey Trehan, Amandeep Sandhu, and MG Radhakrishnan weigh in.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:02:13- Announcements

00:03:20- Headlines

00:08:00 - Punjab 95 & Censorship

01:02:25- Nilambur Election

1:25:12 - Recommendations

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Why BJP fears Keezhadi and the angle ignored in Sonam Raghuvanshi case| South Central 32

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:35:55 GMT

In Episode 32 of South Central, Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna speak with journalist Sivapriyan ETB about why the Keezhadi excavation challenges the Union government’s narrative and how the DMK is politicising it ahead of 2026.

In the second half, lawyer Rohin Bhatt and journalist Leena Reghunath join to discuss the Sonam Raghuvanshi murder case in Meghalaya and what it reveals about caste, patriarchy, and forced marriages.

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South Central 31 | Chinmayi Sripaada’s Thug Life performance & Bengaluru’s stampede follow-up

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:38:38 GMT

In Episode 31 of South Central, singer Chinmayi Sripaada joins hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath to talk about her years of isolation after speaking out against sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry. From being unofficially banned despite hit songs to the emotional impact of her recent Thug Life performance, Chinmayi reflects on what it means to be remembered again for her music.

In the first half of the episode, the hosts also speak with senior journalist Nandini Chandrasekhar about the Chinnaswamy stampede in Bengaluru. As the Karnataka government distances itself from responsibility and the police are scapegoated, who is really accountable for the chaos that followed RCB’s IPL win?

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Audio timecodes

00:01:52- Introduction

00:03.32 - Headlines

00:09:14 - RCB Chinnaswamy Stampede

00:19:43 - Chinmayi Sripaada

001:08:49 - Letters

01:21:12- Recommendations

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South Central 30 | RCB’s disheartening post win tragedy & Kamal Haasan’s Kannada origin row

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:36:54 GMT

In this episode of South Central hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the tragic stampede that occurred in Bengaluru during RCB’s post-win celebrations, and Kamal Haasan’s comment on Kannada’s origin. They are joined by journalists Venkat Ananth, Anisha Sheth and Professor Purushothama Bilemale.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:03.43 - Headlines

00.5.47 - RCB’s post-win tragedy

00.40.53 - Kamal Hassan vs Kannada

01.17.15 - Recommendations

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South Central 29 | BJP’s Muslim messaging & can you really separate art from the artist?

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:44:27 GMT

In Episode 29 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the dichotomy of the BJP’s Muslim-messaging within India and abroad. In the second section, they also talk about whether art can be truly separated from the artist. Joining the discussion are The Wire’s editor Seema Chishti, Musician TM Krishna, and senior journalist Anna MM Vetticad.

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South Central 28 | Will Shashi Tharoor leave Congress? And how India’s police get away with violence

Fri, 23 May 2025 11:43:49 GMT

In Episode 28 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Sudipto Mondal discuss if Shashi Tharoor is at a breaking point with the Congress party, and TNM-Newslaundry series on police excesses and impunity across India. Joining the discussion are lawyer and activist Vinay Srinivasa and TNM’s Chennai Bureau Chief Shabbir Ahmed.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:02:04- Announcements

00:03:29- Headlines

00:19:12 - Shashi Tharoor and Congress

00:39:33- Police Excesses and Impunity

1:17:50 - Letters

1:20:42 - Recommendations

1:24:50 - Support TNM

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South Central 27 | India-Pakistan tensions, and the theatre of TV news

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:28:17 GMT

In Episode 27 of South Central, Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the India–Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor and examine the role of the media during military escalation. They speak with defence expert Sushant Singh and senior journalist Prem Panicker.

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00:00:00- Introduction

00:01:58 - Announcements

00:02:38- Headlines

00:12:50 - India-Pakistan

00:41:25- Role of Media

1:12:34 - Letters

1:18:08 - Recommendations

1:24:18 - Support TNM

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South Central 26 | Operation Sindoor: Strategy, Risk, and Regional Fallout

Fri, 09 May 2025 15:13:03 GMT

In Episode 26 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss India’s Operation Sindoor, evolving military posture, diplomacy, and the challenges of reporting during heightened conflict. In the discussion are foreign affairs reporter Smita Sharma and Takshashila Institution co-founder Nitin pai.

On India’s airstrikes, Nitin Pai says, “The three points Uri, Balakot, and Sindoor form a straight line — one that is the new normal, which says that India will respond with military force to a terrorist attack above a certain threshold.”

Smita explains the strategic importance of the terrorist camps India targeted on May 7: “Bahawalpur was a breeding ground for Jaish-e-Mohammad. For India, it’s a big boost that Masood Azhar confirmed these strikes, saying 10 of his family members were killed.”

On Pakistan’s retaliatory shelling and its “tit for tat” strategy, Nitin says, “There are no terrorists in India. There's no equivalent of a militant group in India that is connected to the Indian army or Indian armed forces that Pakistan can attack in retaliation. If they have to respond, they will attack the Indian army or security force’s relatively small installations. And that becomes an escalation.”

Smita warns about the risks of domestic militarism in Pakistan, “They have been crying for attention. US president Donald Trump, in his last presidency, had cut off financial aid meant for Pakistan. So for them, why have they been talking today for the DGI SPR, the Pakistan Army spokesperson, to do a press conference and admit that Indians managed to injure four Pakistani soldiers in Lahore? It's because they want to present a case to the world that they have so far only acted in defense.”

The panel also critiques India’s own preparedness and political narrative. Dhanya and Pooja question why civilians in areas like Poonch weren’t evacuated in time, and why Indian media isn’t pressing harder for accountability.

The speakers also discussed many more issues like the threat of a nuclear war, the cost of war, and the complexity of reporting on military action in an age of misinformation.

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00:02:21- Headlines

00:09:55 -Operation Sindoor

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South Central 25 | Pahalgam attack: How will India strike at Pakistan? and World Press Freedom Index

Fri, 02 May 2025 14:03:22 GMT

In the aftermath of the tragic killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, how should India respond — and what signals do recent government measures really send? Meanwhile, India has moved up in the World Press Freedom Index. But does this reflect actual change on the ground, or just a shifting global baseline?

On South Central Episode 25, Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath speak with international relations expert Professor Amitabh Mattoo and senior journalist Nirupama Subramaniam.

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00:01:57- Support TNM

00:05:30 -Headlines

00:10:23 -Pahalgam Attack

00:57:47- Press Freedom Index

01:19:55 - Recommendations

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South Central 24 | Bengaluru's 'Us vs You' Row and BJP’s allegations of overreach by SC

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:20:38 GMT

In Episode 24 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss Bengaluru’s migrants vs Kannadigas issue and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar’s criticism aimed at the Supreme Court’s powers. Also part of the discussion are comedian and writer Nithin Kamath, lawyer Suhrith Parthasarathy, and TNM’s Anisha Sheth.

On the Bengaluru debate, Dhanya says, “For many Kannadigas, this isn’t just about language. It’s really about erasure. There is a fear among locals that their city, culture, and identity is being sidelined.”

Anisha adds, “It’s become an argument over a fight for economic resources — land, water, all of these things. And that’s acquired a kind of belligerence on all sides.”

Nithin observes, “On social media, anything related to Kannada, Karnataka, or Bengaluru has become a keyword of sorts. People lace Kannada sentiments into any issue, like with the Shiladitya Bose road rage incident. By the time the facts come out, the damage is already done.”

As the conversation shifts to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar’s remarks on the Supreme Court, Suhrith Parthasarathy says, “Our constitutional design is such that the judiciary, which comprises an unelected body of members and judges, will act as a check on not just executive excesses but also legislative excesses.”

On the Supreme Court’s verdict on the role of governors, Leena points out, “What the court has done is just take the vision of the constitution-makers and say, do your job for what you were appointed. Be a constitutional head, a sagacious counselor, pour oil over troubled waters. That is not what is playing out now.”

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Audio Timecodes

00:00:36- Support TNM

00:01:01- Introduction

00:02:16 -Pahalgam Terror Attack

00:11:43 -Bengaluru Debate

00:51:05- VP vs. Supreme Court

01:15:21 - Letters

01:21:58 - Recommendations

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South Central 23 | Piyush Goyal Criticises Startups, SC Slams Governors | Dhanya Rajendran

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:44:06 GMT

In Episode 23 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss Union Minister Piyush Goyal’s dig at Indian startups and the Supreme Court verdict on Tamil Nadu Governor that revived the debate on federalism. Joining them are chairman of Aarin Capital Mohandas Pai, political and policy consultant Tara Krishnaswamy, and TNM’s senior news editor Shabbir Ahmed.

On the startup debate, Pai says, “Delivery-based startups should not be demeaned, they are also a part of the innovation cycle. India has spent just USD 160 billion on startups since 2014. Compare that to China’s USD 845 billion. The problem isn’t delivery apps, it’s the lack of domestic capital and investment in research and development.”

Tara adds, “Amazon started as a delivery platform. To build a deep-tech ecosystem, we need to invest in education, research, and infrastructure. India doesn't lack talent, it lacks systems that support it.”

Pooja points out how only 8% of Indian startups make it beyond 10 years. “We talk about being a 1.4 billion market—but only a small fraction can actually afford these services,” she says.

As the conversation shifts to the State-Governor tussle, Shabbir says, “The recent Supreme Court verdict is a win for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and other opposition-ruled states. Governor RN Ravi sitting on bills was a clear abuse of power.”

Tara highlights, ““Only 25% of governors have completed their terms. Most are either political appointees or retired judges. This is not sustainable.”

Dhanya points out, “In Kerala, the last governor sat on a bill for 23 months. The Constitution makers did not probably think that we are going to have governors who will sit on bills for months and not act on them.”

On whether the post of Governor serves a purpose, the panel agrees that reforms are overdue. Tara proposes, “Let’s have governors elected through an electoral college, like the President. Another option would be to abolish the post entirely.”

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:24 - Announcements

00:02:19 - Headlines

00:20:24 -Startups

00:49:41- Governors

01:21:58 - Recommendations

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South Central 22 | US Deportations, Waqf Amendment Act

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:41:16 GMT

In Episode 22 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the US crackdown on Indian students through self-deportation notices and detentions and the implications of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 with Suhasini Haidar, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at The Hindu, and Senior Counsel Zafarullah Khan.

On the scale of the US crackdown, Suhasini says, “What we have seen in the last two months is... governments making it very clear they don't care if due process is followed or not. The idea that the US government now is essentially saying we don't care what's right and wrong… that's never happened before.”

Dhanya says, “There definitely is panic amongst the student community… especially that anything they post on social media, anything they do on their campuses, can come back to bite them.”

On the Indian government’s muted response, Pooja says, “Isn’t there such a mismatch between what we see — the kind of personality we see of Mr Modi in speeches in Parliament, this bravado — but the minute it comes to implementation of that foreign policy… Rest of it has been extremely meek, hasn’t it?”

As the conversation shifts to the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, Zafarullah says, “The present amendments do not address the shortcomings in the administration of the Waqf and its properties. The focus is on how to deprive the Waqf of their landed properties.

On the BJP’s claim of protecting the Muslim community’s interests, Dhanya says, “This is a party which did not give a seat to a Muslim. It stood and watched when Muslims’ homes were demolished; when there were hate speeches made against Muslims. And you want the community to suddenly believe that you want to protect their lands, you want transparency in the system, and that is why you have brought the Waqf Act? That is hypocritical. Nobody’s going to buy that argument.”

Zafarullah adds, “It is an economic deprivation of the community. That is the agenda. To deprive the community of its resources and thereby make them dependent and second-class citizens.”

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:23 - Announcements

00:03:03 - Headlines

00:13:39 - US Deportations

00:44:51 - Waqf Amendment Act

01:09:13 - Letters

01:14:23 - Recommendations

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South Central 21 | Empuraan Row, Bulldozers at Hyderabad Central University

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:27:22 GMT

In Episode 21 of South Central, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath discuss the Empuraan controversy and the Telangana government’s use of bulldozers and police force to clear ecologically rich land near Hyderabad Central University, alongside TNM’s Nandini Chandrashekar, lawyer Nikhil Narendran, and environmental journalist Bahar Dutt.

On the outrage over Empuraan, Nikhil says, “What is the problem? If you make a movie using the name of a known convict – Babu Bajrangi – why should the Hindu sentiment be hurt?”

On Mohanlal expressing regret over the film’s contents , Pooja remarks, “If anybody could withstand pressure, it's a star like Mohanlal. There was no call for ban, not even from the BJP. So what was the need to buckle?”

Leena adds, “People like that – soft Hindutva insiders – you don’t need to threaten them with violence. Even a letter saying his honorary position as Lt Colonel will be removed is enough to shake them.”

As the conversation moves to the Hyderabad University land row and the student protests against it, Bahar Dutt says, “We are the land of Chipko. Here we have students who have decided they want to save the forest and the biodiversity in their backyard. Yet we are not celebrating it. Instead, we are lathi-charging and arresting them.”

Nandini, who is also an alumna of HCU, observes, “There is no reason [for the government to take this land.] It is not befitting the Chief Minister to call students cunning jackals.”

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00:01:49 - Announcements

00:03:03 - Headlines

00:12:29 - Empuraan

00:41:34 - HCU Land Row

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South Central 20 | Kunal Kamra Row, Justice Varma Issue, Kiran Bedi Tapes

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:22:43 GMT

In Episode 20 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath discuss the absurdity of targeting Kunal Kamra, why the contempt of court law needs to go, and what the Kiran Bedi tapes reveal, alongside Alok Prasanna Kumar, Co-Founder and Lead, Vidhi Karnataka, and independent journalist Nikita Saxena.

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00:39:00 - Kiran Bedi Tapes

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00:13:05 - Kunal Kamra Row

00:33:38 - Judicial Accountability

00:54:25 - Kiran Bedi Tapes

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South Central 19 | Telangana Arrests Journalists | India’s ASHA Workers Ignored?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:51:05 GMT

Are the arrests of journalists in Telangana a sign that the Revanth Reddy government is misusing power? Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, Leena Reghunath, and Sudipto Mondal speak with Amar Devulapalli, Editor of Mana Telangana, about what these arrests signal for press freedom in the state.

They also speak with independent public health researcher Malu Mohan about why ASHA workers—hailed as heroes during the pandemic—are still denied basic labour rights. From lack of pay to being treated as volunteers despite full-time work, the discussion exposes the deep structural neglect of women in India's public health system.

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00:34:00 - Support TNM

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00:06:28 - Telangana Arrests Journalists

00:37:08 - Plight of ASHA workers

01:07:15 - Letters

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South Central 18 | Electoral Integrity & Bengaluru's Governance Dilemma

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:57:47 GMT

The 18th episode of South Central, a weekly podcast hosted by TNM’s editor-in-chief Dhanya Rajendran and editorial head for reporting Pooja Prasanna, discussed concerns of electoral roll manipulation and Bengaluru’s governance challenges. Joining them were senior editor Nandini Chandrashekar, Nitin Sethi, the founding editor of Reporters' Collective, and activist Tara Krishnaswamy.

Nitin Sethi highlighted serious concerns regarding electoral rolls. He said, "Voter list manipulation has been part of the game for a fairly long while. If you look at election records, you’ll ghost voters up to two, three lakhs in a population of twenty lakhs. Now, technology allows rigorous manipulation at a greater scale. If any party, with a considerably large number of workers try to do this, they can affect it at scale. At this moment, we do not have adequate safeguards to ensure the credibility of the electoral process."

Nandini Chandrashekar raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement, pointing out systemic issues within the electoral process. She highlighted, "Faulty voter rolls and procedural errors deny citizens their right to vote effectively. These errors severely hinder democratic participation."

Tara Krishnaswamy focused on Bengaluru's governance issues, particularly criticising the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. She argued, "This Bill centralises administrative control instead of empowering local bodies, undermining local governance and accountability. It moves us further away from decentralisation."

The episode delves into both the electoral concerns of the country in general, and Bengaluru’s governance conundrum.

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00:03:17 - Reporter's Collective

00:01:40- Announcements

00:10:20 - Headlines

00:13:09 - Flaws in Electoral Process

00:44:59 - Greater Bengaluru Bill

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South Central 17 | Indian Cricket, BCCI’s Power & Cinema’s Role in Kerala’s Crime

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:56:17 GMT

This week’s episode of South Central, hosted by journalist Dhanya Rajendran and co-hosted by Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath, explored two pressing topics—youth violence in Kerala and the growing influence of hyper-nationalism in Indian cricket. The episode featured filmmaker Don Palathara, senior sports journalist Sharda Ugra, and social media influencer Aysha Mahmood.

With Kerala witnessing violent crimes, the state is debating whether movies, drugs, or the internet were fueling these incidents. Don Palathara argued against blaming any single medium, including cinema. He emphasized that cinema does not dictate behavior but is a reflection of the larger society.

Aysha Mahmood, however, highlighted the impact of technology on behavior, particularly among children. “Our brain has been rewired to have instant justice, instant dopamine hits, instant gratification,” she said.

The conversation then shifted to Indian cricket, examining the power of the BCCI and the rising wave of hyper-nationalism. Sharda Ugra pointed out how nationalism in cricket is being deliberately amplified. “This kind of jingoism has been amplified by the government at the centre, and by the broadcasters,” she said. She likened BCCI’s dominance in cricket to the U.S.’s global influence, saying, “BCCI is like the United States of cricket.”

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00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:05 – Subscribe & Support TNM

00:02:52 – Headlines

00:06:44 - TNM turns 11

00:08:03– Cinema & Violence

00:42:23 - Indian Cricket and Hyper-nationalism

01:05:51 - Letters

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South Central Ep 16 | Delimitation: Will South Lose Political Power? | Karnataka’s ‘Naxal-Free’ Claim

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:03:22 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by activist and journalist Shivasundar and retired IAS officer PV Ramesh to discuss the looming delimitation and Karnataka’s Naxal journey.

With delimitation set for 2026, will south India’s political representation shrink if more seats go to northern states? What does this mean for governance, federalism, and the country’s power balance?

On delimitation, PV Ramesh says, “It does not really matter how many citizens one MP represents—certainly, the lesser, the better—but any revision must be pro-rata across the country. If seats must increase, it should be across the board by 10–20% without reference to population, ensuring fair representation for union territories and smaller states. In a country as diverse as India, a one-size-fits-all rule simply won’t work.”

Shivasundar argues, “There should be a numerical increase, but it should come with devolution of power. Why should the Lok Sabha have so much power? Devolve the power to the regional states. Bengaluru is developing as Delhi, and Raichur is developing as another Bihar. So when you say South, South is not uniform in that sense. This is a consequence of the mode of development we are pursuing. Unless we attend to that, these superficial solutions will not go to the roots.”

Dhanya points out the lack of transparency from the Union government, saying, “The BJP is very calculative. They aren’t revealing how many seats will be added or which states will gain. That itself shows there’s a political strategy behind it.”

As the conversation turns to Karnataka’s recent declaration that it is Naxal-free, the panel examines whether the movement is truly gone or if it has only changed form.

On the state’s anti-Naxal operations, Shivasundar challenges the official narrative, saying, “The idea that Naxalism has been ‘eliminated’ is misleading. The state has used repression, but it has not addressed the conditions that gave rise to the movement.”

Shivasundar challenges the claim that Karnataka is “Naxal Free,” arguing that Naxalism is more than an armed movement—it’s an ideology born from deep inequalities. “The armed rebellion may have ended, but as long as the conditions that created it exist, the ideology isn’t going anywhere.

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00:02:05 – Subscribe & Support TNM

00:03:00 – Headlines

00:08:54 – Delimitation

00:39:57 - Karnataka’s Naxal Journey

01:07:44 - Letters

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South Central Ep 15 | Union govt threatens TN over language policy, Vikatan and media censorship

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:26:03 GMT

The Union government is withholding education funds from Tamil Nadu over its refusal to implement the three-language policy. Is this really about language, or is it about control over states? Vikatan’s website was abruptly blocked days after BJP leaders attacked its cartoon on Modi. With independent media under pressure, is digital censorship the next frontier?

Hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s executive editor Sudipto Mondal and senior journalist K Venkataramanan to break it all down.

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00:01:27 – TNM’s 11th Birthday

00:04:34 – Headlines

00:09:07 – Union Govt vs TN

00:38:23 - Rohith Act

00:44:21 - Vikatan, BeerBiceps & Digital Censorship

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South Central Ep 14 | Infosys Layoffs, IT Unions & Modi Era Film Censorship

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:33:28 GMT

Did Infosys rig performance tests to push employees out? As mass layoffs spark outrage, why do IT workers resist unionizing, and what deeper issues plague corporate India? India’s film industry is censoring itself—before the government even steps in. From CBFC delays to streaming platforms playing it safe, who really controls what we watch? Hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Leena Reghunath, and Sudipto Mondal are joined by political and public policy consultant Tara Krishnaswamy and journalist and author Anna MM Vetticad to break it all down.

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00:01:24– TNM’s 11th Birthday

00:04:34 – Headlines

00:09:38: Summons to BeerBiceps

00:15:57 – Infosys Layoffs & IT Unions

00:35:20 – Film Censorship

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South Central Ep 13 | Kumbh Mela Cover-Up, Chennai Police vs. Journalists & Telangana’s Caste Survey

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:47:36 GMT

In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by NewsLaundry’s Manisha Pande, along with TNM’s Sudipto Mondal and Jahnavi.

On the Kumbh Mela Stampede, Manisha Pande discusses NewsLaundry’s ground report, highlighting how the official death toll is significantly lower than the actual numbers. “We accessed hospital records that show at least 79 bodies were brought in from the Kumbh stampede, while the government’s count remains much lower,” Manisha says.

Dhanya questions the lack of mainstream media coverage: “But why have more people not demanded these numbers? That is what really puzzles me.

Pooja adds, “Governments want to set world records for attendance at these events, but basic crowd control measures are missing.”

The conversation moves to the alarming case of the Chennai Police summoning journalists and seizing their phones over their coverage of the Anna University sexual assault case. “Downloading an FIR in itself is not a crime. Justice Madan Lokur, who wrote the Supreme Court guidelines on how to report on rape has said if the police have uploaded the FIR on the website and reporters have downloaded it, that itself is not a crime. It becomes a crime if a reporter gave away the detail of the rape victim.

Leena highlights the broader legal implications: “Courts have given mixed rulings on the seizure of journalists’ phones, but this raises serious concerns about press freedom and police overreach.”

On the Telangana caste survey, Jahnavi breaks down the findings of Telangana’s recently conducted caste survey. “The government claims they’ve enumerated 97% of the population, but the numbers don’t match Aadhaar or voter ID records,” she points out.

Sudipto critiques the lack of transparency: “A caste survey is supposed to reveal the socio-economic status of different groups, but this government has only released broad percentages. Without real data, how can policies be made?”

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00:01:45 - Introduction

00:03:21- Headlines

00:07:11- Kumbh Mela Stampede: Cover-up?

00:22:56 - Delhi Elections: AAP’s Toughest Battle?

00:33:20 - Chennai Police vs. Journalists

00:46:59 - Telangana Caste Census: What’s Missing?

01:02:37 - Letters

01:07:36 - Recommendations

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South Central Ep 12 | Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age Discovery & AI Copyright Battle

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:17:12 GMT

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri and independent journalist Sowmiya Ashok.

On the AI copyright battle between Indian news organizations and OpenAI, Dhanya points, “This is not the first time. We are seeing a lot of litigation like this across the world. The New York Times and others have gone to court over this. Leena adds, “New York Times and its newsroom have diligently and painstakingly put content together with significant monetary investment. But AI is saying that this is all fair use.”

Abhinandan highlights the OpenAI and large learning models crawl the web for content. “The catch-22 situation is when American AI companies accuse the Chinese, saying that your model has copied our model. Then the question is, how did you become what you became?”

As the conversation shifts to Tamil Nadu’s latest archaeological discovery that challenges the world’s Iron Age timeline, Sowmiya says, “This iron was found in the Harappan areas, and then we find it in southern India as well. So, were these two settlements communicating, or was there some movement between the two? it just seems very exciting that in this part of the region of India, there seems to have been some incredible technology at one point.”

Abhinandan adds, “There is so much other scientific research that needs to be done, which doesn't get any money. 60 percent funding has been allocated for cow dung and urine startups. The question is: What does the government choose to fund? Is it giving it to collect cow piss and sell it in bottles, or are they investing in excavations which have scientific robustness the world over? I think that is where politics enters— what is a priority, and the boast.

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00:01:24:00 - Introduction

00:02:44:00 - Headlines

00:14:13:00 - Indian Media Sues OpenAI

00:41:01:00 - TN Iron Age Discovery

01:01:02:00 - Letters

01:08:29:00 - Recommendations

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South Central Ep 11 | RG Kar and Greeshma-Sharon Raj case: Reading the judgements

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:25:52 GMT

In episode 11 of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s senior journalist Nandini Chandrashekar, investigative journalist Poonam Agarwal and lawyer Anup Surendranath. The first topic they discuss is the differing judgments in two legal cases, one from West Bengal and one from Kerala. Why did a judge give Sanjay Roy life imprisonment in the RG Kar case and why did another judge give Greeshma the death penalty in the Sharon Raj murder?

Anup argues that the RG Kar judgment is a better interpretation of the law. He says that the judge in this case is aware of what the Supreme Court has said about when to choose life imprisonment and when to choose the death penalty. Anup says that this was not done in the Greeshma case. He believes that the judge had a "shocking ignorance" of what the Supreme Court requires, and that the judge "cherry picked" the judgments that he liked.

Leena says that the public are trigger happy and many times judgements are a reflection of this.

On PM Cares, Poonam questions why financial statements have not been made public. “Why do we need to know these details? Because donations were made by us as well. As a citizen, many people donated during COVID.”

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00:00:43:00 - Announcements

00:02:40:00- Headlines

00:07:15:00 - RG Kar and Greeshma case

00:48:28:00 - PM Cares secrecy

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South Central Ep 10 | Southern states getting raw deal and a shocking crime in Kerala

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:30:00 GMT

In episode ten of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by public policy professionals Tara Krishnaswamy and Tushar Chakrabarthy, along with advocate Sandhya Raju who practises in the Kerala High Court.

In this episode, first we discuss whether the union government is messing the finances of comparatively richer southern states? Or are states responsible for their fiscal woes? The discussion later is on the sexual assault of a Dalit teen in Kerala that has shook the country. The teen has accused 58 men of raping her.

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00:00:48:00 - Announcements

00:02:24:00 - Headlines

00:06:39:00 - States vs Union

00:41:07:00 - Pattanamthitta crime

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South Central Ep 9 | Communal Violence Trend in Coastal & North Karnataka, Revanth vs KTR

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:38:14 GMT

In episode nine, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by TNM’s senior journalist Anisha Sheth and journalist Yunus Lasania. This week, we discuss why communal violence went down in coastal Karnataka in 2024.

On the changing trends of communal violence in Karnataka, Pooja highlights, “These incidents don’t happen in isolation. They happen for a reason, and that reason is to convert the region first to think in a certain way and then get electoral benefits out of it. They are part of a long-term strategy to polarize communities, first culturally and then politically, as seen in the coastal belt.”

Anisha explains how violence has declined in coastal Karnataka but risen in northern districts, “Ideologically, nobody has had a change of heart. But they're no longer participating in violence. There is also the realization that communities like the Billawas have always been sidelined and considered unimportant, never given important positions in leadership. This transformation of primary identities into a broader Hindutva identity is its biggest achievement.”

In Telangana, it’s Congress CM Revanth Reddy vs BRS’ KTR. Yunus says, “Revanth Reddy, being a first-time chief minister, has to assert himself and show that he’s sticking to his promises. His focus on KTR is strategic, aiming to keep the BRS tied up in controversies while asserting his leadership.”

Leena adds, “There’s always cases and images being tarnished of your political opponent once they are out of power. It’s not tough for governments to bring out such cases, drag them into the mud, and permanently harm their reputation, ensuring their political mileage is lost.”

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00:02:08:00 - Announcements

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00:14:28:00 - Karnataka Communal Violence Trends

00:52:41:00 - Formula E Case Against KTR

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South Central Ep 8 | Anna University Student Assault and Nimisha Priya Case

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:40:08 GMT

In episode eight, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna and Leena Reghunath are joined by senior journalist Ramya Kannan and Save Nimisha Priya Action Council member Babu John.

On the Anna University student sexual assault case, Ramya highlights the critical issue of safety and institutional responsibility, “No administration can hide behind the fact that this happened in a remote location within the campus.”

Leena calls out the language used in the FIR, “While the narrative of the victim should be accurately recorded in FIR, if the language is victim-blaming, I think it is not the language of the survivor but it’s the police’s language.”

Ramya adds, “This will become an index case, setting the tone for how such incidents are reported and handled in the future.”

On Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s death sentence in Yemen, Babu John says, “Everything is with the Indian government now. If they intervene immediately, we can save Nimisha Priya.”

Ramya points out, “Is it a case of being a poor immigrant left to your own resources that will make the govts drag their feet on this? I think these are the questions we have to ask.

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00:00:48:00 - Announcements

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00:39:18:00 - Nimisha Priya Case

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South Central Ep 7 | Allu Arjun Controversy and why spaces like Cubbon park are regulated

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:55:41 GMT

In episode seven, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by author Sowmya Rajendran, lawyer and activist Vinay Srinivasa, and journalist Rajeshwari Kalyanam.

On the controversy surrounding Allu Arjun and the tragic stampede, Rajeshwari reflects on the shift in public sentiment: "Initially, there was a lot of sympathy for Allu Arjun, but that died down after the whole spectacle once he came out on bail.” Sowmya adds, “If he goes to a theatre, he knew very well what would happen. He knew that there would be a tsunami of people.”

Sowmya also highlights the obsession with first-week box office collections: “Producers bank on strong word-of-mouth during this period. The desperation to draw crowds is evident in the aggressive marketing and sky-high ticket prices.”

Pooja notes that Revanth Reddy has made a political choice to project himself as a tough man who takes on even the most popular faces.

As the conversation shifts to Bengaluru’s public spaces and how they are regulated, Vinay points to the overregulation of parks: “Parks are commons. There should be no entry barriers, but there’s too much state control.” Dhanya adds, “We have very few public spaces that people can access. And when they can access them, there are all kinds of bizarre ad hoc rules.”

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00:10:00:00 - Allu Arjun Controversy

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South Central Ep 6 | Atul Subhash’s Suicide: Systemic failures and troubling narratives

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:08:13 GMT

In episode six, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by journalist Geeta Seshu, independent activist-writer Madhu Bhushan, and public health expert Dr. Swathi SB.

Dhanya highlights the troubling narratives emerging from Atul Subhash’s case, “deliberately a confusion is being created that men are dying by suicide because of marriage related issues, fake dowry harassment cases or the 498 A law.”

Geeta says, “the misuse of laws exists, but dismantling them is not the answer. These laws were designed to protect against misogyny, and systemic misuse should be the focus.”

On the misuse of laws like 498A and the challenges women face when seeking justice, Madhu says, “Society is still not willing to accept that violence against women continues despite the existence of all these laws.” She adds, “If Atul had reached out to an organization, I’m glad that he reached out to an organization. The question is, how does that organization then support him?”

The conversation delves into the media’s sensationalistic portrayal of the case, with Dhanya pointing out how channels circulated Atul’s video without context, violating ethical guidelines. “This kind of coverage is irresponsible and could lead to more harm, including copycat suicides,” says Pooja.

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Audio Timecodes

00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:01:24:00 - Announcements

00:02:20:00- Headlines

00:06:34:00 - Atul Subhash Case

00:52:30:00 -Karnataka Maternal Deaths

01:08:03:02 - Recommendations

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South Central Ep 5: Kerala Actor Assault Case, Rahul Gandhi’s Leadership, and Vijay-VCK-DMK row

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:29:22 GMT

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by author and activist Meena Kandasamy and TNM's senior editor Ragamalika Karthikeyan.

Leena delves into Kerala’s actor assault case, highlighting judicial delays and systemic issues. Dhanya discusses how the visuals of the sexual assault were illegally accessed by court employees and no criminal proceedings are being done on them.

The survivor has meanwhile written to the President for help. Raga says, “I think it's process as punishment for the survivor. Everything that is happening, whether it is the courts, how the judges are reacting, how the people are reacting, all of this is patriarchy in action. It should shock us that this is a person who does have access to more resources. And yet, this is what she's facing.”

Pooja adds, “At the end of the day, they’re fighting multiple battles to ensure they aren’t further traumatized or shamed, while still living with the stigma that comes with it.”

As the conversation shifts to Rahul Gandhi’s role in the India Bloc, with Meena emphasizing the need for Congress to fully commit to its progressive stance. She says, “Hindutva-lite won’t defeat Hindutva Agmark. Rahul Gandhi’s stance against crony capitalism and support for the caste census show he’s taking bold steps, but the Congress must reinvent itself.”

The discussion then turns to Tamil Nadu politics, where a book launch featuring Vijay and VCK’s Aadhav Arjuna has become a flashpoint for speculation about political alignments. Meena comments, “If Vijay makes statements against the DMK while sitting next to an ally, it’s immediately perceived as agreement, even without public contradiction.”

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00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:01:42:00 - Announcements

00:03:00:00- Headlines

00:13:32:00 - Kerala Actor Assault Case

00:37:32:00 -INDIA Bloc: Rahul or Mamata?

01:03:02:05 - TN Political Flashpoint

01:17:38:02 - Recommendations

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South Central Episode 4: Cyclone Fengal, Zubair and Pawan Kalyan's Politics

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:54:08 GMT

In this episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by weather blogger Srikanth (@ChennaiRains) and political consultant Tara Krishnaswamy.

Srikanth highlights the gaps in India’s weather prediction infrastructure, “We should aim for radar coverage within 200 kilometers everywhere in the country, but large parts of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and the Western Ghats still don’t have enough coverage. Critical areas like Bengaluru, for instance, lack a dedicated radar system, which affects timely warnings.”

The conversation shifts to the legal challenges faced by fact-checker Mohammed Zubair. Dhanya remarks, “Personally, people can like Zubair, dislike him, agree with some of his tweets, or think he is a political stooge of some party or the other. But a state's power is being used against an individual.”

Pooja notes, “But the fact that a fact-checker is booked again and again shows how those in power are so averse to anybody correcting their misinformation.”

Leena observes, “Having a Muslim name in this country means that whatever you do can turn into an offense. With a Hindu name, life becomes a bit easier. And that’s the unfortunate truth of our times.”

Tara adds, “It is not just, ‘If you have a Muslim name, we’re going to come after you.’ It is, ‘We will make an example of you because we need to instill fear in others.’ It goes against their narrative to allow anyone to rise up against them.”

Finally, the discussion moves to Pawan Kalyan’s evolving political identity. Pooja notes, “Pawan Kalyan’s ability to adapt and stay relevant is undeniable, but his shift from federalist rhetoric to aligning with hardline narratives raises important questions about his endgame.”

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00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:52:00 - Announcements

00:04:08:00- Headlines

00:14:50:00 - Cyclone Fengal

00:40:05:00 -Zubair case

00:58:45:02 - Pawan Kalyan’s politics

01:25:30:00 - Recommendations

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South Central Episode 3: Adani Bribery Case, Hema Committee, and Fear of Movie Reviews

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:21:31 GMT

Welcome to South Central, a brand-new TNM podcast that delves into the stories shaping southern India.

In the third episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Raghunath are joined by journalist M. Rajshekhar and writer Nadika Nadja.

On Adani’s alleged bribery case, Rajshekhar explains, “This is the first time we’ve seen evidence of money flowing back to politicians in exchange for favors.” Dhanya questions, “Why does every political party avoid confronting Adani?”

The conversation then moves to actor Siddique’s controversial bail in a sexual assault case. Pooja remarks, "There’s so much focus on the victim, how they spoke to the alleged perpetrator or whether they were smiling, that the real issue gets overlooked." Leena reflects on how this judgment impacts women in the film industry, questioning the challenges they face in coming forward with complaints.

Finally, Nadika and the hosts discuss the movie industry’s push to delay reviews. Nadika observes, “Cinema is art, but it’s also a consumer product. If you want audiences to watch, you have to allow them the space to critique it.”

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00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:01:50:00 - Announcements

00:03:00:01- Headlines

00:12:34:02 - Adani Indictment

00:35:22:04 -Actor Siddique bail

00:53:45:08 - Pushback against movie reviews

01:12:47:01 - Recommendations

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South Central Episode 2: Nayanthara vs Dhanush, Sandeep Varier, and Kasthuri’s Arrest

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:07:22 GMT

In the second episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by Frontline’s Senior Associate Editor RK Radhakrishnan and lawyer Nikhil Narendran.

On actor Nayanthara’s stand against Dhanush, Dhanya observes, “I think it’s very uncharacteristic for a female actor to take on someone like Dhanush, who is so embedded in the system.”

Adding to the discussion, Nikhil notes, “It seems unnecessary to create a controversy, or perhaps Dhanush acted unfairly towards Nayanthara. I don’t think she’ll face much trouble because the footage was shot on a mobile phone, and courts often view such cases favorably under the doctrine of de minimis.” Nikhil, an expert on IP law explains why Dhanush is on a weak wicket.

Highlighting male dominance in the film industry, RK remarks, “Despite the spirited struggle in Kerala, it remains confined to the state and hasn’t influenced other regions. Exploitation, catcalling, and even passing off lewd acts as humor on sets or at audio release functions continue unchecked.”

The discussion then shifts to former BJP leader Sandeep Varier’s surprising move to the Congress. Leena comments, “In Kerala, politics was once so ideology-driven… but that seems to be fading now.”

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00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:00:43:00 - Announcements

00:02:29:10 - Headlines

00:24:59:02 - Nayanthara vs Dhanush

00:41:35:04 -Sandeep Varier joins Congress

00:57:40:08 - Kasthuri Shankar arrest

01:06:03:01 - Recommendations

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South Central Episode 1: Chandrachud’s Legacy, Vijay’s Political Rise, & Communalism in Bureaucracy

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:30:25 GMT

Welcome to South Central, a brand-new TNM podcast that delves into the stories shaping southern India.

In the first episode, hosts Dhanya Rajendran, Pooja Prasanna, and Leena Reghunath are joined by Prof. of Law Anup Surendranath and Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri.

Discussing former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s comment that he turned to god during the Ayodhya case, Abhinandan says, “Religiosity is something that progressives or liberals mock at their own peril because not everybody who is religious or invokes religion is a bad person.”

Anup was critical of the ‘Chandrachud project’, as he called it, “He was, in a very strange sense, prostrate – very reluctant to hold the state accountable on the sharpest questions.”

As the conversation shifts to Tamil actor Vijay’s entry into politics, Dhanya remarks, “He has actually come in when he’s at his peak, and he’s clearly made that a talking point.” Pooja adds, “There is no structure to the party. There’s one superstar on top, and after that, what happens?” Leena comments, “Other than Vijay, who do we know in the party?”

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00:00:00:00 - Introductions

00:02:42:00 - Announcements

00:03:07:01 - Headlines

00:29:44:02 - Communal Officers

00:40:37:03 - CJI Chandrachud

01:02:54:01 - Vijay's TVK

01:16:06:02 - Recommendations

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