Indian Constitution scholar Granville Austin dies

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jul 08 2014 | 10:05 AM IST
Granville Austin, an eminent biographer of India's Constitution and a Padma Shri awardee, has passed away in Washington at the age of 87.
Austin, author of two celebrated political histories of the Indian Constitution -- 'The Indian Constitution: A Cornerstone of A Nation' and 'Working A Democratic Republic: The Indian Experience', died on Sunday.
He was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, in 2011.
According to his website, Austin worked as a journalist/photographer and later served with the US Information Service, Department of State, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and on the staff of a US Senator.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Austin, four children and three grandchildren.
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First Published: Jul 08 2014 | 10:05 AM IST

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