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The Places In India That Inspired Famous Books, Films And Legends

Some places stay with you long after you've left. Their streets, mountains, rivers, and ancient monuments carry stories that have inspired writers, filmmakers, and storytellers for generations. Across India, several destinations have gone beyond their natural beauty to become the backdrop for legendary tales, bestselling novels, and blockbuster films. Whether…

MyLifeXP · Jul 15

Ruskin Bond awarded Sahitya Akademi Fellowship

Ruskin Bond, renowned author, awarded Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for his contributions to literature spanning over 50 years.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Tamil writer Ambai wins Tata Literature lifetime achievement award

Ambai selected for Tata Lit Live! Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to writing/literature in India. Past recipients incl. Anita Desai, Mark Tully, Amitav Gosh, Ruskin Bond & Girish Karnad. Won Sahitya Akademi Award for Sivappu Kazhutthudan Oru Patchaiparavai in 2021.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

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Focus on children’s literature, Tribal University V-C T.V. Kattimani urges writers in Andhra Pradesh

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh Vice-Chancellor T.V. Kattimani urges writers to focus on children's literature to promote leisure reading and impart moral lessons. He released Pillalu Rasina Kalinga Seema Kathalu by writer Badri Kurmarao and praised authors such as Ruskin Bond, R.K. Narayan, Subhadra Sen Gupta, Paro Anand and…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

For seasoned author Ruskin Bond, age is just a number as he celebrates the many joys of life as a senior citizen

Ruskin Bond writes about savouring old age in his latest book The Golden Years - The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Human brain ‘most fertile’ in later years: Ruskin Bond on why writers should not retire

The human brain, unlike the body, keeps "ticking away" and is at its "most fertile" in the later years, says popular author Ruskin Bond as he encourages writers in their 60s or early 70s to take leaf out of the books of legendary writers Agatha Christie and PG Wodehouse and…

The Times of India · May 19, 2023

'The Golden Years' is about my 60s, 70s and 80s: Ruskin Bond on his new book

Ahead of his birthday on May 19, author Ruskin Bond recently shared details about his new book. Titled 'The Golden Years', the author has shared that it is about the last 20-30 years of his life.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023

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Some of my stories are actually my dreams: Ruskin Bond on his new book 'The Enchanted Cottage', writing, and more

The prolific writer from the hills, Ruskin Bond's new book 'The Enchanted Cottage' is out. "My new story book 'The Enchanted Cottage' is a long short story of mine and it has a supernatural element, a bit of philosophy-- not frightening but dramatic scenes. It is a ghost story, of…

The Times of India · Dec 6, 2022

Srikakulam-based CISF sub-inspector gets pat from Ruskin Bond for his book

Srikanth’s book was released recently in New Delhi

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2022

How to live like Ruskin Bond

Today, on the author’s 88th birthday, his latest book will hit the stands. To celebrate, he shares secrets on life, love and Mussoourie

The Hindu · May 18, 2022

Micro review: 'The Gutsy Girls of Science' by Ilina Singh

One of the winners of TOI Write India Season 2 for author Ruskin Bond, Ilina Singh has now turned into an author. The class 11 student, Ilina has written her debut book 'The Gutsy Girls of Science' which was published by HarperCollins India in February 2022. As the title suggests,…

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2022

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