Thursday, May 1, 2008
'Voice of Indians in America: Gopal Raju, High Quality Editor, Glory-averse, Self-effacing
Pioneer,Trail-blazer, Visionary, Astute, Indomitable, Brilliant, Transformational journalist, Passionate, Bridge-builder, Courageous, Fearless. Determined. Steadfast. Possessor of messianic zeal. Philanthropist. High Quality Editor. Glory-averse. Self-effacing. Reticent. Dapper dresser, Quirky. These are some of the qualities attributed to Gopal Raju in several published eulogies and tributes.
Gopal Raju was all that and more. You pick a positive adjective and place it before his name, it would be a tight fit.
Grief and sadness at a loss can be overwhelming, but Gopal and I often talked about the way Irish handle the inevitable (at least the Irish wakes I have attended). The family and friends gather at a church for the mass. Then some proceed to the cemetery for burial. Afterwards they gather in a restaurant or at home to celebrate the life of the deceased with drinks and foods. Each life is to be celebrated.
There is lot to rejoice about Gopal's life and his work. Just pick a copy of the last week's Indian newspapers or visit the Web site of the South Asian journalist's Association to read about his outstanding contributions to advancing journalism, promoting Indo-U.S. understanding, championing community causes and encouraging our participation in the political process.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Gopal Raju was all that and more. You pick a positive adjective and place it before his name, it would be a tight fit.
Grief and sadness at a loss can be overwhelming, but Gopal and I often talked about the way Irish handle the inevitable (at least the Irish wakes I have attended). The family and friends gather at a church for the mass. Then some proceed to the cemetery for burial. Afterwards they gather in a restaurant or at home to celebrate the life of the deceased with drinks and foods. Each life is to be celebrated.
There is lot to rejoice about Gopal's life and his work. Just pick a copy of the last week's Indian newspapers or visit the Web site of the South Asian journalist's Association to read about his outstanding contributions to advancing journalism, promoting Indo-U.S. understanding, championing community causes and encouraging our participation in the political process.
To read the full article, click here...
To read the ePaper, visit: http://www.newsindia-times.com
Labels: desi talk, Gopal Raju, Gopal's life, gujarat times, journalist, Pioneering publisher, promoting Indo-U.S., South Asian journalist's Association
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