Bengaluru, Oct. 4 -- Last rites of doyen journalist-author in Bengaluru tomorrow with State Honours

Legendary journalist and author, Thayil Jacob Sunny George, popularly known as TJS George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru yesterday. He was 97.

The mortal remains of George has been kept at his Vasanthnagar Apartment for the family members, relatives and a large number of well-wishers to pay their last respects. Last rites will be held at Hebbal crematorium here tomorrow (Oct. 5) with State Honours. His wife Ammu George had predeceased him.

TJS George is survived by his son Jeet Thayil and daughter Sheeba Thayil.

George, who was suffering from age-related ailments, had recently undergone renal surgery at a hospital here....