What is Ruskin Bond’s real name?

He was named Owen Ruskin Bond; his father chose the name Ruskin for him.

Is Ruskin Bond Indian?

Ruskin Bond was born to a British father, Aubrey Alexander Bond, and a supposedly Anglo-Indian mother, Edith Dorothy, at Kasauli Military Hospital in Himachal Pradesh, India on 19 May 1934.

Where is Ruskin Bond currently living?

Since 1963 he has lived as a freelance writer in Mussoorie, a town in the Himalayan foothills in Uttarakhand where he lives with his adoptive family in Landour, Mussoorie’s Ivy Cottage, which has been his home since 1980.

Why is Ruskin Bond famous?

Ruskin Bond is an eminent contemporary Indian writer of British descent. He prolifically authored inspiring children’s books and was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award to honor his work of literature. Born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, India, he was the son of Edith Clarke and Aubrey Bond.

Who is the best friend of Ruskin Bond?

His best friends were Azhar Khan, who was his age; Brian Adams, who was a year younger; and Cyrus Satralkar, who was the youngest. They called themselves the ‘Fearsome Four’, although there was nothing very fierce about them.

Is Ruskin Bond good?

A prolific Anglo-Indian writer in English, Ruskin Bond has written novels, short-stories, non-fictional pieces and essays for children. He is regarded as one of the best children’s author in India. Ruskin Bond has received numerous awards and honours for his literary contributions.