What is the word in sanskrit for Malayalam samakaram?

There isn't a direct, one-to-one translation for "samakaram" (Malayalam newspaper) into Sanskrit.

However, you can use combinations of Sanskrit words to convey the meaning:

1. समाचारपत्र (samācārapatra):

This literally translates to "news paper." It's a common and direct way to refer to a newspaper in Sanskrit.

2. पत्रिका (patrikā):

This word means "journal" or "magazine" and could also be used to refer to a newspaper.

3. दिनपत्र (dinapatra):

This means "daily paper" and is more specific to a newspaper that is published daily.

4. समाचार (samācāra):

This word means "news" and could be used in conjunction with other words to describe a newspaper. For example, you could say "समाचार-पत्र" (samācāra-patra) which means "news paper."

The best word to use will depend on the context and the specific type of newspaper you are referring to.