Very sad to inform all that OC H Kishie Singh, a renowned columnist and writer, passed away after a brief illness,  at Kansal [Chandigarh], on Sunday 27th October 2024.

Kishie was a motoring correspondent for newspapers like The Statesman, New Delhi, and especially The Tribune. His column ‘Good Motoring’, for The Tribune ran for over 27 years. He has also been the contributing editor for magazines like Car & Bike, Auto Motor & Sport, and Auto India.

His latest book Good Motoring was published recently and has co-authored a book with The Dalai Lama, Ruskin Bond, Khuswant Singh, and others, called The Whispering Deodars.

He was part of several social and literary organisations.

You will be deeply missed Sir…!

Ash Virk
President OCA DELHI Chapter

H.KISHIE SINGH; A brief introduction

H.Kishie Singh did his schooling from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla and graduated from St. Stephens College, Delhi University. He then went on to finish his studies from University of McGill, Montreal Canada.

A former Motoring Correspondent for The Statesman, New Delhi. Senior Motoring Correspondent and Contributing Editor for magazines like Car&Bike International, Auto Motor and Sport, Auto India.

His column ‘Good Motoring’ have been carried by The Tribune Chandigarh, uninterrupted for 27 years!

He has authored two books. One is called ‘Good Motoring’ after his column. The book contains select columns and travelogues around the Globe. The second book, ‘Whispering Deodars’, was on his home state. Co-authors were His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Mahatma Gandhi, The late Sardar Khushwant Singh, Ruskin Bond, Satish Gujral, Rahul Singh, Ashok Dilwali to mention a few.

Being a motoring aficionado he has driven overland from London to Delhi. The following year he drove to Tehran and back and has crossed the fabled Khyber Pass three times!

In 2017, he received two awards for his writing concerning the Automobile and Road Safety. One, from the International Road Federation, Geneva, Switzerland. The second, a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution to Motoring and Road Safety by The Sangrur Heritage Preservation Society and and Literary Festival.  

He is also one of the organisers of The Khushwant Singh Literary Festival that talks about current social, political and economic issues and engages with authors from all walks of life. It attracts well known personalities from across the Globe.

From Vijay Khurana 

Kishie Singh was an affectionate, kind, intelligent and highly caring man.
He remembered his School days with great feelings and nostalgia. He won the Anderson Essay prize in his year and an achievement he proudly recalled. It probably spurred his inclination towards the profession of journalism. He was a master of his craft and the sense of wanderlust led him to explore the world which is when cars became the other passion. Details of his motoring trips were vivid and unusually interesting. You felt you were on that ride with him.
His principles did not allow him to countenance the existence of Gen Dyers name on the School boards and I think his campaign to have it removed did happen. Honour and respect before all else was Kishie’s slogan!
He was 87 and he packed a life full of interesting stories, good humour and an abundant circle of friends.
Our hearts go out to his wife, Neena and their daughter, Malvika. Sincere condolences.
Au revoir, Kishie. Rest in Peace

UPDATE : Cremation is fixed for 3:30. At sector 25. Chandigarh today.