K. Sukumaran (journalist)
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| Born | 8 January 1903 Mayyanad, India |
| Died | 18 September 1981 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| 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.
Personal life
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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. Sreehari. U, M.S. Sreenivasan and M.S. Ravi who are all running the Newspaper and other Publications of Kerala Kaumudi and Kala Kaumudi.
Awards and recognitions
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K. Sukumaran was honored Padmabhushan, the third highest civilian Award by Government of India in 1973.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ "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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