The News Minute (TNM) is one of India’s most widely read independent digital news platforms, having a specific focus on the five southern states. It was founded by Dhanya Rajendran, Chitra Subramaniam, and Vignesh Vellore in 2014.  TNM publishes and disseminates news, ground reportage, analyses, and opinions in text and audio-visual formats to millions of readers every month. Reporting on a wide range of issues and events, TNM has deep access in the southern states and has emerged as a strong voice in Indian media, setting the standards for sensitive coverage of various social issues.