B. G. Verghese
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Boobli George Verghese (21 June 1927 – 30 December 2014) was a senior Indian journalist. He was editor of leading newspapers the Hindustan Times (1969–75) and The Indian Express (1982–86).[1] In 1975, he received the Ramon Magsaysay award for outstanding contribution to journalism. After 1986, he was associated with the New Delhi think-tank Centre for Policy Research.[2][3]
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B. G. Verghese | |
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Born | (1926-06-21)21 June 1926 Maymyo, Burma |
Died | 30 December 2014(2014-12-30) (aged 88) New Delhi, India |
Education | The Doon School University of Cambridge |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, former editor for Hindustan Times |
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In this Indian name, the name Boobli George is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Verghese.