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History of Indian Journalism by Vysakh is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The history of Indian journalism spans over 2000 years from the time of James Augustus Hicky launching Bengal Gazette in 1780, which was the first newspaper in India. Hicky faced repression for criticizing the British administration and advocating for press freedom. Over the decades, newspapers expanded in various Indian languages but faced extensive censorship and laws curbing criticism of the British government. Nationalist leaders used newspapers to spread their messages and face prosecution, showing the

Author

Vysakh

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EN