NEWS PAPER ANALYSIS

THE HINDU
TIMES OF INDIA

Submitted By

Tom George

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 The Hindu

The Hindu is a leading English-language Indian daily newspaper. With a circulation of 1.45 million, The
Hindu is the second-largest circulated daily English newspaper in India after Times of India, and slightly
ahead of The Economic Times. According to the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2008 The Hindu is the
third most-widely read English newspaper in India (after Times of India and Hindustan Times) with a
readership of 5.2 million. It has its largest base of circulation in South India, especially Tamil Nadu.
Headquartered at Chennai (formerly called Madras), The Hindu was published weekly when it was
launched in 1878, and started publishing daily in 1889. The Hindu became, in 1995, the first Indian
newspaper to offer an online edition. The Hindu is published from 13 locations — Bangalore, Chennai,
Coimbatore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Madurai, Mangalore, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli,
Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam.

The Hindu s basically a newspaper with much of an intellectual resource as most of the articles in it is
written by people of great repute. It also handles several social maligns and problems of contemporary
relevancy with prodigious way of reporting. Hindu’s way of writing style represents a lot of similarity
with some of foreign dailies like that of The Guardian. Though it gives required importance to news
from specific regions as well, but it never misses any of the contemporary social and national issues that
are of public significance rather than just focusing on the news scope. I think this is what distinguishes
The Hindu from others. Politically, it doesn’t favor any of the sides particularly but appreciates
noticeable acts and condemns unscrupulous acts as well. In short I would recommend a well informed
and socially responsible reader to include The Hindu in his reading.

The Times of India

The Times of India (TIMES OF INDIA) is a popular English-language broadsheet daily newspaper in India.
It has the largest circulation among all English-language daily newspapers in the world, across all formats
(broadsheet, compact, Berliner and online). It is owned and managed by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd.
which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In 2008, the newspaper reported that (with a circulation of over
3.14 million) it was certified by the Audit Bureau of Circulations as the world's largest selling English-
language daily newspaper, placing as the 8th largest selling newspaper in any language in the world.
According to the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2008, the Times of India is the most widely read English
newspaper in India with a readership of 13.3 million. This ranks the Times of India as the top English
newspaper in India by readership. According to ComScore, TIMES OF INDIA Online is the world's most-
visited newspaper website with 159 million page views in May 2009, ahead of the New York Times, The
Sun, Washington Post, Daily Mail and USA Today websites.

A newspaper that delights both serious readers as well as enthusiastic and ambitious youth, that is what
is The Times of India. As a newspaper it has both articles of social value as well as of those which project
the reflection of reader requirements. Speaking about its front page, Times is a consistent reporter in
terms of news that has scope rather than much of a social germaneness. This approach of Times has
made it popular among the youth and middle aged. But it does give an account of articles of satisfactory
standards. Times have restricted its circulation to certain parts of the country mainly metros and major
cities and this is reflected in its pages as there is a great deal of advertisements compared to The Hindu.
But still it manages to be one of the widely read dailies. Anyone who needs a quick recap of the day can
always rely on The Times safely.

DAY 1-Dec 1

Hindu

No strategic sale of Central Public Sector Undertakings: Pranab

Robust 7.9% GDP growth, a pleasant surprise

It’s for Centre to decide whether or not to elevate Dinakaran: CJI

Editorials

Revisiting bank consolidation

Sri Lankan drama

Times of India

Economy betters best hopes, grows at 7.9%

Question Hour sinks as 34 MPs skip the House

Lists out: 64% BBMP wards under quota

Editorials

Climate Calculus-Emission figures being bandied about just don’t add up

Looking For Answers-The Kaiga incident highlights security and safety concerns at nuclear facilities

Both the newspapers spoke about the country’s larger than expected growth clocked at 7.9. The Hindu
had head news as a follow up for the above news whereas Times focused on local news as well as MPs
skipping from the house rendering the question hour futile. Times’ editorial was dedicated to the recent
issue at Kaiga power plant and the soon to be happening Copenhagen summit. Hindu was attentive on
economic issues of banks and fingered the Sri Lankan issue.

DAY 2-Dec 2

Times of India

Mid-air prank almost crashed Mumbai flight

US seeks India push on Af-Pak

MAY HAVE TO PREFIX A ‘9’-From Jan 1, your cell no. could have another 9

Editorials

Revving up-India’s economic engine begins to fire once again

Koda’s Conduct-Jharkhand ex-chief minister arrested amidst assembly election

Hindu

Manmohan, Obama discuss Afghanistan

Pranab has a run-in with Left

All-party team for Copenhagen

Editorials

Learning from Kaiga

A persistent issue

Hindu spoke about the Kaiga issue right after a day Times had it in their editorial. Both of them had the
discussion between Manmohan and Obama in their pages. Times had economic matters in their editorial
today. Reports pertaining to Copenhagen summit have been popping a lot these days, so was Hindu’s
priority.

DAY 3-Dec 3

Times of India

BHOPAL 25 Years LATER-Court Rejects Plea for More Compensation

2 B’lore blasts suspects held in Bangladesh

LeT Men with Kerala Roots Turned Over To Indian Forces

Editorials

The Road Ahead-After years of mismanagement, Obama tries fresh approach to Afghanistan

Save the chicken……to save the world: synthetic meat could be manna from heaven

Hindu

Troops withdrawal in J&K planned

Obama unveils new Afghan strategy

India welcomes U.S. move

Editorials

Limits of the Afghan surge

Counting the tigers

It was strange that Hindu hadn’t had any articles on Bhopal tragedy in its front page. Obama’s Afghan
strategy was present in both either as front page news or as an editorial. Times reported the striking
revelation of men behind Bangalore blasts.

DAY 4-Dec 4

Hindu

Encouraging signals on talks with ULFA: Gogoi

Jairam Ramesh: 20-25 % carbon emission intensity cut by 2020

Virender Sehwag sparkles as India takes command of Mumbai Test

Editorials

Beyond expectations

Bigotry in Switzerland

Times of India

India vows to reduce emissions by 20-25%

Shewack

CET will soon organize placements too

Editorials
Assamese Cheer

Burning Issue

Today editorials of both the newspapers were observing varied topics with analysis. Both the editorials
were of reputable standards. Shewag’s show came out to be front page lines for both. Till now a
peaceful region of Switzerland facing a new and considerably important issue was covered by Hindu’s
editorial. Minister Jairam Ramesh’s statement found place in both front pages.

DAY 5-Dec 5

Hindu

Law ministry rejects Dinakaran’s elevation

Rajkhowa held, brought to Guwahati

Key secessionist leader shot, critical

Editorials

CHOGM misses key opportunities

Commemorating Krishnadeva Raya

Times of India

Reddys get rude jolt, CBI set to start probe

English closing in on Hindi

Kris: single window is anything but single

Editorials

The ball is there to be hit

In reply to CJI law ministry’s rejection of Dinakaran’s elevation found place in Hindu’s front page as
Times’ front page was cluttered with ‘scrap’ of particularly no value at all. Sunday doesn’t mean
newspapers to be lazy on issues. When Hindu had editorials pertaining to international as well as
regional importance Times had theirs on Shewag’s heroic act that happened the other day.
 DAY 6-Dec 6

Hindu

ULFA leaders Rajkhowa, Barua produces in court

Dialogue only way out, says Mirwaiz-Hurriyat leader Qureshi continues to be critical

T.V report on TRS chief health sparks violence

Times of India

4 Steps to the top-India vs. Sri Lanka test match

Three class 1 kids punished brutally-Hadn’t pinned ID cards to uniform

Bangalore to be integrated medicine hub

Hindu was keen on covering hot national as well as state issues whereas Times had just one national
headline followed by two other state news. One important thing to be noted here was placement of a
very petty update in Times’ front page. My analysis of Times’ way of reporting news especially this kind
of irrelevancies have popped up quite a few times. On the other hand Hindu always preserves a certain
standard in its front page news articles.
 DAY 7-Dec 7

Times of India

The Best & Brightest-Finally, India Is Ranked World No. 1

Rift ends, key negotiators back in team-Minister: India Not Yielding

India, Russia set to sign deal for non-stop uranium supply

Editorials

English Endures-It’s the lingua franca for success in an interconnected world

Food Follies-Supply-side measures needed to tackle rising food prices

Hindu

Copenhagen: seize the chance

On top of the world- After an emphatic innings victory over Sri Lanka

India-Russia civil nuclear agreement practically sealed

Editorials

Tackling a jobless recovery

Peace prospects in Assam

Copenhagen: seize the chance

Today both the newspapers had an equal share of poise in content. Russian civil nuclear agreement was
dominant on both fronts. Copenhagen is also getting importance these days as the climate summit
began today. Both the editorials discussed issues related to recession and its after effects as in about
increasing rate of unemployment.

DAY 8-Dec 8

Hindu

Nuclear pact signed with Russia- Major step forward in strengthening our ties: Manmohan

Headley charged in U.S. court- With criminal conspiracy in Mumbai terror attacks

BJP under fire as Liberhan debate opens

Editorials

Kashmir’s bloody road to peace

India scales Test summit

Times of India

FBI indicts Headley for 26/11-Surveyed Every Target, Landing Site; Former Pak Major Also Rapped

Wait’s over, BBMP polls on Feb. 21-Counting of Votes on Feb. 24

India, Russia ink trade, N-deals

Editorials

Heady Moment -India is top Test playing nation in ICC rankings

Coal Comfort-India to reduce emissions from coal-based power generators

The Indo-Russian nuclear deal got christened today which was placed in both the newspapers’ fronts.
And the fate of the foreign hand in Mumbai terror attacks was also present in both newspapers. India’s
historic moment in cricket was also cherished in both editorials.

DAY 9-Dec 9
Times of India

KCR critical, AP braces for Telangana upsurge-Health Could Take Irreversible Hit If He Doesn’t Eat

Rs. 42L lost a day if Houses don’t work-40 Of 52 Days Marred by Dharnas Already

Denmark bats for the rich

Editorials

Moscow Moves-The India-Russia relationship is given a new lease of life

Don’t Sit On It-Government needs to engage with Telangana state demand

Hindu

BJP broke every single promise: Chidambaram- Admits Rao government made a wrong political
judgment

TRS chief’s condition worsens, must end fast: doctors

Mumbai police to file charge sheet against Headley

Editorials

Limiting salt intake

Correct diagnosis, wrong cure

The rising new hot topic was TRS chief’s critical condition. Times even had an editorial regarding the
matter. While Hindu had some not-so-important editorials, today as a matter of fact Times was straight
to the point. They had an editorial which discussed the recently signed civilian nuclear deal between
India and Russia.

DAY 10-Dec 10

Times of India
Manmohan Govt Blinks, Will Split AP to Create State Of Telangana-Resolution Could Be Tabled In
Assembly Today

KCR ends fast; Hyderabad is must, says son

You can read Potter in school!-CBSE Project To Get Kids to Read More

Editorials

All Talk-The debate on Liberhan report skirted the real issue

Genome Patri-India completes mapping of the human genome

Hindu

Centre: process of forming Telangana to be initiated-Resolution will be moved in A.P. Assembly:

Chidambaram

TRS chief ends fast

Missing links in Pakistan’s 26/11 probe stoke suspicions- FIA investigation failed to locate key
perpetrators

Editorials

Clear and commendable

The ethanol challenge

When the Liberhan issue made it to Times’ editorial Hindu was focused on climate anxieties to be
included in their open page. But it is a strange coincidence so that majority of the front-page news was
same for both the newspapers. New state Telangana topped the charts as Hindu as well as Times placed
an update on the issue with details.

Day 11-Dec 11

Hindu

100 MLAs from Andhra, Rayalaseema regions quit-Protests erupt over Centre’s decision on Telangana

GJM calls Darjeeling bandh-Centre’s announcement triggers spate of demands for separate States

Four CPI (M) men killed by suspected Maoists

Editorials

A time-tested friend

Evaluating support prices

Times of India

Andhra split wide open-93 MLAs, 5 MPs Cutting Across Party Lines Quit

5 American youths on jihad quest held in Pak

Wen calls PM to forge united climate stand

Editorials

Storm Over Telangana-Legislators revolt over move to split Andhra Pradesh

Climate Of Denial-Skeptics holds their own meeting as countries battle differences

Telangana issue topped the headlines today. Times even had their editorial pertaining to the issue.
Another headline-editorial relation was between news about a united climate stand in the coming
future. Two other news were based on the ever increasing threat of terrorism which again both internal
and external terrorism.

DAY 12-Dec 12

Hindu

Nothing will be done in haste, Manmohan assures MPs-Resolution on Telangana to be moved after
consensus

30 more MLAs quit in protest-Congress, Praja Rajyam MLAs stage demonstration Bandh in coastal
Andhra and Rayalaseema total

GJM: we are not piggybacking on Telangana-Ours is the oldest demand, team tells Chidambaram. We do
not want to stay with West Bengal: Roshan Giri

Editorials
Lashkar-e-Taiba’s long arm

Discard the cloak, Tiger

Times of India

Cong blows hot & cold over T-Union Home Secretary’s Hyderabad-For-Telangana Remark Kicks Up Storm

Reddys get court breather-Mining Suspension Stayed; CBI Continues Search

Slapgate ends with handshake

Editorials

This Ride Ends Here-It may be time to say ta-ta to the scooter

Today also, prime importance was given to the Telangana. Hindu’s all the three main headlines were
concerning Telangana. Hindu had their editorial concentrated on the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Whereas Times of India’s editorial was about the decline of the good old scooter.

DAY 13-Dec 13

Hindu

Violence rocks Andhra, Rayalaseema-Students go on the rampage in Anantapur, lay siege to police
station

20 A.P. Ministers plan to quit

‘We are not for peaking year concept’-India will play constructive role: Jairam

Times of India

Most ministers quitting, AP heads for Prez rule-Rosaiah Awaits High Command’s Approval To Step Down

Eating out back with a vengeance-Techies Drive Restaurant Resurgence

Truthful witness?-Is FBI making a deal with Headley?

Andhra is witnessing turmoil in its democratic setup. Both the newspapers have tracked Andhra’s plight
meticulously in the recent days. After the climate summit, it is one of the first public comments made by
Minister Jairam, and it is on Hindu’s front page that India will play a constructive role. Times of India
sparks a controversy through a suspicious comment about FBI regarding the Headley issue.

DAY 14-Dec 14

Hindu

India will not compromise on key principles: Jairam-“Draft treaty can be used as a starting point for
further talks”

Rift in Rosaiah Cabinet widens as Ministers stand firm- Rayalaseema and Andhra Ministers meet
separately

Stray violence in Anantapur

Editorials

Toppling the Boligarchy

A fragile recovery

Times of India

Jihadis infiltrate Pak army-Confirmation Comes From Headley During Interrogation By FBI

India has half a billion wireless connections

Will Hagen fail the world? No one’s blinking-Ready Deal By Dec 16, PM Won’t Negotiate On Fine Print:
Jairam
Editorials

The State Genie

Think Small, Gain Big

Hindu was keen on the Andhra issue with two dedicated headspaces. However, Times had a more of
readership oriented news in their front page. Hindu talked about the unsuccessful recovery faced by the
second largest economy and the South American issue of Chavez’s policies. Times too had editorials
worth mentioning.