Abhay Chhajlani | |
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Born | (1934-08-04) August 4, 1934 (age 88) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Education | Degree in journalism, Thomson Foundation Cardiff, 1965. |
Occupation | Journalist |
Title | Chief Editor of Nai Dunia |
Spouse | Pushpadevi |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Padma Shri,Shrikant Verma Award |
Abhay Chhajlani is an Indian journalist[1] and the former Chief Editor of the Indore-based daily, Nai Dunia.[citation needed] He is a former president of the Indian Newspaper Society,[2] a post which he was elected to in 2002.[3] He has also served the society as a member of its executive committee.[4] He has been associated with Blood Donation 365 Days, an initiative promoting blood donation.[5] He is the chairman of Abhay Prashal, a social facility in Indore[6] and has participated in several social forums.[7] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2009, for his contributions to journalism.[8]
Abhay Chhajlani belongs to the founding family of Naidunia and has been chairman Indore Table Tenns Trust, 1994. Member Indian Languages Newspaper Association (president, member executive committee), Indian Newspaper Society (member executive committee, president 2002–2003).[citation needed]