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Welcome to South Central, a podcast from The News Minute dedicated to bringing the south of India to the forefront. Each episode dives into the stories, challenges, and perspectives that shape the region and often go unheard in national conversations. South Central is led by TNM's Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran and co-hosted by TNM's Reporting Head, Pooja Prasanna. Together, they bring sharp insights, on-the-ground expertise, and a commitment to exploring the issues that truly matter in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 5 days ago

    Raavan arrests and policing dissent in Andhra Pradesh | South Central 83

    In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first dives into the repeated targeting of YouTuber Raavan, who has been arrested five times over speeches critical of the Andhra Pradesh government, including one containing a controversial remark about Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The hosts are joined by senior journalist C Vanaja and Prof Murali Karnam of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. In the second half of the episode, journalists Jisha Surya and Indulekha Aravind join the panel to discuss two major developments in Kerala - the recent landslide in Wayanad and the political confrontation between the UDF and the LDF over the Adani Group’s decision to sell their stake in Vizhinjam Port to a Switzerland-based company. Audio timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:32 - Headlines  00:10:42 - The arrest of YouTuber Raavan 00:48:26 - Wayanad Landslide and Vizhinjam Port controversy 1:08:08 - Recommendations Check out the list of headlines discussed in South Central Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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.  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 here Producer - Akshay Lal, Camera - Ajay R, Editor - Jaseem Ali, Social Media - Riya T T, Sukanya Shaji and Anakha C J  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Raavan arrests and policing dissent in Andhra Pradesh | South Central 83

  2. 3 Jul

    Losing your vote and passport | PE in Kerala hospitals | South Central 82

    In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss senior journalist R Rajagopal’s letter regarding the removal of his name from the electoral rolls, denying him renewal of his passport. They are joined by R Rajagopal himself and Shivasundar, a senior activist and researcher who has been studying the election process. In the second part of the episode, the hosts are joined by investigative journalist Jisha Surya, Chairman of KIMS Health, Dr M I Sahadulla, and medical researcher and educator Dr A Althaf. Audio timecodes:  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:10 - Headlines  00:09:35 - SIR and issues 00:48:53 - PE in Kerala hospitals 1:19:46 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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.  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 here Producer - Megha Mukundan and Akshay Lal, Camera - Ajay R, Editor - Jaseem Ali, Social Media - Riya T T and Sukanya Shaji Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Losing your vote and passport | PE in Kerala hospitals | South Central 82

  3. 26 Jun

    Ayodhya Ram temple trust allegations and the politics of defections | South Central

    In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna are joined by The Wire's Editor Seema Chishti and TNM's Karnataka Bureau Chief Anisha Sheth. They first discuss the controversy surrounding the Ayodhya Ram Temple, questioning the formation of the SIT and why agencies such as the CBI or the CAG have not stepped in. In the second half of the episode, the panel discusses MPs and MLAs deserting their parties to join the BJP, reflecting on the failure of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution and the institutionalisation of political defections over the years. Audio timecodes:  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:03:30 - Headlines  00:12:35 - Ram temple controversy 00:40:42 - Defections 01:04:35 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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.  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 here Producer - Megha Mukundan, Camera - Ajay R, Editor - Dharini Prabaharan, Social Media - Riya T T  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ayodhya Ram temple trust allegations and the politics of defections | South Central

  4. 19 Jun

    Why the RSS does not want to register| Rise of Hindutva Pop| South Central

    In this week's South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Anisha Sheth first discuss the RSS's longstanding reluctance to register itself as an organisation. They are joined by Shardool K of Newslaundry, who was part of the RSS for several years, and senior journalist Nikita Saxena. The panel unpacks how remaining unregistered has historically afforded the organisation plausible deniability, shielded its finances from scrutiny and audit, and kept its members largely unaccountable. The discussion also explores the RSS's extensive network of around 2,500 affiliated organisations and how it benefits from their goodwill while avoiding formal accountability. In the second part of the episode, the hosts discuss how Big Tech platforms like Meta, Apple, and YouTube are enabling the monetisation of hate-filled Hindutva pop. They are joined by journalist and author Kunal Purohit, who has been tracking Hindutva pop for several years and explains how it has spread across states, languages, and festivals, often with real-world consequences including riots and murders. Audio timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:20 - Headlines  00:09:58 - RSS registration 00:47:26 - Hindutva pop 1:12:47 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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.  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 here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why the RSS does not want to register| Rise of Hindutva Pop| South Central

  5. 12 Jun

    Being a Dalit feminist on social media and illegal mining in TN

    In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss politics, gender, and self-expression with Aleena, a prominent writer and poet. She is a Dalit feminist thinker from Kerala who won the Sahithya Academy Kanakashree Award for her poetry collection titled Silk Route.  In the second part of the episode, the hosts discuss illegal mining and quarrying, which persist across several states. They are joined by activists G Sundarrajan, Coordinator of Poovulagin Nanbargal and Jayaram V, Convenor of Arappor Iyakkam. Audio timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:48 - Headlines  00:09:21 - Self-expression with Aleena 00:52:31 - Illegal mining in TN 1:27:51 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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.  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 here Produced by Jaseem Ali and Megha Mukundan , edited by Jaseem Ali, camera Ajay R, socials Riya T T and Sukanya Shaji Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Being a Dalit feminist on social media and illegal mining in TN

  6. 5 Jun

    Annamalai says bye to BJP: Reasons and what’s in store

    In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the recent political developments in Tamil Nadu and the resignation of the BJP’s former state head, Annamalai. They are joined by senior journalist RK Radhakrishnan. In the second part of the episode, hosts discuss the Kerala government’s proposal to allow three days of period leave every month for school girls. They are joined by activist and physician Dr Jayashree AK and menstrual therapist and climate change educator Kavya. Audio timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:29 - Headlines  00:13:12 - Annamalai 00:45:09 - Kerala period leave 1:14:26 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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. 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 here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Annamalai says bye to BJP: Reasons and what’s in store

  7. 29 May

    Karnataka after Siddaramaiah and rise of Cockroach Janta Party | South Central 77

    In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss the cabinet change in Karnataka and what Siddaramaiah’s resignation will mean for the state’s politics. They are joined by professor and commentator Prithvi Datta Chandra Shobhi. In the second half of the episode, the hosts discuss the Cockroach Janta Party and what this new political movement could mean. They are joined by TNM Executive Editor Sudipto Mondal and Newslaundry Editorial Director Manisha Pande.  Audio timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:50 - Headlines 00:12:21 - Siddaramaiah 00:48:20 - Cockroach Janta Party 01:15:46 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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. 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 here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Karnataka after Siddaramaiah and rise of Cockroach Janta Party | South Central 77

  8. 22 May

    TVK’s social media game in Tamil Nadu and anti-SIR debate | South Central 76

    In this episode of South Central, hosts Pooja Prasanna and Anisha Sheth first discuss the unprecedented use of social media in Tamil Nadu by Vijay’s TVK and whether it has reshaped politics in the state. They are joined by journalist and translator Kavitha Muralidharan and TNM’s Associate Editor Nandini Chandrasekhar. In the second part of the episode, the hosts discuss the SIR process in Karnataka, which has faced considerable resistance. They are joined by activist and journalist Shivasundar.  Audio timecodes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:06 - Headlines  00:10:02 - TVK social media game 00:49:43 - Anti SIR debate 1:14:06 - Recommendations Check out the recommendations and references from this episode. Support South Central: https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central Once a month, we will invite one TNM subscriber to the show. Write to us on what you would like to speak about to southcentral@thenewsminute.com  Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well. 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 here 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. 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 here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    TVK’s social media game in Tamil Nadu and anti-SIR debate | South Central 76
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Welcome to South Central, a podcast from The News Minute dedicated to bringing the south of India to the forefront. Each episode dives into the stories, challenges, and perspectives that shape the region and often go unheard in national conversations. South Central is led by TNM's Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran and co-hosted by TNM's Reporting Head, Pooja Prasanna. Together, they bring sharp insights, on-the-ground expertise, and a commitment to exploring the issues that truly matter in the south. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The News Minute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The News Minute
  • Show Website
    South Central

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