Dehradun, December 13: Celebrated Indian author Ruskin Bond, 91, has been admitted to a private hospital in Dehradun after a brief illness, hospital sources confirmed on Saturday. Doctors attending to him said he is under observation and reported to be in stable condition.
Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, Ruskin Bond is one of India’s most admired writers, particularly known for his contributions to children’s literature. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he has penned numerous short stories, essays, and novels that have inspired generations of readers.
Bond’s beloved works, including The Room on the Roof, The Blue Umbrella, Rusty the Boy from the Hills, and The Night Train at Deoli, are considered classics of Indian English literature. His stories, often set against the backdrop of the Himalayas, capture themes of childhood, nature, and human connection with remarkable simplicity and warmth.
Residing in Mussoorie for much of his life, Bond has remained a reclusive but deeply adored literary figure. He is the recipient of several honours, including the Sahitya Akademi Award, the Padma Shri, and the Padma Bhushan.
Bond remains unmarried but shares a close bond with his adopted family in Mussoorie, including his long-time caretaker and their children, whom he has often described as his own.
As news of his hospitalization spread, readers and literary admirers across the country took to social media to express their concern and send wishes for his speedy recovery.
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