. What is the connection of T. Muthuswami Aiyer, the first Indian Judge of the Madras HC, to the founding of the newspaper?
Answer :
The founders felt the Anglo-Indian Press campaign against his appointment was unfair and should be rebutted forcefully. So, they started the publication.
. How many people founded The Hindu and what two-word moniker is normally given to them because of where they resided or were members of a society?
Answer :
Six. Often called the ‘Triplicane Six’
. How many copies of the inaugural issue were printed? Also, initially on which day would the ‘weekly’ come out?
Answer :
80 copies with publication on Wednesday (later Thursdays)
