Anandabazar Patrika [new] -

Post-independence, Calcutta was a city in flux—traumatized by partition, flooded by refugees, yet pulsating with intellectual energy. The newspaper had to evolve. The Sarkar family understood that Sundays were not just for rest; they were for the mind.

Like print media worldwide, Anandabazar Patrika has faced significant challenges in the 21st century: declining circulation among younger readers, the rise of 24-hour news television, and the disruptive power of digital and social media. The ABP Group has responded robustly with a strong digital presence— abplive.com and its Bengali app—offering e-papers, live updates, and video content. However, the newspaper grapples with accusations of political bias from various quarters, especially in an increasingly polarized political environment in West Bengal. Critics argue that it has occasionally been too close to the ruling establishment, while others praise its continued investigative edge. Maintaining its legacy of fearless independence remains its greatest test. anandabazar patrika