A heartfelt salute to our morning heroes

Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight touch our homes, thousands of newspaper vendors are already on the move -- tying bundles, balancing stacks, and setting out on cycles or scooters to deliver the day’s first news.Rain, heat, winter chill, or festive morning nothing stops them. Their day begins when the world still sleeps, so that ours can begin with awareness, connection, and conversation.At The Times of India, we take pride in the stories we tell – but it is our vendors who make sure those stories reach every reader, every day, without fail. They are the invisible thread that connects us with millions of households across the country.On this Newspaper Vendors Day, we offer our heartfelt gratitude, “dil se shukriya “ to these silent warriors of dawn. Your dedication, discipline, and warmth inspire us. You are not just our partners in distribution; you are our partners in purpose.To every vendor who ensures The Times of India reaches every doorstep this morning, we celebrate you.The writer is COO (Publishing), The Times of India