Loksatta is one of India's most widely read Marathi newspapers, published by The Indian Express Group. Launched on January 14, 1948, Loksatta has always stood by its mission of being a forum for and voice of democracy in Maharashtra. Loksatta is known globally for its impartial coverage and nonconformist, liberal viewpoint; its award-winning reportage and internationally recognised columnists make it India's most respected national Marathi publication. The Loksatta iPad application - a first in the Marathi news industry - brings you regional and international news, sports, business and the some of the finest political coverage in Marathi. The iPad app also permits offline reading of the ePaper (Mumbai edition).