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News Papers - Dozens of newspapers are published in Kerala; they are printed in nine major languages.[1] The principal languages of publication are Malayalam and English. The most widely circulating Malayalam-language newspapers include Mathrubhumi, Malayala Manorama, Deepika, Kerala Kaumudi, and Desabhimani. Among major Malayalam periodicals are India Today Malayalam, Chithrabhumi, Kanyaka, and Bhashaposhini.
Television - Doordarshan is the state-owned television broadcaster. Multi system operators provide a mix of Malayalam, English, and international channels via cable television. Kairali TV, Manorama News (MM TV) and Asianet are among the Malayalam-language channels that compete with the major national channels. All India Radio, the national radio service, reaches much of Kerala via its Thiruvananthapuram 'A' Malayalam-language broadcaster. BSNL, Reliance Infocomm, Tata Indicom,Idea,Hutch and Airtel compete to provide cellular phone services. Broadband internet is available in selected towns and cities and is provided by the state-run Kerala Telecommunications (which is run by BSNL) and by other private companies. Dial-up access is provided throughout the state by BSNL and other providers.
Film - A substantial Malayalam film industry effectively competes against both Bollywood and Hollywood. Television (especially "mega serials" and cartoons) and the Internet have affected Keralite culture. Yet Keralites maintain high rates of newspaper and magazine subscriptions; 50% spend an average of about seven hours a week reading novels and other books. A sizeable "people's science" movement has taken root in the state, and such activities as writers' cooperatives are becoming increasingly common.
Radio - In Kerala, Radio had a very vital role in communication. After AIR Malayalee audiences hear a new genre of radios. Radio Alakal, the First Community radio ,started in Trivandrum. Kerala's First private FM Radio started In Calicut, followed by Trichur.
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Genelia’s wedding date confirmed Actress Genelia's wedding date has been confirmed! She will marry her long-time boyfriend Ritesh Deshmukh on February 3. Venue is Grand Hyatt in Santa Cruz, Mumbai. The marriage will be followed by a reception on February 4 at the same venue. The sangeet ceremony will be held on January 31 at the Lands End Hotel in Bandra. Reportedly, a group of Ritiesh's close friends including Housefull 2 producer Sajid, his wife Wardha, Fardeen and his wife Natasha will be hosting a joint pre-wedding party for the couple on January 24 at Royalty in Bandra. Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:56:47 GMT + 5:30
Padmapriya's wish comes true! Trained 'Bharatnatyam' danseuse and actress Padmapriya, who is set to start her innings in Bengali with Aparajita Tumi by director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, said she had been nursing a wish for a long time to act in Bengali films. "And when Tonyda (Aniruddha) approached me for acting in his next film, I lapped it up. In addition, I got to be paired with fabulous actor Bumbada (Prosenjit). What else can one expect to have a perfect launch in Bengali films?' Padmapriya said. She also said though she can't speak in Bengali, she has been to Bengal many times and had conversations there in general. Padmapriya is now acting in Thangameengal (Tamil), Cobra (Malayalam), No 66 Madurai Bus (Malayalam) and Evan Megharoopan (Malayalam). Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:55:21 GMT + 5:30
Namukku Parkkan features Megna and Anoop The recent movie Beautiful starring Anoop and Megna was very well received by the audience. The magical pair... Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:01:32 GMT + 5:30
Businessman: Countdown begins Now, the countdown begins! Prince Mahesh Babu's much awaited Businessman is just three days away to be released across ... Publ.Date : Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:52:09 GMT + 5:30
Yesudas bags Harivarasanam award Legendary playback singer K.J. Yesudas has been selected for the first Harivarasanam award, instituted by the Travan... Publ.Date : Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:35:38 GMT + 5:30
Mammootty in Balyakalasakhi Mega star Mammootty will play the lead role in famous TV director Pramod Payyanur's first feature film Balyakalasakhi. T... Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:08:09 GMT + 5:30
Bhakthi Prasthanam featuring Kunchako Boban Bombay, March 12 was Babu Janardhanan's debut as a film director, who is a well reputed script writter in... Publ.Date : Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:04:10 GMT + 5:30
Prithiviraj as fight master in Hero Prithiviraj is going through a lean patch after the not-so-good results from his recent movies like Teja Bhai &am... Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:35:33 GMT + 5:30
Sukumar Azhikode no more 85-year-old Sukumar Azhikode, veteran Malayalam writer, great orator, life time scholar, ex-chairman of the National Book Tr... Publ.Date : Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:17:30 GMT + 5:30
Chennai Rhinos defeat Kerala Strikers Vishal's Chennai Rhinos made a dramatic win over Mohanlal led Kerala Strikers at the Celebrity Cricket league m... Publ.Date : Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:01:47 GMT + 5:30
Anoop Menon in Namukku Paarkkan Anoop Menon is the man to watch out in Mollywood as he is involved in a number of films lately, as an actor as well a... Publ.Date : Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:51 GMT + 5:30
Adaminte Makan Abu out of Oscar race India's official entry to the upcoming Academy Awards, Salim Ahamed directed Adaminte Makan Abu (Malayalam) is o... Publ.Date : Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT + 5:30
Riteish is simple: Genelia February is going to be big for actress Genelia not only for personal but professional reasons! The bride-to-be actress Ge... Publ.Date : Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:55:33 GMT + 5:30
SC issues notice to TN on Dam 999 issue The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government as a result of the petition filed by Sohan Ro... Publ.Date : Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:45:32 GMT + 5:30
CCL from tomorrow! The second edition of much-awaited extravaganza Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) will start on January 13 with a grand opening cerem... Publ.Date : Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:19:20 GMT + 5:30
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Malayalam cinema refers to films made in the Indian state of Kerala in Malayalam language. It forms a significant component of Indian cinema. Malayalam cinema remains the most popular medium of entertainment of the people of Kerala. Malayalam cinema is known for its socialistic leanings and it is one of the most realistic of Indian film industries. Malayalam cinema which occasionally makes box office success out of films without any commercial formulas, has been considered at a different league from the Bollywood.
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