C. V. Anand, others praise The Hindu’s journey of credible journalism, recall long standing association

“I remember sitting on the footpath outside The Hindu’s Begumpet office in 1992, to check if my name featured in the UPSC results that were displayed on a notice board there, along with the many aspirants who thronged the place. With a lot of anxiety, I searched for my name. After a anxious search I found I had secured the 147th rank. I was so relieved that I sat there for some time,” Director General of Police (DGP) C.V. Anand said, recalling a cherished moment in his long association with the newspaper.

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The DGP lauded the newspaper’s editorial-page articles and in-depth reports, while speaking as chief guest at the celebrations of 50 years of prining in Hyderabad of The Hindu, at the paper’s office here on Thursday. He praised the newspaper for its contribution to informed public discourse and its commitment to accuracy, editorial integrity, and analytical reporting.

A former cricketer Mr. Anand said he began reading The Hindu at the age of eight with sports news and has continued to read the newspaper ever since.

“You (The Hindu) have always kept pace with change, not only in terms of technology but also in design, without compromising your values,” he said, adding that the newspaper had played a significant role in shaping his personality.

He commended The Hindu for its exclusive reports on major incidents that had changed the course of the nation and said its accurate reporting had helped governments in nation-building.

Director General of Police C. V. Anand shares a piece of cake with The Hindu Resident Editor Telangana M. Ravi Reddy at the celebrations. Also seen are I&PR Commissioner Mukund Reddy, media advisor to CM Karri Sriram, CPRO to CM G. Malsur, Senior General Manager Advertisement P Srikanth, Political Editor R. Ravikanth Reddy, General Manager S. D. T. Rao, News Editor (AP and TG)  Dinesh Akki, Chief of Bureau Serish Nanisetti, Resident Editor The Hindu Businessline Richa Mishra.
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Commissioner of Information and Public Relations (I&PR) G. Mukunda Reddy recalled how reading The Hindu had helped him prepare for and clear the Group-I examination. The newspaper continued to provide abundant information for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, particularly the UPSC and State public service examinations, he noted.

Describing The Hindu as an ‘extraordinary institution’, Media Adviser to the Chief Minister Karri Sriram praised the paper for several pioneering initiatives, including the use of an aircraft to transport newspapers, and commended the newspaper for its accurate and in-depth coverage on government’s policies and projects like HYDRAA and the Musi rejuvenation project.

Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) in the Chief Minister’s Office G. Malsur also recalled his admiration for the newspaper’s credible reporting.

The DGP and other guests unveiled a special supplement brought out by The Hindu’s Hyderabad edition. Resident Editor Telangana Ravi Reddy and General Manager, The Hindu, Hyderabad, S. D. T. Rao explained the newspaper’s commitment to journalistic values. Resident Editor, The Hindu Business Line, Richa Mishra, Chief of Bureau, The Hindu, Serish Nanisetti, Political Editor R. Ravikanth Reddy, News Editor Dinesh Akki, and Senior General Manager Pittala Srikanth were present.