PEOPLE PAY RESPECTMany paid paid respect to the legendary writer. 2 She had won prestigious awards like Ramon Magsaysay, Padma Vibhushan. The writer-activist had been known for her dedicated work for the development of tribals in different parts of India. Briefcase 1 Writer Mahasweta Devi died at 90 in Kolkata. Social activist and acclaimed writer Mahasweta Devi, who was admitted to a private hospital for over two months, died of multiple organ failure today afternoon in Kolkata.

Source: India Today July 28, 2016 10:35 UTC