Malayala Manorama Company founded by Kandathil Varghese Mappillai on March 14.
1890
The first issue of Malayala Manorama (weekly newspaper) printed on March 22.
1892
Bhashaposhini literary magazine launched.
1901
Malayala Manorama turns bi-weekly on August 7.
1904
Kandathil Varghese Mappillai passes away on July 6. K.C. Mammen Mappillai becomes editor.
1915
Malayala Manorama starts publishing daily World War I supplements.
1918
Malayala Manorama turns tri-weekly on July 2.
1928
Malayala Manorama becomes a daily on January 16.
1929
Akhila Kerala Balajana Sakhyam formed on May 29.
1930
Malayala Manorama begins publication of Annuals.
1937
Malayala Manorama Weekly is launched on August 8.
1938
Malayala Manorama proscribed in Travancore on September 10.
It makes a surprise appearance from Cochin state on September 13 but folds up after three months.
1939
K.C. Mammen Mappillai jailed.
1941
K.C. Mammen Mappillai released.
1947
Malayala Manorama reopens on November 29
1948
Malayala Manorama starts campaigning for Idukki dam; the reservoir commissioned on February 12, 1976
1950
The first rotary press installed. Jubilee celebrations.
1951
President Rajendra Prasad inaugurates the diamond jubilee celebrations.
1954
K.C. Mammen Mappillai passes away on January 1.
K.M. Cherian becomes Chief Editor.
K.M. Mathew joins Malayala Manorama as General Manager.
1956
Malayala Manorama Weekly relaunched.
1957
Inauguration of Mammen Mappillai Memorial Hall, Kottayam.
1959
Malayala Manorama Yearbook, in Malayalam, released.
1965
Malayala Manorama Yearbook's English edition released.
K.M. Cherian awarded the Padma Shri.
1966
President S. Radhakrishnan inaugurates the platinum jubilee celebrations.
Kozhikode edition launched on December 1.
1970
President V.V. Giri visits Malayala Manorama and inaugurates Balajana Sakhyam state convention.
1971
K.M. Cherian awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Malayala Manorama wins National Award for Newspaper Design and Printing.
1972
Balarama launched.
1973
K.M. Cherian passes away on March 14.
K.M. Mathew becomes Chief Editor, and Mammen Varghese, General Manager.
1975
Vanitha launched.
1979
Kochi edition of the daily launched on January 15.
1980
Malayala Manorama wins National Award for Newspaper Design yet again.
1982
The Week magazine launched on December 26.
1982
President N. Sanjeeva Reddy inaugurates Balajana Sakhyam's golden jubilee celebrations on January 31.
1986
President Giani Zail Singh inaugurates facsimile transmission system at Malayala Manorama, Kottayam, on August 30.
1987
Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran inaugurates the Thiruvananthapuram edition on February 16.
1988
President R. Venkataraman inaugurates Malayala Manorama's centenary celebrations at Kottayam on March 23.
Commemorative postage stamp released.
Scheme to build 100 houses for the poor and the handicapped launched.
Mammen Mathew becomes Editor and Managing Director on September 1.
1989
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is the chief guest at the centenary celebrations valedictory in New Delhi on March 1.
Malayala Manorama Yearbook in Hindi released.
Columnist Tarzie Vittachi delivers the first K.C. Mammen Mappillai Memorial Lecture in Delhi on March 19.
1992
Chief Minister K. Karunakaran inaugurates the Palakkad edition on April 22.
E.M.S. Nampoodiripad inaugurates the centenary of Bhashaposhini on April 25.
Union Agriculture Minister Balram Jakhar presents the first Karshakasree award to K.K. Velayudhan on August 1.
Vice-President K.R. Narayanan inaugurates the digital photo transmission unit on September 27.
President Shanker Dayal Sharma inaugurates Malayala Manorama's 100 houses for the poor on October 27.
The President hands over the 525th house built under K.M. Cherian Memorial Housing Scheme for Malayala Manorama employees on October 27.
1993
Malayala Manorama Vision, the electronic media division, launched on October 18
Malayala Manorama starts rebuilding Banegaon, the quake-hit village in Latur, Maharashtra, with Bhoomi Puja conducted by Chief Minister Sharad Pawar and Editor Mammen Mathew on October 24.
Governor P.C. Alexander unveils a commemorative plaque.
Bernard Levin, chief columnist of The Times, London, delivers the second K.C. Mammen Mappillai Memorial Lecture on November 10.
1994
Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil presents the second Karshakasree award to A.J. Joseph on April 12.
Chief Minister K. Karunakaran inaugurates the Kannur edition on December 17.
1995
Malayala Manorama Music launched on January 1.
Columnist Nikhil Chakravartty inaugurates Kollam edition on March 27.
Karshakasree magazine launched on September 2.
Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao hands over Malayala Manorama Banegaon to the villagers on December 8.
1996
Malayala Manorama Yearbook in Bengali released in Kolkata on April 18.
Union Agriculture Minister Chaturanan Mishra presents the third Karshakasree award to S. Rasalam on August 11.
1997
President K.R. Narayanan inaugurates the refurbished K.C. Mammen Mappillai Hall on September 18.
Prince Philip of the United Kingdom visits Malayala Manorama, Kochi, on October 17.
Prince Philip launches Manorama Online and The Week website
Thozhilveedhi released on December 4.
Vanitha's Hindi edition released on December 10.
Gene Roberts, managing editor of The New York Times, delivers the third K.C. Mammen Mappillai Memorial Lecture on December 16.
1998
K.M. Mathew awarded the Padma Bhushan on April 12.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu presents the fourth Karshakasree award to K.C. Kuriakose on November 20.
Kerala Chief Minister E.K. Nayanar inaugurates the Thrissur edition on September 14.
1999
Malayala Manorama certified to ISO 9001 standard.
Malayala Manorama Knowledge Adventure CD-ROM released on March 4.
Balarama Digest released on November 13.
Hridayapoorvam camps for heart patients held from October to December.
2000
Vidyarambham programme begins in all Malayala Manorama units.
T.N. Ninan, economist and editor of Business Standard, delivers the first Budget lecture organised by Malayala Manorama on March 20.
Union Minister Suresh Prabhu presents the fifth Karshakasree award to M.M. Subrahmanyan on March 26.
2001
Malayala Manorama organises the 50th World Congress and General Assembly of the International Press Institute in New Delhi.
Vice-President Krishan Kant inaugurates the Malappuram unit on February 25.
Economist Jairam Ramesh delivers the Budget lecture on March 7.
Executive Editor Jacob Mathew elected to the Executive Council of the World Association of Newspapers (WAN).
2002
Malayala Manorama begins rebuilding Chapredi, the quake-hit village in Bhuj, Gujarat, with Bhoomi Puja conducted by Gujarat Speaker Dhiru Bhai Shah, on January 25.
The Mumbai edition of Malayala Manorama launched on January 11.
Bangalore and Chennai editions launched on January 16.
Malayala Manorama's free email service for Malayalis in the Gulf launched in Dubai on February 10.
Economist Jairam Ramesh delivers the Budget lecture on March 7.
Managing Editor Philip Mathew elected chairman of Audit Bureau of Circulations on May 9.
Malayala Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM) inaugurated on June 18.
Malayala Manorama's Ente Keralam programme launched on November 1.
Managing Editor Philip Mathew elected vice-chairman of International Press Institute executive board on May 14.
Editor and Managing Director Mammen Mathew becomes the first Asian to be appointed trustee of international news agency Reuters on November 16.
Union Minister Sushma Swaraj releases Best of The Week, a compilation of selected articles from The Week, on December 16.
Foundation stone laid for the construction of houses for quake-hit Malayalis in Gujarat on December 12.
Karnataka Chief Minister S.M. Krishna presents the sixth Karshakasree award to T.V. Thomas on May 4.
2003
Malayala Manorama selected Superbrand 2003-2004.
Economist Jairam Ramesh delivers the Budget lecture on March 5.
Balarama Digest released on November 13.
Union Minister Murli Manohar Joshi hands over keys of 119 houses built by Malayala Manorama Charitable Trust in quake-hit Chapredi, Gujarat, on June 3.
The keys of 37 houses built by Malayala Manorama Charitable Trust in Adipur, Gujarat, for the quake-hit handed over on June 30.
Malayala Manorama becomes the first newspaper to win the Best Media Marketer of the Year award of the Advertising Club, Mumbai, on June 28. Ente Malayalam CD-ROM released on October 5.
The language protection blueprint, prepared as part of Ente Malayalam programme, submitted to Chief Minister A.K. Antony on November 1.
2004
Malayala Manorama wins the first Power User Award of Computer Society of India and Intel on June 29.
Union Minister O. Rajagopal presents the seventh Karshakasree Award to C.J. Scaria Pillai on February 14.
Malayala Manorama launches the water conservation awareness programme Pala Thulli on April 24.
The year-long centenary memorial programme of Kandathil Varghese Mappillai begins on July 5.
Malayala Manorama receives IFRA Asia Award for best printing on July 6.
Tax expert Dinesh Vyas delivers the Budget lecture on July 12.
Managing Editor Philip Mathew elected chairman of Press Trust of India on September 3.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurates Malayala Manorama's Delhi edition on August 17.
2005
Editor and Managing Director Mammen Mathew awarded the Padma Shri.
Economist Bibek Debroy delivers the Budget lecture on March 4.
Executive Editor Jacob Mathew elected president of Indian Newspaper Society (INS).
News and other features of Manorama Online available on mobile phone from March 16.
Colour digital ink display board, showing current news, installed in Kochi on April 18.
A special page for students, Padippura, introduced on June 3.
Editor and Managing Director Mammen Mathew receives Rajiv Gandhi Award for excellence in journalism on August 16.
Postal Department releases First Day cover commemorating Pala Thulli programme on August 19.
Ninety-five houses built for tsunami-hit families handed over in Adinadu on August 17 and Alappad on September 6. Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat hands over 50 houses built for tsunami-hit families in Tharayilkadavu, Alappuzha, on September 19.
Malayala Manorama awarded gold, and Vanitha, silver, by All-India Printers Association on September 30.
UAE's Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al Nahyan inaugurates Dubai and Bahrain editions of Malayala Manorama on November 9.
2006
Malayala Manorama e-paper launched on January 1.
Economist Mohan Guruswamy delivers the Budget lecture on March 6.
Karshakasree award to K.V. Gopi on March 12.
Interactive CD-ROM Malayala Manorama Entrance Winner launched on January 24.
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam congratulates Malayala Manorama for the follow-up programmes it organised, based on his proposals for the development of Kerala.
Vanitha Woman of the Year Award instituted, with Dr P. Bhanumathi being the first recipient.
Malayala Manorama News, MM TV's 24-hour news and current affairs channel, launched on August 17.
2007
Economist Indira Rajaraman delivers the Budget lecture on March 3.
A.K. Antony, Union Minister for Defence, inaugurates Pathanamthitta edition on May 28.
Radio Mango starts FM broadcasting from November 29, 2007, in four cities of Kerala. This is the first Malayalam private FM station in Kerala.
Malayala Manorama awarded Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar (National Environment Prize) for its Pala Thulli campaign on June 21.
Sir Harold Evans delivers the K.C. Mammen Mappillai Memorial Lecture on November 15.
Nokia Mobile App: Manorama’s early mobile app for Nokia devices marked its foray into digital news delivery, offering easy access to trusted news on the go.
2008
www.m4marry.com, the largest matrimonial portal for Malayalis, launched on July 6.
Speaker K. Radhakrishnan inaugurates Njangalundu Koode Palliative Care Programme's volunteer training in Kozhikode.
Junction K, the integrated media solutions platform, launched on August 17.
A hyperlocal news and classifieds platform, Entenaadu connects regional voices to digital readers, strengthening grassroots journalism.
2009
S.A.V.E. campaign wins the Young Reader Prize at WAN-IFRA.
www.helloaddress.com, an exclusive real estate site for Kerala, launched on July 7.
Malayala Manorama Padippura S.A.V.E. (Serve as a Volunteer for Energy) programme gets WAN- IFRA Young Reader social service award.
Malayala Manorama's Market Research Division wins the prestigious award at World Readership Research Symposia held at Valencia, Spain.
Njangalundu Koode Palliative Care Awareness Programme gets World Association of Newspapers (WAN) Jury Prize and another award from WAN - WEF (World Editors Forum) International Conference at Hyderabad.
2010
KM Mathew passes away on August 1.
Mammen Mathew becomes Chief Editor.
GulfManorama.com launched to cater to the demand from the expatriate community in the Middle East countries.
Malayala Manorama e-Weekly bags the first WAN-IFRA Asian Digital Media Best Online Magazine Award.
MTyude Lokangal (MT: Life and Times), a multimedia production (14 DVDs) on the life, literature and cinema of eminent writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, produced and developed by Malayala Manorama, enters the Limca Book of Records 2010 for being the largest compilation of a writer's work. MTyude Lokangal released at Thrissur on October 30, 2008.
iPhone Mobile App: The iOS app extended Manorama’s digital reach, providing Apple users with intuitive access to breaking news, features, and multimedia content.
2011
Executive Editor Jacob Mathew elected president of WAN-IFRA.
Palathulli-Jalasuraksha campaign featured in the handbook 'Towards Drinking Water Security in India-Lessons From the Field', published by the Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank and Government of India.
Manorama Online iPad application, designed by renowned designer Mario Garcia, launched in March.
www.quickerala.com, a comprehensive information source for all types of businesses and services in Kerala, launched on July 15.
Mazhavil Manorama Entertainment Channel launched on October 31.
Malayala Manorama Online gets Silver at WAN-IFRA's Asian Digital Media Award 2011 for Newspaper Design.
Chuttuvattom / Quickerala.com: Chuttuvattom and Quickerala.com brought local business listings and regional updates to one platform, becoming a go-to digital directory for Kerala.
2012
Palathulli project by Malayala Manorama wins National Groundwater Augmentation Award instituted by Central Groundwater Board.
Malayala Manorama wins three Wan-Ifra Asian Media awards (two awards for photography and one for social service)
Alappuzha edition launched by Union Minister (Defence) A.K. Antony on April 23.
Watch Time, the first international magazine for watches in India, launched simultaneously by Union Minister for Human Resources Kapil Sibal in New Delhi and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra in Mumbai.
Nalla Padam, a voluntary and interactive Social Service Scheme by School Children, launched by actor Mammootty at Carmel Higher Secondary School, Chalakudy, on July 20.
Radio Mango becomes available through mobile phones on August 3, the first of its kind in Kerala. Service launched in collaboration with Idea Cellular Ltd.
Manorama Online awarded the Wan-Ifra Digital Media Asia award for best mobile publication.
Website of Manorama Music launched by noted playback singer K.S. Chitra.
Android Mobile App: Manorama’s Android app amplifies its digital presence, ensuring seamless news consumption for the growing smartphone user base.
2013
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurates Malayala Manorama's quasquicentennial year celebrations at Kottayam on March 16.
Commemorative postage stamp released.
2014
A revamped version of english.manoramaonline.com was launched with a masthead featuring Onmanorama, a new brand name introduced as part of the launch of an independent English news website by Malayala Manorama.
Radio Mango launched in the UAE on August 16.
2015
Mazhavil Manorama becomes first entertainment channel in Malayalam to be produced and telecast in True HD on August 14.
2016
Manorama Online awarded the Best News Website at the WAN- IFRA World Digital Media Awards in October.
Onmanorama was formally launched as an independent domain to reach both Malayalis and non-Malayalis who wanted to stay updated on the latest happenings in Kerala.
2017
Home decor magazine Livingetc launched in January.
2019
ManoramaMAX, the group’s OTT streaming platform, offers a rich blend of news and entertainment in Malayalam, catering to digital-first viewers.
Manorama Horizon introduced to empower learners with online coaching, test prep, and skill development for academic and career growth.
2022
Podcast: With the launch of original podcasts, Manorama tapped into immersive audio storytelling, bringing in-depth narratives and insights to listeners.
2024
Manorama Premium redefined digital subscriptions with exclusive stories, curated journalism, and an ad-light experience for discerning readers.
