Brahm Kanchibhotla
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Brahmanandam Kanchibhotla | |
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| Born | 1953 Edubadu, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Died | 6 April 2020 (age 66) |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Spouse | Anjana Kanchibhotla |
| Children | Sudama Kanchibhotla Srujana Kanchibhotla |
Brahmanandam "Brahm" Kanchibhotla (1953 – 6 April 2020) was an Indian-American journalist known for his extensive writings on the development of the Telugu community in the USA.[1] He was a writer for India Abroad, News-India Times, United News of India, and The Indian Panorama, among others.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Brahm Kanchibhotla was born in Edubadu village of Parchur Mandal in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India.[3]
In 1992, Kanchibhotla came to the United States working as Business Editor for the News-India Times, handling front-page articles while also reporting on financial news. He later moved to India Weekly USA followed by The Urban Indian, both New York-based publications for the South Asian community. His work as a writer involved work on tiger conservation, restaurant workers, small businesses, and environmentalists' reactions to the early 2000s Bush budget.
Kanchibhotla is most-known in the South Asian community for when he was Senior Correspondent at the United News of India (UNI) news wire. In his half-decade stay there, he wrote about New York City's economy and its ethnic communities as well as international news focusing on the United Nations.
Death and legacy
[edit]On 28 March 2020, Brahm Kanchibhotla was admitted to the hospital after having shown COVID-19 symptoms for the past 5 days. He died from COVID-19 complications 9 days later on 6 April. He was 66 years old.[4][5]
As Kanchibhotla was also the first Indian journalist to die from the virus, his death sent ripples through the Indian and journalism communities. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,[6][non-primary source needed] Vice-President of India Venkaiah Naidu,[7][non-primary source needed] Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu,[8] and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy[9] all gave their condolences. US President Donald Trump also gave remarks to the journalist's death.[10]
When speaking on Kanchibhotla's legacy, Prime Minister Modi commended the journalist for his "fine work and efforts to bring India and USA closer."[11]
Kanchibhotla is survived by his wife Anjana and children, Sudama and Srujana.
In December 2020, the Brahm Kanchibhotla Scholarship was begun at Kanchibhotla's alma mater of Baruch College.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "AP CM condoles Indian-American journalists demise in NYC". outlookindia.com.
- ^ "You will be missed, Brahm Kanchibhotla". 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Brahmanandam Kuchibhotla from Prakasam district dies of coronavirus in USA." ap7am.com.
- ^ "Indian-Americans mourn death of veteran journalist due to coronavirus". The Hindu. 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Indian-American journo Brahm Kanchibotla dies of COVID-19 in New York". WION. 7 April 2020.
- ^ Modi, Narendra (7 April 2020). "Deeply anguished by the passing away of Indian-American journalist Mr. Brahm Kanchibotla. He will be remembered for his fine work and efforts to bring India and USA closer. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti".
- ^ India, Vice President of (8 April 2020). "Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of Indian-American journalist, Mr Brahm Kanchibotla in New York. My condolences to the bereaved family members. May his soul rest in peace!".
- ^ "Indian-Americans mourn death of veteran journalist". outlookindia.com.
- ^ "AP CM condoles Indian-American journalist's demise in NYC". daijiworld.com.
- ^ "Brahm Kanchibotla brought US and Southeast Asia closer: B'desh Information Min".
- ^ "Coronavirus update: Deeply anguished, says PM Modi after Indian American journalist dies of Covid-19 in New York". Hindustan Times. 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Brahm Kanchibhotla Scholarship". Baruch College Fund - CUNY. 10 December 2020.