Arinndam Sen Gupta, the managing editor of The Times of India, passed away early on Thursday after a "brief but brave battle against cancer."
A very influential man, Sen Gupta joined journalism in 1982 after a short stint as a teacher. He was with the Bennett Coleman and Co. group continuously from 1991 after a previous spell from 1988 to 1990.
The Times of India reported:
During a productive and memorable career, Sen Gupta wrote on, and keenly followed, a range of issues from national politics and international affairs to popular films and music. With a warm and friendly disposition, Sen Gupta was a much loved figure in TOI, where his colleagues looked up to him for guidance and inspiration. His infectious good nature will be deeply missed. His colleagues will remember his approachability and the sound advice he always had to offer.
Many people, including journalists, politicians and ministers, have offered their condolences.
An accomplished editor who was widely admired, Arindam Sengupta impacted many lives through journalism. Pained by his demise. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 28, 2016 Those whom The Almighty loves best, he takes first. Farewell Arindam Sen Gupta, tough fair journalist, gem of a human being. RIP
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) January 28, 2016 Very very sad. RIP--TOI managing editor Arindam Sengupta passes away - The Times of India https://t.co/RZuXQZeHVQ via timesofindia
— Nistula Hebbar (@nistula) January 28, 2016 Deeply saddened at Arindam Sengupta leaving us. A gentleman-journalist, mentored so many young persons, a good friend.
— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) January 28, 2016 Arindam Sengupta’s passing away is as great loss to Journalism. A complete professional and a perfect gentleman.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 28, 2016 Never worked with him, but always heard good things about ASG, the journalist and the person. One of those rare ones. RIP Arindam Sengupta
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) January 28, 2016 What a thorough gentleman! #RIP Arindam Sengupta
— Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) January 28, 2016 RIP Arindam Sengupta. A gentleman journalist always.
— Neelam Kapur (@NeelamKapur) January 28, 2016 One of the last gentlemen of journalism: an editor of the old era with a passion for news Arindam Sengupta is no more. RIP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) January 28, 2016 Always had a nice word and was a decent chap. Stay well, Arindam Sengupta, managing editor of the Times.
— Sunit Arora (@sunitarora) January 28, 2016 TOI print's Managing Editor, Arindam Sengupta is no more. Passed away after a brief but brave battle against cancer this morning. RIP dada:(
— Rajesh Kalra (@rajeshkalra) January 28, 2016 Sad to hear the demise of Sh Arindam Sen Gupta, Managing Editor, TOI. He was a great human being n a journo. May his soul rest in peace
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 28, 2016 Deeply saddened at the passing on of ARINDAM Sengupta! One of the finest journalists and an outstanding human being...RIP
— SUHEL SETH (@suhelseth) January 28, 2016 He belonged to the Emergency Generation. Valued journalism, questioned authority, had fun without being frivolous. Arindam Sengupta, RIP
— Madhavan Narayanan (@madversity) January 28, 2016 Saddened to learn of senior journalist Arindam Sengupta's sudden demise. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) January 28, 2016 Extremely sad to learn of the passing away of veteran journalist & Editor Mr Arindam Sengupta(1/2)
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 28, 2016 In his passing Indian journalism has lost a much loved and admired voice. My deepest condolences to his family, friends &colleagues (2/2)
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 28, 2016 Saddened at the passing of Arindam Sengupta senior journalist and managing editor TOI. My condolences to his family. friends, colleagues
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 28, 2016 Sad to learn abt sudden demise of ArindamSengupta ManagingEditor TOI Thorough Gentleman-A Big Loss for Indian Journalism #RIPArindamSengupta
— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) January 28, 2016 Saddened to hear of the demise of Shri Arindam Sengupta.May his soul rest in peace.My condolences go out to his family, friends & colleagues
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) January 28, 2016 Saddened by untimely demise of Managing Editor of TOI Arindam Sengupta. Deep condolences.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 28, 2016 Arindam Sengupta’s passing away is as great loss to Journalism. A complete professional and a perfect gentleman.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) January 28, 2016 Never worked with him, but always heard good things about ASG, the journalist and the person. One of those rare ones. RIP Arindam Sengupta
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) January 28, 2016