Novelist R K Narayan dies
Indian novelist R K Narayan died in hospital today after suffering heart trouble and breathing problems, a close family friend said. He was 94.
Narayan’s body was cremated in Madras, his home city, family friend N Ram said.
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SUBSCRIBEIndian novelist R K Narayan died in hospital today after suffering heart trouble and breathing problems, a close family friend said. He was 94.
Narayan’s body was cremated in Madras, his home city, family friend N Ram said.
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