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Sakal
Sakal (lit. “Morning”) is a Marathi-language daily newspaper published by the Sakal Media Group. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, it is among the most widely circulated Marathi newspapers in the state. As of recent estimates, Sakal has a daily circulation of approximately 1.3 million copies, distributed across major cities including Pune and Mumbai.
The Sakal Media Group also publishes several regional newspapers, magazines, and an online news portal, eSakal, which reportedly reaches over 300,000 Internet users worldwide.
It was founded by Nanasaheb Parulekar Pratap Pawar, while Pratap Pawar, who joined the board of Sakal in 1985, currently serves as the and is the chairman of the group.
Sakal originated during the pre-independence nationalist period. Its founder Nanasaheb Parulekar was influenced by American newspapers during his time at Columbia University. Although it was started as part of the nationalist cause, after Indian independence the Sakal newspaper transitioned into a commercially viable publication by focusing on reporting local and rural issues around Pune.
By the 1960s, Sakal had appointed full-time correspondents, each equipped with a phone, in every town in its coverage area. It organized training camps for journalists, promotions, and cultural events for readers, and published letters to the editor on its front page. Under Nanasaheb Parulekar, the paper was described as maintaining political neutrality and endorsing candidates for local, state, or national elections when deemed suitable.[citation needed]
When Nanasaheb Parulekar died in 1973, the paper continued operating with practices established during his tenure. It survived the initial changes brought by advancements in newspaper technology and continued for over 10 years. Pratap Pawar took over Sakal in 1985. Pawar converted the paper into a public limited company in 1989, becoming the managing director.
Abhijit Pawar is currently the managing director of the group. In 2021, the group launched Agrowon, described as the first and only agriculture daily. The official website states that it is the "first media company to organize events & exhibitions as well as the first media group to implement 6-sigma processes across the company." The company recently launched 515 agriculture marts in Maharashtra under the name of Agrowon Agrotech.
The group organizes events and activities that target a variety of sectors such as education, agriculture, travel-tourism, and business. Its international event, 'EDUCON', serves as a forum for Vice-Chancellors from across India to present their vision for Indian higher education. Other events include Property Mahayatra, Education Mahayatra, MPL, Pune Shopping Festivals, Family Health, Sakal Edugain, Sakal Investneet, Sakal Vastu, and Sakal Shagun. The Group has established clubs for specific audiences, such as Madhurangan (मधुरांगण) for women, Young Buzz and Sakal NIE (Newspaper in Education), and Family Doctor Club.
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Sakal
Sakal (lit. “Morning”) is a Marathi-language daily newspaper published by the Sakal Media Group. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, it is among the most widely circulated Marathi newspapers in the state. As of recent estimates, Sakal has a daily circulation of approximately 1.3 million copies, distributed across major cities including Pune and Mumbai.
The Sakal Media Group also publishes several regional newspapers, magazines, and an online news portal, eSakal, which reportedly reaches over 300,000 Internet users worldwide.
It was founded by Nanasaheb Parulekar Pratap Pawar, while Pratap Pawar, who joined the board of Sakal in 1985, currently serves as the and is the chairman of the group.
Sakal originated during the pre-independence nationalist period. Its founder Nanasaheb Parulekar was influenced by American newspapers during his time at Columbia University. Although it was started as part of the nationalist cause, after Indian independence the Sakal newspaper transitioned into a commercially viable publication by focusing on reporting local and rural issues around Pune.
By the 1960s, Sakal had appointed full-time correspondents, each equipped with a phone, in every town in its coverage area. It organized training camps for journalists, promotions, and cultural events for readers, and published letters to the editor on its front page. Under Nanasaheb Parulekar, the paper was described as maintaining political neutrality and endorsing candidates for local, state, or national elections when deemed suitable.[citation needed]
When Nanasaheb Parulekar died in 1973, the paper continued operating with practices established during his tenure. It survived the initial changes brought by advancements in newspaper technology and continued for over 10 years. Pratap Pawar took over Sakal in 1985. Pawar converted the paper into a public limited company in 1989, becoming the managing director.
Abhijit Pawar is currently the managing director of the group. In 2021, the group launched Agrowon, described as the first and only agriculture daily. The official website states that it is the "first media company to organize events & exhibitions as well as the first media group to implement 6-sigma processes across the company." The company recently launched 515 agriculture marts in Maharashtra under the name of Agrowon Agrotech.
The group organizes events and activities that target a variety of sectors such as education, agriculture, travel-tourism, and business. Its international event, 'EDUCON', serves as a forum for Vice-Chancellors from across India to present their vision for Indian higher education. Other events include Property Mahayatra, Education Mahayatra, MPL, Pune Shopping Festivals, Family Health, Sakal Edugain, Sakal Investneet, Sakal Vastu, and Sakal Shagun. The Group has established clubs for specific audiences, such as Madhurangan (मधुरांगण) for women, Young Buzz and Sakal NIE (Newspaper in Education), and Family Doctor Club.