Episode 3 of 3
Renaming to The Times of India
- When
- 1861
- Where
- Mumbai, India
In 1861, the name was changed from Bombay Times and Standard to The Times of India following Robert Knight's acquisition of shareholder interests.
In 1860, editor Robert Knight bought the Indian shareholders' interests and merged with rival Bombay Standard. In 1861, he changed the name from the Bombay Times and Standard to The Times of India. This transition marked the end of the original founding name.
Sources
- The Times of India Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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