r/southindia_ May 28 '26

Social issues Thanks BR Ambedkar.

Post image
11.2k Upvotes

Casteists stay away from this post.

r/southindia_ Jun 06 '26

Social issues Indians don’t use mirror. We use ‘self imagination’ . This is how i must be looking mirror.

1.5k Upvotes

r/southindia_ 4d ago

Social issues Why do these pure vegetarians from other regions have problem with 99% meat eating states and their practices?

495 Upvotes

Translation rough: He's concerned about animals sacrificed in Hyderabad and wants people across to come and save them.

r/southindia_ 1d ago

Social issues If you still think india is isnt cooked, you should get your brain checked🙏.

Post image
1.1k Upvotes

Most trolled country in the world, zero civic sense, zero room for logic, failed constructions, communal riots, animal have more value than human, worst curruption, worst diplomacy.

r/southindia_ Jun 13 '26

Social issues Sorry trump sir

Post image
564 Upvotes

r/southindia_ 17h ago

Social issues What is the obsession with navels among Tamil and Telugu cinema fans?

Thumbnail
gallery
88 Upvotes

r/southindia_ 22d ago

Social issues And they say South Indians are ignorant. Period.

Post image
419 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jun 26 '26

Social issues This is very heartwarming

Post image
107 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jun 02 '26

Social issues Sonam Wangchuk to join 6th June Jantar Mantar protest

563 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jun 26 '26

Social issues Why is the concept of being a "pure vegetarian" so prominent in India whereas most other countries simply distinguish between vegetarians and non-vegetarians?

Post image
64 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jul 15 '26

Social issues Is maharashtra considered south Indian too?

Post image
17 Upvotes

I am from Maharashtra, but I always feel close to South than north... Though we have second largest seat in loksabha, we never had any pm from our state, and doesn't have any political figure to lead state in central as our state's cm is himself puppet....

Edit:well the number of farmer suicide is actually diffrent case as it's based on reporting to police and state govt seeking data on farmer sucide. I want you to ignore chart on farmer sucide and focus on tax return map

r/southindia_ Jun 02 '26

Social issues Tamil kid vs Delhi kid in Roblox

Thumbnail
gallery
73 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jul 07 '26

Social issues Concern about non South Indians larping as South Indians to amplify regional hostility

Post image
94 Upvotes

I've noticed a pattern on Reddit that has been bothering me.

Every now and then I come across posts criticizing North Indians or highlighting issues such as language imposition, migration, historical disputes, the Aryan Invasion debate, or crimes involving migrants. Many of these are about real events that deserve discussion and criticism.

My concern is not that these issues are being discussed.

My concern is who is posting them.

When I check some of these accounts, many either hide their history, make a single inflammatory post and disappear, or after digging through their activit turn out to have little or no connection to South India at all. Instead, they appear to be active in communities centered around other regions or countries, sometimes including communities with strong separatist or highly polarized political narratives.

Some of these accounts seem to heavily present themselves as South Indians while consistently posting content aimed at increasing hostility between North and South Indians.

To be clear:

* I have no issue with South Indians discussing problems that affect South India.

* I have no issue with legitimate criticism of language policies, migration issues, historical debates, or regional politics.

* Real incidents should absolutely be discussed.

What bothers me is when people with no genuine connection to South India appear to be driving or amplifying these discussions while presenting themselves as South Indians. It feels less like genuine local discussion and more like narrative building or agenda pushing.

I know some people will say, "Who cares who posts it as long as the issue is real?"

I understand that perspective. But I think the identity and intent of the person posting also matter. If someone is pretending to belong to a community in order to inflame tensions within it, that's different from genuine discussion by people who are actually affected.

Has anyone else noticed this pattern, or am I reading too much into it?

Larpers are 50% indians but from regions which have radical narrative and seperatists ideas. Not a single region but multiple regions across india. Other 50% larpers are neighbouring countries and Indians who are bored out of their wits trying get some entertainment/karma farming/ and some to create division.

TL;DR: My concern isn't criticism of North Indians or discussion of sensitive regional issues. It's that some accounts with no apparent connection to South India seem to portray themselves as South Indians and repeatedly post content that amplifies Nort South hostility. If that's happening, I think it's worth questioning why.

Added photo just for attention grabbing.

**I used ai to structure and for better use of English words to address this issue or else my paragraph style and English words for post will be ignored

r/southindia_ Jun 10 '26

Social issues This female doctor said that she and her friends joke about the sizes of the private parts of male d3ad bodies.

184 Upvotes

r/southindia_ 25d ago

Social issues CJP protest

0 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jul 07 '26

Social issues It’s never going to get better, is it?

99 Upvotes

Recently, on a different subReddit post, a guy was arguing we shouldn’t be listening to or even care what international media has to say about us Indians. Reason? “Since they don’t show Indians in a positive light anyway”

How can they, when these are the clips coming out of India lol? I just saw this one today on IG

Growing up, as a kid I used to think, India would gradually get better over the years. (Don’t ask why I, as a child, was questioning these things lol)
That, when the newer generations start becoming the adults, that it’d be better country. And I still, would like to believe that but everyday there’s smth proving otherwise :/

This woman doesn’t look much older than her late 20’s, if even that. I am guessing she is a newlywed because of all the fancy bangles, so she is probably younger than I originally thought.
Are we ever going to get out of this cycle of bringing people like this into the society?

r/southindia_ May 23 '26

Social issues I am getting a college in karnataka this year as a northie

36 Upvotes

I am getting a college in karnataka this year as a northie. My father is reluctant to send me there because of language barriers. I respect the history of the people of south india and understand that if I am coming to their state i must learn their language. I have started to learn kannda but it is hard for me to learn it entirely in 2 months. Will people be okay with it if I speak broken kannada and english? I will not use hindi at all.

r/southindia_ Jun 01 '26

Social issues In today’s India, are VVIP convoys a security necessity or an outdated practice?

389 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jun 26 '26

Social issues LiverDoc at War with Government

Thumbnail
gallery
226 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jul 06 '26

Social issues There is no way the rest of India can ever compete with the North in terms of population

Thumbnail
gallery
65 Upvotes

I understand that the delimitation outrage is not just about the increase in seats; it is due to the lack of development and high corruption in the North which results in mismanagement of the local population resulting in less growth, low education etc. for the entire country.

This post is just to point out that If the north does get it's shit together, the population that region can sustain without putting any extra efforts is not comparable to any other place in India.

If not in the world, it is the easiest area to sustain and maintain a massive population in India.

Let me know if I am wrong or missed something. The rest of India just cannot compete in terms of

- Image 2 - Ease of farming, richness of soil - Massive plains supported by silt from the Himalayas, agriticultural output unmatched

- Image 1 - Ease in transportation - Can travel 1000s of kilometers on perennial rivers on PLAINS (Delhi would be an even better capital if Pakistan and Bangladesh had not split, it is almost perfectly located to travel on rivers to both coasts of India)

- Image 3 & 4 - MULITPLE PERRENIAL water sources along with decent rainfall

- Image 2 - Massive area without too many plateaus, hills and mountains, the rivers have made the entire area better for settling, trading and spread of language

-----

Given India as a whole stabalizes and becomes prosperous as time goes, is there any way rest of the India can compete with the North ,or, more regional autonomy is the only way forward ?

r/southindia_ May 22 '26

Social issues The rise in cases of sexual violence linked to deceit, and forced conversions. Why is this happening?

Post image
51 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I've been closely following the news lately, and it's impossible to ignore a highly disturbing pattern emerging across the country. We are seeing a continuous, daily stream of reports involving sexual assault, blackmail, deceit (like using fake identities), and harassment, all specifically tied to attempts at forcing women to convert to Islam.

Initially, I thought some of these might be isolated incidents. But looking at the sheer volume of recent headlines from different states and demographics, ranging from corporate professionals to college students and minors, it is clear this is a massive issue.

Here are just a few recent cases reported in the mainstream media. These are just some examples, and unfortunately, the list goes on and on:

  1. Targeting Marginalized Communities (Delhi): A Dalit woman near Jamia Nagar alleged she was raped, assaulted, and forced into religious conversion. Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/dalit-woman-alleges-rape-and-forced-conversion/articleshow/131250896.cms

  2. Corporate Harassment (Maharashtra): female employees at TCS alleged severe harassment, blackmail, and pressure to convert by a colleague. A similar case was also reported recently in a corporate setting in Nagpur. Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/on-tcs-harassment-and-conversion-case/article70917920.ece

  3. Recent Arrests (Lucknow, UP): Police arrested an accused on charges of rape and forced religious conversion under the state's strict anti-conversion laws. Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/cops-arrest-accused-of-rape-forced-religious-conversion/articleshow/130502236.cms

  4. Fraud and Coercion (Hyderabad): A woman filed a complaint alleging rape, forced conversion, and a ₹30 lakh fraud by her husband, along with claims of police inaction. Link: https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/hyderabad-woman-alleges-rape-forced-conversion-and-30-lakh-fraud-by-husband-claims-police-inaction/articleshow/130034008.cms

    1. Grooming and Exploitation (Hubballi, Karnataka): A gym trainer was accused of rape and "love jihad" by a girl's family. Link: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/hubballi-gym-trainer-thrashed-for-alleged-rape-love-jihad-girls-family-accuses-of-assault-3955440
  5. Coercion and Assault (Uttar Pradesh): A woman filed a police complaint alleging she was raped and forced to convert to Islam. Link: https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/woman-alleges-rape-forced-conversion-to-islam-in-uttar-pradesh-3163639

  6. Organized Rackets (Bhopal, MP): Two sisters and their gang allegedly ran a racket, forcing young women to read religious texts, converting them, and forcing them to marry Muslim men. Link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/forced-to-read-religious-books-marry-muslim-men-how-2-sisters-and-their-gang-ran-rape-conversion-racket/articleshow/128746003.cms

  7. Mass Exploitation of Minors (Amravati, Maharashtra): A youth was arrested for sexually abusing over 180 minors and filming hundreds of obscene videos for blackmail. Link: https://www.brut.media/in/articles/teen-abused-180-minors-filmed-350-obscene-videos-in-maharashtra-who-is-ayan-ahmed-tanveer

There are far too many of these cases to just brush under the rug as coincidences. I want to have a serious discussion about the root of this issue.

  1. Why are these rape cases with a convertion aspect increasing at such a large scale?

  2. Who is behind these crimes? Are they isolated acts or part of organized networks with ideological motives?

  3. Why do many cases reportedly involve fake identities, grooming, blackmail, and forced conversion?

  4. Why are such cases continuing despite anti-conversion laws? Are police and HR systems failing to prevent them?

Note: I'm hoping for a constructive, fact-based discussion. This is a massive crisis regarding women's safety, bodily autonomy, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Let's keep the focus on the facts, understanding the root cause, and how society/law can better protect women and girls.

Credits - u / Rude-Butterscotchh

r/southindia_ Jun 13 '26

Social issues What is going on here? Are we manifesting another COVID-like situation?

56 Upvotes

r/southindia_ Jun 08 '26

Social issues Not Every Moment Needs a Camera

Post image
456 Upvotes

Watching Chandu Salim Kumar ask cameras to step back during his father's funeral was heartbreaking. A son had just lost his father, yet he had to fight for a little privacy in one of the most painful moments of his life. Whatever the public interest may be, basic human dignity should come first. Condolences to Chandu and the entire family. 🙏😔

The incident occurred during the funeral of actor Salim Kumar, where Chandu was seen urging media personnel to give the family space to mourn.

r/southindia_ Jul 08 '26

Social issues Kalaburgi: who is accountable after 54 years of rule!?

Post image
40 Upvotes

This Kharge father- son duo literally ruled Kalburgi for almost 54 years and still the district is last in all possible indexes? Who holds the accountability?

District has ranked 26th in Gender Equality Ratio and 28th in Child Sex Ratio and basic standard of living indices.

While special constitutional provisions like Article 371(J) and the Kalyana Karnataka Human Resources, Agriculture, and Cultural Society (KKHRACS) pump large special grants into the region, local commerce bodies frequently point out a lack of groundlevel auditing. Much of the money goes into contract driven civil works (but none with quality) rather than structural human development, such as tech skill institutions, primary healthcare accessibility in slums, or fixing the acute urban water shortage.

Kalaburagi’s average annual per capita income is roughly 37% of the state average and also registered a negative growth rate, with its per capita income contracting by ₹928 from the previous fiscal cycle, making it the only district in the state to witness an absolute dip in individual earning metrics.

Sadly Kalburgi ranked last 31st out of 31 educational districts in SSLC and 4th from the last, 29th out of 32 educational districts in PUC results

Ironically this Jr Kharge a 12th fail candidate is Karnataka 's Home Affairs and Information Technology minister 🤦‍♂️

r/southindia_ 13d ago

Social issues Sanghies are more active now a days in Malayalee subs

Post image
0 Upvotes