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
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.”
Demand grows stronger to probe role of Sathankulam magistrate in custodial deaths | Detailed piece on the custodial deaths of the father and son in Thoothukudi
@meghakaveri
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
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
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
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
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.
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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“We feel that Father Kuriakose’s death is a message to us to keep quiet and not to take Franco on,” said the sister of the survivor to TNM.
#CancelFrancoBail
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
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.
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
‘His hands were tied, not a suicide’: Cousin of Muslim youth found dead on rail track.
A week since Arbaaz’s cold-blooded murder and not a single arrest
@prajwalmanipal
reports
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.
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.
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
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
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
Relief for anxious cadre waiting outside the Kauvery hospital. Chants of long live Kalaignar after medical bulletin says he is now stable.
#Karunanidhi
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.
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
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
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.
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
“From Kudankulam to Marina and Sterlite, the protests have always remained peaceful till the police reach the scene. So, who is to blame?” | Must read piece by
@kavithamurali
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.
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. 🙏
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
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
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.