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Dina Vakil

b. 1946

Indian journalist and editor

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About Dina Vakil

Born 1946. Dina Vakil is an Indian writer, journalist, editor and newspaper editor.

Dina Vakil (born 1946) is a journalist based in Mumbai, India. She became the first ever woman resident editor of The Times of India in 1993, working on the Bombay edition. After graduating from Mt Holyoke College, US in history in 1969, Vakil studied at the Columbia School of Journalism and graduated in 1970. Subsequently, she worked with the UNDP before returning to India.

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Important facts

Born
1946, Mumbai
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, journalist, editor, newspaper editor
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
Columbia University, Mount Holyoke College, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia School of Journalism
Employers
United Nations Development Programme, The Times of India

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dina Vakil?

Indian journalist and editor

When was Dina Vakil born?

Dina Vakil was born in 1946 in Mumbai.

What is Dina Vakil's occupation?

Dina Vakil is a writer, journalist, editor and newspaper editor.

What nationality is Dina Vakil?

Dina Vakil is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dina Vakil

· Wikidata: Q16107537

· DBpedia: Dina Vakil

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