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Times of India turns 185!

On November 3, 1838, the Times of India, was formed. 

Originally named  The Bombay Times and Journal of Commerce, it was renamed ToI in 1861. With a circulation of 4.5 million readers, and 18 million unique visitors to the Times of India website, it is the largest English language newspaper in the world. 
News: US News, Top News in India, US election news, Business news, Sports & International News | Times of India

Two stamps have been issued to celebrate the Times’ history, one for its 150th anniversary and the second for its 175th.

159th Anniversary of "The Times of India" Newspaper

150th Anniversary of “The Times of India”
Released in 1988 by India Post 
Designed by A. Nath

175th Anniversary of "The Times of India" Newspaper
175th Anniversary of “The Times of India” Newspaper
Released in 2015 by India Post

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