Searchlight (India)
 Cover of Searchlight on July 18, 1918 | |
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founder(s) | Sachchidananda Sinha[1] Rajendra Prasad[1] |
| Publisher | The Behar Journals[2][3] |
| Editor | Murli Manohar Prasad[4] |
| Founded | 15 July 1918 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Country | India |
| OCLC number | 786174696 |
The Searchlight[5] was an English-language newspaper published in Patna, Bihar, India, that played a significant role in the Indian freedom movement. It was established in 1918 by Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha & Rajendra Prasad and was initially a biweekly, later becoming a tri-weekly and then a daily. The newspaper was known for its nationalist outlook and its criticism of British policies, often facing legal battles and fines for its outspokenness.[1]
Nationalist voice
The newspaper was a strong advocate for India's independence and actively participated in the freedom struggle. It published articles that criticized British rule and inspired people to join the movement.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "About the Searchlight". indianculture.gov.in. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "The searchlight publisher". 1 January 1918. Retrieved 16 August 2025 – via JSTOR.
- ^ "The searchlight". Library of Congress. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Rigorous Measures Against the Searchlight". indianculture.gov.in. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "Friends of Soviet Union" (PDF). india.mid.ru. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ^ "The Searchlight was a newspaper published from:". JMC Study Hub. 13 January 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.