India, Sept. 9 -- Veteran journalist Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph, died at a Gurgaon hospital on Monday after prolonged illness.
He was 63. Born in Patna in 1962, Thakur was the son of senior journalist Janardhan Thakur.
He received his early education at St Xavier's in Patna and later in Delhi, before earning a degree in political science from Hindu College, Delhi University.
Thakur, who began his journalism career in 1984 with SUNDAY magazine, is survived by his wife Sona, daughter Jahan and son Ayushman.
Known for his sharp political commentary, Thakur worked at several leading print media house. Thakur was a keen chronicler of Indian politics, particularly Bihar.
Thakur authored widely cited and bestselling biographie...