'The Hindu,' an Indian National newspaper that pioneers in recording news in addition to various other articles, is bereaved by the demise of Sir G Kasturi who had pioneered in the modernization of the paper. He passed away at 2 am today at his residence peacefully, says the news paper. He is remembered for his towering compassion towards the employees as the head of the administration. He is also complemented for the vision as the chief of the editorial in forecasting the political surges and in paving ways for perfect journalism. It will be really a readers delight if his principles are up kept by the entire clan of writers.

The Hindu paper quoted as, 'he was the  former Editor of The Hindu and former Managing Director of Kasturi and Sons Limited, the proprietors of The Hindu Group publications. He presided over, and led from the front, the newspaper’s rapid expansion and innovative modernisation and growth on the editorial-technology-logistics fronts through the 1960s and on to the cusp of the 1990s.'

He is survived by his wife Kamala Kasturi, sons K. Balaji and K. Venugopal, daughter Lakshmi Srinath, five granddaughters and two great grandchildren. Mr. Balaji, Mr. Venugopal and Ms. Srinath, are whole-time Directors of Kasturi and Sons Limited. Wishesh condoles the death of the doyen and bids a tearful adieu to the greatest writers of our times. (With inputs from internet-AW AarKay)