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'When death comes, I have no regrets': Family, friend remember HK Dua
'When death comes, I have no regrets': Family, friends remember veteran journalist, ex-MP H K Dua
'When death comes, I have no regrets': Family, friends remember veteran journalist, ex-MP H K Dua
A man of sharp political insight, H K Dua served as the editor of The Hindustan Times between 1987 and 94.
Published on: Mar 04, 2026 7:47 PM IST By Majid Alam Share via Copy link H K Dua, a former editor-in-chief of Hindustan Times passed away on Wednesday. He was 88. Veteran journalist HK Dua passed away at the age of 88. (Karun Sharma/HT) Dua was the only editor of his generation, and perhaps any, to head four major newspapers at different times — Indian Express, HT, Times of India and, most recently in the 2000s, Tribune. He was also media advisor to two Prime Ministers, A B Vajpayee and H D Deve Gowda and served as India’s ambassador to Denmark between 2001 and 2003. Dua was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Manmohan Singh government in 2009. A man of sharp political insight, Dua served as the editor of The Hindustan Times between 1987 and 94. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express (1994-96), The Tribune (2003-09) and as the Editorial Advisor for The Times of India (1997-98). Also Read: HK Dua, ex-Rajya Sabha MP and veteran journalist, passes away at 88 As soon as the news of Dua's demise spread, tributes started pouring in from all sections. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his condolences and said Dua's "commitment to truth, editorial independence, and public service enriched public discourse." Another Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, called Dua a "journalistic giant" and said he was saddened to learn of Dua's demise. "He had the rare distinction of having been Editor of the Hindustan Times @httweets from 1987–94, the @IndianExpress from 1994–96, and @thetribunechd from 2003–09! A journalistic giant has left us," Tharoor said in a post on X.Friends, family recall Dua as 'loving father', 'ardent professional'
Prashant, H K Dua's son, said he was one of the few editors to have edited four of India's largest newspapers. Recalling his father's various stint as an editor, diplomat and a Parliamentarian, Prashant said the elder Dua was a man of principle, upheld integrity and fought for truth. "He fought many battles in his profession career. But he always held his ground on principles, on the question of principles, whatever the cost. I think he was the India's only editor to have edited four of India's largest newspapers," Dua's son, Prashant Dua, told Hindustan Times over phone. Due was also nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2009 and served as India’s ambassador to Denmark between 2001 and 2003. Talking of his stint as a Rajya Sabha MP, Satish Kumar, who served as Dua's secretary for over a decade, said, that the veteran journalist wouldn't ask too many questions in the Parliament, but his questions were "sharp and pointing".'Satisfied man, had no regrets'
Despite his busy professional life, leading newsrooms, serving as parliamentarian, Dua never compromised on his family life. "Being a journalist, he would often come very late at night home. Whatever time he came home from office, 11 pm, 12 am, or 1 in the night, he would always make it a point to drive me to school, always, come what may. That was our time," Prashant said. "He was a wonderful father, wonderful professional, and a wonderful husband. He played all the roles with aplomb." Dua was ailing for the last three weeks and was admitted at a private hospital. His son said he had a stroke in May 2024 which had weakened him. Recalling Dua's words on his professional career, Prashant said, "He would say, ‘I have got everything. I am very satisfied’." "I have achieved everything, serving as the editor of four newspapers, a diplomatic assignment to Denmark and then a Member of Parliament and media advisor to the Prime Minister," Satish recalled Dua as saying. "When the death comes, I have no regrets. He went without any regrets. Whatever I wanted, I had it." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Majid Alam Majid Alam is a Chief Content Producer working at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi. He currently heads shifts at online desk and manages homepage apart from writing, editing and curating articles. With over six years of experience in journalism, Majid has navigated national, politics and international news. His work primarily focuses on the politics of the Hindi heartland, government policies, and South Asia. He also writes on US and Europe’s policies vis-à-vis India. Before joining Hindustan Times, Majid worked at ABP LIVE as the Chief Copy Editor and at News18, where he managed the World and Explainers sections. His articles have featured in Dialogue Earth, The Quint, BMJ, The Diplomat, and Outlook India. Majid has a keen interest in the use of data for storytelling. Majid holds a Masters in Convergent Journalism from Jamia Millia Islamia. He was awarded the Erasmus+ scholarship to study International Affairs at Sciences Po, Paris in 2020. He is also part of the OCEANS Network, an alumni network of Erasmus+ exchange scholars. He is currently serving as the National Representative (India) at the OCEANS Network. Apart from journalism, Majid has a flair for academic writing and loves to teach. He has published a book chapter: 'Bombay Cinema and Postmodernism' in the book: 'Handbook of Research on Social and Cultural Dynamics in Indian Cinema.' He was also part of the OCEANS Network delegation to Hanoi National University of Education in Vietnam in 2025. He has also given guest lecture in digital journalism at AJK MCRC, Jamia Millia Islamia.Read More Media Advisor Rajya Sabha Check India news real-time updates, latest news from India, latest US Iran News Live Dubai Abu Dhabi news at HindustanTime News / India News / 'When Death Comes, I Have No Regrets': Family, Friends Remember Veteran Journalist, Ex-MP H K Dua See LessH K Dua, a former editor-in-chief of Hindustan Times passed away on Wednesday. He was 88.
Dua was the only editor of his generation, and perhaps any, to head four major newspapers at different times — Indian Express, HT, Times of India and, most recently in the 2000s, Tribune. He was also media advisor to two Prime Ministers, A B Vajpayee and H D Deve Gowda and served as India’s ambassador to Denmark between 2001 and 2003.
Dua was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Manmohan Singh government in 2009.
A man of sharp political insight, Dua served as the editor of The Hindustan Times between 1987 and 94. He also served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express (1994-96), The Tribune (2003-09) and as the Editorial Advisor for The Times of India (1997-98).
Also Read: HK Dua, ex-Rajya Sabha MP and veteran journalist, passes away at 88
As soon as the news of Dua's demise spread, tributes started pouring in from all sections.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his condolences and said Dua's "commitment to truth, editorial independence, and public service enriched public discourse." Another Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, called Dua a "journalistic giant" and said he was saddened to learn of Dua's demise.
"He had the rare distinction of having been Editor of the Hindustan Times @httweets from 1987–94, the @IndianExpress from 1994–96, and @thetribunechd from 2003–09! A journalistic giant has left us," Tharoor said in a post on X.
"He fought many battles in his profession career. But he always held his ground on principles, on the question of principles, whatever the cost. I think he was the India's only editor to have edited four of India's largest newspapers," Dua's son, Prashant Dua, told Hindustan Times over phone.
Due was also nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 2009 and served as India’s ambassador to Denmark between 2001 and 2003.
Talking of his stint as a Rajya Sabha MP, Satish Kumar, who served as Dua's secretary for over a decade, said, that the veteran journalist wouldn't ask too many questions in the Parliament, but his questions were "sharp and pointing".
"Being a journalist, he would often come very late at night home. Whatever time he came home from office, 11 pm, 12 am, or 1 in the night, he would always make it a point to drive me to school, always, come what may. That was our time," Prashant said.
He was a wonderful father, wonderful professional, and a wonderful husband. He played all the roles with aplomb.
Dua was ailing for the last three weeks and was admitted at a private hospital. His son said he had a stroke in May 2024 which had weakened him.
Recalling Dua's words on his professional career, Prashant said, "He would say, ‘I have got everything. I am very satisfied’."
"I have achieved everything, serving as the editor of four newspapers, a diplomatic assignment to Denmark and then a Member of Parliament and media advisor to the Prime Minister," Satish recalled Dua as saying.
When the death comes, I have no regrets. He went without any regrets. Whatever I wanted, I had it.
Source: HindustanTimes
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