Instamart has partnered with The Hindu to deliver a 1969 commemorative edition of the newspaper that marked Mahatma Gandhi’s centenary birth anniversary. The limited-edition reprint has been made available to customers on October 2 in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and select other cities, with delivery in 10 minutes.
The 23-page reprint has included archival coverage of Gandhi’s life and legacy, tracing his journey from his early years in South Africa to his leadership in India’s independence movement, and the nation’s grief after his assassination. It has featured rare photographs such as Gandhi leading the Salt March in 1930, interacting with Jinnah, addressing Lancashire mill workers in 1931, walking at Juhu Beach in 1944, and touring South India in 1946 to collect contributions for Dalits.
The edition has also reproduced original coverage from The Hindu on India’s Independence in 1947 and Gandhi’s assassination in 1948. It has included the newspaper’s first editorial on Gandhi from 1896, Gandhi’s own communications with the paper, and a 2003 supplement issued during The Hindu’s 125th anniversary.
Navaneeth L V, CEO, THG Publishing, said, “This commemorative issue reflects not just Gandhi’s extraordinary journey, but also The Hindu’s own role as a chronicler of India’s freedom struggle. We are proud that Instamart will help carry this heritage to a new generation of readers.”
Arjun Choudhary, Vice President at Instamart, said, “Bringing this historic edition to readers via Instamart is our way of connecting India’s rich past with today’s fast-paced lifestyles. It’s more than a newspaper; it’s a tangible experience of history and a collectible to be treasured, delivered to your doorstep in minutes.”
