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Saturday, April 18, 2026
TopicSouth India

Topic: South India

Why language-based states make delimitation a political football

Increasing parliamentary seats for women doesn’t erode state powers; federalism is about the distribution of power, not just MP counts.

The Delimitation Dilemma—What Southern politicians should be bargaining for

Instead of fighting the inevitable population shift, southern leaders should seek to integrate migrants and preserve their local influence.

A Kannada short film uses Udupi’s Janmashtami to ask who belongs, and who doesn’t

'Rakkasa' was shot in four days, with all Janmashtami visuals captured in real time during the actual celebrations. Director G Vishnu highlights the everyday rhythms of life and the spirit of Udupi.

BJP understands South India’s delimitation fear. So it wants a fair, transparent process

Reducing parliamentary representation could impact resource allocation, South Indian leaders claim. They must remember that development in South has come at the cost of Bihar & Odisha.

South India took the country forward. Language of the failing Hindi belt can’t be imposed on it

In many ways, MK Stalin‘s letter articulated what many South Indians feel but don’t necessarily say. For how long will South India be kept back by the failures of the Hindi belt?

South India isn’t running out of people. Solution to delimitation is in political action

Stalin didn’t ask couples to have 16 children. And it wouldn’t solve the dependency ratio problem. Southern states already have a higher-than-average unemployment rate.

India sees alarming rise in dengue cases even before peak season, steady increase over past 4 years

Most number of cases in southern states, Maharashtra. Experts stress need for policy & community action, say global warming may have contributed to proliferation of source mosquitoes.

Kamiya Jani calling idli-chicken curry ‘weird’ is no faux pas. It’s North Indian ignorance

If Curly Tales' Jani doesn't educate herself on Southern fare then her awards need a tweak—‘Best North Indian Food Influencer’ and ‘Best North Indian Travel Creator’.

Why are South Indian temples larger than ones in North? Answer isn’t ‘Islamic invasions’

In the medieval period, South Indian temples became investment destinations for middle classes. This is why they transformed into sprawling complexes.

On Camera

What Modi got wrong. Indians don’t want hundreds of new MPs

If the government wants to spend taxpayers’ money to make India a better place, then spend it on building more courts, improving the collapsing bureaucracy. But, of course, politicians will only think of themselves.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.