Dina Vakil
Dina Vakil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1946 (age 77–78) Mumbai, erstwhile Bombay |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Mount Holyoke College, Columbia School of Journalism |
| Occupation(s) | journalist, editor |
| Known for | First female resident editor of The Times of India, Bombay edition |
Dina Vakil (born 1946) is a journalist based in Mumbai, India. She became the first ever woman resident editor of The Times of India in 1993, working on the Bombay edition.[1] After graduating from Mt Holyoke College, US in history in 1969, Vakil studied at the Columbia School of Journalism and graduated in 1970.[2] Subsequently, she worked with the UNDP before returning to India.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Guzder, Deena. "C250 celebrates your Columbians". Columbia University. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ^ "Dina Vakil '69". Mount Holyoke College. Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
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