The Guardian has launched This is India, a new free weekly newsletter focused on life in the subcontinent, delivering vital reporting and stories from modern India to a global audience.
What Is This Is India Newsletter?
This is India is a curated newsletter authored by Niha Masih, a former India correspondent for the Washington Post. It provides readers with in-depth storytelling, news analysis, interviews, and cultural insights, aiming to capture the complexity of India's political, social, and economic landscape.
The newsletter is designed for a younger Indian readership but appeals to anyone interested in the region. It lands in subscribers' inboxes every Tuesday, offering a consistent dose of thoughtful journalism.
Why the Guardian Launched This Newsletter
Recent research from Comscore shows the Guardian reached over 4 million unique visitors in India in the last quarter, making it the third largest global digital news source in the country. This growing appetite for India-focused content prompted the launch.
The Guardian has a strong reputation for covering Indian issues, including its recent reporting on the Cockroach Janta Party movement, which gained international attention.
Key Features of This Is India
- Weekly publication every Tuesday
- Authored by award-winning journalist Niha Masih
- Includes in-depth storytelling, news analysis, and interviews
- Focuses on modern India's political, social, and economic trends
- Free to subscribe, with a global reach
Comparison: This Is India vs. Other India Newsletters
| Feature | This Is India | Typical India Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Weekly | Daily or weekly |
| Author Expertise | Former Washington Post correspondent | Varies |
| Content Focus | In-depth analysis and cultural stories | Breaking news and headlines |
| Target Audience | Younger Indian readers and global audience | General subscribers |
Why Subscribe to This Is India?
Subscribing to This is India gives you access to independent, high-quality journalism that goes beyond daily news. Niha Masih brings her deep expertise, having been a joint recipient of the South Asian Journalism Association’s Daniel Pearl Award for her reporting on surveillance of Indian political activists.
The newsletter aims to foster important conversations that endure beyond the news cycle, making it a valuable addition to your reading list.
How to Sign Up
To subscribe, visit the Guardian's newsletters page and select This is India. It's free and requires only your email address. You'll receive your first edition every Tuesday.
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Final Thoughts
The launch of This is India marks the Guardian's commitment to covering India's growing global significance. With a seasoned journalist at the helm, it promises to be a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the subcontinent.
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