Noted Kannada novelists Yashwant Vithoba Chittal passed away

 (3 August 1928 – 23 March 2014)

Yashawant Chittala, one of the finest Kannada novelists and short story writers is no more. Had been a Mumbaikar for over 50 years.
— DP SATISH (@dpsatishcnnibn) March 23, 2014