Print media began with handwritten news being circulated before the printing press was invented. The printing press, invented in 1440, allowed for mass newspaper production and distribution in Europe. Newspapers are periodicals printed on paper that convey news and information on current events to the public. They cover a wide variety of topics. Some of the most widely read newspapers in India include Dainik Jagran, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, and The Hindu.