Journalist, TV Anchor
ModeratorsD. Pramesh Kumar is a seasoned anchor, writer, and journalist whose voice has shaped Kerala’s public conversations for more than a decade. A familiar presence to television audiences, he has anchored prime-time programmes on Mathrubhumi News with an assured, incisive style that blends sharp inquiry with a deep grasp of Kerala’s political and social landscape. Before that, he served as the Kochi Bureau Chief of Manorama News, where he led coverage of some of the region’s most consequential developments with authority and editorial clarity.
Writing primarily in Malayalam, Pramesh Kumar is also a thoughtful commentator on the social, cultural, and economic shifts that define contemporary Kerala. His essays and reflections—marked by clarity, curiosity, and a grounded understanding of everyday life—engage a wide readership. Whether on screen or in print, he brings a rare mix of journalistic rigour, cultural sensitivity, and narrative ease, making him one of Kerala’s distinctive media voices today.