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Veteran Journalist and Editor N. Ram Passes Away (Hypothetical Context).

Obituary | Dated: 16 Dec 2025

Veteran journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, N. Ram, passed away at the age of 80 in Chennai. A fearless voice in Indian journalism, he was best known for his investigative reporting on the Bofors scandal and the Rafale deal. He was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and the Raja Ram Mohan Roy Award.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • He dedicated over five decades to journalism, advocating for press freedom and secularism.
  • He authored books like "Why Scams are Here to Stay".
  • Political leaders across the spectrum condoled his death, terming it a great loss to the media fraternity.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Person: N. Ram.
  • Role: Editor-in-Chief (The Hindu).
  • Known for: Investigative Journalism.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

N. Ram, who passed away recently, was the former Editor-in-Chief of which newspaper?

Correct Answer: The Hindu

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Press Council

  • Chairperson – Justice Ranjana Desai
  • HQ – New Delhi