The Afternoon Despatch & Courier
The Afternoon Despatch & Courier was an evening tabloid in Mumbai, India. The newspaper was launched by Behram Contractor, better known as "Busybee", on 25 March 1985.[1]
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| Type | Daily |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founder(s) | Behram Contractor alias "Busybee" |
| Associate editor | Anant Rao Kanangi |
| Founded | 25 March 1985 |
| Political alignment | Centre-Left |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | February 2020 |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
| Website | www |
| Free online archives | www |
This newspaper served as a launch pad for several well-known journalists in India. The Afternoon Despatch & Courier concentrates on news and features from Mumbai and the adjoining cities.
Late Anant Rao Kanangi was the Associate Editor of this newspaper.
Kamal Morarka - former union minister and businessman and National president of the Samajwadi Janata Party Chandrashekhar, was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of this newspaper.
The newspaper ceased publication in Feb, 2020.[2]
References
- Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press. Goa1556. 1 January 2008. pp. 61–. ISBN 978-81-905682-0-3.
- "Rest in Peace Sir Kamal Morarka". Afternoon Voice. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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