Veteran Journalist Mark Tully Dies at 90; PM Modi Hails His ‘Connect With India’

• Veteran journalist and author Mark Tully, a renowned chronicler of India, passed away at 90 in a private hospital in Delhi.
• Born in Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1935, Tully developed a deep bond with India, serving as BBC's New Delhi bureau chief for 22 years.
• He reported on pivotal moments in Indian history, including the 1971 Bangladesh war, the Emergency, and the assassinations of Indira and Rajiv Gandhi.
• Tully was a prolific author, with works like ‘No Full Stops in India’ offering sharp insights into Indian society.
• He received the Padma Shri (1992), Padma Bhushan (2005), and was knighted in 2002; PM Modi and other leaders paid tribute to his legacy.

Why It Matters: Mark Tully, a veteran journalist and author deeply connected to India, passed away at 90, leaving a significant legacy.