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Bill Aitken, recorder of India's terrain & trains, dies at 90

IndiaTimes Thursday, 17 April 2025
Bill Aitken, the Scottish-born writer renowned for his insightful explorations of India's spiritual and geographical landscapes, passed away in Dehradun at the age of 90. Aitken, who had made India his home in 1959, leaves behind a rich literary legacy encompassing travel, railways, and mountain culture.
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