Renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T.J.S. George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday.
He was 97.
A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writings, often marked by satire and sarcasm.
George was the editorial advisor of The New Indian Express. He earned fame for his widely read weekly column, Point of View, which he wrote for 25 years until 2022.
He is survived by his children, Sheba Thayil and author-poet Jeet Thayil.
George began his career with The Free Press Journal in Mumbai in 1950. He worked with The Searchlight, Far Eastern Economic Review, before becoming the founding editor of Asiaweek.
He is also a well-known author. Some of his popular titles include 'Krishna Menon', 'The Life and Times of Nargis, MS: A Life in Music', 'Askew: A Short Biography of Bangalore', and 'Lessons in Journalism – The Story of Pothan Joseph'.
"Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor & author T J S George.
With his sharp pen and uncompromising voice, he enriched Indian journalism for over six decades.
He was a true public intellectual who made readers think, question and engage.
My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and countless admirers," wrote Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, condoling the death.
Saddened to hear about the passing of veteran journalist T.J.S. George. A true giant of Indian journalism, his sharp wit and powerful "Point of View" columns will be deeply missed. His contributions to literature and fearless commentary leave an indelible mark. His books,… pic.twitter.com/C9FiuhvzOb
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 3, 2025
"Saddened to hear about the passing of veteran journalist T.J.S. George. A true giant of Indian journalism, his sharp wit and powerful "Point of View" columns will be deeply missed," wrote
Shashi Tharoor. |
