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Bengaluru, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran journalist, author, and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T. J. S. George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. Indian writer, journalist and biographer, 97-year-old George hailed from Kerala and spent most of his time in Bengaluru. He is survived by his children, Sheba Thayil and author-poet Jeet Thayil. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing grief over the demise of George, stated, "Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor and author T. J. S. George." "With his sharp pen ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram Oct 3 (PTI) Politcal leaders in Kerala, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, who died at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday. He was 97. A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writing, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He served as the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and earned acclaim for his widely read weekly column, Point of View, which he wrote for 25 years until 2022, continuing until the age of 94. ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Adilabad police arrested a couple from Maharashtra on Saturday for trafficking a minor tribal girl for Rs 10,000.A rape case has also been registered against a man in Rajasthan under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for repeatedly sexually abusing the girl. He has not yet been arrested. The couple has been charged with human trafficking and kidnapping.Bheempur police registered a case on June 22 after the girl's family reported her missing, having failed in their attempts to trace her.You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Gellu Srinivas Yadav was arrested by Jubilee Hills police on Saturday, June 28, in connection with the vandalism at MAHAA TV office. At around 9:30 pm, Srinivas was picked up from Telangana Bhavan. Following the incident, five BRS workers were already detained by the police. Security has been tightened in the area following the development. MAHAA TV office in Jubilee Hills was attacked by the party workers, alleging that the news channel was spreading fake news against its chief and former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), party's workin ...Read More >
The complaint also claims that the persons asked about the number of Muslim voters and how many had their submitted papers. A senior journalist has been booked on charges of interfering with Bihar's electoral roll revision and provoking communal discord, police said Monday. Ajit Anjum, an award-winning journalist, was booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and The Representation of Peoples Act, 1951, after he visited a poll booth in Balia on July 12. Anjum, who runs a YouTu ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today expressed deep grief over the demise of veteran journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George (TJS George), who passed away in Bengaluru at the age of 97. In his condolence message, the Chief Minister said TJS George was a distinguished editor and a fearless voice in Indian journalism, whose career became a defining chapter in the history of Indian media. "TJS George was a proud contribution from Kerala to Indian and global journalism. He always stood for fearless and impartial reporting and upheld democratic value ...Read More >
India's International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train Kerala Lottery Results Saturday 07-06-2025 LIVE: The Kerala Lottery Department, on behalf of the state government, will announce the results for the Karunya KR-709 draw today, June 07, 2025. The lucky draw will take place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. This week's Karunya KR-709 lottery includes 12 series, with the series being subject to change each week. A total of 1.08 crore tickets are available for sale weekly, and ticket prices may vary. Check the Karunya KR-7 ...Read More >
Lucknow: Pocket knife, hair clips, and dhoti. These were the 'surgical tools' with which an army doctor helped a woman deliver a baby at the Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station on Saturday afternoon. Major Rohit Bachwala, 31, posted at Jhansi Military Hospital, was heading to Hyderabad via Bengaluru on a month-long leave to reunite with his family.While waiting for his train at the railway station, he saw a pregnant woman in severe pain on the footover bridge. Acting quickly, Rohit used his pocket knife and improvised materials like hair clips and dhoti to assist in her delivery. Railway ...Read More >
Guwahati: Veteran journalist Baikuntha Nath Goswami died on Friday due to old-age-related ailments at his home in Guwahati, his family said. He was 79, and survived by his wife, a son and a daughter."Though he had some health-related issues earlier, he was fine in recent times. He died in his sleep," his daughter, Sushmita, said.In a post on X, Chief Minister's Office said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the veteran journalist and eminent writer."HCM prayed for t ...Read More >
Swetcha Votarker, a well-known Telugu TV host, was tragically found dead early Friday at her Hyderabad home in Jawahar Nagar. Her body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom, according to police, which initially raised suspicions that she had committed suicide. However, because there was no note, authorities are also looking into other possibilities, such as foul play. For a thorough post-mortem, her body has been moved to Gandhi Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official stat ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam's Veteran journalist and Padma Shri awardee Prafulla Govinda Baruah passed away at Apollo Hospital in Guwahati around 9:40 pm at the age of 94, after battling age-related ailments for nearly a week. Baruah, widely regarded as a leading figure in Assamese journalism, leaves a significant gap in the state's media landscape. Tributes flowed from across Assam, remembering him as a committed advocate of ethical and independent journalism. Born on July 26, 1932, in Dibrugarh, Baruah ...Read More >
Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected first woman President of PCISangeeta Barooah Pisharoty made history by being elected the first woman President of the Press Club of India. Her team won all key posts, reflecting members' confidence in their vision for inclusive and progressive journalism. New Delhi: The Press Club of India (PCI) on Sunday elected Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty as its first woman President, marking a historic milestone in the club's journey toward greater gender representation and i ...Read More >
New Delhi : The Accredited Journalists Association (Regd.) has expressed deep concern and strong resentment over the FIR registered against veteran journalist Ajit Anjum in Bihar. The association has termed this action as a direct assault on the fourth pillar of democracy. Ajit Anjum, the Editor-in-Chief of AAA Media News Channel, had recently exposed irregularities at the BLO level during the voter list revision campaign in Bihar. His fact-based and courageous reporting led to an FIR being filed against him, which the journalist community has strongly condemned as a "repressive act" aimed at ...Read More >
Amaravati/Hyderabad, Apr 7 (PTI) YSRCP leaders and activists staged a protest in Hyderabad on Tuesday, expressing concern over an article published by a media house, alleging that it contained derogatory remarks against their party. YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the remarks made by a journalist, alleging that they were "derogatory and demeaning" towards women. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu condemned the YSRCP protest, calling it an "attack on press freedom". Expressing dissent, the YSRCP leaders gathered near the media house and raised slogans, stating tha ...Read More >
Hyderabad | June 28, 2025: Telugu television journalist and anchor Swetcha Votarkar was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The 40-year-old media professional allegedly died by suicide, according to the local police. Also Read: While J.Lo Refuses to Support Diddy in His Court Cases, She Fears Retaliation From Him Swetcha was reportedly discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her home. The police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by her father, who has named an individual he believes is responsible for his daughter's tragic death. The identity of the per ...Read More >
Chennai: Trumpeting his agricultural roots and claiming familiarity with the woes of the pastoral community. AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami kicked started his State-wide election tour on Monday by offering prayers at the Vanabadrakaliamman temple in Mettupalayam and raising the slogan 'Save People, Redeem Tamil Nadu' (Makkalai Kaapom, Tamilagan Meetpom). After invoking divine blessings, Palaniswami's maiden rendezvous was a group of farmers, weavers and brick makers, who were waiting at the nearby Amman Appan marriage hall, where he promised to implement the second phase of t ...Read More >
New Delhi: In cricket, some defeats leave a scar that generations remember. Something like that happened on Monday as India's narrow loss at Lord's in the third Test against England brought back the vivid memories of another heartbreaker. The match took us back to 26 years ago when in Chennai India fell agonisingly short against arch rivals Pakistan despite Sachin Tendulkar's brilliance. Mohammed Siraj's dismissal stirred the deja vu of Chennai. On a tense final day at Lord's, India needed 21 more runs with just one wicket in hand. Ravindra Jadeja was holding the series single-handedly from o ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 7 Jul: A new English daily, Arun Khabar, was launched here on Monday by IPR Minister Nyato Dukham, in the presence of Arunachal Press Club (APC) President Dodum Yangfo. With this, the Arun Khabar has become the 12th daily newspaper of the state. Speaking on the occasion, Dukham expressed hope that the Arun Khabar (AK) team would adhere to ethical journalism. "Even in this era of digi- tal media, a large section of the population still loves to read newspapers. Being a new entrant, the AK team has to perform excellently to compete with the existing newspapers. Hope the team will f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police have deepened the investigation into the death of Uttarakhand journalist Rajiv Pratap after his family alleged foul play in his disappearance and subsequent recovery. Pratap, who had been missing since the night of September 18, was found dead under unclear circumstances in Uttarkashi district. His body was retrieved on September 28 from the Joshiyaara Barrage, also known as Joshiada Lake, by search teams. Deputy Superintendent of Police Janak Singh Panwar confirmed the recovery, while Superintendent of Police Sarita Doval stated that the post-mortem ...Read More >
New Delhi: New Delhi released a list of seven all-party delegations that are now traveling to key partner countries, including members of the United Nations Security Council and the European Union, on May 17, 2025. These delegations are to convey India's stern message of zero tolerance for any act of terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack that mercilessly killed 26 tourists and India's retaliatory strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is leading one of these delegations that is tasked with disseminating India's sta ...Read More >