P. Narayanan (journalist)
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Born28 May 1936
Manakkad, Thodupuzha, Travancore (now Kerala), India
OccupationsJournalist, writer
KnownforCo-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Janmabhumi
AwardsPadma Vibhushan (2026)
P. Narayanan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 May 1936 Manakkad, Thodupuzha, Travancore (now Kerala), India |
| Occupations | Journalist, writer |
| Known for | Co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Janmabhumi |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (2026) |
P. Narayanan (born 28 May 1936), also known as Narayanji, is an Indian journalist and writer associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He is the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the Malayalam daily Janmabhumi.[1][2]
In 2026, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, in the category of Literature and Education.[3][4][5][6][7] In media interactions following the announcement, he described the award as unexpected.[8]