Journalist TVR Shenoy dies in Mangaluru at 77
He was a former editor of The Week and Sunday Mail.
Veteran journalist TVR Shenoy died on Tuesday in a Mangaluru hospital. He was 77 and had been suffering from several health problems. He will be cremated in New Delhi on Wednesday, reported The Week, a magazine he once edited.
During his career, Shenoy worked with The Indian Express, Free Press Journal, Malayala Manorama and Sunday Mail. He was the first bureau chief of The Week after the magazine’s launch in 1982, before becoming its editor.
He later contributed several columns to leading publications, writing about politics, the economy, social issues and international affairs. Shenoy was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2003.
Several prominent journalists tweeted their condolences after his death.
Veteran Journalist TVR Shenoy passes away. He passed away around 7.30 pm at Manipal hospital in Karnataka this evening. Body will be brought to Delhi later. RIP.
— Nistula Hebbar (@nistula) April 17, 2018
Another old world editor with a fine sharp mind passes away. Former editor of The Week and Sunday Mail TVR Shenoy is no more. RIP..
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) April 17, 2018
It’s turning out to be a week of sad departures. Another doyen gone now, TVR Shenoy. Never said no to a young reporter who asked for help with a story, sources. RIP pic.twitter.com/IGw97joV8E
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) April 17, 2018
