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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
South Central
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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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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June 12, 2026
Being a Dalit feminist on social media and illegal mining in TN
<p>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.</p><br><p> 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.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Audio timecodes</p><br><p>00:00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:01:48 - Headlines </p><p>00:09:21 - Self-expression with Aleena</p><p>00:52:31 - Illegal mining in TN</p><p>1:27:51 - Recommendations</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><strong>Check out the</strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuGm5-JwvRc4SCazAtW9956IKfsy3RrTJOFMsvbhmGE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> recommendations and references from this episode</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Support South Central:</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>You can also let us know what you think by filling out our quick</strong><a href="https://forms.gle/fotHnLrY7uEVbzSB8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> feedback form</strong></a><strong>. Your suggestions help shape future episodes of South Central. </strong></p><br><p><strong>Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Produced by Jaseem Ali and Megha Mukundan , edited by Jaseem Ali, camera Ajay R, socials Riya T T and Sukanya Shaji</strong></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 5, 2026
Annamalai says bye to BJP: Reasons and what’s in store
<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Audio timecodes</p><br><p>00:00:00 - Introduction</p><p>00:04:29 - Headlines </p><p>00:13:12 - Annamalai</p><p>00:45:09 - Kerala period leave</p><p>1:14:26 - Recommendations</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out the</strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuGm5-JwvRc4SCazAtW9956IKfsy3RrTJOFMsvbhmGE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> recommendations and references from this episode</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>Support South Central:</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>You can also let us know what you think by filling out our quick</strong><a href="https://forms.gle/fotHnLrY7uEVbzSB8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> feedback form</strong></a><strong>. Your suggestions help shape future episodes of South Central. Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 29, 2026
Karnataka after Siddaramaiah and rise of Cockroach Janta Party | South Central 77
<p>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.</p><p>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. </p><br><p>Audio timecodes</p><p>00:00:00 - Introduction </p><p>00:01:50 - Headlines</p><p>00:12:21 - Siddaramaiah </p><p>00:48:20 - Cockroach Janta Party</p><p>01:15:46 - Recommendations</p><br><p><strong>Check out the</strong><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SuGm5-JwvRc4SCazAtW9956IKfsy3RrTJOFMsvbhmGE/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> recommendations and references from this episode</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Support South Central:</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> https://pages.razorpay.com/south-central</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>Send your thoughts, suggestions, and criticism as well.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><br><p><strong>You can also let us know what you think by filling out our quick</strong><a href="https://forms.gle/fotHnLrY7uEVbzSB8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> feedback form</strong></a><strong>. Your suggestions help shape future episodes of South Central. Contribute to our reporting fund.</strong><a href="https://pages.razorpay.com/reporting-fund" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here.</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To check out our other shows,</strong><a href="https://www.thenewsminute.com/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p><strong>To not miss any updates, join TNM's WhatsApp Channel!</strong><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAPDLKCxoB4y7QzMZ20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Click here</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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