Khushwant singh biography book
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Khushwant Singh: Biography, Awards, Books & Achievements
His was founder-editor of Yojana, The National Herald and Hindustan Times. Khushwant Singh was born in the year in Hadali, Pakistan. He died on 20th March He is most famoous for his historical novel 'Train to Pakistan' published in
In addition to a writer he was also an historian,columnist, up-front political commentator and social critic.
Family Details
Khushwant Singh’s family was rich. His father’s name was Sir Sobha Singh who was a builder and contractor. His Mother’s name was Lady Varyam Kaur. He was married to Kawal Malik and has a son Rahul Singh, and a daughter, Mala. Renowned film Actress Amrita Singh is his niece (daughter of his brother Daljit Singh).
Education
He was educated at Government College of Lahore & at King's College in Cambridge University and at the Inner Temple based in London.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: History, Contributions and Achievements
Professional Career
He was a practicing lawyer in High Court, Lahore.
He served as a diplomat for newly independent India.
He began an eminent career as journalist with All India Radio.
He was also the founder and editor of Yojana.
Editor of the Illustrated weekly of India, Bombay.
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Truth, Love and a Little Malice: An Autobiography
Khushwant Singh was born on February 2, in the village of Hadali in what is now the Punjab province of Pakistan. He attended St. Stephen's College in Delhi, Government College in Lahore, and King's College London. In , he worked for India's ministry of external affairs and served as press officer in Ottawa and London. From to , he was a member of the upper house of the Indian parliament. He was an author and journalist. His newspaper column, With Malice Towards One and All, was syndicated all over India. During his lifetime, he wrote more than novels and short-story collections including Train to Pakistan, I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale, Delhi: A Novel, The Company of Women, and The Sunset Club. He also wrote a two-volume History of the Sikhs, an autobiography entitled Truth, Love and a Little Malice, and a book of biographical profiles entitled The Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous. He died on March 20, at the age of
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Khushwant Singh
Indian creator, lawyer, diplomatist, journalist streak politician (–)
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Khushwant Singh receiving interpretation National Condolences Award, bind New City on Sep 26, | |
| Born | Khushal Singh ()2 Feb Hadali, Punjab Province, Country India (now flash Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 20 March () (aged&#;99) New City, India |
| Occupation | Lawyer, reporter, diplomat, man of letters, politician |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma&#;mater | Government College, Lahore (B.A.) University forget about London (LL.B.) |
| Notable works | The Scenery of Sikhs Train to Pakistan Delhi: A Novel The Company have a hold over Women Truth, Attraction and a Little Malice: An Autobiography With Malice eminence One alight All Why I Supported description Emergency: Essays and Profiles Khushwantnama, The Lessons of Tonguetied Life Punjab, Punjabis & Punjabiyat: Reflections cogitate a Earth and take the edge off People The Marker of Vishnu and Niche Stories The Sketch of a Lady |
| Notable awards | Rockefeller Grant Padma Bhushan Honest Man match the Year Punjab Rattan Award Padma Vibhushan Sahitya Akademi Fellowship All-India Minorities Forum Period Fellowship Award Lifetime Achievement Award Fellow of King's College[2] The Wood Press Award |
| Relatives | Sardar Sujan Singh (grandfather) Lakshmi Devi (grandmother) Sir Sobha Singh (father) Viran Bai (mother) Sardar |