Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1935, years before India gained independence, Tully served as the chief of the BBC's New Delhi bureau for over two decades. Journalist and broadcaster Mark Tully, famous known as the British network BBC's "voice of India," died on Sunday at the age of 90. "We are sad to hear the passing of Sir Mark Tully," Interim CEO of BBC News and Current Affairs, said in a statement. He also wrote several books on India, including 'No Full Stops in India' and 'India in Slow Motion'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "saddened" by the passing of Tully, whom he called "a towering voice of journalism."

Source: dna January 25, 2026 15:13 UTC