Periyar's Journalism

'Revolt' was the third important newspaper after 'Kudi Aarasu' and 'Viduthalai' among the newspapers edited by Periyar. Earlier both the newspapers were in Tamil, while 'Revolt' was brought out for English readers. Its first issue came out on 7 November 1928 from Erode. Omprakash Kashyap is introducing you to the magazines published/edited by Periyar

EV Special on Ramasamy Periyar (September 17, 1879 – December 24, 1973)

Periyar's public life was extremely active and multifaceted. They were fighting together on many fronts to create a sense of self-respect and rights in Tamil society, especially non-Brahmins. Caste discrimination, politico-social supremacism, religious fanaticism, social evils and customs, women's freedom, caste inequality, devadasi system, widow problem, child marriage etc. There was no such concern of human society which was not their own concern. There was no tragedy that they would not have suffered. They were traders, leaders, social reformers, thinkers, thinkers, philologists, logicians, movement workers, guides etc. Apart from this, he had another form. He was a journalist-editor. Most of the people do not know much about his appearance. However, his contribution in this field is so important and original that he can be called 'Periyar' (Great) even if his other works are excluded. 'Kudi Aarasu' (1925), 'Dravidian' (1927), 'Revolt' (1928), 'Puratchi' (1933), 'Pahuthrivu' (1934), 'Viduthalai' (1935), 'Justice' (1942), ' He was associated with magazines like 'Unmai' (1970) and The Modern Rationalist (1971). He founded some of these himself. At the same time, took over the editing responsibility of some. He spent a major part of his earned capital on these newspapers. suffered business losses. Even did jail visits. But don't let your concerns get in the way. His commitment to human values ​​always remained.