Girish Karnad, playwright, actor and director passes away at the age of 81
On his demise, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted, 'This is a devastating loss. A flame has been extinguished that lit up so many minds' Girish Karnad, veteran actor and playwright, and Jnanpith awardee, passed away at the age of 81 Current affairs : Noted playwright and Jnanpith awardee Girish Karnad passed away on Monday. He was 81. Karnad succumbed to a prolonged illness at his residence on Vittal Mallya Road, Bengaluru. On his demise, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tweeted, "This is a devastating loss. A flame has been extinguished that lit up so many minds." President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the demise of... read more