Udant Martand: The First Hindi Newspaper
Udant Martand (The Rising Sun) was the first Hindi language newspaper published in India. Started on May 30, 1826, from Calcutta (now Kolkata) by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla, it marked the beginning of Hindi journalism.
At a time when the British East India Company controlled most narratives, Udant Martand stood as a beacon of independent thought and cultural pride. Though it faced immense financial and postal challenges, its legacy lives on as a symbol of the power of the press.
Our Mission Today
Today, we continue that heritage by providing rigorous, independent journalism in the digital age. Our focus remains on storytelling that matters—from deep-dive documentaries to investigative reporting that holds power to account.
We believe in the power of the written word to inspire, inform, and ignite change. Welcome to the new Udant Martand.