Sonu kothari

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The 2026 Longlist of the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman in the Non-fiction category.
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Author Sudeep Chakravarti speaks to TNIE reporter, Sonu M Kothari, after winning the Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman for Best Non-Fiction for his book Fallen City: A Double Murder, Political Insanity and Delhi’s Descent from Grace.

In this conversation, Chakravarti reflects on the disappearance of Delhi’s dignity, the deeper political and moral questions explored in Fallen City, and what the city’s transformation reveals about power, violence, and institutional decay. Watch this compelling interview with one of India’s most respected non-fiction voices on writing, cities, and the cost of political madness.

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“Why are our great ancestors reduced to regional history?” asks @authoramish in this interview with @NewIndianXpress @xpresstn
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A shelter for trans persons, set up under Garima Greh - a Union government scheme - in Chennai, suffers without funding for years. It is running on the sheer grit of a lean team of staff and the mortgaged jewellery of a trans woman. I report for @tniefeatures

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Watch the interview with Chartered Accountant, financial content creator, and the author of the book, Money Doesn't Grow on Trees: The Friendliest Guide to Personal Finance, @lavsmohan shares her learnings, experiences, advices from her financial journey and beyond.

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Valluvar Kottam, for decades, has been hearing public outcry, the angst and wails of protesters. The hub may no longer offer a resort to them, but revolution remains etched on its walls.

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ASHA workers in Kerala, essential to the state’s health system, have been on strike since February 10, demanding better pay, social security, and recognition for their crucial work in the much lauded healthcare system. @arch_types reports

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Does the definition of love change as you age? Ahead of Valentine’s Day, I spoke to 4 couples from city and document their meaning of love— it is companionship, small gestures and not giving up.

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In his latest book, 'The Lord of the Earth and the Sea’, historian Anirudh Kanisetti (@AKanisetti) maps the forgotten Chola narratives, evolution of medieval Tamil society, and contributions of empire’s women

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Streets of #Chennai are wrapped in the rustles of newspapers, gurgles in tea/coffee kettles, never-ending chatters of friends, the quiet weaving of garland vendors. It’s Chennai in wee hours. It barely sleeps

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☎️ Cyclone Fengal - Chennai Rains - Helpline Numbers

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Meet #chennai very own Parrot Sudarson. He feeds hundreds of parrots and pigeons, 50 stray cats and dogs and 150 goats each day. His work was noted and featured in the tamil movie #meiyazhaganonnetflix

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On #WorldToiletDay @Sonukothari15 assesses the accessibility of the She Toilets, launched last year in #Chennai @NewIndianXpress @xpresstn

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This #WorldToiletDay let’s take a look at the functioning and maintenance of She Toilet in the city. These toilets are in operation for 14 months and talks are on to develop these mobile toilets, inturn improving city’s sanitation infrastructure.

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How safe are women’s hostels in the state? In the guise of safety what are working women and students put through in these spaces? To know

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Thank you, @Sonukothari15, for the wonderful coverage on the @newsofchennai citizen resource site 🔗https://t.co/2eZeTxjqcx for #ChennaiRains | @tniefeatures

The plan is to keep the site active throughout the year with useful and relevant resources and helplines for citizens

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This #Navaratri2024 @Sonukothari15 talks to @dushyanthsridar to decode the meaning of the popular Mahishasura Mardhini and how it celebrates the Goddess @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
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Did a lateish video on the origins of Madras and Madras Day. As a Bangalorean, it's always a marvel to watch how this city celebrates itself

Watch here: https://t.co/C88eBV1PTg

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Madras turned 385 last month, and for the past 20 years we have been celebrating the city in the form of Madras Day. How did it all begin? @arch_types brings you the story.
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