Elias John
| Elias John | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 16, 1961 Trivandrum , Kerala , India |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Kerala (MA in Political Science), Press Club Trivandrum (Diploma in Journalism) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Known for | President of Vizhinjam Motherport Action Council (V-MAC), Kannadi (Asianet), Jalakam (Doordarshan), Aniyara (Surya TV), Saakshi (Kairali TV), Elias John - Sailing Commentary [1] |
Elias John is an Indian journalist and social activist from Kerala .He has hosted Malayalam TV shows such as Kannadi on Asianet, Jalakam on Doordarshan, Aniyara on Surya TV, and Saakshi on Kairali TV.[1] He is associated with the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram project[2] and serves as the president of the Vizhinjam Motherport Action Council (V-MAC),which advocates for the development of the port.[3]
Early life and education
Elias John was born in Valiathope, near the domestic airport in Trivandrum, Kerala, to John Fernandez and Treasa John. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Kerala and a Diploma in Journalism from the Press Club, Trivandrum.He has completed a short-term course at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, and a diploma course in Parliamentary Practice and Procedures from the Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training, Government of Kerala.[3]
Career
Elias John began his media career in 1989 as a programme staff member at Doordarshan , Trivandrum , where he worked until 1994. During this time, he also served in Jammu and Kashmir as an embedded journalist with the Indian Army.
From 1994 to 1996, he worked as a political correspondent for NDTV, focusing on elections and state politics.
In 1996, he founded Ntv, a content production company, and produced Malayalam television programs such as Kannadi Asianet , Jalakam Doordarshan, Aniyara in Surya TV , and Saakshi in Kairali TV.He has also worked as a Kerala correspondent for Sun TV Network, Eenadu TV, and NTV UAE.[1] He is currently the Chief Editor of NTV.[1]
Social engagement
Elias John has been associated with the Vizhinjam International Seaport project for over three decades as part of his role with the Vizhinjam Motherport Action Council (V-MAC). The council has organized public campaigns and submitted representations in support of the port, including before the National Committee for Environment.[4]
He is also involved with the Ockhi Rehabilitation Mission Agency (ORMA) as a mission coordinator, focusing on the rehabilitation of people affected by the 2017 Ockhi cyclone.
Publications
- Ockhi – Onnam Prathiyum Kootu Prathikalum' – a book about the Ockhi cyclone and its aftermath[5]
- Editor of Mavelinadu, a Malayalam news magazine published between 2003 and 2008.
Awards and recognition
- 1993 – Kerala State Television Award for Best Anchor
- 1994 – Kerala State Television Award for Best Commentator
- 1995 – Kerala State Television Award for Best Producer
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Interview: Journalist Elias John on the Vizhinjam Port and Being Neutral". 19 October 2016.
- ↑ "Interesting twist as pro-Vizhinjam group chief goes on indefinite fast". 22 November 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "What did Elias John get who advocated for Vizhinjam?". Samakalika Malayalam. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ↑ "വിഴിഞ്ഞത്ത് ക്രെയിനും കൊണ്ടു കപ്പല് വന്നപ്പോള് അവിടെ പോയ എന്നെ ഇറക്കിവിട്ടു; കുടുംബത്തെയും ചടങ്ങിന് കയറ്റിയില്ല". Samakalika Malayalam (in മലയാളം). 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- ↑ "'Living victims' of Ockhi: Compensation sought at Kerala HC". The Times of India. 7 August 2018.
- "What Did Elias John Get Who Advocated for Vizhinjam?" – Samakalika Malayalam, 1 August 2024.
- "Vizhinjam Port – Personal Account by Elias John" – Samakalika Malayalam, 9 August 2024.
- "Interesting twist as pro-Vizhinjam group chief goes on indefinite fast" – The Hindu Business Line.
- "Elias John’s Activism and the Vizhinjam Port Movement" – The Kochi Post.
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