Sunday, March 22, 2026

In 1890, Malayala Manorama newspaper founded




Malayala Manorama, one of India's oldest and most widely read newspapers, was founded by 
Kandathil Varghese Mappillai and began publication March 22, 1890.  It was established in Kottayam, Kerala, as a weekly initially, with a mission to bring "sunshine" to Malayalee homes. The newspaper is a staple in Kerala.

Joseph Priestley's Birth Anniversary

Joseph Priestley, born on 24 March 1733, in Birstall, United Kingdom, was an English chemist, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, g...