Siva Parameswaran

Senior International Journalist. World News Editor @GazetteAfrica ex-senior journalist @bbcworldservice, London. Contributing Editor @CanadaUthayan

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Proud the case was handled by good friend solicitor @SinnKandiah @MTC_Solicitors . Great job by both. An example of a Tamil attorney helping sinhalese too.
Care worker fears being parted from unborn child and family after Home Office ‘go home’ letters https://t.co/OKzuv4GfH4

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Truly said @AnanthAyyasamy and brilliantly articulated. The private Engineering colleges churn out graduates not engineers. The deemed universities still worse. Core engineering and practical hands-on-experience is never taught. Right time u flagged it@dpradhanbjp @CMOTamilnadu

[Ananthan Ayyasamy @AnanthAyyasamy]

Tamil Nadu produces 1.5 lakh+ engineering graduates every year.

But TN engineers are SELLING SAREES, NOT BUILDING ENGINES.

Not because they lack ambition — because the system failed to create jobs worthy of their degrees.

📌 Only 6 in 10 https://t.co/h7fU9kaZb9 grads are considered job-ready (India Skills Report 2025)

📌 Average salaried worker earns ₹21,285/month — not enough to live with dignity in any Tamil Nadu city

📌 Only 3% of jobs promised under GIM 2024’s ₹6.64L cr investments have materialized

When engineers become showroom salespeople, it’s not a career choice. It’s a policy failure.

@CMOTamilnadu

#TamilNadu #YouthUnemployment #SkillsMismatch

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Why are these Baba’s so ostentatious? Sadhus & gurus are supposed to me devoid of any desire. But such people fly business classes, wear designer coolers, have people to carry their seats. They should learn from Adheenams & others. This is cult worship & not religious. Sorry.

[MANIKANDAN🇮🇳 @manijgd]

Welcome moments of @Gurudev in #Baku #Azerbaijan

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Aiyo 😱one more Indigo @IndiGo6E route. Really feel sorry for pilgrims. This is what happens when airspace is monopolized. May be ‘Prayaachit’ for Indigo but for sure paap aur paap for passengers. Very unfriendly airline. Have suffered enough with them. @RamMNK @DGCAIndia

[Krishnan Gaur @Mercedes5494]

INDIGO LAUNCHES

BANGKOK TO VARANASI FLIGHTS.

Netizens call it the ‘Paap & Prayaschit’ route

[CNN @CNN]

A former Air Canada pilot faces criminal charges for flying tens of thousands of passengers for nearly 17 years with a fake pilot's license, Canadian police announced. https://t.co/mW6pnJDnT0

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Fake universities should be severely dealt and reigned in. They spoil the credibility of genuine Universities and the opportunities of deserving graduates. @PMOIndia @dpradhanbjp @AmitShah @DrSJaishankar a strong reply and action is needed
https://t.co/vCaBn81aFY

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Thanks for flagging. And you are the first one to flag it. Except for a couple of cookies and a coffee there is nothing “Premium” in it. @VFSGlobal may come with unconvincing answer but the bitter truth is what you have said. Honestly it’s a ‘premium con’ if it can be called.

[Uncle Fed @WhatTheFahad]

This is for all Indians who apply visa through @VFSGlobal, PLEASE DO NOT OPT FOR THEIR PREMIUM LOUNGE SERVICE. TOTAL SCAM.

Let me explain. 1/4

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

OMG! My 10 CEAT tyres (2 cars+1 two wheeler) are at number 4 globally. Let CEAT keep rolling at all roads. #CEAT
Chalti ka naam CEAT, Bindass Tyre

[Harsh Goenka @hvgoenka]

3 Indian tyre brands in the world’s Top 10 strongest tyre brands of 2026! Delighted to see CEAT at #4.

I struggle to think of another manufacturing category where Indian brands hold such a dominant position on the world stage. A proud moment for Indian industry.

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

அலைகள் ஓய்ந்தது 😭
அனால் அவரது மண் வாசனையும், ரயில் பயணமும் தொடரும்.

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

India never fails to amuse with jokers & circus. In the land of Adi Shankaracharya, Maharishi Valmiki, ved Vyas, Kabirdas, Surdas, Tuslidas, Bakth Meera, Ramanujar, Madhvacharya, Rishis, Yogis, Adhineems et al self styled god men too thrive. An affront to the above & dharma

[IndiaExplained @IndiaExplained]

Sri Sri new profession since his career as an economic forecaster didn't pan out

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

In local body polls contest independently prove your cadre strength & at least 5 % vote share, then people will notice you. Honestly ask your conscience if @MDMKVaiko has a future? What’s the cadre base & strength?

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

@duraivaikooffl iv in @toi is neither here nor there. If “humiliating” @MDMKVaiko cd’ve gone MNM way. Against @DMK, then pro, with @AIADMKOfficial then MNK again DMK you lost all credibility. Cribbing don’t bring votes, its field work and policy. Come out & face local elections

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

பல வருசமா இணையவழியில் தான் செலுத்துறோம். இதுலே என்ன புதுசு, மகிழ்ச்சி? எழுச்சி?

[Dr.Aravind Raja @AravindRajaOff]

அஞ்சு வருசமா ஒவ்வொரு தடவ Online ல EB Bill கட்டும் போதும் இத இணைய வழில கட்ட முடிஞ்சா நல்லா இருக்குமேனு யோசிச்சுருக்கேன் இப்ப இது நடைமுறைக்கு வந்ததுல மகிழ்ச்சி.😍

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

@TANGEDCO_Offcl @EB_Adyar_Tmbm @CTR_Nirmalkumar frequent power cut happened regularly @ Chennai 64/73.l, particularly evenings and late nights. Any specific reason?

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

That’s great to note Dr. Much appreciate the noble cause.

[Sundar Sankaran @sundar_s1955]

Honoured and blessed to be associated with this noble venture Asia's largest Free Dialysis Langar run by Delhi Gurdwara @DSGMCDelhi
@drmohanv
Kudos to my mentee Dr Venkatesh for running this service successfully for so many years
God bless
@Vasuragh @AdityaRajKaul @mssirsa
@hskalka @somusp9
@Jasonphilip8
@JP_LOKSATTA @narendramodi @gupta_rekha @raghav_chadha @sundar__raghav @DrNarayanaSub
@Dr_Kristin_G

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Yes, very true. Once we cross the security it’s basically rip off. The Udan cafe before that is cheap but QC compromised. @RamMNK sd please look into this fleecing at almost all airports incl @aaichnairport One reason may be the rent. If that can be subsidized the it may improve

[SivaKumar_IND @IndSivakumar]

Even in Changi Airport a cup of coffee can be purchased cheaper. At MAA loots are running stalls just next to drive way.

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

No one never ever has explained what “Islamophobia” is in so simple terms. You nailed it I suppose. Respecting Islam is one thing and pseudo Islamophobia is another.

[Ahmed Khalifa @_A_khalifa]

ISLAMOPHOBIA
is a brilliant invention by the
Left & the Muslim Brotherhood
to push their expansion, spread
their rotten terrorist ideology,
dominate everything, & grab even
more power!

A truly unholy alliance between
political Islam and the Left!!

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

Well said @AntoJoseph Even more basic issue is lack of teachers at primary schools where fundamentals are laid. Same for Higher schools too. No proper teachers recruitment for years and even if so caught is corruption & legal battle. Sorry, education in TN is beyond repair

[Anto T Joseph @AntoJoseph]

What education quality can universities in #TamilNadu attain if more than half of the vaccancies of teaching staff remains vacant? Shocking numbers here.

Higher education in the state requires an overhaul before it’s too late

@binitajTNIE
@xpresstn
@NewIndianXpress

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

No .
wrong. Outgoing CDS was Gen. Anil Chauhan and NOT Dwivedi.

[Omniscient @sarwgyata]

@braddy_Codie05 Coincidentally, they both took over from two North Indian Brahmins Admiral Tripathi and General Dwivedi.

[Siva Parameswaran @BBCSiva]

No… cos that is not reciprocal.

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Would you let your children go to a mosque on a school trip?
Yes or No?