Background
Shamlal was born in 1951, in Nangli, India.
Shamlal was born in 1951, in Nangli, India.
HH Aga Khan School, Kigoma, Tanzania.
National Model School, Aga Khan Palace, Pune.
Pinewood School, Mussoorie.
Punjab University.
Correspondent, Reporter Daily News/Sunday News Tanzania Standard Newspapers, 1973-1975; assistant editor, India Weekly, London, 1975-1977; senior editor, World Times, London, 1977-1979; director, Harambee, London, 1980-1987; managing editor, Newslink Africa, London, since 1983-2006. Managing director and Publisher Newslink Africa Ltd., London, since 1984. Founding/Director Adlink International Ltd., London in 1989 - now called ADLINK INTERNATIONAL (1989) MEDIA GROUP and A-Z Ads International, London Editor Business Times, The International Indian (Dubai), The International Indian (Hong Kong). Former columnist Drum, True Love and Trust, Sadness & Joy magazines - Africa's leading magazines. Works Published in 250 magazines and newspapers world-wide,
Member United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Consultative Group Development of an Independent Press in Africa.