21 Dec, 2024
| 16- November-1883 | Pandit Baburao Vishnu Paradkar, eminent Hindi editor and journalist, was born at Varanasi. His journey in journalism moved from Hindi Bangwasi-1907, Hitwarta (1910), Bharatmitra (1916). He was arrested being accused of revolution and assassination and was imprisoned for three and a half years. After his release from Jail in 1920, he went back to Varanasi. In 1920, he was editor of Hindi daily Aj and through his editorials, his thoughtful critic, superb writer and the pioneer of ideological revolution, struggle for India’s freedom and establishment of Rashtrabhasha Hindi. National Press Day is also celebrated on his birthday. |
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