K. Sukumaran (journalist)
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| Born | (1903-01-08)8 January 1903 Mayyanad, India |
| Died | 18 September 1981(1981-09-18) (aged 78) |
| Other names | ′Patradhipar′ K Sukumaran |
| Occupation | Editor |
| Known for | Kerala Kaumudi Daily; Kala Kaumudi |
| Awards | Padmabhushan |
Kunhiraman Sukumaran (8 January 1903 – 18 September 1981), was the editor of Kerala Kaumudi Daily. He served as the President of Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam during 1953-54.
K. Sukumaran was born on 8 January 1903 to reformer, thinker and socio-cultural leader C.V. Kunhiraman and Kunjikavu in Mayyanad of Kollam District who established Kerala Kaumudi as a periodical in 1911. Sukumaran's brother Damodaran who was the Head Translator to the Govt was also a known writer and public figure and Sister Vasanthi was married to C. Kesavan, Chief Minister of Travancore-Cochin State. He married Madhavi and had four sons- (all late) M.S. Mani, M.S. Madhusoodanan, M.S. Sreenivasan and M.S. Ravi who were all running the Newspaper and other Publications of Kerala Kaumudi and Kala Kaumudi.
Awards and recognitions
K. Sukumaran was honored Padmabhushan, the third highest civilian Award by Government of India in 1973.[1]
References
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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