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Noted Kannada writer Vasant Kushtagi passes away
The Hindu
Renowned writer and poet Vasant R. Kushtagi died at a private hospital in Kalaburagi city on Friday. He was 85.Prof. Kushtagi had been ailing for some time and was admitted to a private hospital after
Renowned writer and poet Vasant R. Kushtagi died at a private hospital in Kalaburagi city on Friday. He was 85. Prof. Kushtagi had been ailing for some time and was admitted to a private hospital after developing low blood pressure, his family confirmed. He was a recipient of several prestigious honours including the Kannada Sahitya Academy Award and the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award.More Related News