Cochin Herald

Cochin Herald
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Cover for August 15, 2016, featuring Jasim Eisa
Chief Editor Ansif Ashraf
Categories Business magazine
Frequency Bi-monthly
Year founded 1992
Company Cochin Herald Media Network LLP.
Country India
Based in Kochi, Kerala
Language English
Website www.cochinherald.com

Cochin Herald is an Indian business magazine. Published bi-monthly,[1] it features original reporting, commentary and analysis. Its headquarters are located in Kochi City, Kerala. The motto of Cochin Herald magazine is "Business Story Telling". It was established as a Sunday newspaper in 1992.[2]

History

The first print edition of the Cochin Herald launched on 1 November 1992.

Dr S.A. Mohamed Asharaf., founded the Cochin Herald on November 1, 1992 as a weekly newspaper in Malayalam. Ashraf was the paper's chairman, a post he held until his death in 2016. He earned a doctorate for his research on Islamic history at the age of 55 from Kerala University.

Asharaf was assisted in his later years by his eldest son, Ansif Ashraf, who started Cochin Herald business magazine in 2012. On Ashraf's death, Ansif became Chairman of the Cochin Herald and Chief Editor of Cochin Herald magazine.[3]

Ownership

The Kochi-based English magazine Cochin Herald is part of the Cochin Herald Media Network LLP[4] and is managed by Ansif Ashraf. The family of Dr. S.A. Mohammad Ashraf owns a 90 percent stake in Cochin Herald Media Network LLP. Ansif Ashraf joined Cochin Herald in 2012 and became the chairman in 2016.

Awards and recognition

  • Cochin Herald won Branding & Publication Media of the Year 2015 of Alleem Marketing & Branding Awards, UAE from His Excellency Dr Rashid Al Leem, chairman of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA).[5]

Cochinherald.com

Cochinherald.com is part of Cochin Herald Media Network LLP.[4] Cochinherald.com employs the slogan "A Business Story Teller". Articles are digitally published on the website.

KSBEA Awards

Kerala State Business Excellence Awards are Kerala's most preferred and recognized awards, hosted and presented by the Cochin Herald and Alleem Knowledge Centre, UAE to recognize businessmen, politicians and administrators. The awards were introduced in 2012 and awarded for the fifth time in 2016.[6] In 2016, UAE Exchange won the Businessman of the Year Award.

2012

The first Kerala State Business Excellence Awards 2012 was hosted on 17 March 2012 at Cochin. It was organized by the Cochin Herald and presented by Humriya Free Zone Authority (Government of Sharjah). The event was inaugurated by State Minister Shri. K. C. Joseph and Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority. V.P. Nandakumar, Manapuram Finance Limited won the Businessman of the Year Award.[7]

2013

The second Kerala State Business Excellence Awards 2013 took place on 27 April at Cochin, Crown Plaza. The event was inaugurated by central minister of state for consumer affairs, K.V. Thomas, Finance Minister of the state K.M. Mani, Dr. Rashid Al Leem, Director General of Hamriyah Free Zone Authority and Ansif Ashraf, Chief Editor of the Cochin Herald. Riaz Ahmed, Abad Group won the Businessman of the Year Award.[8]

2014

The third Kerala State Business Excellence Awards 2014 took place on 12 January 2014 at Cochin, Crown Plaza. The awards were given by Judy Paul, Mayor of Davei, Florida, USA; Tim Guillois, CEO, The Links India; Carel Hatten, County Representative, Florida; MP Joseph, IAS, Advisor to Labor Minister I/R of Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. M.G. George Muthoot, Muthoot Group won the Businessman of the Year Award.[9]

2015

The fourth KSBEA Global Leadership Awards 2015 took place on 4 June 2015 at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Sharjah, UAE. It was organized by the Cochin Herald and partnered by Alleem Knowledge Center, Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC), Texila American University and Young Chamber of Commerce. Dr Shrikant Bhasi, Chairman of Carnival Group won the Businessman of the Year Award.[10]

2016

The fifth KSBEA Global Leadership Awards 2016 took place on 30 April 2016 at Cochin, Crown Plaza. It was organized by the Cochin Herald and Young Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by H.E. Hamdan Mohamad Al Murshidi, President, Arab Business Club, and Mr. M.G. Rajamanickam, District Collector of Ernakulam. V George Antony, MD of UAE Exchange won the Businessman of the Year Award, and P.V. Sunil[11] won the CEO of the Year Award.[12][13]

References

Notes

  1. ↑ "Registrar of Newspaper of India". RNI.
  2. ↑ "Registrar of Newspaper of India". RNI.
  3. ↑ "Adieu to that Visionary". Cochin Herald.
  4. 1 2 "LLP Registration Details". Company Details.
  5. ↑ "Ansif Merchant Wins Award". Times of India. 24 September 2015.
  6. ↑ "KSBEA 2016".
  7. ↑ "14-year old wins Kerala Biz award for her website". Indiatech Online. 17 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Minister to give away State Business Excellence Awards". Indian Express. 27 April 2013.
  9. ↑ "Milma's Wayanad dairy bags business award". The Hindu. 18 January 2014.
  10. ↑ "4th KSBEA 2015 Global Leadership Award 2015 Winners" (PDF). Times of India. 10 June 2015.
  11. ↑ "P.V. Sunil bagged the CEO of the Year Award at the 5th Kerala State Business Excellence Awards 2016". Bollywood Helpline.
  12. ↑ "The Fifth KSBEA Global Leadership Awards 2016". The Telegraph.
  13. ↑ "The Fifth KSBEA Global Leadership Awards 2016". News Now.
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