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

[Parth MN @parthpunter]

Ah the irony of Congress detaining people for doing exactly what their leaders are doing in Delhi

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

This is a reflection of the joke of a democracy we’ve become. And the state of affairs of journalism !

[Dhanya Rajendran @dhanyarajendran]

This is an exhaustive list of accounts from journalists who were either detained, assaulted, or had their equipment damaged by the Delhi Police. There are around 30 accounts in total, with direct quotes from almost all of them.

https://t.co/Bgc9yz1hAj

[Dhanya Rajendran @dhanyarajendran]

A prison-like bus, an unknown location:

@NidhiSuresh_ writes her account of a
day in detention with @neha_aisa

https://t.co/Lru1R59fAI

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Here I am doomscrolling videos of police sacking the youth, police indifferent to men hitting women & men with lathis & gaalis. Calling it doomscrolling cos this is 2026 & the youth have finally started asking questions. And your response is to break & silence them? Doom & gloom.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

I am sitting in a conference in Malaysia where lawmakers from China, Pakistan, Indonesia, Jakarta, Singapore are saying ‘LET’S GET ANGRIER. We need to, because we owe it to our future kids. They deserve a better world and we have already destroyed it beyond the tipping point.’

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

The audacity of the police to manhandle young people and JOURNALISTS, knowing well that it’s being recorded.

The audacity that they can get away with it.

The audacity this government has to let this happen to its people in the capital and believing they can be tyrannical.

[Mujib Mashal @MujMash]

Late into the evening today, Delhi police continued to violently round up young protesters, continued what’s been a day of roughing up journalists (despite the clear badge and mic in this case that I witnessed in CP).

[Nidheesh M K @mknid]

For many of us journalists, John Brittas has become over the years one of the first people we call when we face harassment from the state. He has stood up for journalists and others facing oppression, and has been a strong voice of the Opposition.

Today, he was dragged into a police bus while protesting, assaulted, and dumped on the roadside.

Solidarity with you @JohnBrittas. If this is how the police treat an elected MP, imagine what an ordinary citizen faces.

[Sreenivasan Jain @SreenivasanJain]

Alarming: on the day the Supreme Court ordered the police to allow journalists to do their job, Delhi Police bundle a woman reporter into the van. This despite her and us repeatedly telling the police that she’s with the media, and showing her badge.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@ExposeDravidam Huh? I don’t want China to become a leader, am merely quoting the article.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

China’s reticence to accept 'climate leadership' is puzzling to many. Because China does indeed lead the global energy transition.

https://t.co/OHD88DPe2k

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@Siddharth_Ck Detained, yes. Denied permission to protest, yes.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Don’t download these. Everyone protesting in Delhi.

[Joy @Joydas]

Those going to protest, there are reports Internet has been blocked. Donot download and use Bridgefy (Android/ios) or Briar (Android) to communicate. They work through Bluetooth networks. Don’t use it in your group to communicate. Will defeat purpose of Internet blockade

[Piyush Rai @Benarasiyaa]

Onboard Goa Express in Itarsi (MP), police forcibly detained students travelling from Pune to Delhi to participate in the protests demanding resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

[The Quint @TheQuint]

Ground Report | Protestors approaching towards Jantar Mantar detained at Cannaught Place.

#CockroachJantaParty #Protest #JantarMantar #Delhi #Politics

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Anyone walking by in the area is being taken away in police buses.

[Mujib Mashal @MujMash]

Roads leading to Jantar Mantar, increasingly the only designated protest site in India’s capital, remain firmly barricaded. Massive security force. Even individual protesters are being detained and taken away

[Manisha Pande @MnshaP]

Do watch this to understand the scale of police mobilisation today. People walking down the road are being picked up and put into buses. Journos aren’t being allowed to access the roads where these buses are stationed

This is very different from what we saw during the July protests

[Sneha Koshy @SnehaMKoshy]

Supreme Court: “no complete prohibition” on movement of metro trains, asks officials to allow metro, railway services to operate in a regulated manner. SC puts convenience of CITIZENS first. 'Not all have cars, pvt vehicles' #JantarMantar #Delhi #DMRC #CJP #GyaneshKumar

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@chennaicorp It’s demolished. There is dust all over houses in this area. Very residential with a lot of kids and elderly. Called @chennaicorp helpline TWICE & registered complaints. Called Thiruvanmiyur Zonal Officer many times. Registered another complaint through Namma Chennai app. NOTHING

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

Dear @chennaicorp a clear violation of building norms. It’s been 3 days since I filed a complaint and yet no response. This is happening in a central area in Thiruvanmiyur. Two buildings are being demolished. Two storeys.

No net in place. No precautions.

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@millenialcray @chennaicorp Bought 4 extra inhalers now. *

[Smitha T K @smitha_tk]

@Dirisalasrikan2 @chennaicorp That’s what the several complaints to the @chennaicorp has been. A week and nothing. The building is almost demolished completely.

[Greater Chennai Traffic Police @ChennaiTraffic]

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT:

Due to a major pothole at Tidel Park Junction, traffic diversions are in place. All vehicles (except 2-wheelers) coming from CPT are being diverted at Indra Nagar Jn. towards Indra Nagar Water Tank Road.

Indira Nagar 2nd Avenue → Water Tank Road (Right Turn)→ Kalakshetra Road Junction (Right Turn) → Thiruvanmiyur Junction → Tidel Park Junction.

Plan your commute accordingly.
#ChennaiTraffic