MEDIA PERSONALITY
CMD of Mathrubhumi
He took charge as Managing Director of the Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Company Ltd., Kozhikode on 11th November 1979, when the company was passing through turbulent times. Even while incorporating the latest in printing technology and keeping pace with change, the Mathrubhumi continues to draw strength from its hoary tradition since its founding in 1923, in the crucible of the national freedom struggle, and continues to serve the interests of Keralites worldwide.
The periodicals from the house of the Mathrubhumi address issues and concerns close to the heart of Malayalee society.
With 10 local editions and editions from Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and New Delhi, and an overseas edition from Dubai, we belong to the exclusive '1 Million Plus Club' of newspapers in terms of circulation.
Mathrubhumi Weekly continues to be the crucible nurturing generations of writers. Mathrubhumi Onam Special and Annual feature the best in literature. Grihalakshmi, Chithrabhumi, Mathrubhumi Thozhilvartha, Mathrubhumi Sportsmasika, Balabhumi, Mathrubhumi Arogyamasika, Mathrubhumi Year Book, Mathrubhumi Yathra, Cartoon Plus Minnaminni cater to disparate audiences.
Mathrubhumi Calendar, Almanac, and supplements on Mookambika, Sabarimala, and Ramzan address segmented markets. The Mathrubhumi Year Book in both Malayalam and English is a best-seller.
Mathrubhumi Edupath is an interactive exhibition , where teachers from reputed institutions interacted with students and parents, counseling them on choices of higher courses and career guidance.
Mathrubhumi Online was launched on September 5th 1997.
Mathrubhumi Books, publishers of the works of Gandhiji, Nehru and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, also publish works of contemporary interest and English titles too. Mathrubhumi Literary Award with a `2 lakh cash component, a plaque and a certificate is coveted by writers.
Club FM 94.3, our radio brand has captured the auditory imagination of Keralites.
Mathrubhumi News has professionally achieved a paradigm shift in the visual packaging of news and views. Kappa, our speciality channel has captivated the young at heart with an enticing mix of music, humour and entertainment.
We envisioned Student Empowerment for Environmental Development {SEED} out of a corporate concern for our imperiled mother planet, and to impart environmental consciousness to the next generation by sensitising students in 8,000 schools to the green inheritance of our blue planet. Grihalakshmi Vedi and Mathrubhumi Study Circle render yeoman service through manifold social interventions. Thus, we still carry the flame by serving the interests of our society.