Chennai media comprises both the print and electronic media. Chennai media system is committed in covering the latest happenings in India and around the world and dishing out news to the people. The high literacy rate of the capital city of Tamil Nadu has resulted in large number of quality news providers in the city. Doordarshan, Jaya TV, Sun TV, Star Vijay, Raj TV, Makkal TV and Kalaignar TV are the television channels of Chennai. The Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, The Economic Times and The New Indian Express are the leading dailies of Chennai. Chennai has 10 FM radio stations and 2 AM stations.
Media plays an important role in today's world. Chennai media comprises both print and electronic medium. The various newspapers and magazines constitute the print media while the electronic media comprises television and radio channels. Chennai media system is committed in covering the latest happenings in India and world and dishing out news to the people. The high literacy rate of the capital city of Tamil Nadu has resulted in large number of quality news providers.
Chennai TV Channels
The Chennai TV channels form an integral part of the Chennai media system. The television channels have not only been educating the masses about the latest happenings but also entertain them with a judicious mix of soaps and reality programs. Doordarshan is the national channel and broadcasts programs through its
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terrestrial and satellite television channels. There are also private owned channels like Jaya TV, Sun TV, Star Vijay, Raj TV, Makkal TV and Kalaignar TV. Some of these channels also broadcast their programs out of the state.
Chennai Newspapers
The newspapers and magazines also carry out the task of informing and educating the masses about the latest happenings around the world. The news is imparted both in English and also in the regional language. The main English language dailies of Chennai are The Deccan Chronicle, The Hindu, The Economic Times, The New Indian Express, The Hindu Business Line and The Financial Express. Some of the regional language dailies are Dina Thanthi, Dina Malar, Malai Malar, Dina Mani, Tamil Murasu and Dinakaran. Some of the magazines published in Chennai are Ananda Vikatan, Frontline, Kalki, Kumudam and Sportstar.
Chennai Radio
Chennai has 10 FM radio stations and 2 AM stations. The first broadcasting was done from the Rippon Building complex in the year 1930. The FM and AM stations are controlled by All India Radio, Private broadcasters and Anna University. Some of the Radio channels of the city are Anna FM, Radio City FM, Big 92.7 FM, Gyan vani FM and All India Radio Chennai.
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