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  • Mathrubhumi.com wins at Wan IFRA’s South Asian Digital Media Awards 2020

    Mathrubhumi.com wins at Wan IFRA’s South Asian Digital Media Awards 2020

    Kochi: Mathrubhumi.com the digital news platforms of mathrubhumi group was recently conferred with a bronze metal at South Asian Digital Media Awards 2020 jointly presented by Wan – IFRA, (World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers,).  

    Creating its impact in the industry the metal was honoured to Mathrubhumi under Best Data Visualisation. The article titled’ Lockdownil Pranayuviny Jeevanvechu’ highlighted and explained the difference in air quality in different cities after the lockdown was implemented. The article was selected for illustrating the quality of air in various Indian cities using graphs.

    Mathrubhumi executive editor (Periodicals & Digital) Ramachandran O.R said, "This award winning visualisation is on the unbelievable air quality changes happened during lock down period in India. It is based on the air quality data published by Central Pollution Control Board on their website. They took measurements of 6 air quality elements from 120 cities in India during the four stages of lockdown and compared it with the observed values of the same elements 30 days before lockdown. We analysed the entire data and took a subset of the data having measurements from cities of Kerala and selected cities outside Kerala and made a sun burst visualisation of this data. This visualisation reveals the rise in air quality happened in the cities of Kerala during lockdown. This conveys a positive message to our readers about the reasons behind the rising air pollution of the state and the need of keeping it clean. The whole package was the result of journalistic passion ignited with technology and team work”.  

    The South Asian digital media awards presented by Wan –IFRA, recognise publishers who have adopted digital media and mobile strategies as part of their total product offering to meet the major changes in how people consume news today. Wan-IFRA digital media awards are presented in every region across the world and the winners from each region subsequently compete for the world digital media awards.   

    South Asian Digital Media Awards are presented in ten different categories including best website, audience engagement, native advertising /branded content, paid content strategy, news literacy and Covid19 projects among others. Twenty judges from across the globe evaluated the entries and selected winners. The winners will be presented trophies and shall be honoured virtually at the upcoming Digital Media India 2021 Conference on 2-4 March, next year.

  • Mathrubhumi, Kerala Government ODEPC collaborate for Future Gateway Webinar Series

    Mathrubhumi, Kerala Government ODEPC collaborate for Future Gateway Webinar Series

    NEW DELHI: Kerala-based  media group, Mathrubhumi initiated future gateway webinar series for keralites in association with Kerala government ODEPC (Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants). The webinar series targeted job series abroad and was held as Facebook Live on mathrubhumi.com. It was a webinar series for Malayalee’s seeking jobs abroad, creating awareness about opportunities, certification needs, qualifications like IELTS, OET, and thus ensuring smooth migration.

    The webinars included various interesting and relevant topics such as employment perspective-placement & opportunities ahead, smooth migration role of ODEPC, English language – its Importance & Opportunities, Migration for Job State Govt Support. 

    The webinar sessions included high ranking Govt Officials to Industry experts as speakers like Govt of Kerala additional chief secretary labour Sathyajeet Rajan IAS, Behzad Group chairman J K Menon, Lulu Group director marketing and communication V. Nandakumar, ODEPC Ltd chairman N. Sasidharan Nair, OEDPC Ltd MD Anoop K A,  and OET Australia head of education David Wiltshire, Abeer Medical Group VP – strategic planning Jemshith Ahmed,  etc. Each webinar garnered over 25,000 views with active participation from viewers through comments and queries.

    Mathrubhumi Group cluster head Sudeep Kumar said “Mathrubhumi is glad to have associated with ODEPC in such crucial times where job-seekers are in real need of some significant support and guidance. It’s a great initiative from ODEPC to reach out to the public through a media campaign. The viewer engagement received and the success of all the four webinars is inspiring us to explore more such partnerships with active government bodies and we are certain our brand will also add credibility to the message that our partner wants to share with the public. “

    ODEPC Ltd chairman N Sasidharan Nair said, “Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants Ltd (ODEPC) started an initiative with Mathrubhumi with an aim to support maximum job seekers from Kerala who are aspiring for an opportunity in Abroad.  It intended to create awareness about smooth hassle free migration through ODEPC.  The team had also aimed at identifying more employers across the globe.  We are extremely impressed to see the response from viewers.  The speakers chosen are associated with the same field and they have contributed immensely from their experience. Based on the outcome of this event, we intend to have more such purposeful initiatives for the public in future.  ODEPC wishes to assure that we will extend the support to the registrants of the webinar

    ODEPC MD Anoop KA said, “The ODEPC Mathrubhumi Future Gateways Webinar series was really helpful to the jobseekers in Kerala. Especially at a time when over 2 lacs Keralites have returned from UAE due to COVID pandemic. They would be planning to go back to work abroad post-covid and this webinar series has addressed their questions and concerns, about openings, opportunities in different fields, ways to overcome various challenges they would face, and the importance of English language. The series has helped create a lot of awareness in the public.

  • Mathrubhumi delivers a special Diwali edition to its readers

    Mathrubhumi delivers a special Diwali edition to its readers

    NEW DELHI: Always delivering something different to its readers and clients, Mathrubhumi conceptualised yet another special edition, this time for Diwali 2020. Despite Diwali not being a big festival in Kerala, the publisher tried something different to stand out in the market by creating a hugely successful additional 10-page supplement and delivering it on 12 November. 

    The paper was curated with enriching content and advertising support, in addition to also ensuring the main issue of the day itself looks great. It covered ads from a variety of categories such as consumer goods, mobiles, local retailers, hospitality segment, OTC medicines, and educational institutions. 

    Mathrubhumi Group MD Shreyams Kumar said, “This is in line with the various innovations the group is embarking on, all with a view to offer our readers richer content in every aspect and the advertisers with relevant environment to connect with our readers. We have created history by inventing a new season after Onam.  I congratulate our entire team behind this for the stupendous success.  Taking the opportunity to also thank all our advertisers who saw the merit in being part of the special issue.”

    The publisher claimed in a press statement that the initial reactions from the market seem to suggest that this has indeed worked towards providing a sudden boost of energy and confidence to both the consumers as well as the merchants in Kerala.

  • Mathrubhumi Innovative Reporting on International day of Sign Language

    Mathrubhumi Innovative Reporting on International day of Sign Language

    On the occasion of International day of Sign Language, Kerala's formidable media group, Mathrubhumi, took two thoughtful and empathetic initiatives to turn the spotlight on the topic. The leading story on the front page of the newspaper was delivered in a very surprising manner, through sign language. The section also had a QR code for people to learn more about the topic. In addition to this, Mathrubhumi News channel were drawn open at 7 AM, with the presence of speech and hearing specialist Chithra Prasad who delivered the news in sign language alongside our channel presenter. Chithra also touched upon on various interesting aspects of sign language, its cultural context, structure, grammar etc. 

    Speaking about the innovations, M V Shreyams Kumar, Managing Director, Mathrubhumi Group Said “Being a responsible media house, Mathrubhumi believes in empowering people from every strata of the society with the additional impact creativity brings.  This is also always appreciated by our readers and advertisers alike”

  • Mathrubhumi chief and politician MP Veerendra Kumar passes away

    Mathrubhumi chief and politician MP Veerendra Kumar passes away

    MUMBAI: Mathrubhumi chairman managing director MP Veerendra Kumar, 84, passed away following a cardiac arrest in Kerala's Kozhikode district on Thursday night.

    For nearly four decades, he served as the top executive of the media house which comprises Mathrubhumi newspaper and Mathrubhumi News television channel, Mathrubhumi online, and a slew of niche publications in print. He was  serving as an independent Rajya Sabha MP backed by the Left parties.

    An active politician who followed the paths of socialist politician Jayprakash Narayan, Veerendra Kumar had undergone imprisonment during Emergency in 1975. None other than Jayprakash Narayan invited him to join the socialist party. He served as an all-India treasurer of the Samyukta Socialist Party from 1968 to 1970. Later, he joined the Janata Party and the Janata Dal factions. Later, he served as a union minister of state for finance and labour, and many times MP and MLA. An avowed champion of environmental issues, when he was the minister of forests in Kerala for a very short period, he infamously made his first order against cutting forests.

    A prolific writer and author of several award-winning books, Veereendra Kumar wore many hats: media owner, politician, and author.

    He was born to socialist leader and planter MK Padmaprabha Goudar and Marudevi Avva. He had his higher education from northern Kerala and from Cincinnati University, Ohio.

    He is survived by his wife and four children. His son M V Shreyams Kumar is the joint managing director of Mathrubhumi.

    The last rites will be held on Friday in the hilly district of Wayanad. 

  • NBA writes to Kerala CM following FIR against Mathrubhumi News

    NBA writes to Kerala CM following FIR against Mathrubhumi News

    MUMBAI: The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has come out in support of Malayalam news channel Mathrubhumi News that has been dragged into a controversy regarding a news item it aired on 7 June.

    Recently, a case was registered against the deputy editor Venu Balakrishnan and the anchor of the show Super Prime Time for initiating a discussion regarding the torture of a young Muslim by the police and the ruckus in the state assembly following police atrocities.

    The FIR was filed following a complaint filed by local leaders of DYFI, the youth wing of the ruling CPI (M), under Section 153 A of IPC.

    NBA president Rajat Sharma shot off a letter to Kerala chief minister stating, “It is understood that the opening sentences of the anchor’s comment was taken out of context and a case foisted against him. While the NBA maintains that no individual or institution is above the law, it condemns any attempt to muzzle the media and causing any interference in the free functioning of news operations.”

    NBA considers that police action against the anchor, based on the FIR is unacceptable and an attack on the freedom of the press. “We request you and the state administration to ensure that journalists and media persons are allowed to perform their duties in a free and fearless manner. Such a move also undermines the basic tenets of free speech enshrined in the constitution of India,” Sharma added.

    He also added that the media provides a service that is essential for any democratic society and keeps the public informed and hence must be protected by the law enforcing agencies.

  • Successful bidders can start FM channels: I and B Ministry

    Successful bidders can start FM channels: I and B Ministry

    NEW DELHI: Operators who have recently won bids successfully for FM Radio stations have been asked to operationalize their channels as early as possible since “time is money and spectrum sold is still unutilized.”

    Information and Broadcasting ministry joint secretary (B-II) Mihir Kumar Singh said this will benefit all stakeholders including the ministry as annual fee realization will also start early.

    However addressing a meeting of the FM operators, Singh said the ministry was agreeable to allowing interim set-up subject to the interim stations being in the same premises from where regular CTI is operating; and payments to Prasar Bharati and Broadcasting Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd is made in full according to mutual consent.

    The meeting on 27 April was at the instance of four FM Radio operators viz. ENIL, HTML, RBNL and MBL for being allowed to operationalise their fresh FM radio channels from interim set-up till the CTI facility is prepared by BECIL. The ten private FM representatives present also included representatives of Mathrubhumi and DB Corp.

    The representatives of the companies were informed that the ministry was cautious in the matter as the operators at Chennai who were earlier given interim set up permission are yet to shift to the CTI facility at Avadi.

    Upon enquiry about BECIL’s timelines to complete the CTI facilities, BECIL CMD George Kuruvila said though the target dates for all the cities is September 2016, BECIL would be able to complete CTI facilities for new FM channels in some cities in July-August.

    It also agreed to provide city-wise timelines which was done.

    All India Radio Resoirces GM (Commercial) AN Sharma said only single dipole, 7/8 inch cable with 3kw transmitter can be allowed for interim set-up. The range of transmission will be 15-20 km.

    The operators should arrange for their power supply as Prasar Bharati will not be able to provide additional power required for interim set-up. The operation of interim set-up should not pose any hurdle for the regular CTI facilities being created for new FM channels.

    Prasar Bharati was requested to give details of tower aperture, land space and rentals that
    it would be willing to share and the pubcaster would so so within two days.

    Kuruvila said since the interim set-up will be in the same premises for which SACFA clearance is available, BECIL will inform the WPC on the interim set-up on behalf of the operators.

    All the operators sought a week’s time for giving their views and so the next meeting is fixed for 6 May.

  • Successful bidders can start FM channels: I and B Ministry

    Successful bidders can start FM channels: I and B Ministry

    NEW DELHI: Operators who have recently won bids successfully for FM Radio stations have been asked to operationalize their channels as early as possible since “time is money and spectrum sold is still unutilized.”

    Information and Broadcasting ministry joint secretary (B-II) Mihir Kumar Singh said this will benefit all stakeholders including the ministry as annual fee realization will also start early.

    However addressing a meeting of the FM operators, Singh said the ministry was agreeable to allowing interim set-up subject to the interim stations being in the same premises from where regular CTI is operating; and payments to Prasar Bharati and Broadcasting Engineering Consultants (India) Ltd is made in full according to mutual consent.

    The meeting on 27 April was at the instance of four FM Radio operators viz. ENIL, HTML, RBNL and MBL for being allowed to operationalise their fresh FM radio channels from interim set-up till the CTI facility is prepared by BECIL. The ten private FM representatives present also included representatives of Mathrubhumi and DB Corp.

    The representatives of the companies were informed that the ministry was cautious in the matter as the operators at Chennai who were earlier given interim set up permission are yet to shift to the CTI facility at Avadi.

    Upon enquiry about BECIL’s timelines to complete the CTI facilities, BECIL CMD George Kuruvila said though the target dates for all the cities is September 2016, BECIL would be able to complete CTI facilities for new FM channels in some cities in July-August.

    It also agreed to provide city-wise timelines which was done.

    All India Radio Resoirces GM (Commercial) AN Sharma said only single dipole, 7/8 inch cable with 3kw transmitter can be allowed for interim set-up. The range of transmission will be 15-20 km.

    The operators should arrange for their power supply as Prasar Bharati will not be able to provide additional power required for interim set-up. The operation of interim set-up should not pose any hurdle for the regular CTI facilities being created for new FM channels.

    Prasar Bharati was requested to give details of tower aperture, land space and rentals that
    it would be willing to share and the pubcaster would so so within two days.

    Kuruvila said since the interim set-up will be in the same premises for which SACFA clearance is available, BECIL will inform the WPC on the interim set-up on behalf of the operators.

    All the operators sought a week’s time for giving their views and so the next meeting is fixed for 6 May.

  • ‘Mathrubhumi’ surprises reader with jasmine scented newspaper

    ‘Mathrubhumi’ surprises reader with jasmine scented newspaper

    MUMBAI: This Republic Day, Mathrubhumi – the Kerala based daily had a surprise for its readers. The newspaper wished readers with a jasmine-scented broadsheet; an attempt like this took place for the first time in Kerala.

     

    The surprise caught many readers unaware but soon it gave way to a smile on every face. It was an apt Republic Day gift to the readers by a newspaper that rose to prominence during the nation’s freedom struggle. Even the master head of the newspaper announcing the innovation – a jasmine plant twining Mathrubhumi with the Republic Day message just below it was a novelty.

     

    For the day, it was the talking point among the newspaper reading lot, and even the rare ones who don’t. A technological leap for a newspaper that’s at the forefront of innovation, it was a pleasant surprise in every sense for the readers.

  • Mathrubhumi Goes Live on Atex Editorial Content Management System

    Mathrubhumi Goes Live on Atex Editorial Content Management System

    Reading UK – Mathrubhumi, one of India's leading Malayalam language media companies with more than 80 daily publications producing over 370 pages daily, is live on the Atex Editorial Content Management System (CMS). Mathrubhumi is based in Kerala, India and has a total circulation of more than 1.3 million, with approximately 7.5 million readers. The company's website, www.mathrubhumi.com provides online content covering diverse topics such as entertainment, sports, health, education, women, and astrology.

    Atex (www.atex.com) is one of the media industry's largest and longest serving suppliers of Content Management, Multi-Channel Advertising and Audience Management software platforms. "With all users on a relational database-centric system, we look forward to obtaining efficiencies and increasing the collaborative effectiveness of our personnel," said Shreyams Kumar, Mathrubhumi's Director of Marketing and Electronic Media. "We will utilise the power of the system to publish across any media type in the near future. With the Atex CMS solution we will be able to react quickly to a rapidly changing and challenging marketplace and bring innovative offerings to our valued customers." Mr. Kumar is also second term M.L.A. from Kerala State.

    Babuprakash Kalathil, Mathrubhumi Project Manager, adds: "Atex has a wide-ranging platform intended to help multi-channel newsrooms create, manage and deliver content to any print or digital channel while keeping firm deadlines and the highest quality editorial values." Mathrubhumi's Deputy General Manager of IT, Baiju Madhavan, concurs: "Pagination is fast and flexible and that yields increased efficiency. We will use the remote entry capability of the Atex system for our bureaus so reporters can be very productive."

    Founded in 1923, Mathrubhumi now has 15 editions published from different cities inside and outside India, including the United Arab Emirates. The nine editions of Mathrubhumi in Kerala are published from the publication centres in Calicut, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Kollam. There are also another four editions of Mathrubhumi published in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi.

    Jerome Laredo Atex Asia-Pacific CEO, said, "We are very proud of our association with Mathrubhumi and we are pleased with the combined team effort that was necessary to make this a successful project. We look forward to the next stage, which will include the implementation of our leading Atex Polopoly Web Content Management platform to support multi-channel publishing across digital and print channels."