Nakkheeran

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Nakkheeran
Editor Nakkeeran Gopal
Categories News, politics
FrequencyWeekly
PublisherNakkheeran Publications
Founded1988
First issue20 April 1988 (1988-04-20)
Country India
Language Tamil
Website nakkheeran.in

Nakkheeran is a Tamil language biweekly magazine published in Chennai. Nakkheeran Gopal is the founder and editor of the magazine. It was established in 1988 and the first issue came out on 20 April 1988. [1] The magazine is known for its investigative journalism. [2]

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Publications group

The magazine is part of Nakkheeran Publications, Which also have Balajothidam, OMM Saravanabava, Iniya Udhayam and Pothu Arivu Ulagam magazines. [3]

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References

  1. "About Us". Nakkheeran. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
  2. "Investigative journalism". The Hindu . 25 July 2000. Retrieved 11 March 2019.[ dead link ]
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