SAARC Literary Award
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William Mark Tully
ウィリアム・マーク・タリー
William Mark Tully
Aliases:
Sir Mark Tully / Mark Tully KBE
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1935-10-24 （Tollygunge, Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India）
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Religion
- Church of England
- Residence History
- New Delhi, India → London, United Kingdom
Career
- Occupations
- Journalist, Writer, Broadcaster
- Active Years
- 1964-2025
- Affiliations
- Oriental Club, Patron of Child In Need India (CINI UK)
- Memberships
- Member of the Oriental Club
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Marlborough College | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Trinity Hall, Cambridge | Theology | Theology | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Lincoln Theological College | — | — | — | 在籍2学期（司祭志望を断念） | United Kingdom |
Twyford School
Country:
United Kingdom
Marlborough College
Country:
United Kingdom
Trinity Hall, Cambridge
Theology
/ Theology
Country:
United Kingdom
Studied theology
Lincoln Theological College
Period:
在籍2学期（司祭志望を断念）
Country:
United Kingdom
Intended to become a priest but left after two terms
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) | — | 栄典 | British honours system | 受賞 |
| 1992 | Padma Shri | — | 市民・文学・報道 | Government of India | 受賞 |
| 2002 | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) | — | 栄典 | British honours system (New Year Honours) | 受賞（ナイト） |
| 2005 | Padma Bhushan | — | 市民・文学・報道 | Government of India | 受賞 |
| 1985 | BAFTA Richard Dimbleby Award (lifetime achievement) | — | テレビ/放送賞 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) | 受賞 |
| — | RedInk Lifetime Achievement Award | — | ジャーナリズム | Mumbai Press Club | 受賞 |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
1985
Category:
栄典
Organization:
British honours system
Result:
受賞
Padma Shri
1992
Category:
市民・文学・報道
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
受賞
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)
2002
Category:
栄典
Organization:
British honours system (New Year Honours)
Result:
受賞（ナイト）
Padma Bhushan
2005
Category:
市民・文学・報道
Organization:
Government of India
Result:
受賞
BAFTA Richard Dimbleby Award (lifetime achievement)
1985
Category:
テレビ/放送賞
Organization:
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
Result:
受賞
RedInk Lifetime Achievement Award
Category:
ジャーナリズム
Organization:
Mumbai Press Club
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Amritsar: Mrs Gandhi's Last Battle
1985 Non-fiction (politics/journalism)A journalistic account of the events leading up to and surrounding Operation Blue Star in 1984. Co-authored.
PoliticsReligious conflictJournalism
India's Unending Journey
2008 Non-fiction (history/essays)A collection of essays reflecting on India's changes since independence and its contemporary condition.
HistoryNational identitySocial observation
The Heart of India
1995 FictionTully's only novel, a fictional exploration of Indian society and human relationships.
Social portraitRegional culture
India in Slow Motion
2002 Non-fiction (essays)A collection of essays about different parts of India, co-written with Gillian Wright.
Regional lifeCultural observation
No Full Stops in India
1988 Essays / JournalismA collection of journalistic essays; published in the US under a different title.
ReportingEveryday politics
Upcountry Tales: Once Upon A Time In The Heart Of India
2017 Short stories (fiction)A collection of short stories set in rural north India.
Rural lifeHuman drama
An Investigation into The Lives of Jesus
1996 Religion / StudyCompanion book to a BBC series investigating the lives and traditions surrounding Jesus.
Religious studiesHistory of religion
Mother
1992 Biography / ReligionA biographical work on Mother Teresa.
BiographyReligious figures
Bibliography
- Amritsar: Mrs Gandhi's Last Battle (1985, co-authored)
- No Full Stops in India (1988)
- The Heart of India (1995)
- An Investigation into The Lives of Jesus (1996)
- India in Slow Motion (2002, with Gillian Wright)
- India's Unending Journey (2008)
- India: The Road Ahead / Non-Stop India (2011)
- Upcountry Tales (2017)
Adaptations
- BBC Radio 4 programme 'Something Understood' (regular presenter)
- BBC 'Great Railway Journeys' episode ('Karachi to The Khyber Pass')
- World Steam Classics episode 'Steam's Indian Summer'
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Observational, empathetic journalistic proseMeasured, explanatory style that weaves historical context
- Recurring Motifs
- India's diversity and everyday lifeReligious pluralismLives of ordinary people
Legacy
A journalist long associated with reporting from India, often called 'the voice of India'. Praised for bridging cultures and advocating religious tolerance; recipient of multiple international honours.
Archives
- BBC archives (related broadcast materials)
In Popular Culture
- Portrayed (allegedly) as the model for a character in the anonymously authored novel 'Hindutva Sex and Adventure'
Quotes
-
India has historically been home to all the world's major religions. What I learned from that is that there are many ways to God.
Source: Lecture for the Bangalore Initiative for Religious Dialogue (2010) (2010)
Trivia
- Holds an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card.
- Was barred from entering India during the 1975–77 Emergency.
- Known as a railway enthusiast and has presented railway-related programmes.
- Was knighted (KBE) in 2002.