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'''Sir Chirravoori Yajneswara Chintamani''' (10 April 1880 – 1 July 1941) was an | '''Sir Chirravoori Yajneswara Chintamani''' (10 April 1880 – 1 July 1941) was an Indian [[editor]], journalist, liberal politician and parliamentarian. | ||
==Life== | |||
He was born on the Telugu New Year's Day (ugadi) at [[Vizianagaram]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]].{{Citation needed|date= May 2022}} He was called the "Pope of Indian Journalism" by noted Indian statesman Sri [[V. S. Srinivasa Sastri]].{{Citation needed|date= May 2022}} | |||
At 18, he became the editor of the newspaper ''Vizag Spectator.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B.|url=https://www.boloji.com/articles/50313/a-colossus-among-journalists|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> He eventually bought the paper and renamed it ''Indian Herald''<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B.|url=https://www.boloji.com/articles/50313/a-colossus-among-journalists|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>''.'' He also worked with Madras ''Standard'' under the editorship of G Subramania Iyer''.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000507/spectrum/main2.htm|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | At 18, he became the editor of the newspaper ''Vizag Spectator.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B.|url=https://www.boloji.com/articles/50313/a-colossus-among-journalists|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.boloji.com}}</ref> He eventually bought the paper and renamed it ''Indian Herald''<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B.|url=https://www.boloji.com/articles/50313/a-colossus-among-journalists|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.boloji.com}}</ref>''.'' He also worked with Madras ''Standard'' under the editorship of G Subramania Iyer''.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000507/spectrum/main2.htm|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.tribuneindia.com}}</ref> | ||
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He was Chief editor of the [[Allahabad]]-based, ''[[The Leader (Allahabad newspaper)|The Leader]]'' between 1909 and 1934. His clash with [[Motilal Nehru]], Chairman of the Board of Directors over issue of his freedom as editor, meant that Motilal left within a year, thereafter between 1927 and 1936, Chintamani was not only the Chief Editor of the newspaper, but also the leader of the opposition in the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council|U. P. Legislative Council]].<ref name=ch>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000507/spectrum/main2.htm#3|title=C. Y. Chintamani (April 10, 1880 — July 1, 1941)|date=7 May 2000|work=The Tribune}}</ref> | He was Chief editor of the [[Allahabad]]-based, ''[[The Leader (Allahabad newspaper)|The Leader]]'' between 1909 and 1934. His clash with [[Motilal Nehru]], Chairman of the Board of Directors over issue of his freedom as editor, meant that Motilal left within a year, thereafter between 1927 and 1936, Chintamani was not only the Chief Editor of the newspaper, but also the leader of the opposition in the [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council|U. P. Legislative Council]].<ref name=ch>{{cite news|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2000/20000507/spectrum/main2.htm#3|title=C. Y. Chintamani (April 10, 1880 — July 1, 1941)|date=7 May 2000|work=The Tribune}}</ref> | ||
Chintamani was appointed as the Education Minister of the [[United Provinces of British India]] as a part of the [[Dyarchy]] scheme of the [[Government of India Act 1919]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Vidya|first=Bhagwan Vishnoo& Bhushan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Je6hDwAAQBAJ& | Chintamani was appointed as the Education Minister of the [[United Provinces of British India]] as a part of the [[Dyarchy]] scheme of the [[Government of India Act 1919]].<ref>{{Cite book|last=Vidya|first=Bhagwan Vishnoo& Bhushan|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Je6hDwAAQBAJ&q=C+Y+chintamani+education+minister&pg=PA397|title=Indian Administration|date=2011|publisher=S. Chand Publishing|isbn=978-81-219-0402-5|language=en}}</ref> He was invited as a delegate to the First [[Round Table Conference]] at [[London]] in 1930-1931.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Round Table Conferences, 1930-1932 {{!}} Making Britain|url=http://www.open.ac.uk/researchprojects/makingbritain/content/round-table-conferences-1930-1932|access-date=2020-07-06|website=www.open.ac.uk}}</ref> | ||
[[Mahatma Gandhi]] and the British administrators and the Indian People were greatly inspired by his editorials. He was knighted in the 1939 Birthday Honours list; his knighthood was formally conferred by George VI on 20 September.<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34633/supplement/3853 London Gazette, 6 June 1939]</ref><ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34694/page/6501 London Gazette, 26 September 1939]</ref> | [[Mahatma Gandhi]] and the British administrators and the Indian People were greatly inspired by his editorials. He was knighted in the 1939 Birthday Honours list; his knighthood was formally conferred by George VI on 20 September.<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34633/supplement/3853 London Gazette, 6 June 1939]</ref><ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34694/page/6501 London Gazette, 26 September 1939]</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:16, 10 May 2022
Sir Chirravoori Yajneswara Chinthamani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 April 1880 |
| Died | 1 July 1941 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | journalist, politician |
Sir Chirravoori Yajneswara Chintamani (10 April 1880 – 1 July 1941) was an Indian editor, journalist, liberal politician and parliamentarian.
Life[edit | edit source]
He was born on the Telugu New Year's Day (ugadi) at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.[citation needed] He was called the "Pope of Indian Journalism" by noted Indian statesman Sri V. S. Srinivasa Sastri.[citation needed]
At 18, he became the editor of the newspaper Vizag Spectator.[1] He eventually bought the paper and renamed it Indian Herald[2]. He also worked with Madras Standard under the editorship of G Subramania Iyer.[3]
He was Chief editor of the Allahabad-based, The Leader between 1909 and 1934. His clash with Motilal Nehru, Chairman of the Board of Directors over issue of his freedom as editor, meant that Motilal left within a year, thereafter between 1927 and 1936, Chintamani was not only the Chief Editor of the newspaper, but also the leader of the opposition in the U. P. Legislative Council.[4]
Chintamani was appointed as the Education Minister of the United Provinces of British India as a part of the Dyarchy scheme of the Government of India Act 1919.[5] He was invited as a delegate to the First Round Table Conference at London in 1930-1931.[6]
Mahatma Gandhi and the British administrators and the Indian People were greatly inspired by his editorials. He was knighted in the 1939 Birthday Honours list; his knighthood was formally conferred by George VI on 20 September.[7][8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B." www.boloji.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "A Colossus Among Journalists by Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B." www.boloji.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article". www.tribuneindia.com. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "C. Y. Chintamani (April 10, 1880 — July 1, 1941)". The Tribune. 7 May 2000.
- ↑ Vidya, Bhagwan Vishnoo& Bhushan (2011). Indian Administration. S. Chand Publishing. ISBN 978-81-219-0402-5.
- ↑ "Round Table Conferences, 1930-1932 | Making Britain". www.open.ac.uk. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ↑ London Gazette, 6 June 1939
- ↑ London Gazette, 26 September 1939
- Indian Politics since the Mutiny: C. Y. Chintamani; Rupa and Co, New Delhi.
- C.Y. Chintamani — The Liberal Editor Politician: Rupa and Co., New Delhi.