Three decades in journalism. Engaged with print and electronic media in malayalam and english in several editorial and reporting capacities. Initiated into the profession through KERALA KAUMUDI. Moved on to pioneer the trends in malayalam business journalism by producing DHANAM, Kerala's first business magazine. Then joined with the editorial team of RUBBER ASIA, subcontinent's premier english trade magazine. Outgrew the vernacular press and moved to Delhi. Worked with CURRENT and SUNDAY MAIL in various capacities. Back to Kerala to join the core group to bring out Kerala's homegrown english daily, INDIAN COMMUNICATOR. Moved out to join MADHYAMAM daily. By the turn of century, when electronic journalism began to evolve, associated with a talent group to launch malayalam's only bilingual news channel JEEVAN TV. Headed its bilingual news desk; served as news editor for six years. When malayalam electronic media bloomed into 24x7 format, moved to MANORAMA NEWS. Worked there for sixteen years as principal correspondent and as one of its three regional heads. Essentially bilingual in practice. Fellow traveller of all major emerging trends in journalism. Exponent of ethical media practices. Never deviated from the ethical foundations of the profession. Groomed many young, aspiring journalists in this mould.

 Acclaimed author. Authored seven books. Has won several awards both as a journalist and writer. Passionately interested in the production and design of books. Postgraduate level academics in literature and communication. Sustained association with major print and electronic media. Travel writer. Manoj was editorial team member of DEEPIKA and NEW AGE dailies. Served as deputy news editor of JEEVAN TV. Won Kerala Sahithya Academy, Bhasha Institute, Folklore Academy and M S Menon memorial awards for literary works. Manoj won the best farm journalism award instituted by Indian Veterinary Association. Awarded fellowships of Kerala Sahithya Academy and cultural department of Kerala. Directed documentaries, GOTHRATHALAM and MAZHA. Indigenous people and their knowledge power houses are his research area. Reflections on these are his core media practice.