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Noted Tamil writer Jayakanthan hospitalised

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Feb 23 2014 | 6:55 PM IST
Well known Tamil writer and Jnanpith awardee D Jayakanthan has been admitted to a private hospital here, where his condition was said to be serious, sources said.
The 80-year old writer has not been keeping well since the last few months, they said.
Known for his work 'Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal' among others, Jayakanthan was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972.
Called as 'JK' among novelists and literary enthusiasts, Jayakanthan was awarded Jnanpith Award in 2002.
In 2009, he received 'Padma Bhushan'.
In honour of his translation works of Russian novelist Pushkin, the Russian government also awarded him the 'Order of Friendship' in 2011.

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First Published: Feb 23 2014 | 6:55 PM IST

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