MediaOne TV
MediaOne TV (Malayalam: മീഡിയവണ് ടിവി) is an Indian television channel broadcasting in Malayalam, operated by Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited. The channel was licensed in September 2011 and was officially launched on 10 February 2013.[1][2] The main studio is located at Velliparamba, Kozhikode, Kerala.
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| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Truth, Virtue |
| Headquarters | Kozhikode, Kerala, India |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Malayalam |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Madhyamam Broadcasting Limited |
| Key people | Roshan Kakkat CEO, Media One |
| History | |
| Launched | 10 February 2013 |
| Links | |
| Website | www.mediaonetv.in |
| Availability Available | |
| Cable | |
| Kerala Vision (KCCL) | 25 |
| Asianet Digital TV | 125 |
| DEN Networks | 621 |
| KCL | 166 |
| Bhoomika | 29 |
| eLife,UAE | 833 |
| Ooredoo, Qatar | 646 |
| Satellite | |
| Sun Direct (India) | 226 |
| Dish TV (India) | 631 |
| Airtel digital TV (India) | 850 |
| Tata Sky (India) | 1849 |
| Videocon D2H (India) | 631 |
Channel history
Kerala Chief Minister Mr. Oommen chandy inaugurated the foundation stone laying ceremony of MediaOne headquarters and studio complex at Velliparambu near Kozhikode. On 16 June 2012, former Union Cabinet Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi unveiled the MediaOne Logo at Kochi Le Meridian convention hall. The channel was officially launched on 10 February 2013 by former Defence Minister A K Antony at a gala function held at Swapna Nagari, Kozhikode. former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy,former Opposition Leader V. S. Achuthanandan, former Kerala IT & Industry Minister P. K. Kunhalikutty, film director Ranjith, BJP Leader Adv. Sreedharan Pillai, novelist Mukundan, Jama-ate Islami Hind - Kerala Amir T Arifali, and Madhyamam-MediaOne group editor O. Abdurahiman also delivered felicitation speeches in the function. Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy delivered the inaugural address while the leader of the Opposition V S Achuthanandan inaugurated the studio complex and former Industries minister P K Kunjalikutty inaugurated the news studio. Malayalam film director Ranjith released the Signature Music of Media One TV at the inaugural ceremony.[3]
Established in 1987, Madhyamam has within two decades added 11 editions in India and 9 in the Middle East, and is the largest circulated international Indian newspaper.[1][4][5][6] Established in 1987, Madhyamam has within two decades added 11 editions in India and 9 in the Middle East, and is the largest circulated international Indian newspaper.[1][4][5][6]
Coverage, viewership and impact
MediaOne's Facebook page reached one million followers within first 29 months of broadcasting. Now, MediaOne became the third Malayalam News channel out of many to reach the 2 million follower threshold in Facebook, after Asianet and Manorama News.
MediaOne crossed 2 Million+ subscribers in YouTube within a short span. It is the 3rd Malayalam News channel to cross 2 Million subscribers in YouTube, after Asianet and Manorama News.
Besides Faceook and YouTube, MediaOne has large number of followers in other social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter.
Satellite information
| Satellite | Intelsat 17 |
| Orbital location | 66 degree East Longitude |
| Down link polarization | Horizontal |
| Carrier type | DVB-S2 |
| FEC | 2/3 |
| Downlink frequency | 4006 MHz |
| Symbol rate | 14400 Ksps |
| Modulation | 8PSK |
Channel availability
(DTN)
Direct to Home (DTH)
- SUN Direct (channel no. 226)[7]
- Dish TV (channel no. 631)
- Airtel DTH (channel no. 850)
- Videocon D2H (channel no. 631)
- Tatasky (channel no. 1840)
Digital cable
- Kerala Vision (channel no. 25)
- Asianet Digital TV, (channel no. 125)
- Den Network (channel no.621)
- KCL (Channel no.166)
- Bhoomika (Channel no.29)
- eLIfe, UAE (channel no. 833 )
- Ooredoo, Qatar (channel no. 646 )
Awards and recognitions
State government awards
- Aneesh Ravi won Best Anchor awards in Kerala State Television Awards 2013 for the programme Cucumber City.[8]
- Sunil Baby and Sajith Ajmal of Media One were selected the best investigative journalists for the programme Truth Inside (The death of a river) in Kerala State Television Awards 2013.[8]
- Mediaonetv was presented five awards in the state television awards for the year 2016 in different categories.
The award for best news presentator was given to MediaoneTV broadcast journalist KR Gopikrishnan. Special Edition, a news-based debate program bagged him the award. Mr Arun Kumar, who led the ‘Kerala Summit’, was presented with the award for best anchor/presentator. ‘Beyond the Headline’, a weekly program telecasted on Mediaonetv, was selected as the best television show. The award was presented to Sanoop Sasidharan, reporter at Mediaonetv who prepared the episode namely ‘Vaipinile Amma’. Syam Krishnan was presented with the award for best science and environment documentary. The award was received by MediaOneTV Public Relations manager Shakkir Jameel.
Criticism and Controversies
In February–March 2014, an autobiography of Gail Tredwell a former female disciple and closest personal attendant of Mata Amritanandamayi titled Holy Hell: A Memoir of Faith, Devotion, and Pure Madness[9] made big allegation against Mata Amritanandamayi and her Ashram in Kerala. The book alleges that a senior follower of the Ashram, Balu had sexual relationship with Mata Amritanandamayi and the author for many years. It also alleges that Amritanandamayi behaved in very rude aggressive manner and abuses the author for many years.[9] The mainstream media of Kerala was feared to report about the allegation made by the book. In accordance with an order from Ernakulam judicial first magistrate court, on 11 March 2014, Kerala Police registered a case against Gail Tredwell and Media organisations TV channels Indiavision, Reporter, Media One TV and newspapers Thejas and Madhyamam, in response to a petition[10][11][12]
In March 2020, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (India) prohibited the transmission or re-transmission of Media One TV for 48 hours, along with Asianet News TV, accusing biased reporting of North East Delhi riots. The action came into effect from Friday 7.30 pm and will be in effect till 7.30 pm on Sunday, March 8. Among the reasons cited by the Information and Broadcasting ministry in banning Media One was this: "Channel's reporting on Delhi violence seems to be biased as it is deliberately focusing on the vandalism of CAA supporters. It also questions RSS and alleges Delhi Police inaction. Channel seems to be critical towards Delhi Police and RSS. The ban on media one triggered a torrent of criticism against the government. Protests were held at many parts of the state.As a result the government was forced to allow media one to restart their broadcast within just 14 hours of the ban."[13]
Key people
- O. Abdurahman : Group Editor (Madhyamam - MediaOne)
- Dr. K. Yaseen Ashraf : Managing Director
- Roshan Kakkat: Chief Executive Officer
- Rajeev Devaraj : Editor
- C. Dawood: Managing Editor
References
- "MediaOne TV channel launched", Jamaate-Islami Hind, Kerala Official Website, 11 February 2013
- "Mediaone TV logo unveiled". madhyamam.com. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDAckH8cPdM&sns
- "മീഡിയ വണ് മിഴി തുറന്നു", MEDIA one Official website, 10 February 2013
- "MediaOne TV channel launched: Madhyamam Daily News"
- "MediaOne TV Signature Song"
- "SUN dth Information" Archived 24 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine, MEDIA one, 26 March 2013
- "State television awards announced". The Hindu. 22 April 2015. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- Tredwell, Gail (2013). Holy Hell A Memoir of Faith, Devotion and Pure Madness. ISBN 978-0-9896794-0-4.
- "Book on Amma: Petition against media organizations, others". The Hindu. 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- "Call to bring out truth about charges against Math". The Hindu. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- "Amritanandamayi mutt row: Gail Tredwell, five news organisations booked". India Today. 12 March 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- "Malayalam TV channels Asianet News, Media One blocked for 48 hours over coverage of Delhi riots". New Indian Express. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
