Proof of Usefulness Report

Hindustan Times

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+643
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Hindustan Times, a legacy media institution with massive verifiable reach (10M+ users) and significant market presence. While the submission itself is low-effort (listing 'Newspapers' as the only technology and providing vague traction descriptions), the external reality of the brand's scale warrants a high score. The project scores exceptionally well on Utility, Reach, and Traction due to its established nature, but scores low on Innovation and Response Quality due to the lack of technical detail in the application.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+756
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+643

Project Details

Project URL
hindustantimes.com
Description
Welcome to the Hindustan Times on LinkedIn -- we bring you news that matters, from around world and across all platforms. We are one of India’s leading English dailies, with a newspaper circulation of over 40 lakhs and an online readership of over 10 million unique users monthly. Our reporters cover a wide range of sections including politics, education, business, technology, automobiles, sports, lifestyle, cities, world and entertainment. We're here to ensure you miss nothing that matters - from stories that make headlines across the world to those that affect your professional life. Stay connected!

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