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Srinagar, Jan 25 (IANS) Kashmiri poet, writer, linguist and critic, Shafi Shauq, was conferred on Sunday with the Padma Shri award on the eve of the country’s 77th Republic Day celebrations. When he learnt about his nomination for the award this year, Shafi Shauq told IANS, “In addition to recognition of my humble contribution to Kashmiri literature, it is more an award for the recognition of the literary richness of Kashmir.“I am humbled by learning that I have been nominated to join the …