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2 years
Hello! We’ve launched a new YouTube show today. Every week I’ll be bringing you a quick video explainer on political controversies, environmental issues and more. Watch, share and do send in ideas. Here’s a playlist of what we’ve done so far
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4 years
Babri Masjid demolition verdict: All accused including Advani, Uma Bharti acquitted. The court said #BabriMasjidDemolition was “not pre-planned” and that it happened at the “spur of the moment.”
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1 year
Sarah Jacob quits NDTV, the latest in a spate of resignations
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6 years
. @Swamy39 calls #2GJudgement a “bad judgement”. Urges PM Modi to create a war council to fight corruption.
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2 years
Leaving this here for weather lovers.
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3 years
Rajinikanth arrives to vote #TamilNaduElections2021 #Rajinikanth
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3 years
Suriya calls NEET a threat to students, says education should be state’s responsibility. “For a country like India that is diverse in language and culture, it is only fair if the education system is in the hands of its state” #Suriya #NEET
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6 years
That moment when Rajinikanth announced his entry into politics was certain. And this priceless reaction from fans RajinikanthPoliticalEntry
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7 years
Let's not panic. Yes, rains are heavy, & will cause waterlogging. But this isn't 2015 yet. Chennai's Reservoirs aren't close to being full.
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6 years
Nice to see Kerala Governor Sadasivam, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition Leader Ramesh Chennithala coming together to pay respects to #Karunanidhi
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5 years
Actors Ajith and Shalini cast their vote in Chennai. #TNElection2019 #ElectionsWIThTNM
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6 years
Arvind Kejriwal: People were stuck between Dmk and AIADMK. Both corrupt parties. Want to congratulate people of Tn. They have an honest political alternative. You don’t have to vote for a corrupt party. #MakkalNeedhiMaiam
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4 years
Opinion: Tamil Brahmin emigration was driven by opportunity,not socialism or identity politics. TN’s social justice movement has yielded unparalleled & inclusive dividends, & this is not just backed by experiences, but also hard data, writes @ptrmadurai
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3 years
Longest Bengaluru-Chennai road trip ever.
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6 years
When in Madurai...Amma Mess. Mutton dosa, bone marrow omelette & jigarthanda. Ok bye, food coma!
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3 years
Kind request to TN parties to keep all election announcements during daylight hours. 🙏 #TamilNaduElections2021
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2 years
The plan is Hindu Rashtra, my lords, the hijab is a smokescreen. “Based on the order, are we then to assume that a woman in robes is a greater threat to public order than a mob threatening to disrobe her?” @mondalsudipto writes #Hijab
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4 years
Four years since I joined @thenewsminute So thankful @dhanyarajendran & @vmvignesh took a leap of faith in me -a TV reporter who had little knowledge of digital at the time. I have had the privilege to watch from inside how the organisation has grown in the last few years.
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4 years
Jayaraj and Bennix were not the first victims of custodial violence. @priyankathiru speaks to multiple victims and activists who have witnessed brutal acts by sub inspectors Balakrishnan and Raghuganesh. #JusticeForJayarajandBennicks
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3 years
Lunch at Taj biriyani in Pollachi
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5 years
Train carrying water leaves for Chennai from Jolarpettai.
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6 years
What a historic day for the country! 🏳️‍🌈 #Section377
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3 years
Road not canal. This is Chamiers Road. #ChennaiRains2021 #ChennaiRain
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2 years
Whether it’s the hijab row or Arbaaz’s murder, TNM has been consistently bringing you stories from the ground- giving you the full picture. Reporting these stories is far from easy. If you value our work do become a TNM member.
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Reporting on hate is hard, but despite that TNM hits the ground relentlessly and brings you the truth. And we can only do that with your support. Become a TNM Member (India): For readers outside India:
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7 years
'Controversial' GST scene from 'Mersal' goes viral: Did BJP shoot itself in the leg?
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3 years
Prashant Kishor says he has enough of being a political strategist. "I want to pursue something else in life now. Time for my colleagues at IPAC to take over" to @SreenivasanJain #PrashantKishor #IPAC
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6 years
One cop prods the man lying on the ground and says, “stop acting, leave”. #SteriliteProtest
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6 years
Kamal Haasan greets Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy following the swearing-in ceremony. Also meets Rahul & Sonia Gandhi, D Raja. Check out his pic with ex CM Siddaramaiah.
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3 years
Royapettah GH in Chennai has Covishield vaccines available. Barely any crowd when my relatives had gone this morning. People, pls go get your shots if you haven't already. Several private hospitals appear not to have doses atm. #COVID19Vaccination #Chennai
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6 years
DMK leads massive protest over Centre’s failure to set up #CauveryMangementBoard Here a road roko at Chennai’s Anna Salai #TNBandh
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3 years
Where are the 300 tonnes of emergency Covid-19 supplies that have landed in Delhi in last five days? No domestic flights have taken off to carry the supplies to other parts of India, nor have states been informed about their share by the Centre.
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In light of the rape of a 11-year-old girl in Chennai, several questions have been raised as to why parents did not notice physical injuries to the survivor. @Mona_Lisa_Das explains why child sexual abuse often goes undetected and unreported.
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3 years
Did you watch #JaiBhim ? Suriya plays the role of lawyer Chandru who fights for justice on behalf of a woman from the Irular tribe. In real life, the case was fought by now retired Madras HC judge K Chandru. Watch his interview with @sowmya_rajen
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3 years
Five years at @thenewsminute today. Small celebration (in my head). If you like our work, do consider supporting us
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6 years
Meet Freja- TNM’s newest employee. Her responsibilities include busting stress and providing entertainment.
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7 years
Meanwhile, another rain holiday for Chennai schools, declares collector. This is the 4th consecutive day. (Wish I was a kid) #ChennaiRains
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3 years
TN Health Secretary J Radhakrishanan today said that despite placing orders for 1.5 cr vaccines they didn’t have info on when they will get supply from SII/Bharat Biotech. Same scene for other states. But clearly 💸💸 talks. #COVIDVaccination
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3 years
Thousand Lights, DMK's Ezhilan leads by over 9300 votes against BJP's Khushbu Sundar #TNElections2021
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5 years
Karnataka Assembly has some very bizarre rules for reporters sitting in gallery. 1) Cannot sit crossed legged 2) cannot lean forward during proceedings 3) No wearing black (as I discovered while wearing a black cardigan) 4) No water
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3 years
I will now attempt the impossible- working after this. #Onam
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6 years
Relief for anxious cadre waiting outside the Kauvery hospital. Chants of long live Kalaignar after medical bulletin says he is now stable. #Karunanidhi
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4 years
Word of appreciation: Tamil Nadu's site is fairly upto date. Numbers, bulletins, appeals from govt. Kerala's health department website also has a good archive of bulletins, guidelines etc with info in Malayalam and English.
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4 years
A very happy birthday to the amazing @dhanyarajendran From friend on field to boss lady (the only one allowed to wake me up in the middle of the night), watching you in action has been my privilege, and is truly nothing short of inspiring. P.S: We need to take more pics together
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TTV Dhinakaran arrives at Kauvery Hospital.Good to see political leaders across the spectrum coming to enquire about #Karunanidhi Political decency is still alive in TN
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4 years
11 digital news publishers form DIGIPUB News India Foundation. The News Minute is one of the founding members of the organisation and editor-in-chief @dhanyarajendran has been appointed as the body’s chairperson.
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5 years
Jolarpettai is not in Kerala. FYI @TimesNow 's anchor water is being brought from another district in Tamil Nadu to Chennai. Not from Kerala.
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6 years
Absolutely ruthless. Does a protest warrant snipers to be deployed? Who gave the orders? And who is going to be accountable for 11 deaths including that of a minor
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3 years
Puthiya Thalaimurai’s football graphics is pretty hilarious. I’m enjoying the little dance each leader does. #TamilNaduElections2021
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6 years
I thought this acrimony, antagonism and petty rivalry would have ended with the passing of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi. But EPS proves otherwise.
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5 years
No mean feat. Jothimani was up against 5-time MP and the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. She had lost to Thambidurai in 2014. Jothimani is presently leading by a margin of 1.8 lakh votes.
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Jothimani beating Thambidurai is the biggest story from Tamil Nadu I think
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Appreciation for all those who began their day earlier than usual today so that life for everyone else may go on as usual. Like the newspaper delivery person, who usually delivers the papers at 8am, but delivered them today well before 7am. 🙏
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6 years
Kamal Haasan meets Former president APJ Abdul Kalam’s brother and other relatives at APJ House in Rameswaram. @thenewsminute #KamalHaasan
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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan: #KamalHaasan is dear to me and people of Kerala. He Started his film career in Kerala and has been a unifying force between Tn and Kerala. Kamal Haasan has proven his integrity in social and political reforms
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. @actorvijay needs to rein in his fans & apologise for their behaviour. This online abuse and bullying needs to stop. #IStandWithDhanya
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6 years
#KamalHaasan 20,000 chairs at the Othakadai ground in Madurai. Slowly filling up. But just how many people will #Nammavar draw in today?
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5 years
H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic
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3 years
Door to?
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4 years
I just realised there will be no such as a rain holiday in the future. They’ll just be like online school/wfh. 😱😂😭
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3 years
Apparently this is the need of the hour.
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Centre asks Twitter to take down posts criticising handling of Covid situation #ITVideo @AishPaliwal
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'Rajapaksa Said Modi Insisted on Adani for Power Project', Says Sri Lanka Electricity Chief
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7 years
Mass! #Kaala
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Kamal Haasan: I won’t give cash to voters even if I had it. Without realising the value of your vote, you have been fooled by selling your vote. #MakkalNeedhiMaiam
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Looks like TN Governor Banwarilal Purohit will never hold a press conference in Chennai again. Getting sooo flustered - tells a journalist that he is like a grandfather.
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