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The Times of India

# The Times of India The Times of India isn't actually a Bollywood production studio—it's India's most iconic English-language newspaper, founded way back in 1838. TOI has been the heavyweight champion of Indian journalism for generations, earning the affectionate nickname "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder" along the way. As the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and the second-largest English daily in the world, it's basically the gold standard when it comes to news credibility. Lords and institutions have sung its praises since the early 1900s, and modern accolades keep rolling in—the BBC ranked it among the world's best papers, and recent surveys have crowned it the most trusted English news brand among Indian online readers. Owned by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL) and controlled by the prestigious Sahu Jain family, TOI has cemented itself as India's newspaper of record. What makes TOI stand out in the Indian media landscape is its relentless commitment to being the voice of the nation, covering everything from politics and business to entertainment and culture with equal weight. The publication shaped how Indians consume news for nearly two centuries, pioneering digital expansion to stay relevant in the modern era while maintaining journalistic integrity that earned it the Brand Trust Report's top spot for trustworthiness in 2019. Beyond breaking news, TOI's entertainment coverage—including Bollywood beats—has become legendary among cinema lovers, making it essential reading for anyone following Indian film industry drama and developments. Though it's faced some criticism in recent years about sponsored content practices, TOI's legacy as a pioneering news organization continues to influence Indian journalism today.