Pakka politics

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Pakka politics is a podcast in Tamil that breaks down and makes sense of everyday politics and the impact it has on the social and cultural landscape. From local and national news developments to global issues that can shape the world around you, TNM’s Shabbir Ahmed and his guests delve deep into the heart of the issue. Pakka Politics with Shabbir Ahmed will host a range of voices and opinions – politicians, activists, academics, journalists and more – giving you perspectives to help you understand politics today.
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10 Years of Modi's Rule

Apr 12 2024 101 mins

As India stands at the crossroads of its future, 10 years of Modi’s governance have ignited apprehensions among democratic forces regarding the nation’s trajectory if BJP retains power in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Under Modi’s leadership, India has undergone significant transformations, marked by compromised institutions, stifled dissent, and a narrative where religion re

Marx, Music and Makkal Politics - Ft. Comrade Gangsta

Mar 01 2024 102 mins

Following in the footsteps of Tamil Nadu’s rich history of counter-culture and progressive politics through music, comes the hip-hop band Comrade Gangsta. The band blends socialism, Ambedkarite and Periyarist ideologies with a musical genre born out of Black pride and resistance. Much like Arivu, The Casteless Collective and other Tamil hip hop bands, Comrade Gangsta have taken t

North Chennai, Dalit and Dravidian Politics - Shalin Maria Lawrance Podcast

Feb 02 2024 105 mins

Tamil Nadu has witnessed a surge in atrocities against Dalits, and in recent years, these attacks have multiplied, raising questions about the commitment of Dravidian parties to protect marginalized communities. Incidents such as human feces being mixed into a drinking water tank in Vengavayal, Pudukottai district, and assaults on students from Scheduled Caste communities in Nangun

Kavi Sayam Poosum Arasiyal - Mathur Sathya

Jan 12 2024 71 mins

Since their electoral triumph in 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have been actively trying to appropriate the legacies of prominent Indian icons in the country. A similar strategy is also being implemented in Tamil Nadu by various Sangh Parivar organisations. The BJP, as part of a calculated strategy, has bee

RSS, India & Hindu Rashtra - Vijaya Sankar Podcast

Nov 27 2023 96 mins

Under BJP rule, India has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by the rise of majoritarian politics and the pervasive influence of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideology across various facets of governance, politics, and culture. This shift is not confined to the national level alone; in Tamil Nadu, the RSS has been strategically trying to exp

Poiseidhiyum Arasiyalum: Iyan Karthikeyan

Nov 03 2023 84 mins

Disinformation has wreaked havoc worldwide. In India, disinformation has been weaponized against minorities and marginalized groups, spreading hate and inciting hate crimes. In this episode of "Pakka Politics with Shabbir Ahmed," fact-checker Iyan Karthikeyan, a former editor at Youturn, delves into the politics behind disinformation. This podcast was recorded on October 25, before