Sahitya Akademi winning writer Krishna Sobti passes away at 93
Hindi author and essayist Krishna Sobti passed away in Delhi on Friday at the age of 93, following a prolonged illness. Sobti had received numerous awards, including the Sahitya Akademi in 1980 and Jnanpith Award in 2017, and was also offered Padma Bhushan, which she declined. Her notable works include 'Daar Se Bichhudi', 'Gujarat Pakistan Se Gujarat Hindustan' among others.