Dina Malar
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Dinamalar (literally, daily bloom) Tamil daily was launched at Thiruvanthapuram on 6 September 1951.
Dinamalar runs ten Editions from Tirunelveli (1957), Tiruchi (1966), Chennai (1979), Madurai (1980), Erode (1984), Puducherry (1991), Coimbatore (1992), Vellore (1993), Nagercoil (1996) and Salem (2000).
As per Alexa Rating, Dinamalar was the No.1 Website in Tamil [1]. The web site dinamalar.com attracted over 202,000 visitors in 2008 according to a Compete.com survey [2]. It gives news India as well as happenings abroad. Besides providing political news, it also provides insight on religious matters. The Sunday paper is famous for providing religious and health tips and a special section for kids focusing on science and technology.
A Patriot Freedom fighter, Social- Conscious Philosopher and Self-made Champion Journalist.
Born on the same date and month of Mahatma Gandhiji, the father of the Indian Nation.
LIFE'S MOTTO :
1. The purpose of earning wealth by sweat and sufferings is to serve the needy and deserving. 2. " One of the objects of a Newspaper is to understand the popular feeling and give expression to it; The second is to arouse among the people certain desirable sentiments and The third is to expose fearlessly the popular defects." - Mahatma Gandhiji
DINAMALAR Tamil daily was at Thiruvanthapuram on September 06, 1951.
Ten Editions from :
Tirunelveli (1957), Tiruchi (1966), Chennai (1979), Madurai (1980), Erode (1984), Puducherry (1991), Coimbatore (1992), Vellore (1993), Nagercoil (1996) Salem (2000)
Most popular among upper and upper-middle class and educated intelligenzia.
Hot and First news on local with good proportion of International reports. Popular in Metros but most popular in Non Metro cities and Suberbs. Very Low cost per thousand rate for Consumables and Consumer durables. Strictly Consicous reporting and fearlessly exposing social defects and perpetrators. Renowned for social awakening and public causes. Non-Aligned to any political party or religion. Trend setter of weekly supplements to attract a wide cross-of population captivating :-
Sundaynna Rendu: Every Sunday Two Dinmalar comes out. It contains a variety of subjects: Halo Thozhiye for women; Hai Students, a guidelines to students; Halo Doctor with useful medical tips; Iniya Illam, regarding home building; Book worms :Puthaga Mathipurai is devoted to Book reviews.
Millionaire to Billionaire :" Varthaga Seithikal " is Daily on investment atmosphere especially share market.
Chummy with city-zens : " Nagar Malar " on Saturdays zooms in on intracity problems and events with microscopic details. Every city dweller will be eager to read the reports.
Farmer friendly : The back-bone and most popular section fo Nation " Vivasaya Malar " on Wednesdays is a supplement covering the interests of farmers. The interior villages are attracted by this.
Chidren : On " Siruvar Malar " is published as supplement. This entertains and educates Children and attracts them.
Hollywood, Bollywood - Jollygood : " Thirai Malar " is the supplement on Fridays on Cine and allied activities. Popular with people in this field.
Relaxing Gentry : On Sundays" VaraMalar " is the supplement. for light reading and entertainment. Attracts and amuses readers.
Maids & Bachelors :Manamalai on Tuesdays publishes addresses of Girls and Boys looking for a life partner.
On line services:
Using each and every recent technology Dinamalar widens it umbrella in other areas also. We have an online service form 1999, with 40 NRIs as our Reporters in various countries to cater the need of Foreign Tamilians. For reference purpose we have given the list of Tamil sangams in abroad. Dinamalar on line service is being viewed by more than Two lakh persons from more than 191 countries.
Secondly we started International edition, which is available throughout world through vending machines in Airports, Departmental Stores and Hotels. You can get the printed version of Dinamalar on the same day itself. Moreover you can get the same from your computer also and get it as print out.
Thirdly epaper. Most of our people, even though they view our online service, they ant to read the news in paper formate. To cater that people we have the e-paper.
SMS New service. You can receive the latest news of the day or the crickect score by sending SMS from your mobile; From Dinamalar mobile cornor you can get new ringtones and astrology details also.
There is as much and more for in DINAMALAR
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[edit] Supplements
Dinamalar is bundled with supplements, usually 32 page booklets, on Friday and Sunday of every week. It also releases special issues during national holidays. The price of the daily is higher during these days than normal weekdays.
[edit] Siruvarmalar
Dinamalar carries Siruvarmalar, a supplement aimed towards children, every Friday. Siruvarmalar features scientific facts and stories depicted by pictorials.
[edit] Varamalar
Varamalar is bundled with Dinamalar on Sundays. Varamalar covers the popular trends in the society and also features short stories. Also on Sundays the main daily is split into two sections, each of them resembling a regular daily by featuring unique front pages and complete articles.