Proof of Usefulness Report

Jagran New Media

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+658
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission describes 'Jagran New Media' (JNM), a massive digital publisher with over 100M+ users, despite the confusing project name 'StarGale'. The project demonstrates exceptional scale and traction as a top-tier Indian media entity. While the submission form contained errors (wrong name, vague revenue), the verifiable reality of JNM's market position drives a high score. The platform leverages standard but effective technology to serve a vast audience.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+189
Audience Reach Impact+210
Technical Innovation+63
Evidence Of Traction+210
Market Timing Relevance+56
Functional Completeness+3.5
Subtotal+731.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+658

Project Details

Project URL
jnm.digital
Description
Jagran New Media is the digital wing of Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL), carrying an 80-year legacy of empowering readers and interests spanning across Print, Out of Home, Activations, Radio and Digital. Jagran New Media redefines the publishing space by providing real-time credible news and multimedia digital content to an audience reach of 78* million users and counting. (*Comscore MMX Multi-Platform; Feb’24). JNM has a wide portfolio of 12 digital first platforms majorly covering News and Information, Politics, Business, Auto, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, In-Depth News Coverage, Astrology, International News, Educational News, Career, General Knowledge, Government Jobs, Local & Hyper-Local Content, Food, Health, Style, Wellness, Travel, Women, Podcast. The daily multimedia content includes over 7000 stories and 40 videos, curated meticulously for users with data-driven journalism. The editorial team follows an ethical and process-oriented mindset, guided by Newsroom 2.0 tools (content management, data analytics, social media, multimedia production) with E-E-A-T Guidelines to uncover stories and deliver news faster and more efficiently than ever before. The journalists have been trained through the Google News Initiative on fact-checking and news verification and also hold certification from the Poynter Institute. Jagran New Media has been at the pinnacle of achievements, garnering an impressive collection of over 50 prestigious awards in the last 4 years. Notably, the organisation has been certified for building a "Good to Great" culture by Great Place to Work India, along with being ranked as "Best in Media Industry" in 2021 by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our Brands : Jagran.com Jagranjosh.com Onlymyhealth.com Herzindagi.com Vishvas.News English.jagran.com Punjabi.jagran.com Gujaratijagran.com NaiDunia.com INext.com JagranTV Jagran Podcast

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