AMU has also produced one of the greatest pillars of Hindi Journalism. Akshay Kumar Jain, the legendary editor of Navbharat Times,

The Ink of Independence: Remembering Akshay Kumar Jain
When we think of Aligarh Muslim University, we often think of Urdu poetry. But AMU has also produced one of the greatest pillars of Hindi Journalism.
Akshay Kumar Jain, the legendary editor of Navbharat Times, walked the lawns of Aligarh before he walked the corridors of power in Delhi.
The Aligarh Chapter
Akshay Kumar Jain was a perfect example of the "Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb" that AMU represents.
* The Student: He pursued his LL.B. (Law) degree from AMU in the pre-independence era.
* The Influence: His time at Aligarh sharpened his debating skills and political acumen, traits that would later make his editorials the most read columns in North India. He often spoke fondly of his days at AMU, where language was never a barrier to brotherhood.
The Voice of India
He wasn't just a journalist; he was an institution.
* The Editor: He served as the Chief Editor of Navbharat Times (NBT) for over three decades, making it the voice of the common man during the crucial years after Independence.
* The Freedom Fighter: A Gandhian at heart, he used his pen to support the freedom struggle, ensuring that Hindi journalism played a pivotal role in nation-building.
A National Icon
His contribution to the Hindi language and literature was so immense that the Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 1967.
Brief Statistics & Highlights:
* Life Span: 1915 – 1993 (78 Years).
* AMU Connection: Alumnus (LL.B.).
* Key Role: Chief Editor, Navbharat Times (1954–1977).
* Key Honour: Padma Bhushan (1967).
* Contribution: President of the All India Newspaper Editors Conference.
* Legacy: Author of Yug Purush Ram and Vishwa Ke Mahapurush.
He teaches us that a true journalist serves only one master: the Truth.
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