South Central

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. Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.You can also let us know what you think by filling out our quick feedback form. Your suggestions help shape future episodes of South Central.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00- Introduction00:02:04- Announcements 00:03:29- Headlines00:19:12 - Shashi Tharoor and Congress00:39:33- Police Excesses and Impunity1:17:50 - Letters1:20:42 - Recommendations 1:24:50 - Support TNM Check out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well. Audio Timecodes 00:00:00- Introduction00:01:58 - Announcements 00:02:38- Headlines00:12:50 - India-Pakistan00:41:25- Role of Media1:12:34 - Letters1:18:08 - Recommendations 1:24:18 - Support TNM Check out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. All this and more—tune in.Follow Smita Sharma's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@smitasharmajournalistOnce a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00- Introduction00:02:21- Headlines00:09:55 -Operation Sindoor1:04:19 - Support TNMBecome a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well. Audio Timecodes 00:00:00- Introduction00:01:57- Support TNM 00:05:30 -Headlines 00:10:23 -Pahalgam Attack00:57:47- Press Freedom Index01:19:55 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in.Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:36- Support TNM00:01:01- Introduction00:02:16 -Pahalgam Terror Attack00:11:43 -Bengaluru Debate00:51:05- VP vs. Supreme Court 01:15:21 - Letters01:21:58 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber - Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in.Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:24 - Announcements00:02:19 - Headlines 00:20:24 -Startups00:49:41- Governors 01:21:58 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:23 - Announcements00:03:03 - Headlines 00:13:39 - US Deportations00:44:51 - Waqf Amendment Act01:09:13 - Letters01:14:23 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.” All this and more—tune in.Listen & follow on AppleListen & follow on SpotifyOnce a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Send your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:49 - Announcements00:03:03 - Headlines 00:12:29 - Empuraan  00:41:34 - HCU Land Row01:09:10 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] us what you think about our podcast and give us your feedback by filling this form.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro00:39:00 - Kiran Bedi Tapes 00:02:11 - Headlines 00:13:05 - Kunal Kamra Row 00:33:38 - Judicial Accountability 00:54:25 - Kiran Bedi Tapes01:12:57 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Timecodes00:00:00 - Intro00:34:00 - Support TNM 00:02:34 - Headlines 00:06:28 - Telangana Arrests Journalists 00:37:08 - Plight of ASHA workers 01:07:15 - Letters 01:12:57 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Timecodes 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:17 - Reporter's Collective 00:01:40- Announcements 00:10:20 - Headlines 00:13:09 - Flaws in Electoral Process00:44:59 - Greater Bengaluru Bill 01:07:15- Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Timecodes 00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:05 – Subscribe & Support TNM 00:02:52 – Headlines00:06:44 - TNM turns 1100:08:03– Cinema & Violence00:42:23 - Indian Cricket and Hyper-nationalism01:05:51 - Letters01:08:41 – RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.All this and more—tune in!Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] Timecodes 00:00:00 – Introduction00:02:05 – Subscribe & Support TNM 00:03:00 – Headlines00:08:54 – Delimitation 00:39:57 - Karnataka’s Naxal Journey 01:07:44 - Letters01:11:30 – RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.All this and more—tune in!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:27 – TNM’s 11th Birthday00:04:34 – Headlines00:09:07 – Union Govt vs TN00:38:23 - Rohith Act 00:44:21 - Vikatan, BeerBiceps & Digital Censorship01:04:30 – RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.TNM’s 11th b’day- Gift a subscription: https://rzp.io/rzp/tnm-11thOnce a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:24– TNM’s 11th Birthday 00:04:34 – Headlines00:09:38: Summons to BeerBiceps00:15:57 – Infosys Layoffs & IT Unions00:35:20 – Film Censorship01:04:59– RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?”All this and more—tune in!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00 - Announcements00:01:45 - Introduction00:03:21- Headlines00:07:11- Kumbh Mela Stampede: Cover-up?00:22:56 - Delhi Elections: AAP’s Toughest Battle?00:33:20 - Chennai Police vs. Journalists00:46:59 - Telangana Caste Census: What’s Missing? 01:02:37 - Letters01:07:36 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.All this and more—tune in!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Annoucements00:01:24:00 - Introduction00:02:44:00 - Headlines00:14:13:00 - Indian Media Sues OpenAI00:41:01:00 - TN Iron Age Discovery01:01:02:00 - Letters01:08:29:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Vignesh Manickam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”   All this and more—tune in!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions00:00:43:00 - Announcements00:02:40:00- Headlines00:07:15:00 -  RG Kar and Greeshma case00:48:28:00 - PM Cares secrecy01:14:14:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereProduced by Megha Mukundan, edited by Jaseem Ali Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Tune in for an in-depth discussion. Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Audio Timecodes  00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:00:48:00 - Announcements00:02:24:00 - Headlines00:06:39:00 - States vs Union00:41:07:00 - Pattanamthitta crime01:11:03:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references from this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”Tune in for sharp insights, riveting debates, and a delicious twist—Yunus shares his top biryani picks!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions00:02:08:00 - Announcements00:03:14:00 - Headlines00:14:28:00 - Karnataka Communal Violence Trends00:52:41:00 - Formula E Case Against KTR01:09:29:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Tune in for an in-depth discussion. Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:00:48:00 - Announcements00:03:16:00- Headlines00:06:09:00 - Anna Uni Student Sexual Assault 00:39:18:00 - Nimisha Priya Case 01:13:55:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”This and more. Dive into South Central for an engaging and insightful discussion—you won’t want to miss it!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:02:48:00 - Announcements00:03:40:00- Headlines00:10:00:00 - Allu Arjun Controversy 00:40:09:00 -Public Spaces 01:04:47:02 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.This and more. Dive into South Central for an engaging and insightful discussion—you won’t want to miss it!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:01:24:00 - Announcements00:02:20:00- Headlines00:06:34:00 - Atul Subhash Case00:52:30:00 -Karnataka Maternal Deaths 01:08:03:02 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”Dive into South Central for an engaging and insightful discussion—you won’t want to miss it!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:01:42:00 - Announcements00:03:00:00- Headlines00:13:32:00 - Kerala Actor Assault Case 00:37:32:00 -INDIA Bloc: Rahul or Mamata?01:03:02:05 - TN Political Flashpoint01:17:38:02 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:02:52:00 - Announcements00:04:08:00- Headlines00:14:50:00 - Cyclone Fengal 00:40:05:00 -Zubair case00:58:45:02 - Pawan Kalyan’s politics01:25:30:00 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in to South Central for an insightful conversation!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio Timecodes 00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:01:50:00 - Announcements00:03:00:01- Headlines00:12:34:02 - Adani Indictment 00:35:22:04 -Actor Siddique bail 00:53:45:08 - Pushback against movie reviews 01:12:47:01 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.”All this and more—tune in to South Central for an insightful conversation!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.Contribute to our reporting fund. Click here. To check out our other shows, Click here To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio timecodes00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:00:43:00 - Announcements00:02:29:10 - Headlines00:24:59:02 - Nayanthara vs Dhanush00:41:35:04 -Sandeep Varier joins Congress00:57:40:08 - Kasthuri Shankar arrest01:06:03:01 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?”All this and more—tune in!Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to [email protected] your thoughts, suggestions and criticism as well.Become a subscriber- Click here.To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel! Click hereAudio timecodes00:00:00:00 - Introductions 00:02:42:00 - Announcements00:03:07:01 - Headlines00:29:44:02 - Communal Officers00:40:37:03 - CJI Chandrachud 01:02:54:01 - Vijay's TVK 01:16:06:02 - RecommendationsCheck out the recommendations and references form this episode.Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.