Veteran Journalist Prof Dr N K Trikha passed away in a hospital in Delhi on January 15, 2018. He was 82.
He had worked in senior positions in the Times of India group for 29 years as Editor, Senior Assistant Editor, Special Correspondent, Diplomatic Representative, and a columnist of the Narbharat times from 1963 onwards. He has written 4500 articles published in practically all the noted English and Hindi periodicals of repute.

I met him quite late in the day but I have been aware that he had been a towering personality in the field of journalism covering all the major political events and crisis in India and Nepal. Prof Trikha was a regular presenter of news and features over Radio and Television. His books have been good sources of information and knowledge for journalists, journalism teachers and politicians alike.

Prof. Nikha was a source of inspiration for media schools. He was a pillar of strength for the academic institutions like the Makhanlal Chatruvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal. He has penned valuable books such as on Reporting. He was the Chief Editor and Chairman of the Hindustan Samachar. He has been twice a member of the Press Council of India, Member, National Wage Board for Working Journalists, and Secretary, Lok Sabha Speakers’ Press Advisory Committee.

We indeed lost a veteran journalist and an activist working for us the journalism professionals and media teachers. kt