| Name(s) |
KULDIP NAYAR |
| Date of
Birth |
August 14, 1923 |
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Identity |
Indian journalist, syndicated
columnist, human right activist and
author. |
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Other Events &
Developments |
- He noted for his long career as
a left-wing political commentator.
- He was also nominated as a
Member of the upper house of the
Indian Parliament in 1997.
- Nayar's autobiography is
entitled "Beyond the Lines." The
book was released in July 2012.
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Awards and Accolades |
- 2003 Astor Award for Press
Freedom
- 2007 Shaheed Niyogi
Memorial Award for Lifetime
Achievement
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