Hyderabad: Veteran journalist and academic Dasu Krishnamoorthy passed away on Monday morning in New Jersey after a brief illness. He was 99, just six months short of his centenary.
A member of the first batch of the journalism course at Osmania University (1954–55), Krishnamoorthy went on to build a distinguished career spanning newsrooms and classrooms alike. He worked with leading publications, including The Indian Express, The Times of India, and Patriot, earning a reputation for professional integrity and mentorship.
In academia, he served as an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi, and later contributed as a guest faculty member at Osmania University, Andhra Pradesh Open University, and the University of Hyderabad, shaping generations of aspiring journalists.
Krishnamoorthy moved to the United States in 2001 to live with his daughter. In recognition of his lifelong contribution to journalism and education, the Osmania University Alumni Association honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024.
The news of his passing was conveyed by his brother, Dasu Keshav Rao, a retired Resident Editor of The Hindu, Hyderabad.
He is remembered as a dedicated journalist, a committed teacher, and a guiding influence for many in the media fraternity.
