Deepika Malayalam

Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaMalayalam

Founded in 1887, Deepika is the oldest Malayalam newspaper and a major daily in Kerala. Based in Kottayam, it provides comprehensive coverage of regional, national, and international news. It holds significant historical importance as a pioneering Christian-influenced publication that evolved into a prominent mainstream media outlet.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN KOTTAYAM

Historically significant as a publishing hub, this regional press market is dominated by Malayalam-language journalism and serves as the headquarters for some of India's oldest continuously published dailies. The local media landscape features the historic Deepika Malayalam, founded in 1887 and recognized as the oldest active Malayalam newspaper. It competes directly with Malayala Manorama, a massively circulated daily established in 1888 that dominates the regional market, alongside Mangalam, a widely read publication originally launched as a weekly magazine in 1969. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Kottayam.