News & Media

The history of news and media in Kerala can be traced back to the early 19th century, when the first newspapers in the state were published. Here's a brief overview of the history of news and media in Kerala:

Early 19th Century: The first newspaper in Kerala, called the "Rajyasamacharam," was published in 1817. It was a weekly newspaper published in Malayalam and English. Other newspapers like "Dhanuvedi" and "Paschimodayam" were also published in the early 19th century.

Late 19th Century: The late 19th century saw the emergence of several newspapers in Kerala. Some of the prominent newspapers of this time include "Kerala Patriot" (1887), "Kerala Sanchari" (1893), and "Malayala Manorama" (1890). These newspapers played a significant role in promoting social and political reforms in the state.

Early 20th Century: The early 20th century saw the emergence of new newspapers and the growth of the press in Kerala. Some of the prominent newspapers of this time include "Mathrubhumi" (1922), "Chandrika" (1934), and "Desabhimani" (1942). These newspapers played an important role in promoting the cause of Indian independence and in shaping public opinion in the state.

Post-Independence: After India gained independence in 1947, the press in Kerala continued to play an important role in shaping public opinion. The state saw the emergence of new newspapers and magazines, and the growth of radio and television. Some of the prominent media outlets of this time include "Deepika" (1887), "The Hindu" (1938), "Asianet News" (1991), and "Manorama News" (2006).

Today, Kerala has a vibrant media landscape, with a variety of newspapers, magazines, television channels, and online news portals. The media in Kerala continues to play an important role in shaping public opinion and promoting social and political reforms in the state.

Web Directory of News & Media related sites from Kerala. Popular Malayalam & English newspapers in Kerala like Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Mangalam, Deepika, Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Popular TV Channels in Kerala like Asianet, Surya, Mazhavil Manorama, Flowers, 24 News etc, Weekly and Magazines like Manorama Weekly, Vanitha, Thozhil Vartha, Grihalakshmi, Nana, Outlook, Femina, India Today etc with website details and contact info.

  • News Papers Major English and Malayalam News Papers like Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Deepika, Hindu, Indian Express etc and their online portals
  • TV Channels Major Television Channels available in Kerala - Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, English, Sports, Cartoon, News, Music and Movie Channels
  • Magazines Directory of all major Malayalam and English Magazines
  • Books List of major Book Publishers and books websites from Kerala.