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Lifetime achievement award for Khuswant Singh
NEW DELHI/AGENCIES
Updated Sat, 16 Nov 2013 03:10 PM IST
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Renowned Indian writer Khushwant Singh was Friday awarded a lifetime achievement award at the Mumbai LitFest 2013 here.
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The award was received by his close friends Trilochan Sahney and Bir Sahneyon on behalf of the 98-year old writer.
The award, which carries a citation, silver plaque and cash prize of Rs.500,000, has been instituted to recognise, and honour his outstanding contribution to the Indian literature.
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The past recipients of the award have been V.S. Naipaul in 2012, and Mahasweta Devi in 2011.
