Renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as TJS George, passed away at a private hospital here on Friday. He was 97.

A Padma Bhushan awardee, George was widely respected for his incisive writings, often marked by satire and sarcasm. He was the Editorial Advisor of The New Indian Express and gained acclaim for his widely read weekly column, 'Point of View', which he wrote for 25 years until 2022, continuing till the age of 94.

Hailing from Kerala, George spent most of his life in Bengaluru and Coimbatore. He is survived by children, Sheba Thayil and author-poet Jeet Thayil.

Mourning his demise, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on X, “Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor & author TJS George. With his sharp pen and uncompromising

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