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Azeefa Fathima
Verified
Journalist, The News Minute
Kerala, Tamil Nādu
Beats
Biography
A senior reporter with The News Minute. Likes to do in-depth reports on LGBTQIA+ issues, human rights, health and law. Also, an aspiring translator. She is a Ramnath Goenka awardee and a recipient of Project SIREN Award 2024. She was a fellow with the Health Systems Transformation Platform, and is currently a fellow of the Ground Truth Project's Report for the World programme covering caste.
confrences, pop
Content
By Azeefa Fathima Verified, Sukanya Shaji| The News Minute Verified The Kerala High Court, while dismissing actor Dileep’s plea for a CBI probe into the sexual assault of a female actor in Kochi in 2017, observed that certain remarks made by a single judge bench in an earlier order were “unnecessary” and could influence the ongoing trial in the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court.
By Azeefa Fathima Verified| The Quint Verified In the mid-20th century, India saw a great influx of women into the workforce in the white-collared jobs of the public sector, challenging societal norms. By breaking glass ceilings in male-dominated offices, these women transcended the traditional identities to establish themselves as individuals; in turn allowing future generations of women to thrive in such professional spaces.
By Azeefa Fathima Verified, Lakshmi Priya| The News Minute Verified Poet-lyricist Vairamuthu has claimed that his novel Kallikaattu Ithikasam (The Epic of Kallikkadu) deserves a Nobel Prize. Speaking at ‘Vairamuthiyam’, an international conference he organised to celebrate his literary contributions, the veteran lyricist lamented the lack of global recognition for his work. He also expressed that he feels a sense of safety—for both himself and the state—when interacting with Chief Minister MK Stalin. Vairamuthu faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment.
Company Info
The News Minute
The News Minute is an Indian digital news platform established in 2014 by Dhanya Rajendran, Chitra Subramaniam, and Vignesh Vellore. Based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, it operates bureaus across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The platform emphasizes local journalism, particularly in southern India, and offers a feminist perspective on various topics, including child rights, politics, and pop culture. The News Minute provides comprehensive news coverage, including in-depth analysis, breaking news, and opinion pieces, catering to the information needs of around 250 million people in its target regions. It distributes content through newsletters and social media channels, featuring publications like the weekly newsletter ‘Here’s the Thing’ and a daily news summary called ‘Daily Wrap.’ The platform also engages in public health campaigns and women's safety initiatives, collaborating with organizations to support important causes.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Founded: 2014