{"id":8408,"date":"2019-05-09T00:00:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T00:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindiadestinations.com\/?p=8408"},"modified":"2025-12-29T19:00:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T13:30:15","slug":"mumbai-samachar-thursday-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelindiadestinations.com\/mumbai-samachar-thursday-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"Mumbai Samachar: Thursday Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tucked in the quiet corner of South Mumbai you will find plenty of heritage buildings that stand the test of time. Previously I covered my college, the Elphinstone College<\/a> that is among the oldest colleges in Mumbai (then Bombay). This time let me take you on a short trip to visit one of the prominent newspapers in India: Mumbai Samachar<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I know we live in the age of the Internet where information is just a swipe away. All you need to do it open your news app or just say Okay Google<\/em> and type or say what you want to search. That\u2019s it. You have the information right before you. This might have diminished the importance of newspapers but they are far from dead. Moreover, they have become the only source that offers genuine news in the world of fake social media bites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
A bigger door probably for the delivery van<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If I take you back in time, I have to tell you that unlike other cities in the world Mumbai has a deep history. Mumbai history dates back to the Stone Age when it was in the form of seven islands. Various indigenous dynasties settled and ruled here. However, it was only in the 18th<\/sup> century that the city became the trading town and became the financial hub of the land. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nBirth of the Newspaper<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It was during those times that Fardunjee Marzban (Fur-doon-jee Merz-barn) came to Mumbai (in 1805) to learn vernacular languages. After three years of learning, he opened a book bindery. During his days at the book bindery, he met Jijibhai Chhapghar, a printer by profession. Subsequently, Fardunjee got inspired and decided to open an Indian printing press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
The Red House Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The press was set up in 1812 here in the Red House building. However, for the first two years, nothing substantial happened. He printed other works from 1814 to 1822 but the printing press wasn\u2019t successful. Finally, in 1822, Fardunjee decided to print The Bombay Samachar<\/em>. It was a weekly paper that comprises of three small quarto sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
The board is as old as the newspaper.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The paper wasn\u2019t an instant hit, but it managed to keep up the circulation numbers. The Bombay Samachar (now Mumbai Samachar) remained a weekly newspaper from 1822 to 1832. However, it got some readership and became a bi-weekly from 1832 to 1855. To sum it up, it took many years before the newspaper garnered some popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nSteady Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the\nreasons for the steady growing readership of the Mumbai Samachar was the\nlanguage. Unlike most of the English newspapers, Bombay Samachar focused on the\nvernacular language. It was for the local Gujarati-speaking people in India.\nHence, it became one of the premier newspapers on the west coast of India. On\nthe other hand, Fardoonjee became the pioneer of the Gujarati printed newspaper\nand literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
So many writers and editors must have walked through this door.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, the newspaper wasn\u2019t focusing on sensationalising news. Both British and Indian government respected the newspaper for its fair, objective and critical analysis of the events. As a result, it became the mouthpiece of various freedom fighters of Indian independence and managed to spread the true news effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
I was wondering why the red colour?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thirdly, Mumbai Samachar never dedicates the entire front page to any particular advertiser. Hence, multiple entrepreneurs and small companies can advertise their brand on the front page. Similarly, a variety of news is available on the front page to ensure more content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nPresent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since 1933, Cama family has taken over the control of the publication. Over the years, the newspaper has embraced the new printing technology available in the publishing field. To reach more readers, the newspaper has its own news site and mobile app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mumbai
Behind these doors are people who bring forth the truth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

However, it still occupies the same building and retains its architecture as well. Today, Mumbai Samachar is the oldest continuously published newspaper in India and in Asia as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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