MUSSOORIE, May 19 -- Ruskin Bond, India's most loved author will not celebrate his birthday this year, owing to the Pahalgam tragedy and as a mark of respect for Operation Sindoor. He will neither step out of his cottage nor take part in any celebrations. Ruskin Bond released a statement from Ivy Cottage on the occasion -"I thank all my readers. For various reasons, I won't have a public celebration this year. Due to the tragedy in Kashmir, followed by an unpleasant conflict. However, I look forward to meeting my readers in June." Bond who turns 91 on Monday has advised his readers to read his books and celebrate his birthday. For over sixty years, for numerous readers of all ages, in big cities, small towns and little hamlets - Ruskin Bo...