Praful Bidwai passes away

IN Media Watch Briefs | 24/06/2015

Journalist, commentator and anti-nuclear activist Praful Bidwai, passed away in Amsterdam on the 22nd night. He first became a household name with his commentary in the Times of India. He was the author of several books including Politics of Climate Change and Global Crisis. His latest book on the Indian Left was due to be released By Harper Collins later this year. The Wire

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