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Sophia Wadia
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Sophia Wadia, née Sophia Camacho, was a Colombian-born naturalized Indian theosophist, littérateur, the founder of PEN All India Centre and the founder editor of its journal, The Indian PEN.[1][2] She also cofounded The Indian Institute of World Culture, Bangalore (now Bengaluru)[3] and the Asian Book Trust, Bombay (now Mumbai).[2] The Government of India honoured Wadia in 1960, with the award of Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award, for her services to the nation.[4]
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Born | 1901 Colombia |
Died | 27 April 1986 India |
Other names | Sophia Camacho |
Occupation(s) | Theosophist, literateur |
Spouse | B. P. Wadia |
Awards | Padma Shri |
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