Laurie Baker, for whom home was extension of land, dies at 90

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Rajeev PI Tags : Posted: Monday , Apr 02, 2007 at 0144 hrs

Baker, 1917-2007

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Laurels came from abroad as well, including from the Royal Netherlands University which conferred a D Litt on him in 1981.

But for many long years, Baker was pained and disappointed that his repeated attempts to get an Indian citizenship were spurned year after year — it was only in 1991 that the Government finally thought he could be allowed an Indian citizenship, and backed it up with a Padmashri award as well.

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