Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over passing away of Indian-American journalist Brahm Kanchibotla. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, he will be remembered for his fine work and efforts to bring India and the US closer. He extended his condolences to the departed’s family and friends.
Brahm Kanchibotla died of COVID-19 that is ravaging New York, the epicentre of the pandemic in the US. The journalist died on Monday morning after nine days in a hospital, his son Sudama Kanchibotla said.
Brahm Kanchibotla, 66, was a correspondent for United News of India. During his 28-year career in the US, he had worked for 11 years as a content editor for Merger Markets, a financial publication, and also did a stint with News India-Times weekly newspaper.
He had emigrated to the US in 1992 after having worked for several publications in India.
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