Meet Anasudhin Azeez: The Keralite Journalist Launching A New Era In London’s Print Media
Veteran Journalist Anasudhin Azeez, a native of Aluva and a permanent resident of Britain, has made a monumental impact in the media industry by launching an evening digital newspaper from London’s iconic Fleet Street.
London Daily is a unique tra-digital (traditional + digital) concept, which is published as a monthly newspaper alongside a daily digital edition, which debuted in February 2025.
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This project aims to revive the historic legacy of Fleet Street, the heart of British journalism, having a focus on local news, community-driven stories, and cultural richness.
London Daily seeks to fill the gap left by traditional newspapers that have shifted to weekly or digital-only formats.
London Daily
As a veteran journalist with extensive experience, Anasudhin Azeez sees this initiative as the first of its kind in Britain, blending the best of traditional print with the immediacy and accessibility of digital media.
Anasuddin Azeez is a prominent media entrepreneur and seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience in the industry.
Originally from Kerala, India, he moved to the UK in 2003 and has since made significant strides in the media sphere, particularly within the Asian diaspora in the UK.
He is best known for founding the Asian Lite digital newspaper in 2007, a publication that quickly became a crucial voice for Asians in Britain and continues to serve its readership to this day.
Before launching London Daily, Azeez worked as a correspondent for leading publications such as Khaleej Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, and the BBC.
He used his personal savings to launch the media company Asian Lite digital newspaper and has won the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB) New Business of the Year Award in 2007.
He has also contributed to renowned outlets like the Free Press Journal, Indian Express, and Gulf Today. Anasudhin Azeez has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the prestigious How-Do Newspaper of the Year Award in 2012 for Asian Lite.
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The London Daily marked its launch this month, entering a UK media arena transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.
This venture also marks a major milestone, as it’s the first major foray into mainstream UK publishing by a Malayalee since VK Krishna Menon co-founded Penguin Books in 1937.
At the helm is Azeez, who brings extensive experience as executive editor. Joining him is renowned journalist Mihir Bose, former BBC sports editor and Evening Standard columnist, who will serve as consulting editor.
The newspaper also intends to organise a London Economic Forum this summer to highlight investment opportunities and strengthen London’s position as a global financial hub.
