Hyderabad, May 20 -- "Don't be afraid of the dark, little one,The earth must rest when the day is done.The sun must be harsh, but moonlight - never!And those stars will be shining forever and ever.Be friends with the Night, there is nothing to fear,Just let your thoughts travel to friends far and near.By day, it does seem that our troubles won't cease,But at night, late at night, the world is at peace."

These beautiful lines, meant to banish thefear of thenight among children, were penned by one of India's most loved writers Ruskin Bond. Thefamous author celebrated his 89th birthday on Friday. For decades he has livedamidst naturein the hills of Missouri. He still uses a pen and paper to writehis stories and does not use a laptop.

Ruski...