As a novelty every person read it, and hickys bengal gazette. Development of press during the british rule maharashtra. The newspaper soon became very famous not only among the british soldiers posted in india at that time, it also inspired the indians to write newspapers of their. Includes wide range of gk and general knowledge information which can be helpful for any competitive exams. Ads started appearing for the first time in print in hickeys bengal gazette which was indias first newspaper. Indias first newspaper covered corruption and scandal.
Concrete advertising history begins with classified advertising advertisements. But since on the ncert the spelling is same, i suggest to whosoever has this query 3 years after the publishing of the question to go by the book. In 1772, calcutta became the capital of british india, a decision made by governor general warren hastings. The bengal gazette newspaper is also sometimes known as hickeys gazette. A chronological overview the first newspaper of india hickeys bengal gazette was published in calcutta in 1780. Andrew otis hickys bengal gazette red ink literary agency. This document is highly rated by class 10 students and has been viewed 60920 times.
A letter to the editor of the india gazette 7 april 1781 implies how the easy availability of scribes made printing seem a less urgent step to be introduced by the government. Shaw emphasizes how the early phase of printing in calcutta marked a transition between print culture and a culture that depended on a race of scribes. Hicky s bengal gazette founded by james augustus hicky, a highly eccentric irishman who had previously spent two years in jail for debt. A chronological overview arani basu 1 introduction this article aims at capturing the historical journey of media1 or press, as it was known earlier in bengal from the day hickeys bengal gazette was published in 1780 in the then calcutta, to the media boom that has happened in the state today. The british east india company did not consider freedom of the. James augustus hickey is considered as the father of indian press as he started the first indian newspaper from calcutta, the bengal gazette or the calcutta. Development of press during the british rule ras exam. Nov 04, 20 hickey bengal gazette was an english newspaper published from calcutta, india. Feb 15, 2016 hickys bengal gazette the first english newspaper of india is hickys bengal gazette or the calcutta general advertiser. The breakthrough in indian english literature came in 1793 a. Hickeys bengal gazette also known as the calcutta general advertiser began on 29 th january 1780. Hickys printing officeit had been 90 years since calcutta was founded and his was the first.
James augustus hickys bengal gazette was indias first newspaper. It took nearly 120 years for someone to discover that companies and individuals needed help in framing catchy copy text of the advertisements to attract customers and a right magazine or journal to address the right audience. The first issue of the paper had two pages and later it was increased to four pages. In 1779, hickey s bengal gazette or the calcutta general advertiser became the first newspaper to be printed in india, and is an invaluable chronicle of the social life of angloindian society in calcutta. It was a weekly political and commercial paper, open to all parties, but influenced by none. The front page of james augustus hickys last bengal gazette, and the last page of hickys penultimate edition. It was in 1779 that the first english newspaper named hickeys bengal gazette was published in india. File history click on a datetime to view the file as it appeared at that time. Even with the colonial period of india coming to an end in 1947, authors, writers, and even newspaper publishers flouri shed greatly and. Jan 28, 2016 hickey s bengal gazette was an english newspaper published from kolkata then calcutta, india. Studios were set up for bold type, ornate fonts, fancier, larger.
Who was the founder of the bengal gazette gangadhar. Such schools had been started as early as 1717 at cuddalore near madras, 1718 in bombay by richard cobbe, a. The first press in india was established by the portuguese in 1550, first book was published by portuguese missionaries 1557. Apr, 2020 key concepts chapter 7 print culture and the modern world, sst history, class 10 edurev notes is made by best teachers of class 10.
In this publication, the editor and contributors aggressively pursued the right to critique corruption in the company as well as the liberty to publish and circulate journal copies outside of the companys interference. Indian history general knowledge questions part 42200. Mar 28, 2009 concrete advertising history began with classified advertising. The untold story of indias first newspaper kindle edition by otis, andrew. Read an excerpt from a book on indias first newspaper, the people it featured wordie.
Pdf hickys bengal gazette the untold story of indias first. Apr 03, 2019 first time in india in different section and categories of achievement like president, prime minister, hindi movies, nobel prize, includes wide range of gk and general knowledge which can be helpful for any competitive exams. On 29th jan 1780 india saw its first major newspaper, hickey. First indian male and female in different section and categories of achievement like president, prime minister, hindi movies, nobel prize,bokker prize. American writer andrew otis goes on a quest to learn about hickys bengal gazette, and comes away with a trove of tales for his new book. Hickey started a newspaper called bengal gazette, which also known as hickeys bengal gazette or the calcutta general advertiser which hit the stands for the first time on january 29, 1780. Indian press history and development hindi facts about.
Hickys bengal gazette or the calcutta general advertiser, the first newspaper of india. Hickey s bengal gazette was an english newspaper published from kolkata then calcutta, india. It was the first newspaper printed in asia, and was published for two years, between 1780 and 1782, before the east india company seized the newspapers types and printing press. It was firstly published in the seventeenthcentury in calcutta, the capital of british india in 1780. Hickys bengal gazette or the original calcutta general advertiser was an english language. Actually it was bangal gezzete that was written started by gangadha bhattacharya and the bengal gazette,also known as hickeys bengal gazette was the first ever british newspaper of india. Hickys bengal gazette is a work of non fiction set in 18th century calcutta.
Jul, 2016 calcutta which was then under the rule of the east india company. Last to arrive in the illustrious history of indian english literature, were the private schools that imparted english education. History of kolkata wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The first newspaper in india was a weekly called hickey s bengal gazette, which also went by the name calcutta general advertiser. Indian advertising starts with the hawkers calling out their wares right from the days when cities and markets first began. Together with grammars, dictionaries and translations, the printing presses also brought out the first ever newspaper james augustus hickey s bengal gazette 1780 and others came after in due course. Pdf the diamondwater paradox long and short run analysis. Last to arrive in the illustrious history of indian english literature were the private schools that imparted english education. Hickys bengal gazette or the original calcutta general advertiser was an english language weekly newspaper published in kolkata then calcutta, the capital of british india. The product of five years of research by andrew otis in the archives of india, uk and germany, hickys bengal gazette. You have reached your limit for free articles this month. Hickey bengal gazette was an english newspaper published from calcutta, india. Key concepts chapter 7 print culture and the modern world. Raj to swaraj a well informed citizenry is the foundation of our democracy, then newspaper must be saved.
Ads appear for the first time in print in hickey s bengal. Jan 29, 2015 hicky s bengal gazette or the calcutta general advertiser was the first englishlanguage newspaper, and indeed the first printed newspaper, to be published in the indian subcontinent. I obtained a bfa in traditional printmaking and art history from ocad, toronto and mfa. Hickeys bengal gazette was an english newspaper published from kolkata then calcutta, india. Multiple choice questions of history with answer part 15. James augustus hickey in 1780 started the bengal gazette or calcutta general advertiser, the first newspaper in. This excerpt, which features the chapter entitled open to all parties, but influenced by none, presents hickys. Soon enough india found its first official newspaper courtesy of james augustus hickey in the form of bengal gazette in the year 1780. Indias first ever newspaper, james augustus hickey was a.
This paper attacked both warren hastings and chief justice e impey. Ads appear for the first time in print in hickeys bengal gazette, indias first newspaper weekly. The first printing press was established in mumbai in 1674, second in madras and third in calcutta in 1779. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 07, 2011 ebook is an electronic version of a traditional print book that can be read by using a personal computer or by using an ebook reader. In this lesson, we learn important developments around the indian press history. A chronological overview arani basu 1 introduction this article aims at capturing the historical journey of media1 or press, as it was known earlier in bengal from the day hickeys bengal gazette was published in 1780 in the then calcutta, to the media boom that. Hicky s bengal gazette was known for its sarcastic and provocative writing style. Andrew otis hickys bengal gazette the untold story of indias first newspaper has marshaled all these aspects into a fine book. By 1857, over 200 english language newspapers and journals had come into existence most only briefly. Hickys bengal gazette, or, the original calcutta general advertiser began in 1780 and ran until. It was the first major newspaper in india, started in 1780. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a book sized computer that is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook.
Studios mark the beginning of advertising created in india as opposed to being imported from england. This will helpful for the students who are preparing for ssc cgl exam. The story of indias first newspaper is an essential and compelling addition to the history of subcontinental journalism. Oct 28, 20 the history newspaper in india began in 1780, with the publication of the bengal gazette from calcutta.
It was the first newspaper of the subcontinent and started in 1780. Unlike many newspapers of its time, the newspaper discussed taboo topics like female masturbation, and protoclass consciousness, arguing for the rights of the poor and the right to taxation with representation. From warren hastingss erectile dysfunction to the corrupt chief justice, nothing was too much for hickys bengal gazette, writes the author of a new book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading hickys bengal gazette. Hickys bengal gazette and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle. Hickys bengal gazette, or, the original calcutta general advertiser.