Veteran BBC Journalist Mark Tully Passes Away at 90 in New Delhi
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News18•25-01-2026, 20:44
Veteran BBC Journalist Mark Tully Passes Away at 90 in New Delhi
- •Renowned journalist and author Mark Tully, known as the voice of BBC in India for 22 years, passed away at 90 in a private hospital in New Delhi.
- •Tully, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1935, joined the BBC in 1964 and served as its India correspondent, covering significant events.
- •He left BBC in 1994 but continued as an independent journalist from New Delhi, maintaining an association with the BBC until 2019.
- •Tully was a celebrated author of books on India, including 'No Full Stops in India' and 'India in Slow Motion'.
- •He received a knighthood in 2002 and was honored with India's Padma Bhushan in 2005 for his contributions to journalism and deep connection with India. Prime Minister Modi expressed grief over his demise.
Why It Matters: Mark Tully, the iconic BBC journalist and author, passed away, leaving a significant legacy in Indian journalism.
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