M. J. Akbar
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Mubashar Jahangir Akbar (1951 - )is a leading Indian journalist and author. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of The Asian Age, a daily multi-edition Indian newspaper with a global perspective. He has written several books, including Byline (New Delhi: Chronicle Books, 2003), a biography of Jawaharlal Nehru titled 'Nehru-The Making of India', a book on Kashmir titled 'Kashmir: Behind the Vale', 'Riot After Riot' and 'India: The Siege Within'. He also authored 'The Shade of Swords', a cohesive history of Jihad.
M J Akbar is also the editor-in-chief of The Deccan Chronicle, a Hyderabad-based news daily.
He comes from Kashmiri Pandit ancestry. In November 1989 he was elected a representative in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha). His term ended in 1993, after which he returned to writing and editing.
M J Akbar is the only Indian Editor Journalist who Blogs!
External link
- A review of M. J. Akbar's book Byline (http://www.kashmirherald.com/bookreviews/byline.html)
- M. J. Akbar's Blog (http://www.mjakbar.org)
- M. J. Akbar's Book reviews (http://www.mjakbar.org/books.asp)
- M. J. Akbar Fan Mails (http://www.mjakbar.org/letters.asp)
- M. J. Akbar-The Asian Age Editor in chief (http://www.asianage.com)Template:News-stub