Commemorative Stamp Marks 75 Years of Dinamalar Newspaper
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai marking the 75th year of the Tamil newspaper Dinamalar, founded in 1951.

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On 5 September 2026 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai to mark the 75th year of publication of the Tamil newspaper Dinamalar, which was founded in 1951.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai on 5 September 2026. The stamp marks the 75th year of the Tamil newspaper Dinamalar. The function was held in Chennai to mark both the milestone and the release of the stamp.
The newspaper's story
Dinamalar was founded in 1951. Its founding resolve, the Vice President said, was to serve as a touchstone of truth. He recalled the contribution of the founder, T. V. Ramasubbaiyer. An idea that began in one person's mind, he noted, has grown into a large organisation, and that growth reflects the dedication and collective effort of successive generations.
What the Vice President said about trust
The Vice President said Dinamalar has earned the trust of readers over the past 75 years by holding to truth, patriotism and public service. A newspaper, he said, earns and keeps that trust only when it stands firm against pressure and upholds higher values without fear. He said the paper's work over these years has built exactly such a bond with its readers. He praised its 7-decade-long journey and urged it to serve the nation for many more years.
The publication for students
The Vice President also spoke about the next generation. He appreciated Dinamalar's Pattam publication. Pattam takes knowledge on general awareness, language skills and scientific innovations to school students.
Facts to remember
| Item | Detail |
| Occasion | 75th year of Dinamalar |
| Released by | Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan |
| What was released | Commemorative postage stamp |
| City | Chennai |
| Year founded | 1951 |
| Founder | T. V. Ramasubbaiyer |
| Publication for students | Pattam |
Who was present
The Chennai Regional Director of the Department of Posts, Major Manoj, attended the function. The Editor of the Dinamalar Group, Dr R. Ramasubbu, was present as well. The publishers L. Aadhimoolam, Dr L. Ramasubbu and Jayashree attended, along with R. R. Gopalji and other guests.
Why this matters for exams
Commemorative stamps are a steady source of questions. The items to hold are the name of the institution, the anniversary being marked, the dignitary who released the stamp and the city. The founder's name and the year of founding are the next layer, and both are available here.
Important Facts
| Occasion | 75th year of the newspaper Dinamalar |
|---|---|
| Released by | Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan |
| What was released | A commemorative postage stamp |
| Venue | Chennai |
| Date | 5 September 2026 |
| Year of founding | 1951 |
| Founder | T. V. Ramasubbaiyer |
| Publication for students | Pattam |
| Values cited | Truth, patriotism and public service |
| Also present | Chennai Regional Director of the Department of Posts, Major Manoj, and Dinamalar Group Editor Dr R. Ramasubbu |
Exam Point of View
Remember that the commemorative stamp for the 75th year of Dinamalar was released by Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan in Chennai, that the newspaper was founded in 1951, that its founder was T. V. Ramasubbaiyer, and that its publication for school students is called Pattam.
Practice Questions
The commemorative postage stamp released in Chennai on 5 September 2026 marked the 75th year of which newspaper?
- A.Dinamani
- B.Dinamalar
- C.Daily Thanthi
- D.Malayala Manorama
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Correct answer: B. Dinamalar
Explanation
The correct answer is Dinamalar. The release records that the Vice President released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai marking the 75th year of Dinamalar, and that the function itself was held to mark the paper's 75th year of publication along with the release of the stamp. Options A, C and D name other well-established newspapers of south India, and a candidate who remembers only that a Tamil newspaper was honoured may pick any of them, which is precisely how such distractors work. Two further details from the same release make the item safer to hold in memory. The newspaper was founded in 1951 with the resolve to serve as a touchstone of truth, and its founder was T. V. Ramasubbaiyer, whose contribution the Vice President recalled. The Vice President also praised the paper's 7-decade-long journey of upholding truth, patriotism and public service, and appreciated its Pattam publication meant for school students.
In which year was Dinamalar founded?
- A.1947
- B.1951
- C.1956
- D.1962
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Correct answer: B. 1951
Explanation
The correct answer is 1951. The Vice President noted in his address that Dinamalar was founded in that year with the resolve to serve as a touchstone of truth, and the same address places the paper in its 75th year of publication, which fits the founding year. Option A is the most tempting wrong answer, because candidates instinctively attach the year of Independence to the founding of old Indian newspapers. Options C and D are nearby years placed to test whether the exact figure has been learnt. A useful way to lock the item is to hold the pair together: founded in 1951 and being honoured in its 75th year with a commemorative postage stamp released by the Vice President in Chennai. Remember the founder's name as well, T. V. Ramasubbaiyer, since a question can be framed on the person rather than the year, and note that the Chennai Regional Director of the Department of Posts, Major Manoj, attended the function.
Which Dinamalar publication for school students did the Vice President appreciate?
- A.Pattam
- B.Balamitra
- C.Vidya
- D.Chandamama
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Pattam
Explanation
The correct answer is Pattam. The release states that the Vice President stressed the importance of nurturing the next generation and appreciated Dinamalar's efforts through its Pattam publication, which brings knowledge on general awareness, language skills and scientific innovations to school students. Options B, C and D are names that sound like children's or students' magazines, and one of them is a well-known children's title, which makes them natural distractors for a candidate who recalls only that a students' publication was praised. The wider content of the address is worth revising along with this: a newspaper earns and keeps the trust of readers only when it stands firm against pressure and upholds higher values such as patriotism and public service without fear, and Dinamalar's work over the past 75 years has built such a bond with its readers. The Vice President wished the paper continued growth and asked it to serve the nation and society for many more decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was a commemorative postage stamp released for Dinamalar?
To mark the 75th year of publication of the newspaper. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the stamp at a function in Chennai on 5 September 2026.
When was Dinamalar founded and by whom?
It was founded in 1951 with the resolve to be a touchstone of truth. The Vice President recalled the contribution of its founder, T. V. Ramasubbaiyer.
What is Pattam?
A publication of Dinamalar for school students. It carries knowledge on general awareness, language skills and scientific innovations, and the Vice President appreciated the effort.
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