Hyderabad, India – A local library in Hyderabad organized a public reading of the Telugu translation of author Ruskin Bond’s autobiography, “The Village in the Hills,” on Sunday, attracting a small crowd of readers and book enthusiasts. The event took place in the library’s reading hall, where volunteers read passages from the translated text and discussed Bond’s life and writing style.
The library, which is part of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation’s public library network, promoted the session through its social‑media channels and a notice posted in the lobby. Volunteers included local literature teachers and student volunteers from nearby colleges. The Telugu translation, published by a regional publisher, was made available to attendees, and a few copies were distributed for free.
Bond, a British‑Indian novelist known for his works set in the Himalayan foothills, has written several autobiographical essays and memoirs. The Telugu version of his autobiography has not yet been widely reviewed in India, and the session was described by organizers as an effort to introduce his work to Telugu‑speaking audiences.
Analysis: The reading session reflects a broader trend of regional literary communities engaging with translated works of internationally recognized authors. By offering a Telugu version of Bond’s autobiography, the library provides access to a narrative that otherwise remains out of reach for many readers who prefer regional languages. While the event was modest in scale, it underscores the role of public libraries in fostering literary diversity and cultural exchange within Hyderabad’s multilingual population. No complaints or controversies were reported following the session.
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– “Hyderabad library hosts reading session on Telugu translation of Ruskin Bond’s autobiography.” The Hindu, 6 July 2026. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/hyderabad-library-hosts-reading-session-on-telugu-translation-of-ruskin-bonds-autobiography/article71189309.ece
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