This episode examines the crucial role of newspapers and media in shaping public discourse and resistance in colonial India. The discussion begins by exploring the pre-existing communication networks in India, including marketplaces and temples, and how the arrival of the printing press transformed these networks. The emergence of newspapers and journals in various languages, like Urdu, and their impact on traditional ideas of loyalty and civic engagement are examined, particularly through the lens of publications like the Litten Gazette.

The episode then analyzes the power of the press as a platform for dissent and critique, highlighting how it challenged colonial policies and amplified Indian voices. The role of organizations like the Shikshakan Literacy Society and the Mahajana Sabha in mobilizing people and voicing concerns is  ...