Similarity, Mumbai Vartman by Naoroji Dorabji Chandaru in 1830, Jam – e – Jamshed by Pestonji Manekji in 1831, Streebodh (first women’s magazine) by Parsi social activist in 1857 were few of the other major publications in the league. Priced at Rs 2 per month, the publication mostly covered trade & business news and had 150 subscribers. Gujarati being the native language of the community benefitted from the revolution that took the written format to the masses.įounded by Fardunjee Marzban in 1822, Bombayna Samachar, was launched as a weekly paper which was also the first ever newspaper in India. In early 18 th and 19 th century, Parsis had a greater role in bringing the publication business to India. The first newspaper – role of Parsi community Gujarati media, particularly newspapers are an essential source of news and articles across Gujarat, UT of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, city of Mumbai, National Capital Delhi and parts of few other countries. Interestingly, the language acquired mass acceptance as a language of the traders who used it to manage accounts, write professional documents and ultimately, consume business news through early newspapers and magazines. With a history dating back to the 1100 AD, Gujarati speakers comprise of more than 4.5% of India’s total population. Gujarati is the 6 th most widely spoken language in India and holds an eminent status in India’s rich linguistic heritage. 47 Aaj Kaal Daily Introduction to Gujarati News Media
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