Kolkata, India. 29th July, 2016. West Bengal gather to mourn the death of the celebrated writer Mahasweta Devi who died at Belle Vue on 28 July. Sahitya Akademi, Jnanpith, Ramon Magsaysay awardee admitted to hospital on 22 May this year. His last rites performed with full state honors under supervision of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Credit: Saikat Paul/Pacific Press/Alamy Live News

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