Proof of Usefulness Report

Express Newspapers

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+412
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Express Newspapers (Virakesari) is a verified legacy media entity with significant scale (350+ employees, founded 1930) and market leadership in the Sri Lankan Tamil demographic. While the project submission itself provides minimal detail and vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'), the underlying entity's verifiable history, operational size, and readership volume justify a score in the 'Comparable/Large Scale' tier. The score is penalized by the lack of specific digital metrics in the submission and low technical novelty.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+79.2
Technical Innovation+33.0
Evidence Of Traction+130.6
Market Timing Relevance+33.0
Functional Completeness+5.5
Subtotal+393.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+412

Project Details

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Description
Virakesari is the name of one of leading Tamil dailies in Sri Lanka. It was found by a Tamil Chettiar by the name PR. Subramanian in the first half of 1900s. Today Virakesari is the highest circulated Tamil Daily in Sri Lanka. Virakesari also has it foreign editions printed in Toronto & Doha.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline