Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/11/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's in Economics and Political Philosophy | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
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| Doctorate in International Relations | St. Antony's College, Oxford |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
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| Hometown | Ludhiana, Punjab |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widower |
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Family
| Father | Pran Nath Thapar (Former Indian Army Personnel) |
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| Mother | Bimla Thapar |
| Spouse | Nisha Thapar |
Career
| Started career at | 'The Times' in Lagos, Nigeria |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father held the prestigious position of Chief of Army Staff in the Indian Army. | |
| 2. He is related to the renowned historian, Romila Thapar, as she is his cousin. | |
| 3. During his time at The Doon School, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of 'The Doon School Weekly'. |