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Founding of The Hindu
- When
- 20 September 1878
- Where
- Madras
The Hindu was founded in Madras on 20 September 1878 as a weekly newspaper by the Triplicane Six, a group of four law students and two teachers.
The newspaper was established in Madras, now Chennai, by a group known as the Triplicane Six. This group consisted of four law students and two teachers. The founding date is recorded as 20 September 1878. The publication began as a weekly, marking the start of its operational history in the city.
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