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Who was the first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize?
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Gobind Behari Lal
First Indian Pulitzer Prize Winner Identified
The first Indian to win the Pulitzer Prize was Gobind Behari Lal.
He received the award in 1937 for his reporting work.
Key Points:
- Award: Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence (1937)
- Recipient: Gobind Behari Lal
- Significance: First Indian national to achieve this honor.
Gobind Behari Lal's award recognized his distinguished reporting, making him a pioneer for Indians in international journalism.
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