G D Robert honored with V K Menon Award
08, May 2019
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- Indian-origin journalist G D ‘Robert’ Govender was conferred with V K Krishna Menon Award 2019 in the UK for his contribution as a pioneer of decolonised journalism.
- The award is given to mark the 123rd birth anniversary of V K Krishna Menon, Indian diplomat and politician.
- He is the first person who has been awarded the V K Krishna Menon posthumously.