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The 8 days 'Celestial India' Journey from Kolkata to Delhi on 20th March 2010 shall be accompanied by a very distinguished writer and broadcaster, Sir Mark Tully, who will offer his expert insights on Indian history and culture during a series of talks en route.
Sir Mark Tully a renowned media person and a writer, born in Calcutta, India, was the Chief of Bureau, BBC New Delhi for 22 years. Whether it was dodging the bullets on the India-Pakistan border, describing the poverty of Calcutta's street beggars or detailing the horrific aftermath of the Bhopal chemical disaster, he gave a unique insight into the life of the subcontinent. Still based in Delhi, he works as a freelance writer and broadcaster. His books include No Full Stops in India, Heart of India, India in Slow Motion and India's Unending Journey. He was made an Officer of The Order of the British Empire in 1985 and was awarded the Padma Shree in 1992, a rare distinction for a non-Indian. He was knighted in the 2002 New Year Honours. |
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