Mahasweta Devi, Renowned Writer, Dies | Read

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Eminent litterateur Mahasweta Devi has died in Kolkata. She was 90. The 90-year-old writer-activist, who is known for her dedicated service for the welfare of tribals in different parts of India, was suffering from kidney and lung ailments, besides blood and urinary tract infections.

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