When did The Hindu newspaper begin publication in Madras?
The Hindu began as a weekly publication on the 20th of September 1878 in Madras. Four law students and two teachers formed a group known then as the Triplicane Six to launch this enterprise.
Questions about The Hindu
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who purchased The Hindu from its original owners in 1905?
S. Kasturi Ranga Iyengar purchased The Hindu from its original owners in 1905 after serving as legal adviser since 1895. He acquired full control and the newspaper has remained under family ownership ever since that transaction date.
What major political scandal did The Hindu expose during 1987-1988?
The Hindu published document-backed exclusives about the Bofors arms deal scandal during 1887-1888 involving bribes totaling $50 million paid into Swiss bank accounts. Chitra Subramaniam reported from Geneva exposing secret payments made to Indian political leaders and Army officers which implicated Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
Which year did The Hindu launch its website at thehindu.com?
The Hindu launched its website at thehindu.com in 1995 as India's first newspaper online presence. A beta version of the redesigned site went live on the 24th of June 2010 after initial launch in August 2009.
When did Nirmala Lakshman become Chairperson of the Board of THG?
Nirmala Lakshman became Chairperson of the Board of THG in June 2023 for a three-year term. Her sister Malini Parthasarathy held the chair position during the 2020-2023 period before this transition.