Question: Recently noted Hindi writer and journalist Ravindra Kalia passed away, which of the following is a major story collection written by him?
(a) Nau Saal Chotti Patni
(b) Naya Gyanodaya
(c) Vagarth
(d) Khuda Sahi Salamat hay
Ans (a)
Related facts:
- Noted Hindi writer and journalist Ravindra Kalia passed away on 9 January 2016 in New Delhi. He was 78.
- The writer is known for his works likeNau Saal Chotti Patni and Ghalib Chutti Sharab.
- The former Bharatiya Jnanpith director, Kalia was also the editor of several literary magazines, includingNaya Gyanodaya.
- Born on 11 November 1938 in Jalandhar, Punjab, Kalia was mainly famous for writing stories, novels, memoirs and satires.
- Story Collection: Nau Saal Chotti Patni, Ghalib Chutti Sharab, Kala Register, Garibhi Hataoo, Banke Laal, Gally Kuche, Ckayaneem.
- Fiction: Khuda Sahi Salamat hay, A B C D, 17 Ranade Road
- Awards and Honours: Uttar Pradesh (UP) Premchand Memorail Award, Pdumlal Bakshi Award of Madhya Pradesh Government, UP Sahitya Bhushan Award, UP Lohia Award, Punjab Government’s Shiromani award.
Reference:
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/hindi-writer-ravindra-kalia-passes-away/1/567034.html
http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/hindi-writer-ravindra-kalia-dies/926491