Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as TJS George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday, October 3. He was 97.

A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writings, often marked by satire and sarcasm.

Who was TJS George?

TJS George was a renowned journalist and author.

He was the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and gained acclaim for his widely read weekly column, Point of View, which he wrote for 25 years until 2022, continuing till the age of 94.

Hailing from Kerala, George spent most of his life in Bengaluru and Coimbatore. Also Read | UP man, 75, marries 35-year-old for companionship; dies the very next day

Why was TJS George awarded the Padma Bhushan?

TJS George was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highes

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