This Man Has Been Collecting Newspapers For 40 Years; Here’s Why – News18
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Indore’s Praveen Joshi has a 40-year-old newspaper collection. His collection includes newspapers not only from various cities in Madhya Pradesh but also from other states in India and abroad
Praveen often requests his friends to bring newspapers whenever they visit other cities. (Local18)
Newspapers are an integral part of our daily lives. Even in this digital age, most households continue to buy a newspaper daily. However, for Praveen Joshi from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, reading newspapers is not just a routine but a unique passion. He has been collecting newspapers for over 40 years, amassing a collection that showcases history, culture, and literature. His collection includes newspapers from various states, reflecting diverse cultures beyond Madhya Pradesh.
Speaking about his journey, Indore-based journalist Praveen Joshi shared that he was a science student 40 years ago when he began writing letters to editors. “I preserved those articles and gradually began collecting newspapers. Over the years, my collection has grown to more than a truckload.”
He further added, “Some people associate newspapers with negativity, but they contain so much more; culture, religion, caste, society, awareness campaigns, motivational stories, food, and fashion. They offer new perspectives on life. My collection includes newspapers not just from across India but from other countries as well.”
Praveen often requests his friends to bring newspapers whenever they visit other cities. He never asks for gifts, only newspapers. “These newspapers help me think beyond the boundaries of my city and broaden my understanding of the world,” he said.
Praveen’s career in journalism has been equally remarkable. Over the years, he has conducted more than 1,500 interviews, written thousands of articles and news pieces, and received hundreds of awards. He attributes all these achievements to his enduring passion for newspapers.
“My parents wanted me to follow a different path, but writing led me elsewhere, which worried my father. After marriage, my wife neither supported nor opposed my collection. Initially, my daughters found it difficult to accept that I was more connected to newspapers than to them, but they eventually understood. Sadly, my wife passed away a while ago. Now, my three daughters have completed their education and made a name for themselves. One is still pursuing her studies, and in November, I married off one daughter,” he mentioned.
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