Abhay Chhajlani
Indian journalist (1934–2023)
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Abhay Chhajlani (4 August 1934 – 23 March 2023) was an Indian journalist[1] and the chief editor of the Indore-based daily, Nai Dunia.[citation needed] He was the president of the Indian Newspaper Society,[2] a post to which he was elected in 2002.[3] He also served the society as a member of its executive committee.[4] He was associated with Blood Donation 365 Days, an initiative promoting blood donation.[5] He was the chairman of Abhay Prashal, a social facility in Indore[6] and participated in several social forums.[7] The government of India awarded him the fourth-highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2009, for his contributions to journalism.[8]
Abhay Chhajlani | |
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| अभय छजलानी | |
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| Born | 4 August 1934 |
| Died | 23 March 2023 (aged 88) |
| Resting place | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Education | Degree in journalism, Thomson Foundation Cardiff, 1965 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Title | Chief Editor of Nai Dunia |
| Spouse | Pushpadevi |
| Children | 3 |
| Awards | Padma Shri, Shrikant Verma Award |
Abhay Chhajlani belonged to the founding family of Naidunia and was chairman of the Indore Table Tennis Trust in 1994.[citation needed] He was also a member of the Indian Languages Newspaper Association and served as president of the member executive committee.[citation needed]
Chhajlani died on 23 March 2023, at the age of 88.[9]
Awards and recognition
- 2009: awarded the fourth-highest civilian honor of the Padma Shri in 2009[10]
