How the English language newspapers in India weathered a pandemic

Abstract

ABSTRACT The Covid-19 pandemic posed a tough challenge for Indian English language newspapers. During the Covid lockdowns in India, the production processes of newspapers were severely disrupted as the editorial, sales and production staff found it difficult to report to offices. Faced with a crisis, newspaper organisations had little choice but to rapidly augment their production systems, processes and employee workflows to ensure the continuity of publication. Even though many employees worked from home, most Indian newspapers survived the pandemic and eventually designed a more effective and efficient production process. This study documents the survival strategies of English language Indian newspapers during the Covid lockdowns in India.