Quick Info
| Profession | Author |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/05/1934 |
| Age | 92 years |
| Birthplace | Kasauli, Punjab States Agency, British India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ruskin Bond
Graphic Era University and Appropriate Technology India instituted the Carbon Justice Award to honour contributions to the welfare of the Himalayan region and its people. Ruskin Bond was announced as the award's first recipient, recognised for his literary portrayal of the Himalayas and its nature.
Ruskin Bond celebrated his 92nd birthday, with 92 bookstores across India holding a nationwide tribute organised with HarperCollins India. The celebration followed the release of his new book, Laugh with Me, published by HarperCollins India on 15/05/2026.
Ruskin Bond was admitted to a hospital in Dehradun after developing a leg problem and difficulty walking. Reports said the condition was not serious and that he was receiving physiotherapy under medical supervision, with discharge expected within a few days.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ruskin Bond is an Indian author and poet of British descent, renowned for his contributions to Indian literature and children's literature. | |
| He has authored more than 500 short stories, essays, and novels, including 69 books for children. | |
| His distinctive 'slice-of-life' storytelling style features vivid sensory details that bring the natural world to life. | |
| He currently resides at Ivy Cottage, Landour, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. | |
| As of June 2025, he is 91 years old and alive[6]. | |
| He marked his 92nd birthday in May 2026 and remains alive as of October 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bishop Cotton School, Shimla |
Personal Life
| School | Bishop Cotton School, Shimla |
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| College/University | Not Known |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Aubrey Alexander Bond (British Air Force personnel) |
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| Mother | Edith Clarke |
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| Children | He lost one of his children a few years ago |
Career
| Debut | Writing (Book): The Room on the Roof (1956) |
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| Film Adaptations | The Blue Umbrella was adapted into a Hindi film of the same name, which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film in 2007. |
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| Favourite Destination | Puducherry |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. When Bond was 4, his mother Ellen married Hari, a Punjabi Hindu who had been married once before. | |
| 2. Due to frequent moves, Bond spent his early years in Vijayanagar, Jamnagar, Shimla, and Dehradun. | |
| 3. At school, Bond was known as an 'all-rounder'. | |
| 4. He penned his first short story, 'Untouchable', at the age of 16. | |
| 5. Bond relocated to the Channel Islands, U.K. for further studies and wrote his debut novel, "The Room on the Roof," based on his own experiences as an orphaned boy. | |
| 6. His father died of malaria in 1944 when Bond was 10. | |
| 7. He currently resides in Ivy Cottage, Landour, with his adopted family. | |
| 8. He found a home at Maplewood Lodge for Rs 500 annually, which he called 'ideal for a struggling writer'. | |
| 9. The character Rusty, introduced in 'The Room on the Roof,' represents Bond's own life experiences and remains his most enduring literary creation. |
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