Writer Mahasweta Devi passes away at 90
Writer and activist Mahasweta Devi passed away in Kolkata on Thursday at an age of 90, following a cardiac arrest and multi-organ failure. She is survived by her daughter-in-law and grandchild. Mahasweta Devi had received Padma Shri (1986), Jnanpith Award (1996), Ramon Magsaysay Award (1997) and Padma Vibhushan (2006). Her notable works include Hajar Churashir Maa and Breast Stories among others.