The news pages that shaped perspectives
A former police officer reflects on his lifelong relationship with the newspaper 'The Hindu', noting its influence on his education and career. He credits the publication's analytical depth and historical archives for shaping his perspective on Indian and global affairs.
Why it matters
It illustrates the role of legacy print media in shaping the intellectual development and professional standards of public servants in India.
‘The Hindu’ — perhaps the two most vivid words I remember from my childhood. Every morning, an English newspaper arrived at our doorstep, along with an Urdu paper that my father read. That English newspaper was The Hindu .
As a young cricket enthusiast, I would turn straight to the back page. While my father read the front page, I would carefully cut out pictures of Gundappa Viswanath whenever they appeared, using a shaving blade. My father never objected. He simply allowed me to indulge in my passion.
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