India s favourite writer Ruskin Bond has brought forth a carefully curated and handpicked collection of his short stories in a new book titled All Time Favourites For Children .The Landour-based veteran author, who is also the recipient of .
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In her peripatetic life, the accomplished writer got many opportunities to observe major events and changemakers from up close. Courtesy: The Nikhil and Dottie Wagle Family Collection.
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For 87th birthday, Ruskin Bond curates delictable collection of short stories
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New Delhi, May 11 : Ahead of his 87th birthday on May 19, Ruskin Bond, one of Indias most-loved writers of childrens stories, has carefully curated a mixed bag of 25 of his most cherished stories in a new book, All Time Favourites for Children , (Puffin), interspersed with excellent and quirky artwork that will evoke a range of emotions, not only among the young but also across a spectrum of readers