Azizulhind is an Indian Urdu-language daily newspaper. It was launched on 9 June 2013, the newspaper reported that due to high volume of circulation it was ranked as the most selling newspaper in Urdu language in UP /NCR. This ranks the Azizulhind as the top urdu daily in UP/NCR by readership. It is owned and published by the Aziz Burney & family. It also known as Aziz Burney ka akhbar.
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History'
On 12 June 2013, Aziz Burney has launched his much-awaited newspaper "Azizul Hind" at a grand function, held in Deoband in Uttar Pradesh. Ever since he was sidelined in Roznama Rashtriya Sahara (Urdu), which he had helped launch [and establish], Burney was silent for almost two years. Now, he has come up with plan for an entire media house that includes newspaper editions from different states, English and Hindi daily newspapers, magazines and weeklies apart from TV channels.
Though controversies have surrounded him, one can't ignore Burney's role in reviving Urdu journalism in India. His full page editorials that began during the invasion of Iraq and his later 'Azad Bharat ka Itihas' series that was published in Urdu and Hindi in Sahara, invited readers' attention and received critical responses.
Still, he proved that running an Urdu daily newspaper could still be a profitable venture in India. The success of Sahara, which now has edition from ten cities across India, led to rise of new dailies like Sahafat, Aag and the expansion of Inquilab after Jagran group bought it. Many other media groups understood the power and influence of Urdu journalism after the success of Sahara. Sahara also brings out Aalami Sahara, a periodical, apart from monthly magazine Bazm-e-Sahara, etc. are established by Aziz Burney.
There are other accusations like the famed journalist's political aspirations and his 'shakhsiyat-parasti' or projecting himself too much. Many other journos harbour similar ambitions. Criticism aside, it is not correct to see things in black and white only. But it is premature and unfair to judge so early. Burney has had a long innings in journalism.
Roznama Sahara published positive stories and did constructive journalism as well. While some of his Burney's theories and his articles may not be palatable, he did raise questions and spoke [and wrote] fearlessly.
In case of firing at Gopalgarh in Congress-ruled Rajasthan and riots in towns in Samajwadi Party-ruled UP, Sahara set new standards in journalism, by going to the spot immediately in the aftermath of the incidents, and posing tough questions before the 'secular' regimes. Using Facebook and Twitter to create a stir, connect with readers, he announced the 'media plan' in late 2012. Amid the presence of a large number of Ulema [Islamic scholars], the Urdu daily has been launched in June 2013.
Editions and publications Azizulhind is published by the Aziz Burney under "Azizulhind Pvt.ltd" This company also publishes Azizulhind Weekly. Azizulhind has its markets in major cities such as Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun.
Editorial controversies
Aziz Burney has been writing controversial articles since he was in "Sahara". His editorial series "Azad Bharat ka Itihas", published in Hindi and Urdu, has been involved in controversy.
His full page editorials that began during the invasion of Iraq and his later 'Azad Bharat ka Itihas' series that was published in Urdu and Hindi in Sahara, invited readers' attention while he also received a critical response.
Zauqi mentioned that Burney's journalism thrived on sensationalism, which didn't help Muslims understand and tackle their real issues. He said that new generation of Muslims shouldn't get caught into emotional traps and look towards future, rather falling for those who use emotional sloganeering to catch their attention.
There are other accusations like the famed journalist's political aspirations and his 'shakhsiyat-parasti' or projecting himself too much. Many other journos harbour similar ambitions.
Articles which was most controversial: http://azizburney.blogspot.in/2008_10_01_archive.html http://indianfourthestate.blogspot.in/2011/01/is-aziz-burney-out-from-sahara-group.html
http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/burney-the--torchbearer-/725825/
Aziz Burney's controversial book: http://www.milligazette.com/news/404-burneys-book-burning-issues-eclipsed-behind-controversy-over-digvijays-disclosure
Azizulhind NGO
Aziz Burney also established "Azizulhind NGO" for people who wants to write, wants to change the current situation of Urdu journalism, who supports Aziz Burney's writings and his newspaper Azizulhind.
This NGO is established to help people whose problems are not solved by government, this NGO will raise voice on behalf of those people and will try to give them justice.
Asian Academy Of Advanced Learning
Mr. Ali Aziz : Managing Director of Azizulhind also established "Asian Academy Of Advanced Learning" for people who wants career in Print & Electronic media, who wants to social changes,
Key people
Recent updates Azizulhind launed "Azizulhind bylingual" (Hindi & Urdu) Soon Azizulhind going to launch "Azizulhind English Daily",