New Delhi, March 25: The media fraternity mourns the loss of senior investigative journalist and author Shantanu Guha Ray, who passed away on Monday. With a career spanning over 25 years, Ray’s passing was met with an outpouring of condolences from former colleagues and admirers across social media platforms.
Ray, an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication and The Wharton School, served as the Asia Editor with Central European News at the time of his demise. Known for his vast and incisive knowledge, Ray was adept at producing news reports, sports features, business stories, and human interest pieces with equal proficiency.
Among his notable works, Ray gained acclaim for his investigative reports on the 2011 coal scam and the irregularities in the deal between the Airports Authority of India and the GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited for land lease. He was honored with prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Ramnath Goenka Award for his cricket writings, the Laadli Award for reporting on cervical cancer deaths in India, and the WASH Award for his contributions to water-related issues.
The legacy of Shantanu Guha Ray lives on through his impactful journalism, leaving an indelible mark on the field of investigative reporting. As the media community bids farewell to one of its stalwarts, Ray’s contributions to the industry will be remembered with reverence and admiration.
