Veteran Journalist Mark Tully Passes Away at 90 in Delhi

• Renowned journalist and author Mark Tully passed away on Sunday at the age of 90 in a private hospital in Delhi.
• He had been unwell and was admitted to Max Hospital in Saket, Delhi, on January 21, receiving treatment under the nephrology department.
• Tully, born in Kolkata in 1935, served as the BBC's New Delhi bureau chief for 22 years, known for his insightful analyses on Indian political and social issues.
• He was also a host for BBC Radio 4's 'Something Understood' and involved in documentaries on India, the British Raj, and Indian Railways.
• Mark Tully received a knighthood in 2002 and India's Padma Bhushan in 2005, and authored notable books like 'No Full Stops in India'.

Why It Matters: Mark Tully, a veteran journalist and author, passed away at 90, leaving a legacy of insightful India coverage.