H. K. Dua

H.K. Dua
Former Nominated MP of the Rajya Sabha
In office
18 November 2009 to 17 November 2015
Preceded by K. Kasturirangan

Hari Krishan Dua (born 1 July 1937, Sargodha)[1] is an Indian journalist, diplomat, and nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.

Dua was the editor of the Hindustan Times from 1987-94, Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express from 1994-96, and editor of The Tribune from 2003-09. From May 10, 2001 to May 26, 2003 he served as India's Ambassador to Denmark. From February 2008 to November 2009 he was member of the National Security Council (India).[1]

Dua was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1998.[2] He was nominated by the President of India to the Rajya Sabha in November 2009, with a term expiring in November 2015.

References

  1. 1 2 Government of India official profile
  2. ↑ "HK Dua nominated to Rajya Sabha", The Tribune, Nov. 18, 2009.
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