the hindustan times was the first indian daily newspaper from capital. established in 1923, was...

The Hindustan Times was the first Indian daily newspaper from Capital.

Established in 1923, was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi .

First Editor- K.M Panikkar.

Pannikar had two able assistants – C.S. Raghvan and A.K. Menon, who made his task of running the paper lighter.

The paper has also been known for its matrimonial columns.In 1927- paper was in the hands of G.D. Birla after the resignation of Pannikar.

The Hindustan Times like other nationalist papers ,suffered during the independence movement for supporting the freedom struggle.

The paper had number of journalist as its editors – Devdas Gandhi, Durga Das , J,N. Sahni, B. G.Verghees and Khushwant Singh. HT as one of the leading newspaper pioneered development journalism gave the news carrying articles on water supply and famine.

The feature on “our village Chethra” carried on for several years is remembered as example of first rate rural reporting.

Sister concern paper – Hindustan Times in Hindi- started in 1936

Also Started a supplement named- HT estates for the real estates and property advisors and interiors.

HT believes in continuous improvement and provide greater value to its readers and advisors .