This book was first published in 1987 to fill the void of Indian books available on the subject. Since then, it has stood the test of time and has seen many revisions. The last few years have seen revolutionary changes in methods of reporting and editing with the emergence of social media platforms, mobile devices and concept of integrated newsroom. This edition has now been revised and updated keeping in mind the changes in technology and practices, while retaining the classic content of earlier editions. Besides being useful to students as well as practising journalists, this book will be useful for teachers in this field.