I grew up reading Khushwant Singh’s columns. During my High School days, one of the best tips for writing came from him. In one of his interviews he said, “Write simply as the idea is to communicate and not merely be erudite.” Henceforth, simplicity was the essence of my writing...

Nandita Puri with Khushwant Singh in the later’s home in Delhi. Pic Courtesy/Nandita Puri