Don’t have the exact date but print media first appearing in the form of newspaper dates back to the 17th century.

Over the centuries that it has existed it has faced many challenges but has come out of many a crisis and still to some extent flourishes in many parts of the world.

Personally, I cannot imagine a good morning starting without a cup of tea and a newspaper. Digital media no matter how sleek, modern and attractive it may be is still far behind as far as I am concerned in giving me the early morning news briefing that a printed newspaper can provide.

There are other advantages. A printed version gives you the licence to read sections that you prefer without having to scroll with one finger while ensuring that you do not drop any tea on whatever gadget you are using and ending your adventure right there and then.

A very distinct advantage is having the news stories carefully planned across various sections so everyone in the household can read according to their own taste. In some households, husband and wife have an unwritten agreement. One reads the headlines and follow-up stories and the other more interested in local news........

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