Thiruvananthapuram serves as the nerve center for Kerala's political journalism and regional broadcasting.
* **Print**: Major Malayalam dailies such as *Malayala Manorama*, *Mathrubhumi*, and *Kerala Kaumudi* (which was founded in the city) have significant bureaus here. Prominent English dailies include *The Hindu* and *The New Indian Express*. * **Television**: The city is the headquarters of Doordarshan Kendra Thiruvananthapuram (the state's oldest TV broadcaster) and Asianet (the first private Malayalam channel). Many regional news channels like Mathrubhumi News, Manorama News, and Kairali TV operate major studios here. * **Radio**: All India Radio (AIR) has a long-standing presence, complemented by various private FM stations like Club FM, Radio Mango, and Red FM.