Kesava
Menon established the
news paper called Mathrubhumi in 1923. ‘Truth, Equality and Freedom’ was the motto of Mathrubhumi.
The first issue of the paper
was on 18th march, 1923. In those days Mathrubhumi was used to publish only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays.
From 6th April, 1930 onwards Mathrubhumi became a
fulfledged daily newspaper.
Kesava Menon
was its Chief Editor from the beginning till his death, except for a brief
interregnum when he moved out of Kerala and went to practice law in Malaysia
and Singapore where also he actively involved in nationalist movements. He
wrote inspiring articles, editorials and books. His autobiography has been
published by Mathrubhumi Books. He was a recipient of the civilian honour of
the Padma
Bhushan.
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