Eminent journalist, editor, and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as TJS George, passed away on Friday, leaving an indelible mark on Indian journalism and the literary world. He was 97.
TJS George was renowned for his sharp wit, uncompromising voice, and a career that spanned over six decades. His professional journey began with Pioneer, and he was associated with Ramnath Goenka and the Indian Express for the longest tenure.
Senior journalist Ramakrishna Upadhya recalled George's dedication as the Editorial Advisor for the Indian Express, Bengaluru, from the early 1980s for over two decades, noting, \"He took Bangalore Indian Express to great heights... he gave a lot of encouragement to young reporters.\" Upadhya also mentioned TJS’s eccentric yet philanthropic nature, exe