Episode 1 of 3
Founding of the Bombay Times
- When
- 3 November 1838
- Where
- Mumbai, India
The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce issued its first edition on 3 November 1838, establishing the foundation for what would become The Times of India.
The first edition was published on 3 November 1838. The paper was published on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It was directed by Raobahadur Narayan Dinanath Velkar, a Marathi social reformer. The content included news from Britain, the world, and the Indian subcontinent.
Sources
- The Times of India Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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