Balakumar Somu

I am Balakumar Somu – a successfully retired IT professional, author and social media influencer. After leaving a lucrative software career, I returned to India to use my voice for the poor, the downtrodden and the discriminated, and to challenge biased, paid narratives in the media.

I run multiple YouTube channels, including “Balakumar Somu” and the popular true-crime storytelling channel “Top Crime Tamil”. I share news analysis, life lessons, travelogues & stories from the ground. I also write books in English and Tamil, and contribute regularly to leading magazines and publications.

On this channel you’ll find fact-based commentary on India and the world, social justice issues, inspiring real-life stories, travel and food, all told with emotion, research and integrity. If you are tired of noise and looking for calm, thoughtful, pro-people content, you are in the right place.

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