T.J.S. George — A Giant Who Preferred the Shadows T.J.S. George, who passed away at the age of 97 on Friday, October 3, was a towering figure in Indian journalism — one who never sought the limelight that so often follows success. He preferred to remain in the background, letting his words, not his photograph, speak for him. As the founder-editor of Asiaweek , George’s contribution to journalism was immense and enduring. He inspired generations of journalists, not through lofty speeches or social charm, but through sheer professional brilliance and an unyielding demand for excellence. He was the Editorial Advisor of the New Indian Express for more than three decades T.J.S., as he was fondly known, was unlike any other editor. Stern, uncompromising, and exacting, he had little patience for mediocrity. Those who failed to meet his standards often found themselves reassigned—or quietly shown the door. Yet, for those who earned his respect, his regard...