Mahasweta Devi Death

Mahasweta Devi death anniversary: A literary treasure, she used her pen to fight for the downtrodden and the tribal communities across India. Mahasweta Devi is being remembered on her death anniversary today. She wrote more than 100 novels and over 20 collections of short stories including political pieces, plays and children's fiction.

A litterateur with the zeal of an activist, Mahasweta Devi used creative expression as a tool to fight for the rights of the indigenous people and marginalised sections.

Mahasweta Devi died at a city nursing home on Thursday following prolonged illness, an attending doctor said. She was 90. She is survived by her daughter-in-law and grandchild

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today condoled the death of eminent writer Mahasweta Devi, saying the state has lost "a glorious mother".

Mahasweta Devi death anniversary: A literary treasure, she used her pen to fight for the downtrodden and the tribal communities across India. Mahasweta Devi is being remembered on her death anniversary today. She wrote more than 100 novels and over 20 collections of short stories including political pieces, plays and children's fiction.

A litterateur with the zeal of an activist, Mahasweta Devi used creative expression as a tool to fight for the rights of the indigenous people and marginalised sections.

Mahasweta Devi died at a city nursing home on Thursday following prolonged illness, an attending doctor said. She was 90. She is survived by her daughter-in-law and grandchild

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today condoled the death of eminent writer Mahasweta Devi, saying the state has lost "a glorious mother".