Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mint's Beat Report on Kolhapuri Chappal Saga
Mint is now publishing a new section called "The Beat Report" to show how its stories are made.
The first report describes the making of the Kolhapuri chappal story.
Reporters went to the sandal-making town of Kolhapur and Mumbai to interview people and collect details.
They covered court proceedings and checked trade numbers to understand the situation fully.
The main idea is to show the work that goes into creating Mint's articles.
Mint's "Beat Report" offers a behind-the-scenes look at their journalism process.
The report explores the making of the Kolhapuri chappal story, triggered by a fashion controversy.
Reporters traveled to Kolhapur and Mumbai to gather information, meeting with artisans.
Reporters documented court proceedings and researched trade data related to the story.
The story highlights the impact of Prada's actions on the Kolhapuri chappal trade.
- Who
- Mint, its reporters, artisans, and Prada.
- What
- Mint's new report provides insights into the creation of a story about the Kolhapuri chappal.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Kolhapur and Mumbai, India.
- Why
- To show the behind-the-scenes process of creating news stories.
Artisans' Perspective
Journalists' Perspective
Preservation vs. Modernization
Artisans' Perspective
Younger generations share frustration of trying to modernize.
Journalists' Perspective
The article details the importance of traditional craftsmanship.
Discrimination in the industry
Artisans' Perspective
The impact of caste discrimination is implied.
Journalists' Perspective
The report does not fully detail the topic.
- Publication
- Mint
- New Feature
- The Beat Report
- Report Focus
- Kolhapuri chappal story
- Story Subjects
- Artisans, Prada, Court proceedings
- Reporting Locations
- Kolhapur, Mumbai
