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Varathabharathi
Also spelled as Vartha Baharathi or Vaartha Bhaarathi, is a daily Newspaper
published from Mangalore
and Bangalore
.
Varathabharathi is the fastest growing Kannada daily (ಕನ್ನಡ ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ) in the Indian southern state, Karnataka
, with a prominent presence in the coastal region. Vaarthabharathi is a popular Kannada newspaper amongst the Kannadiga expatriates living in the Persian Gulf States.
Varthabharathi has a formidable readership in the entire coastal region of the state and its adjacent districts. It has already emerged as the largest circulated Kannada daily newspaper in the gulf region. This newspaper has won widespread admiration from various quarters for its fearless stand on several critical issues and also for the role it has played in carrying the true version of the events in many cases.
In its process of expanding, Vaartha Bhaarathi has launched its Bangalore edition on 29.08.2006 while commemorating its 3rd anniversary at N.G.O. Hall, Bangalore. With the commencement of the Bangalore edition the daily reached the capital of Karnataka, to cover Mysore, Mandya, Kolar, Chamarajpet, Chitradurga, Davangere districts.
, (A.S. Puthige) chief Editor, Vaartha Bharathi.
Dakshina Kannada
, Udupi, Uthara Kannada and Kasaragod
districts apart from having readership in the neighbouring districts, Bangalore
, Mumbai
and in the gulf countries, especially in UAE., State of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Varthabharathi's Bangalore edition is now coverring Mysore, Mandya, Kolar, Chamarajpet, Chitradurga, Davangere districts.
Dr. T.S. Vivekananda is a prominent ecologist in India, and has involved himself in the mass movements of Karnataka, like Peasant Movement, Dalit Movement, Feminist Movement. He took the prominent role in the movement aginest the water preservation in state.
Dr.vivekananda has released the Environment Monthly in Kannada, called IDU JEEVAMANDALA. this is the pioneer effort in Kannada Journlism.
More over he started the JEEVAMANDALA, the cadre based Environment Organisation, based in Thovinakere, Koratagere taluck, Tumkur district
Dr.vivekananda has released the Environment Monthly in Kannada on 20 March-2009, called IDU JEEVAMANDALA. this is the poineer effort in Kannada Journlism.
More over he started the JEEVAMANDALA, the cadre based Environment Organisation, based in Thovinakere, Koratagere taluck, Tumkur district.
Vartha Bharathi has also received Media of the Year award from Dubai based Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) during World Beary Convention & Chammana 2010 on 2 April 2010 in Dubai. This award was conferred jointly on Vartha Bharathi Kannada daily and Daijiworld.com for their services to the field of media. Abdussalam Puthige
, the Editor in Chief of the daily received the award from C. M. Ibrahim, Former Union Minister.
Also spelled as Vartha Baharathi or Vaartha Bhaarathi, is a daily Newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
published from Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
and Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
.
Varathabharathi is the fastest growing Kannada daily (ಕನ್ನಡ ದಿನಪತ್ರಿಕೆ) in the Indian southern state, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, with a prominent presence in the coastal region. Vaarthabharathi is a popular Kannada newspaper amongst the Kannadiga expatriates living in the Persian Gulf States.
Varthabharathi has a formidable readership in the entire coastal region of the state and its adjacent districts. It has already emerged as the largest circulated Kannada daily newspaper in the gulf region. This newspaper has won widespread admiration from various quarters for its fearless stand on several critical issues and also for the role it has played in carrying the true version of the events in many cases.
In its process of expanding, Vaartha Bhaarathi has launched its Bangalore edition on 29.08.2006 while commemorating its 3rd anniversary at N.G.O. Hall, Bangalore. With the commencement of the Bangalore edition the daily reached the capital of Karnataka, to cover Mysore, Mandya, Kolar, Chamarajpet, Chitradurga, Davangere districts.
Launch of Bangalore Edition
The Bangalore edition is brought out with a plan to cover at least 10 districts of the Karnataka State. The inaugural ceremony at the state capital was presided over by Mr. Abdussalam PuthigeAbdussalam Puthige
Abdussalam Puthige is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Varthabharathi, a Kannada daily that publishes from south Indian coastal city Mangalore and Karnataka's capital Bangalore. The first issue of Vartha Bharathi hit the news stands on 29 August 2003 from Mangalore...
, (A.S. Puthige) chief Editor, Vaartha Bharathi.
Circulation details
Varthabharathi currently publishes from Mangalore and Bangalore and covers the following districts:Mangalore edition
The Mangalore edition covers 4 Coastal Districts and 3 adjoining Districts as follows:Dakshina Kannada
- Udupi
- Uthara Kannada
- Kasaragod
- Shimoga
- Chikmagalur
- Kodagu
Bangalore edition
The Bangalore edition covers 11 districts as follows:- Bangalore Urban
- Bangalore Rural
- Mysore
- Mandya
- Tumkur
- Kolar
- Hassan
- Koppal
- Davangere
- Chamarajnagar
- Uthara Kannada
History
Launched in 2003, this newspaper has successfully gained immense popularity and widespread acceptance in a very short span of time. The readership has covered the entire Coastal Karnataka from South Canara district to North Canara district and its neighboring districts such as Chickmagalur, Hassan, Madikeri and Shimoga. Varthabharathi is now able to reach every doorstep in the Dakshina KannadaDakshina Kannada
- Geography :The district geography consists of sea shore in the west and Western Ghats in the east. The major rivers are Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, Shambhavi, Nandini or Pavanje and Payaswini which all join Arabian sea. Vast areas of evergreen forests which once covered this district, have...
, Udupi, Uthara Kannada and Kasaragod
Kasaragod district
Kasaragod District is one of the districts of the Indian state of Kerala. Kasaragod District was organised as a separate district on 24 May 1984...
districts apart from having readership in the neighbouring districts, Bangalore
Bangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and in the gulf countries, especially in UAE., State of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Varthabharathi's Bangalore edition is now coverring Mysore, Mandya, Kolar, Chamarajpet, Chitradurga, Davangere districts.
Editorial
Varthabharathi is known for its editorial writings. It has attracted a large number of readership because of siplicity in languae, clarity in vision and committed to value based journalism. Selected section of edotorial writings appeared in Varthabharathi has been published in book form under the title Sampadakiya. and gained popularity.Permanent columns
Certain permanent columns published on a daily basis in Varthabharathi pages could attract Kannada speaking community in Karnataka and elsewhere. Eminent writers and intellectuals do write on ongoing politics, environmental issues, education, arts, literature, health and wellness, culture and civilization. Some of the columns and columnists are as follows:| Day | Column | Columnist |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Prachalita | Sanat Kumar, Senior Journalist, Activist |
| Thursday | Nijaartha | Shiva Sunder, Senior writer, Human rights activist |
| Friday | Dudi | Annu K. Belthangady, Journalist |
| Saturday | Vyaaghra Hatyeya Nighoodagalu | Dr T S Vivekananda,Senior writer, Environment activist |
| Sunday | Nage Moge | Bhuwaneshwari Hegde, Renowned comedy writer |
| Gulf Bharati, monthly | Marala hejjegalu | Irshad Moodabidri, NRI writer |
Sunday supplement - Suggi
Along with daily 12 pages, on Sundays Varthabharathi brings out 4 additional pages named as Suggi.State academy award
Columnist Dr. T.S. Vivekananda's weekly articles Bhoomi geete was specially written down for Varthabharathi. These articles were lately published in book form and won Karnataka Literature Academy Award for the year 2005.Dr. T.S. Vivekananda is a prominent ecologist in India, and has involved himself in the mass movements of Karnataka, like Peasant Movement, Dalit Movement, Feminist Movement. He took the prominent role in the movement aginest the water preservation in state.
Dr.vivekananda has released the Environment Monthly in Kannada, called IDU JEEVAMANDALA. this is the pioneer effort in Kannada Journlism.
More over he started the JEEVAMANDALA, the cadre based Environment Organisation, based in Thovinakere, Koratagere taluck, Tumkur district
Dr.vivekananda has released the Environment Monthly in Kannada on 20 March-2009, called IDU JEEVAMANDALA. this is the poineer effort in Kannada Journlism.
More over he started the JEEVAMANDALA, the cadre based Environment Organisation, based in Thovinakere, Koratagere taluck, Tumkur district.
Awards and recognitions
Vartha Bharathi has been awarded by Karnataka branch of Transparency International for its quality journalism. This newspaper gave voice to all marginalized sections of the society and in a few years has become the fastest growing newspaper of Karnataka.Vartha Bharathi has also received Media of the Year award from Dubai based Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF) during World Beary Convention & Chammana 2010 on 2 April 2010 in Dubai. This award was conferred jointly on Vartha Bharathi Kannada daily and Daijiworld.com for their services to the field of media. Abdussalam Puthige
Abdussalam Puthige
Abdussalam Puthige is currently the Editor-in-Chief of Varthabharathi, a Kannada daily that publishes from south Indian coastal city Mangalore and Karnataka's capital Bangalore. The first issue of Vartha Bharathi hit the news stands on 29 August 2003 from Mangalore...
, the Editor in Chief of the daily received the award from C. M. Ibrahim, Former Union Minister.
External links
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- Kannada Wikipedia
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