Dharwad :

Science fiction writer and physics professor Rajshekhar Bhusnurmath, 77, died at his Dharwad residence in the early hours of Sunday.

From Nidagundi in Ron taluk, Rajshekhar earned Master’s in physics and taught at Karnatak Science College in Dharwad. Son of noted writer SS Bhusnurmath, Rajshekhar was a popular sci-fi writer in Kannada and has produced several programmes for All India Radio.

Many of his novels were serialized in newspapers and magazines. Post retirement, he was guiding youngsters in astronomy. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Bengaluru / TNN  / April 13th, 2015