This study examines the perceptions of media professionals regarding the structure and style of news published in The Times of India, comparing its newspaper and web portal formats. Primary survey data were analysed using descriptive statistics and an independent samples t-test. The findings reveal a significant difference between the two platforms. Newspapers were rated higher (M = 25.12, SD = 3.75, N = 124) than web portals (M = 23.07, SD = 4.39, N = 136), with a mean difference of 2.05 points, t(258) = 4.02, p < .001. Graphical analysis reinforced these results, showing that perceptions of newspapers clustered at higher values, reflecting consensus on their structured and formal style. Web portals, by contrast, displayed greater variability, suggesting flexibility and diversity but less consistency. The study concludes that print journalism remains more standardised, while digital platforms prioritise adaptability, offering key implications for editorial strategies and media convergence research.