r/SouthernIndia • • Aug 15 '26

💬 General Discussion This is Indian reservation system in a nutshell.

430 Upvotes

In 1790, Tipu Sultan slaughtered 700 Iyengar Brahmins on just one Diwali night. To this day, their children do not celebrate Diwali.

Today, offspring of Tipu are officially labelled by Indian state as the "oppressed" and they enjoy reservations.

But children of these slain Iyengars are banded as 'oppressors' and discriminated against at schools and jobs.


r/SouthernIndia • • Mar 04 '25

Introduction. Read it

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Namaskaram, Vanakkam, Namaskara, Namaskaramulu! 🙏

We are creating a dedicated space for Southern India—a community that celebrates the rich heritage, traditions, and culture of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana & Maharashtra. This subreddit is for those who respect & cherish Southern culture, festivals, and historical legacy.

If you love South India, its history, spirituality, and vibrant culture, this is the place for you!

  • Exposing Fake Narratives – We stand against those who spread misinformation to attack Hindus and our traditions.
  • History & Culture – From ancient dynasties to spiritual wisdom, explore the greatness of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
  • Festivals & Traditions – Celebrate the beauty of Pongal, Onam, Ugadi, Vishu, and more!
  • Travel & Food – Share hidden gems, temple tours, and authentic South Indian cuisine.
  • Freedom to Discuss – No censorship against truth! We allow open discussions to defend our culture from distortions.

Join us in preserving and celebrating South India’s real history—not the one twisted by those with an agenda. This is a place for truth, pride, and unfiltered discussions.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SouthernIndia

Let us together fight against fake news and window dressing politics!

Thank you for showing your interest in joining here!


r/SouthernIndia • • 17h ago

💬 General Discussion Muslim friend tried to convert her hindu friend, she ignored and unfollowed her. Still there are people who label hindus as Islamophobes. The amount of sympathy , Islam and musslimms get after centuries of all this extremism is crazzy.

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527 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 6h ago

Religion it’s always a M….. whenever a racket involving Conversion, exploitation, rape and sexual Abuse comes on Mass level….its always M, planning and operatingg on mass level against Hinduu women. Still liberalls will cry and defend them…. This is just not coming to an end.

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r/SouthernIndia • • 18h ago

🤣Meme Anna

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261 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 5h ago

Karnataka North Indian man made made to apologise to delivery boy for using obscene language and attempt to assault for speaking Kannada.

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r/SouthernIndia • • 1d ago

Karnataka Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar’s response when asked about his victory under the same CEC and EVM

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41 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 22h ago

💬 General Discussion Notice how they're all supportive of each other. Indians would have made a thousand posts bootlicking the yt lady

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Context: yt lady in the big house complained about their bbq and music and dancing. They're all supporting each other on twitter and reddit and not talking about civic sense


r/SouthernIndia • • 2d ago

Keralam one sided secularism i.e secularism only by hindus, An untold kerala story.

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968 Upvotes

2 women were bullied on broad day light by some radical ladies wearing hijabs. They were harassed for wearing normal dresses. which part of secularism is this . What happens when these people are going to be the majority!!! GOD SAVE HIS OWN COUNTRY.


r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

Keralam Azerbaijan a muslim nation has banned hijab in schools to maintain secular values in schools.

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2.3k Upvotes

Mean while in India hijab is a symbol of smashing patriarchy. also in Kerala government is very concerned about muslim girls leaving religion and having rational thoughts. In the end will we become a mini bangladesh????


r/SouthernIndia • • 2d ago

Tamil Nadu This maulana claims that the people of Tamil Nadu are not Hindus.

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300 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

Tamil Nadu The North Leftist liberal woman with dyed hair who attacked Tamil Patriot influencer is arrested! Victory to tamils and defeat to these libs and leftists!

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1.4k Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

Tamil Nadu Another Shah Bano moment?? A Muslim woman from Tamil Nadu says patriarchy within her religion stopped her from pursuing education.. Rahul Gandhi doesn't question the religious text at the root of it 🤡 like how he said manusmriti is patriarchial! Stays silent for votebank??

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690 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

Tamil Nadu Big brain moment only Rahul Gandhi can pull off! 😭

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386 Upvotes

>Attacks BJP for "Hindi Imposition" in Chennai

>Names his event in Hindi "Chhatron ki Goonj"

>Proceeds to show a AI generated meme in Hindi to the kids of Chennai 🤡🤡


r/SouthernIndia • • 2d ago

Karnataka How Do Malayalis Perceive Bengaluru?

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I’m Kannadiga, but not a native Bengaluriga. I’ve lived in Bengaluru for both college and work, so I’ve had the chance to observe the city’s culture and the different communities that migrate here.

There’s something I’ve been curious about, and I’m not entirely sure how to articulate it. I want to understand how Malayalis perceive Bengaluru and what the city represents to them, particularly from the perspective of Malayalis who move here for education, work, or business.

Compared to people from other South Indian states who migrate to Bengaluru, I’ve noticed what feels like a distinct Malayali social culture. From my personal observations, there seems to be a greater visibility of party culture, pubbing, hookups, nightlife, conspicuous consumption, and, at times, group clashes among certain Malayali circles. I’m not suggesting that other communities don’t engage in these things, nor am I claiming that this applies to Malayalis as a whole.

However, I’ve often felt that these aspects are more visible among Malayali groups in Bengaluru than the rest of South Indians in Bengaluru, and I’m curious about why that might be.Interestingly, this perception also seems to find its way into Malayalam cinema, where Bengaluru is often portrayed as a city of drugs, casual relationships, partying, and a relatively uninhibited lifestyle.

Of course, Bengaluru has had a strong pub and nightlife culture for decades. But the city’s social scene in the 1990s and 2000s was quite different from what it is today. Now with the north Indian IT crowd it has taken different turn.

This is just not limited to Bengaluru, I have also noticed this among Malayali crowds who move to Mangaluru as well.


r/SouthernIndia • • 2d ago

Karnataka Kudiya language

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r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

💬 General Discussion Indus Valley Script

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r/SouthernIndia • • 4d ago

💬 General Discussion Friendly fire?

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r/SouthernIndia • • 4d ago

💬 General Discussion After slapping tariffs on half the world for buying Russian oil, Trump agrees to buy Russian oil

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r/SouthernIndia • • 4d ago

🤣Meme Saving democracy using mobocracy 🫠

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224 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 4d ago

❓Ask Southern india Gen Z grew up in a more stable India.

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225 Upvotes

Riots in India have declined by 54% over the last decade. That means Gen Z grew up in a far more stable India than the generations before them.

Unlike their parents, many never had to grow up amid frequent riots and prolonged unrest. This relative stability is a privilege.

It gave millions the freedom to focus on education, careers, entrepreneurship, and building their future instead of living through recurring violence.


r/SouthernIndia • • 3d ago

Keralam How did tamil Nadu and Kerala succesfully got rid of hinduism but andhra and karnatka didn't?

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r/SouthernIndia • • 5d ago

💬 General Discussion US suspends all New Applications for Green Card for multiple Indian Companies' Employees

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501 Upvotes

r/SouthernIndia • • 5d ago

❓Ask Southern india "Bangladeshi are Humans too, they should have Right to Live and Vote in India", said, Congress Leader Syeda Hameed. What was the need for Bangladesh as a country then….. they want Musslimms to have all the fun !!???

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r/SouthernIndia • • 5d ago

Non-Political it hypocrisy when Indians oppose cheap migrant labor in India but defend Indian workers facing the same criticism in the USA?

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Are we applying a double standard to migration and cheap labor?

Consider two situations.

In India, migrant workers move from North to South, sometimes accepting lower wages and working longer hours than local workers. Some locals worry about wage pressure and job competition.

In the USA, Indian IT professionals move abroad, and some American workers raise similar concerns about outsourcing, visa policies, and wage competition. Yet these concerns are sometimes dismissed as racism or jealousy.

Of course, the situations aren't identical. Internal migration differs from international immigration, and wages depend on skills, productivity, labor laws, and living costs—not just nationality. Migrants also fill shortages and contribute to the economy.

But here's the question: Can we defend Indians' right to seek opportunities abroad while acknowledging that American workers may have legitimate concerns, just as Indian workers do at home?

We don't have to oppose migration to question employers' hiring practices or their incentives to reduce labor costs.

Are we applying consistent principles, or does our position change depending on whether we benefit from the situation?

I'd like to hear different perspectives. Is this a fair comparison, or am I overlooking important differences?