ToI's managing editor loses battle with cancer

January 28, 2016 11:11

The Times of India's managing editor, Arindam Sen Gupta, passed away early on Thursday after a brief battle with cancer.

In an obit, the ToI recalled Sen Gupta as 'a much loved figure' with a warm and friendly disposition, 'where his colleagues looked up to him for guidance and inspiration. His infectious good nature will be deeply missed. His colleagues will remember his approachability and the sound advice he always had to offer.'

An MA from Delhi University's St Stephen's College, Sen Gupta initially taught at DU before switching journalism, joining Probe magazine in 1982. In 1984 he joined the political bureau of the Patriot, launching the first business page of any daily newspaper. He joined the Sunday Observer in 1986, before moving to the ToI in 1988, after which he returned to the Sunday Observer in 1990.

From there he returned to Bennett Coleman and Company Ltd in 1991, joining the Economic Times, soon becoming political editor and editor of ET's Delhi edition. In 2004 he moved to the ToI as editor, Delhi, becoming executive editor. He was recently made managing editor.

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