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Political Cartoonist Ajit Ninan passes away at 68

Renowned political cartoonist Ajit Ninan passed away at the age of 68. Ninan was best known for the Centrestage series in India Today magazine and Ninan’s World in Times of India. A popular political cartoonist, Nina was equally well known for his work in children’s literature. One of his beloved creations is Detective Moochwala and his dog Pooch, which appeared in 1980s in Target, a youth magazine. His defiance in the form of political cartoons, satire on the ruling government as well as the opposition, cartoons on environment and caricatures, are fondly remembered by everyone of his time.

Ajit Ninan work

Ajit Ninan’s Funny World, published in Target magazine
Just Like That! published daily in the Times Of India.
Like That Only! (along with Jug Suraiya), published bi-weekly in the Times Of India.
Centrestage, published in India Today
Ninan’s World, published in the Times of India
Poli Tricks, a series of cartoons during the 2009 Indian general elections, published in the Times of India
iToons: a single panel cartoon strip in The Times of India – with Sunil Agarwal

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