# Puzzle Newspapers Bring Back Childhood Joy

> Adults rediscover Champak and Nandan puzzle nostalgia through screen-free newspapers.
- Title: Puzzle Newspapers Bring Back Childhood Joy · India Today
- Summary: Adults rediscover Champak and Nandan puzzle nostalgia through screen-free newspapers.
- Keywords: the picnic post, press play, puzzle newspapers, champak, nandan, crosswords, indian puzzles, screen-free activities, adult puzzles, riddles, trivia, india
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/lifestyle/what-s-hot/story/indian-puzzle-newspapers-screen-free-fun-adults-2026-3034715-2026-11-08
- Author: Medha Chawla
- Published: 2026-11-08T05:58:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the picnic post, press play, puzzle newspapers, champak, nandan, crosswords, indian puzzles, screen-free activities, adult puzzles, riddles, trivia, india
## Puzzle Newspapers Return
Puzzle newspapers bring screen-free joy back for adults with nostalgic Indian puzzles.
## The Picnic Post Launch
The Picnic Post founders created a puzzle newspaper with Indian references after testing a crossword book.
## Cross Wired Bonus
A free 500-clue crossword called Cross Wired was offered for pre-orders of The Picnic Post.
## Rapid Subscription Growth
The Picnic Post gained 300 subscribers within a day of its soft launch in July 2026.
## Family Puzzle Routine
Gargy, a Delhi student, uses The Picnic Post to solve crosswords with family members.
## Digital Puzzle Gap
Divya Arora, 33, found The Picnic Post fills her need for screen-free puzzle activities.
## Press Play Origin
Press Play was created by Vidisha Mahajan after her childhood memory of puzzle scrapbooks.
## Press Play Launch
Press Play launched in August 2026 as a fortnightly puzzle newspaper for screen-free activities.
## Indian Puzzle Focus
Both publications emphasize Indian cultural references over Western puzzle templates.
## Subscription Details
The Picnic Post costs Rs 299 monthly with 32-35 puzzles per edition, Press Play costs Rs 399 per copy.
## Family and Partner Benefits
The Picnic Post encourages family puzzle sessions and partners who puzzle together stay together.
## Market Response
Over 11,000 copies of The Picnic Post sold in first four months with 80% buyers aged 18-35.
## Key takeaway

The Picnic Post and Press Play puzzle newspapers offer screen-free activities with Indian cultural references for adults.