New Web site to Offer News and Analysis about India
NEW DELHI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Times today announced the launch of India Ink, an English-language Web site offering news and analysis about Indian politics, culture, business, sports and lifestyle. The site, nytimes.com/indiaink, provides a distinct perspective on the news and events that matter most to Indians and those who follow news about India, both on the subcontinent and abroad. Initially, access to India Ink will be exempt from The New York Times's digital subscription packages.
India Ink is edited by The New York Times in India and the International Herald Tribune (IHT) in Hong Kong, led by lead writer Heather Timmons, who has covered business in India for The New York Times for the last four years. It features contributions from New York Times journalists, including New Delhi bureau chief Jim Yardley and correspondent Lydia Polgreen, Mumbai correspondent Vikas Bajaj and former New Delhi bureau chief Somini Sengupta, as well as contributions from top writers in India and the Indian diaspora.
Among those contributing to the site are: Sonia Faleiro, author of "Beautiful Thing," who will cover India's many subcultures; literary critic and columnist Nilanjana S. Roy, on women's changing roles; sociologist Dipankar Gupta on economics; novelist Sidin Vadukut on cricket; "Following Fish" author Samanth Subramanian on the historical context of current affairs; critic, television presenter and author Anupama Chopra on Bollywood; and frequent New York Times contributor Shivani Vora on the New York diaspora scene.
"India is a vibrant country with a wealth of urgent news and compelling stories," said Jill Abramson, executive editor of The New York Times. "India Ink is an exciting expansion of The Times's global reach."
"Expanded coverage of India is a natural fit for The New York Times and its Global Edition, the IHT," said Stephen Dunbar-Johnson, publisher of the International Herald Tribune. "We are delighted to better serve our readers and advertisers in India and abroad who care deeply about news in the region."
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