Shabbir Ahmed
Senior news editor at The News Minute, providing insights and analysis on the language debate between the Tamil Nadu government and the central government.
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May 23, 2025 • 1h 25min
South Central 28 | Will Shashi Tharoor leave Congress? And how India’s police get away with violence
Join Shabbir Ahmed, Chennai Bureau Chief of The News Minute; Sudipto Mondal, a commentator on societal issues; and Vinay Srinivasa, an activist known for his relentless protests. They dive into Shashi Tharoor’s potential exit from Congress, dissecting the internal strife within the party. The discussion also addresses alarming instances of police brutality in Tamil Nadu and systemic violence in Indian policing, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in law enforcement and the protection of marginalized communities.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 59min
Hafta 526: Elon Musk’s DOGE, Tamil Nadu-Centre clash over three-language formula
Nitin Pai, co-founder of the Takshashila Institution, discusses the controversial creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk, arguing its ideological underpinnings and the dismissal of federal employees. Shabbir Ahmed sheds light on the clash between Tamil Nadu and the central government over the contentious three-language formula, emphasizing concerns about the preservation of local languages against federal impositions. Both guests explore how governance complexity affects regional identities and public policy.
