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A Legacy Unfolded...
The dawn of April 15, 1887 witnessed a rare moment in the history of
publishing in Kerela when Deepika, (Nazrani Deepika- as it was initially
named) India's first Malayalam Newspaper was first published. A marvel at
that time, it was the realization and fulfillment of a long-cherished dream of
many, which its Founder Editor Fr. Emmanuel Nidhiry (Nidhirikal Mani
Kathanar), a renowned priest and perceptive, creative thinker of those
times, initiated and shaped.
The newspaper's founders had high and noble ambitions for this unique
project that served as a major milestone in the evolution and advancement
of literacy in Kerela. Under the dynamic leadership of Fr. Emmanuel Nidhiri,
(a versatile genius and renowned philosopher of those times) and his team
of thinkers, Nazrani Deepika marched unflinchingly over the years into the
20th Century, growing in stature and spreading its wings further. The
printing frequency gradually increased from weekly to twice a week and later
thrice a week. Correspondents and contributors were from virtually all
segments of society.
To fight for Truth, Justice and Freedom and to unite the separated
brethren of Kerela.
Rashtra Deepika publications have the distinction of being widely read by the
affluent, educated and influential class of Kerela society, mostly middle and
upper middle class Christian families, who form the bulk of its readership.
Many of our readers have distinguished and established themselves at the
summit of diverse fields of economic, political and social activities. Top
engineers, doctors, bankers, jewelers, share brokers, industrialists,
businessmen, agriculturists, etc. are regular readers.
Our readers are also receptive as well as widely considered market creators
and market movers.