The point of this category is to list topics related to media and news outlets in India, such as Indian newspapers or magazines, radio or television broadcasting, web-based news site, or other types of media. Sites dealing with the media, in general, are also appropriate.
India has enjoyed an independent media throughout most of its history, a notable exception being the period between 1975 and 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency after she was convicted of corruption charges.
Most of the media in India is family owned and, due to political ties that the owners have established over the years, they may engage in self-censorship. In recent years, however, corporate-owned media have been added to the mix, and these tend to operate on a more professional level.
The first newspaper published in India was established in 1780 by an Irishman during the British era. By 1800, there were four others. India's first newspapers published news from the areas of India that were under British rule. The first Indian newspaper was the Bombay Samachar, printed in Gujarati. Founded in 1822, it is the oldest Asian newspaper still in print. Other newspaper published in native Indian languages soon followed. More than 70,000 newspapers are in print in India today, including about 250 English-language dailies.
Popular newspapers printed in Hindi include Patrika, Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, Amar Ujala, Prabhat Khabar, Navbharat Times, Hari Bhoomi, and Punjab Kesari. Popular English-language dailies published in India are the Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Mumbai Mirror, The Telegraph, The Economic Times, Mid Day, The Tribune, Deccan Herald, and Deccan Chronicle.
India also has a wide magazine readership, some of which are published in both Hindi and English. Indian magazines published in Hindi include Pratiyogita Darpan, India Today, Saras Salil, Samanya Gyan Darpan, Grihshobha, Jagran Josh Plus, Cricket Samrat, Diamond Cricket Today, Meri Saheli, and Sarita, while popular English-language magazines include India Today, Pratiyogita Darpan, General Knowledge Today, The Sportstar, Competition Success Review, Outlook, Reader's Digest, Filmfare, Diamond Cricket Today, and Femina.
The first radio station in India began in 1927, and the state took over operations in 1930. Television began in 1959, airing for only a part of each day, and was full-time by 1965, owned and operated by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. In the early 1990s, satellite television channels from around the world were broadcasting into India, and from India. In 2006, the Indian government approved the organization of community-based FM broadcasting stations operated by agricultural centers, schools, and social organizations. India has more than a thousand television stations today.
Internet use is high in India. By percentage of the population, about 30% of Indians have regular Internet access, but the total number of Indians with access is exceeded only by China. Several of India's newspapers and television stations have an Internet presence, and there are also several online-only news outlets carrying news from India.
Print media published outside of India, as well as broadcast media based in countries other than India, are appropriate for this category if their primary focus is on news from or about India.
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Established in 1930, AIR is the national radio station of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Headquartered in New Delhi, the station offers programming in twenty-three languages and one hundred and forty-six dialects, reaching more than 90% of India. Its national programs, special audience programs, important coverages, and special events are featured, along with a profile of the station, its services, marketing, and employment opportunities.
http://www.allindiaradio.gov.in/
The children’s magazine began as an online-only publication in 2000 and added a print edition in 2004. A creation of Amrita Bharati, a unit of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, the magazine is supported by a large data bank of knowledge capsules built over a period of fifteen years, a team of writers, editors, programmers, and illustrators, the magazine includes stories, crafts and other activities, sports, ecology, photos, poetry, and a discussion forum.
http://www.dimdima.com/
Published by Diligent Media Corporation, an Essel Group Company, the online edition of the print newspaper offers news reporting from India and worldwide, sports stories, entertainment features, business, technology, and lifestyle issues, as well as news analysis and opinion columns. Its print edition may be viewed in PDF format, and advertising opportunities are available, along with information about reprint rights.
http://www.dnaindia.com/
Published in New Delhi, India, the newspaper provides a daily online news source across India. Includes business news, entertainment highlights, lifestyle section, cricket index, views, photos, and videos, with a local event calendar, interactive maps, charts, weather forecasts, and classifieds. Readers may subscribe to its print edition online, view its advertising policies, or send letters to the editor.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/
Specializing in celebrity and tabloid type content, the online media site features news and sports stories from India and the world, including strange or unusual news stories, health and lifestyle issues, celebrity profiles and interviews, feature stories, and a section on LGBTQ issues. Author profiles, a photo gallery, and trending topics are highlighted. A downloadable application is available.
http://www.indiatimes.com/
The Hindi news channel is based in Noida, Pradesh, India, and is the flagship service of Independent News Service. A profile of the television channel and company are put forth, including video news bulletins, political discussion, crime, entertainment, and astrology, as well as sports stories, entertainment and movie reports, business and finance features, lifestyle issues, and technology. Advertising opportunities are included.
https://www.indiatvnews.com/
Online since 2000, Indian Television is the first online information service focused on the television and media industries in India, highlighting Indian television programming in its various genres, TV channels, and television production houses, as well as the cable television industry, DTH operators, and international programming aimed at Indian interests, the Indian movie industry, government regulatory agencies, satellites, and other resources.
http://www.indiantelevision.com/
Published in Mumbai, India, the bi-annual international journal is dedicated to promoting the understanding of extension systems through empirical investigations, theoretical analysis, and practical experience. Its web edition offers access to abstracts from the print publication and offers article reprints for a fee. Manuscript specifications are set forth, including guidelines for authors, and readers may subscribe to the print edition online.
http://www.jesonline.org/
The online news site features the latest news and information from Kerala, in South India, and the rest of India. Other topics covered by the site include astrology, Chinese astrology, numerology, entertainment features, yoga and travel, education in India, recipes, maps, and a travel guide. Includes self-help resources, recipe database, photo gallery, a game section, and multimedia.
http://www.newkerala.com/
One India is an online news portal that provides national and international news and headlines in seven Indian languages, as well as in English. Includes entertainment news, blogs, holidays, lifestyle articles, polls, videos, photos, and various classified posts. Other resources include travel and tourist information, including a guide to local guest accommodations, discount coupons, and special offers.
https://www.oneindia.com/
Rediff is an Indian news and information site, as well as a shopping portal. Based in Mumbai, Rediff has offices in Bangalore and New Delhi, in India, and New York City, in the United States. Its site offers news from India and worldwide news that has a tie to India, business reports, sports stories, financial tips, and video. Products are offered for sale online, and investment and career information are included.
http://www.rediff.com/
Hosted by Sify Technologies Limited, an information, and communications technology company which was the first ISP in India, the site offers news and sports reporting, as well as news analysis and political opinion features, information on Indian business, finance, and economy, gold rates, astrology, and movie and entertainment features. Domain, Skype credits, web hosting, and computing services are also available.
http://www.sify.com/
Headquartered in Chennai, The Hindu is one of two newspapers of record in India, and the second most circulated newspaper in the country. Started in 1878, it has been published daily since 1889, having begun as a weekly newspaper. Online since 1995, the newspaper’s web edition features local and national news, news analysis and opinion, sports and business stories, entertainment and lifestyle columns, and advertising opportunities.
http://www.thehindu.com/
Produced by Kasturi & Sons Limited, which also publishes The Hindu, the online magazine is focused on business in India, offering national and world news, science, education, and sports stories, market reports, company profiles and announcements, agribusiness, logistics, macroeconomy, economic policy and budget information, opinion columns, letters to the editor, and several other resources.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/
Published since 1881, the newspaper was originally headquartered in Lahore, which is now in Pakistan, but currently based in Chandigarh, India. With an international circulation, The Tribune is a leading English-language daily publication, reporting on news from India and the world, as well as local news from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu, and Kashmir. Included also are sports and business stories, opinion columns.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/
Headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, and Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Yupp TV is a content provider of live television, catch-up television, and unlimited movies for the South Asian market, who may view its content globally over six screens of connected televisions, STBs, PCs, smartphones, tablets, and game consoles. Similar to Netflix, users may sign into their accounts, select preferred languages, and other preferences.
https://www.yupptv.com/
