Writer, journalist, one of India's best known satirists and former editor of Hindustan Times, Khushwant Singh, died on Thursday. Singh, known for his witty, fearless and acerbic writings, was 99.<br /><br />The man who spared none and spread ribald cheer with his celebrated column — With Malice towards One and All — was Hindustan Times editor between 1980-1983. He died quietly at home at his leafy Sujan Singh Park apartment, a landmark for oldtimers of the capital, in whose construction his grandfather, Sir Sujan Singh, had a big hand.<br /><br />He was born in Hadali (now in Pakistan) on February 2, 1915.<br /><br />His son and journalist Rahul Singh said he passed away very peacefully at his residence in Sujan Singh Park in Delhi. "He led a very full life. He had some breathing problems," said Rahul Singh.<br /><br />The man who made a place in the heart of millions of Indians with his irreverence and love of poetry will be laid to rest at the Lodhi Road crematorium at 4pm.<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
