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History of Malayalam Press
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The history of Malayalam journalism is over hundred and fifty years old. Its genealogy is often traced to Christian missionaries who brought out books and periodicals for the propagation of religion. The first Malayalam book Samkshepa Vedartham was printed in Rome, by Fr. Clement Piyanias in 1772.
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The first Malayalam book to be printed on Indian soil was a translation of the New Testament in 1418 at Courier Press, Bombay. In 1811, the New Testament in Malayalam was printed here. Philippose Rampan did its translation. It was the first book in Malayalam printed in Indian soil.
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It was Benjamin Bailey who started printing from Kottayam in 1821. Using the types given by Fort St. George College of Madras, he printed the first book Cherupaithangal in 1824. Not satisfied with the types, he designed a new set of Malayalam types in 1829 and used them for printing the New Testament.
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It was in 1845, that a litho press was set up in Malabar at Illikkunnu near Thalasseri by Rev. Herman Gundert of the Basal Mission
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Herman GundertDr. Hermann Gundert was a famous German scholar and missionary who is noted for his outstanding contribution towards Malayalam language. Gundert compiled a Malayalam grammar book Malayalabhaasha Vyakaranam in 1859, the first Malayalam - English dictionary in 1872 and also translated the Bible into Malayalam language.
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Rajyasamacharam Basel Mission Society (BMS) started the first
newspaper in Kerala
June 1847
Herman Gundert was the brain behind this newspaper
from Illikkunnu near Tellicherry
Known as ‘News of the Kingdom’
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Rajyasamacharam
Six page monthly
It had 42 issues
Free of cost
It ceased publication in 1850
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Rajyasamacharam
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Paschimodayam
Known as ‘Dawn of the West’
Second journal
Started in October 1847 from Tellichery
Publisher : BMS
Contents included natural science, geography, history etc
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Paschimodayam
Consisted of Eight pages
It annual subscription was half a rupee
Federic Mullar was the editor of Paschimodayam
Ceased publication in 1851
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Paschimodayam
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Jnana Nikshepam
Treasury of Knowledge
Published in 1848 from CMS press Kottayam
Benchamin Baily played a crucial role in
publishing this newspaper
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Jnana Nikshepam
Monthly magazine was the first paper,that came out of printing machine. It was well-circulated among the Christian, Hindu and
Muslim communities. eight-page magazine First to publish monthly calender and serialised novel
‘Pullelikunju’
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Jnana Nikshepam
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Vidyasamgraham
Fourth journal in Malayalam The first educational publication Also known as Kottayam College
Quarterly magazine By CMS College in 1864 from
Kottayam It gave a great service to literature,
language and education Ceased publication in 1867
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Vidyasamgraham
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Sathyanada Kahalam
Trumpet of the Voice Started on October 12, 1876 from
Koonamavu Publishers : Italian Carmelite Mission Its first editor: Rev.Fr.Candidus 16 page fortnightly
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Sathyanada Kahalam
1900: thrice a month
1904: weekly
1926: Sathyanadam
1999: ceased publication
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Keralopakari
Started in 1878
Published by BMS
Contents: articles, essays, stories
with moral content, etc
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Nasrani Deepika
Published from Kottayam in 1887 Fortnightly 1895 : thrice a month 1899: weekly 1927: daily 1931 – 1938 : weekly 1938: name was changed to Deepika Oldest surviving newspaper in
Malayalam
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The first issue of Deepika
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Lets recall…
Rajyasamacharam Paschimodayam Jnana nikshepam vidyasamgraham Sathyanada kahalam Keralopakari Nasrani deepika
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Thank You….