Shalom (TV channel)

Shalom Television is an Indian Catholic Christian television channel based in Kerala. The channel broadcasts programs include a daily Holy Mass and also Tridentine Mass format, the traditional Nasrani rosary recitation.[1] It also broadcasts other programs, including interviews, musical shows, competition, quiz shows, chat shows, short films and family-based programs.[1]

For other uses, see Shalom (disambiguation).

Shalom TV India
CountryIndia, Asia, Europe, United States
Broadcast areaWorld wide
HeadquartersPeruvannamoozhi,Perambra,Kozhikode District, Kerala
Programming
Language(s)Malayalam
Ownership
OwnerShalom Communications Ltd
Key peopleBenny Punnathara (Chairman)
History
Launched1998 (programming block)
March 2005
FounderBenny Punnathara (2005)

History

Shalom was first introduced in 1989 as a small prayer group. It was founded by Saint Thomas Christians and was subsequently expanded in 1998 as a programming block on Asianet channel. It was officially launched as an independent channel in March 2005.[2] The channel, further expanded in publishing media including Shalom Times, Shalom Tidings and Sunday Shalom.[3] The channel has expanded its operation worldwide, including Australia, United Kingdom and North America.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. Chris Miller (17 March 2014). "Shalom Media sets up Edmonton unit". WCR Desk. Western Catholic Reporter. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. "ShalomTV history". Shalom portal. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  3. Marianna Bartholomew. "Seek Peace at a Shalom Fest this Summer and Welcome Shalom TV". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  4. "Third Malayalam channel Shalom TV to make foray into UK". UKMalayalee.com. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  5. "Shalom comes to North America". Marianna Bartholomew. Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 9 February 2016.


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