Zafar Anjum

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Zafar Anjum
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Author, journalist

Zafar Anjum is an Indian author and journalist who has written numerous books. [1] [2] He resides in Singapore. [3] [4] He works for Fairfax Business Media's technology publications as the Asia Online editor. [5]

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  2. Anjum, Zafar (7 September 2014). "Interview with Zafar Anjum: Exploring life in Singapore as a 'foreign talent'". Kitaab.org. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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