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IRS Q2 2012: Publications see drop in readership
MUMBAI: Daily publications continued to occupy all the spots in the top ten publications list, according to the Indian Readership Survey conducted by the MRUC. In fact, there is no change in the pecking order of the top ten publications.
Hindi daily Dainik Jagran continued to rule the charts with an All India Readership (AIR) of 16.43 million in the second quarter of 2012 (AIR Q1 2012: 16.41 million). Dainik Bhaskar saw a drop in AIR from 14.55 million in Q1 2012 to 14.45 in Q2 2012 while third place occupier Hindustan Times increased its Air to 12.21 million in Q2 2012 from 12.16 million in Q1 2012. Seven out of the top ten publications saw a drop in AIR.
The only change in the ranking of the Hindi dailies is the swapping of places by Navbharat Times and Prabhat Patrika. The former slipped from the No. 7 spot to be replaced by the latter. Navbharat Times’ AIR decreased from 2.588 million in Q1 2012 to 2.584 million in Q2 2012 while Prabhat Khabar’s AIR rose to 2.621 million in Q2 2012 from 2.437 in Q1 2012. Six out the top ten Hindi dailies lost out on readers in the second quarter of 2012.
In case of the English dailies, the Times of India (AIR: 7.643 million) maintained its position at the top of the list followed by Hindustan Times (AIR: 3.767 million) and the Hindu (AIR 2.208 million). The only change in the rankings was Mumbai Mirror (AIR: 795000) replacing Economic Times (AIR: 789000) at number seven and ET slipping to number eight.
Among the language dailies, Malayala Manorama held onto the top position with an AIR of 9.71 million followed by Marathi daily Lokmat at AIR of 7.507 million. In third place is Tamil publication Daily Thanthi with AIR measuring 7.431 million. Malayalam daily Matrubhumi (AIR:6.493 million) displaced Tamil daily Eenadu (AIR: 5.925 million) to take the number six spot.
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Gajendra Singh Bhati steps down as entertainment editor at The Lallantop
After nearly a decade, senior journalist bids emotional farewell to platform
NEW DELHI: Gajendra Singh Bhati, entertainment editor at The Lallantop, has stepped down from his role, bringing to a close a near decade-long stint with the popular digital news platform backed by the India Today Group.
Bhati shared the update through an emotional social media post, writing, “Aagya ho! Ab chalunga. Praanon se seenche @thelallantop ko prem. Sada hi top,” signalling a heartfelt goodbye to the platform he helped shape.
Having joined The Lallantop in May 2016, Bhati played a key role in building its entertainment coverage, contributing to its rise as one of India’s most recognisable digital-first news brands. His tenure saw the platform strengthen its connect with audiences through sharp storytelling and culturally rooted content.
Bhati brings nearly two decades of experience across print and digital journalism. Before joining The Lallantop, he headed the entertainment and lifestyle news team at Dainik Bhaskar Group from July 2013 to May 2016. He also began his career with Business Standard and has been actively blogging on cinema and culture since 2008.
Originally from Bikaner in Rajasthan, Bhati studied journalism at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication and holds a postgraduate degree in mass communication from Kurukshetra University.
There is no official word yet on his next move, but given his experience and industry presence, Bhati is expected to take on a new role soon. For now, his exit marks the end of a significant chapter at The Lallantop, leaving behind a strong editorial legacy.
