DNA newspaper's shutdown leaves its readers nostalgic

People woke up saddened as they received the last edition of the DNA newspaper as the publication shut shop.

Newspapers are considered to be the pioneer of distributing news from around the world to the people. It is not only a medium of disseminating information but is also the symbol of struggles and fights that our forefathers have gone through. Unfortunately, the physical edition of this media has been facing a downfall in recent times with many going online. The latest to join the lot is the DNA newspaper.

Daily News and Analysis (DNA) was an Indian broadsheet newspaper. It had become a daily part of every Indian household since it was launched in 2005. An English newspaper, it was published in cities like from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Jaipur, Bengaluru and Indore in India. It covered topics that interested everyone equally from politics, sports, to entertainment.

However, this Zee-owned enterprise shut down on 10th October 2019 due to the financial crisis faced by the media house. The newspaper carried a letter from the editor announcing that the distribution of DNA newspaper will cease from Thursday 10th October 2019.

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— DNA (@dna) October 9, 2019

An independent and strong-voiced newspaper that began its journey with a remarkable campaign 'Speak up, it's your DNA' was able to deliver the best to its readers during its run. The news of it shutting down was very upsetting for the loyal subscribers.

Check out the readers' reaction after DNA delivered its last edition:

DNA shuts it's mumbaiy division newspaper, guys, help me choose a English daily which ain't a left leaning one. #DNA #ENGLISHDAILY #newspapers #Zee #DailyNews

— Amit Chavan ?? (@amythchavan) October 10, 2019

@dna @ZeeNewsHindi @EsselGroup_ @Amit_Ind Sad News, Mumbai's 14 year old English newspaper DNA India shuts printing operations. Dear DNA we don’t want any refunds, come back soon. Those who became member in the beginning were given membership card, I have still preserved my Card. pic.twitter.com/YkCxvheorK

— Sanjay Mishra (@sanjaymishra57) October 9, 2019

Wanted to buy a last copy of @dna before it shut but vendors were like no print from today ? yea totally understand digital and all but still love reading an actual physical newspaper! #memories #missthosedays pic.twitter.com/qzA0mc4wYC

— brinda majithia (@myediblelove) October 10, 2019

#Unemployment

Zee group owned DNA newspaper ceased to operate from 10 Oct leaving thousands of journalist, hocker/distributors unemployed.

— Maroof Ansari (@MaroofAnsarii) October 10, 2019

In a shocking announcement, Zee-owned DNA newspaper says its shutting down operations. The development comes amidst reports of financial... https://t.co/y0wpX35ZnC

— G (@dChoudharyGuru) October 10, 2019

@dna @subhashchandra Dear Team DNA, Subhash Sir... It's disheartning to learn that we would no meet our Daily Friend in the morning... our own DNA newspaper... from today onwards. Me & my father have been regular readers of DNA & appreciated your fearless, Truthful reporting.

— Sachin Kachure (@sachinkachure) October 10, 2019

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Within 14 years, DNA downs shutters, to go digital now - The Tribune India https://t.co/6sEHucwu5U #Ahmedabad #News

— #Ahmedabad ツ (@hashahmedabad) October 10, 2019

Firstpost, Afternoon and now DNA... The print editions are shutting down one after another. Bad times for the newspaper industry

— Icarusfalls (@kurian_anu) October 10, 2019

India's Daily News & Analysis (DNA) is stopping its print edition from today & will fully go digital . Ths comes after Financial Chronicle & First Post . Read @rasmus_kleis 's earlier piece in @scroll on the challenges facing newspapers in India https://t.co/NCcYetLDLb

— Leon Lidigu (@LeonLidigu) October 9, 2019

This makes me sad. I never worked for this newspaper but I am emotionally attached to it for some obvious reasons. It breaks my heart to know that DNA newspaper will never see the light of the day yet again. #heartbreak @dna #lasteditioninprint pic.twitter.com/q5fWi3sD8V

— Debjani Arora (@inthemumsworld) October 9, 2019

I vividly remember how two Salesperson from @dna came to my house (in Pune) and convinced me to subscribe for this newspaper. Two year subscription for ₹199, and this was 2007. I used to read @the_hindu way back then, and DNA came as a change. More news, less editorial bullshit.

— Ni-Vana (@zorbatb) October 9, 2019

However, DNA will continue to serve us in the digital world.