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

[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

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Now everyone is flexing their box office collections. And how no one made the mark. Lol.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

This floor test is more ‘find out who’s still on your side before lunch break.’

#tnelectionresults

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

So this isn’t a film? Um. Our assembly. Going to take a while to sink in.

[TheNewsMinute @thenewsminute]

Ramani’s parents told her to stop checking her phone. But she couldn’t help going back to the video, which had also garnered many comments that shamed her.

Already distressed by Manohar’s deceit and violence, Vedhaan's video pushed her to end her life.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Buffering is the content for days for Kerala media channels. Lovely writing by @litemeter

https://t.co/Z7FkGr21gc #

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

She was very very happy. In this election season, was surprised to see how none of the manifestos or media channels paid attention to the women fighting alcoholism and abuse. So this comes as a very welcome move.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Neighbour and I were talking about why there is only talk about stopping ganja. And hard drugs. Akka said she wants the TASMAC on the way to her work shut. She was tired of seeing men catcall her and kids. And also the smell of urine.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Now, Chief minister Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor shops operating within 500 metres of places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands across Tamil Nadu within 2 weeks.