Goan artist meets her favourite author, Ruskin Bond, on his 90th birthday

ICONIC LOCATION

The Cambridge Book Depot on Mall Road in Mussoorie saw a buzz of activity on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

SAYING IT WITH FLOWERS

The shop selling roses nearby did brisk business as fans of eminent India writer and a celebrated citizen of Mussoorie, Ruskin Bond, were eager to gift him flowers on his 90th birthday.

FOR THAT BOND

Children and elders waited patiently to greet Bond at Cambridge Book Depot which has been a popular spot for celebrating the writer's birthday for many years.

MUCH ENTHUSIASM

Many came to the hill station to meet their beloved author, who hardly comes out of his Ivy Cottage in Landour, Mussoorie, because of old age and health reasons.

A JOURNALIST'S TAKE

Sonal Kellogg, a journalist from Gujarat, was seen interviewing a fan of Ruskin Bond outside the book depot.

A DREAM COME TRUE

Goan artist Harshada Kerkar Sonak, who is currently in Mussoorie to exhibit her works, was also excited to meet her favourite author.

FROM THE HILLS

Ruskin Bond's influence extends far beyond being just a writer. He's become a cultural icon for Mussoorie which is his home for the last several decades.

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