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6/16/2024 1
PROJECT ON KHUSHWANT SINGH
BY
SHREYAS SRIVASTAVA
11TH A
6/16/2024 2
KHUSHWANT SINGH
INDIA`S OWN
LITERARY GENIUS
6/16/2024 3
INTRODUCTION :-
• Khushwant Singh is one of India’s most iconic writers and journalists, known for his
sharp wit, political commentary, and literary contributions.
• His name is bound to go down in Indian literary history as one of the premium
historians & novelists, an up-front political commentator & an exceptional observer &
social critic.
• He was a man of many talents and served the Indian legal system, Indian journalism
and literature all with equal passion and hard work.
• He was born in Hadali, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan) on February 2, 1915.
• He left this world peacefully on 20 March 2014 at his ancestral house.
6/16/2024 4
EARLY LIFE :-
• In his early years, he experienced the turbulent times of British colonial rule in India.
Despite the political upheaval, his childhood was marked by love, care, and a strong
sense of community. Growing up in a close-knit Sikh family, he imbibed the values of
honesty, compassion, and tolerance that would shape his worldview and literary
works.
• Despite the lack of official birth records, Singh’s father selected his birth date for
school registration purposes. However, Singh’s grandmother insisted that he was
born in August, leading him to later choose August 15 as his birthday. The name
Khushwant, meaning “Prosperous Lion,” was his own choice, intended to rhyme with
his elder brother Bhagwant’s name.
• His father was one of the most prominent builders of his times and used to work in
Lutyen’s Delhi.
6/16/2024 5
Education and Academic Achievements :-
• Singh’s academic journey began in Delhi, where he pursued his education at Modern
School and then Government College. He further honed his intellect and critical
thinking skills at St. Stephen’s College, where he studied law. However, it was during
this time that his interest in writing and journalism began to blossom. Singh’s innate
curiosity and passion for knowledge led him to explore various topics, ranging from
literature to politics. This thirst for learning and his academic dedication earned him
accolades and recognition for his outstanding academic achievements.
PERSONAL LIFE :-
• Khushwant Singh’s personal life was marked by an enduring love story with his
childhood friend, Kanwal Malik. The pair reconnected during Singh’s law studies in
London and were soon married in a small ceremony in Delhi. Together, they had two
children, Rahul and Mala. Kanwal predeceased Singh in 2001.
6/16/2024 6
CARRER :-
• Singh first started his career as that of a professional lawyer in 1938. His heart was set
on working with the legal system in India and contributing towards it. He dedicatedly
worked and gave his best at the Lahore Court for good 8 years.
• After India became independent in 1947, he joined the Indian Foreign Services (IFS).
He began his stint in IFS by first serving as the Information Officer of the Government
of India in Toronto, Canada. After that, Singh went on to become the Press Attache
and Public Officer for the Indian High Commission in London and Ottawa.
• In 1951, he left the IFS and joined the All India Radio as a journalist.
• During the time period 1954-1956, he worked in the Department of Mass
Communications of UNESCO in Paris. In 1956, he got into editorial services and
started editing a newspaper called Yojana, which was an Indian government journal.
6/16/2024 7
• During his nine-year tenure (1969–1978) as editor of the weekly magazine,
‘The Illustrated Weekly', the circulation of the weekly rose from 65,000 to 400000.
• From 1980 to 1983, he was the editor of the newspaper 'Hindustan Times'. After
his stint as editor was over, he continued to write a widely syndicated column,
called “With Malice Towards One and All” for the newspaper. The column was
quite famous for its dry wit and humor.
• From 1980 to 1986, Singh was a member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of
the Indian parliament. It was during this time that he returned the award as a
protest against Operation Blue Star in 1984.
• His incisive reporting and ability to capture the pulse of the nation quickly gained him
recognition as a promising young talent in the field of journalism.
• Class 11th English book HORNBILL contains a beautiful short story written by
KUSHWANT SINGH named THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.
6/16/2024 8
WORKS :-
• Even though Singh was a part of many things, from Indian legal system to Indian
Foreign Services to Indian journalism to editorial to writing novels, it is his novels that
made him renowned all over the world.
• His book ‘A History of the Sikhs’ is regarded as the most authoritative work on the
Sikh history.
• As an author Singh wrote many important and famous books like, Train to Pakistan
(1956), Delhi: A Novel (1990), The Company of Women (1999), Truth, Love and a
Little Malice (2002), The Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous (2013), etc.
• AWARDS : Khushwant Singh was awarded with a lot of accolades in his lifetime.
These include: Padma Bhushan in1974 (he returned it in 1984 in protest against the
Operation Blue Star), Punjab Rattan Award (2006), Padma Vibhushan (2007),
Sahitya academy fellowship award, (2010), Tata Literature Live! Award (2013),
Fellowship of King’s College, London (2014).
6/16/2024 9

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KHUSWANT SINGH.pptx ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KHUSHWANT SINGH

  • 1. 6/16/2024 1 PROJECT ON KHUSHWANT SINGH BY SHREYAS SRIVASTAVA 11TH A
  • 3. 6/16/2024 3 INTRODUCTION :- • Khushwant Singh is one of India’s most iconic writers and journalists, known for his sharp wit, political commentary, and literary contributions. • His name is bound to go down in Indian literary history as one of the premium historians & novelists, an up-front political commentator & an exceptional observer & social critic. • He was a man of many talents and served the Indian legal system, Indian journalism and literature all with equal passion and hard work. • He was born in Hadali, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan) on February 2, 1915. • He left this world peacefully on 20 March 2014 at his ancestral house.
  • 4. 6/16/2024 4 EARLY LIFE :- • In his early years, he experienced the turbulent times of British colonial rule in India. Despite the political upheaval, his childhood was marked by love, care, and a strong sense of community. Growing up in a close-knit Sikh family, he imbibed the values of honesty, compassion, and tolerance that would shape his worldview and literary works. • Despite the lack of official birth records, Singh’s father selected his birth date for school registration purposes. However, Singh’s grandmother insisted that he was born in August, leading him to later choose August 15 as his birthday. The name Khushwant, meaning “Prosperous Lion,” was his own choice, intended to rhyme with his elder brother Bhagwant’s name. • His father was one of the most prominent builders of his times and used to work in Lutyen’s Delhi.
  • 5. 6/16/2024 5 Education and Academic Achievements :- • Singh’s academic journey began in Delhi, where he pursued his education at Modern School and then Government College. He further honed his intellect and critical thinking skills at St. Stephen’s College, where he studied law. However, it was during this time that his interest in writing and journalism began to blossom. Singh’s innate curiosity and passion for knowledge led him to explore various topics, ranging from literature to politics. This thirst for learning and his academic dedication earned him accolades and recognition for his outstanding academic achievements. PERSONAL LIFE :- • Khushwant Singh’s personal life was marked by an enduring love story with his childhood friend, Kanwal Malik. The pair reconnected during Singh’s law studies in London and were soon married in a small ceremony in Delhi. Together, they had two children, Rahul and Mala. Kanwal predeceased Singh in 2001.
  • 6. 6/16/2024 6 CARRER :- • Singh first started his career as that of a professional lawyer in 1938. His heart was set on working with the legal system in India and contributing towards it. He dedicatedly worked and gave his best at the Lahore Court for good 8 years. • After India became independent in 1947, he joined the Indian Foreign Services (IFS). He began his stint in IFS by first serving as the Information Officer of the Government of India in Toronto, Canada. After that, Singh went on to become the Press Attache and Public Officer for the Indian High Commission in London and Ottawa. • In 1951, he left the IFS and joined the All India Radio as a journalist. • During the time period 1954-1956, he worked in the Department of Mass Communications of UNESCO in Paris. In 1956, he got into editorial services and started editing a newspaper called Yojana, which was an Indian government journal.
  • 7. 6/16/2024 7 • During his nine-year tenure (1969–1978) as editor of the weekly magazine, ‘The Illustrated Weekly', the circulation of the weekly rose from 65,000 to 400000. • From 1980 to 1983, he was the editor of the newspaper 'Hindustan Times'. After his stint as editor was over, he continued to write a widely syndicated column, called “With Malice Towards One and All” for the newspaper. The column was quite famous for its dry wit and humor. • From 1980 to 1986, Singh was a member of Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament. It was during this time that he returned the award as a protest against Operation Blue Star in 1984. • His incisive reporting and ability to capture the pulse of the nation quickly gained him recognition as a promising young talent in the field of journalism. • Class 11th English book HORNBILL contains a beautiful short story written by KUSHWANT SINGH named THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY.
  • 8. 6/16/2024 8 WORKS :- • Even though Singh was a part of many things, from Indian legal system to Indian Foreign Services to Indian journalism to editorial to writing novels, it is his novels that made him renowned all over the world. • His book ‘A History of the Sikhs’ is regarded as the most authoritative work on the Sikh history. • As an author Singh wrote many important and famous books like, Train to Pakistan (1956), Delhi: A Novel (1990), The Company of Women (1999), Truth, Love and a Little Malice (2002), The Good, the Bad and the Ridiculous (2013), etc. • AWARDS : Khushwant Singh was awarded with a lot of accolades in his lifetime. These include: Padma Bhushan in1974 (he returned it in 1984 in protest against the Operation Blue Star), Punjab Rattan Award (2006), Padma Vibhushan (2007), Sahitya academy fellowship award, (2010), Tata Literature Live! Award (2013), Fellowship of King’s College, London (2014).
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