Smitha T K

Independent Digital Journalist | Earth Journalism Network Grantee | TEDX Speaker | Former The Quint, Bloomberg Quint, NDTV, Hindustan Times | ACJ

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

So, I gave a TEDX talk about an issue I've been covering as a journalist for a decade & a reality that I've been living. Did you know, the price you are PAYING for climate change is hidden in your water bill. Watch to reevaluate your accounts. @tedxnapier
https://t.co/77GnQVNe5g

[Ranjitha Gunasekaran @ranjim]

Vidya Reddy, of Tulir - Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse to TNIE: “What is the message being sent, when a public figure and person in authority, thinks it is acceptable to be inconsiderate of a child’s boundaries and body autonomy?”

[Adrija Bose @adrijabose]

This story was difficult to report and even more difficult to write. @thestrangerobot made the investigation accessible.

Even if you don’t read the story (because too long), go check the data visualisation. https://t.co/OYnkj4otJR

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Tamil Nadu: The 16-km Velachery-Tambaram High Road to be names 'Major Mukund Varadarajan Road.'

Telangana: Road near US Consulate in Hyderabad as 'Donald Trump Avenue.'

Two states in India.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Is it too much to expect podcasters/ journalists to get the pronunciation right?

Isn't Kooodaloor. It is Cuddalore.
Isn't Anamli. It is Annamalai.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Cakes can be a great distraction.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Not just investigate, but seek consent, understand legal documents, risking his life, while staying true to the story. This is a journalist who chose the authenticity of the story above all. This behaviour of ripping off content & packaging with popping gfx is just not done.

[Nidheesh M K @mknid]

https://t.co/sr2BW0ZjTb

[N Sai Charan @nscwrites]

Congress leader and Rajya Sabha nominee from Tamil Nadu for the upcoming by-polls Praveen Chakravarty refers the new alliance led by TVK as Tamil Nadu Social Justice Progressive Alliance.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

There is no protocol as such. Nothing indicates the order of persons at a ribbon-cutting event.

In fact, the constitution treats urban local bodies independent of state government bodies.

[Esther @EstherRachelJ]

தவெக MLA பல்லவி அவர்களின் பொறுமையும்

திமுக மேயரின் அலட்சிய பதிலும்

தவெக வளர்ப்பு 🔥

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Cute take on #WorldEnvironmentDay by @the_hindu

Make friends. Save fuel. Get on carpool. Get dropped at the airport. Walk together to the grocery store in the neighbourhood.

Make friends and go green.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

A lot of feel-good and inspiring stories out there. But all entangled in mid writing, quick edit cuts and AI- touched content. @DebayanDuttaa always surprises you by taking you to the room where he shot that story. You can hear the giggles and fumbles.

https://t.co/iqjkvF4N1S

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

But it’s funny that these extremists believe you resonate with them. Until they read the article.

And can’t argue cos the facts are there.

This is coming from a reporter who has been following a case of displacement, land acquisition and urban planning.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Biased experts are good.

Listen to me. As a journalist, I’d love a strong opinionated person, who can represent a line of thought. Don’t want that diplomacy.

I’ll find myself a sorted grounded neutral voice too.

[Pramod Madhav @PramodMadhav6]

Setting aside extremely harsh criticism and clear social media bullying, IG Ramya Bharathi continues her duty by meeting with the grieving family and assuring them all support.
#Dutyfirst

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@Mahaveer_VJ @BlrCityPolice So you believe that all Muslims need to be treated with hate? Those who hurt others, irrespective of religion or gender, need to be tried by the court of law. India is a secular country and we can live in harmony, what we’ve been doing for decades!

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

.@BlrCityPolice this is just hate speech.

[महावीर, ಮಹಾವೀರ, Mahavir @Mahaveer_VJ]

WAKE UP, BENGALURU!!!

This is happening here Neemsi Veg restaurant owned by Muslims, is expanding by opening one more branch in Basavanagudi after JP Nagar, now they are Hell bent on halal of Brahmin/Hindu strong domain of Veg restaurants.

Already we have Muslim fruit & vegetable mafia, Tender coconut mafia, real estate Wakf mafia, Auto Rickshaw/Taxi/Driver mafia, ID idli dosa batter, Sunflower oil...

Mosque mafia, Used car mafia, etc... Even A2B taken over... Observe Muslim mafia kabza chain from Shivaji Nagar, St. Johns Market area, continuing on Adugodi, Lalbag surroundings, Mavalli, Mohammedan Block of Basavanagudi, Byrasandra, Tilak Nagar, 9th Blk. Jngr., Bannerghatta Road, Avalahalli Tipu circle, Kanakapura Road, and many Ilyaas nagar, Yaraab nagars, Bangalore Palace surroundings, Frazer Town, Tannery Road, Tasker town, etc.. etc...

Even now if Hindus do not unite and be a strong force, we will be extinct like Parsis/Zoraoshtrians ...

Just imagine these Muslims reaching Basavanagudi and displacing Brahmins, Shettys, Marwadis....

[Karthick Ram Manoharan @KRManoharan]

'People's mandate', like Rousseau's General Will, is an assumption, that is ultimately subservient to real numbers. Further, a multi-issue election is not a single-issue referendum. 2026 election was not a referendum on Vijay, MKS, or EPS.

More here.👇

https://t.co/2c8ARPG0On

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Rickey Revoked.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

#TVK government should be real government, not reels government. - #DMK Udhayanidhi Stalin

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Will run in horse speed.
Not into horse trading.
- Vijay

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

DMK says it is going to walk out of the Assembly floor test. #tnelectionresults #TVKVijay‌