Chennai is a historic and highly influential media hub with a vibrant publishing and broadcasting industry.
* **Print**: *The Hindu* (headquartered here since 1878) and *The New Indian Express* are the leading English-language dailies. Top Tamil dailies include *Dina Thanthi*, *Dinamalar*, and *Dinakaran*. * **Television**: The Sun TV Network, one of India's largest and most profitable broadcasting conglomerates, is based here, alongside major networks like Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, and Kalaignar TV. * **Radio**: A dynamic array of FM stations broadcast in Tamil and English, including Radio Mirchi, Big FM, and Suryan FM.
