Mahasweta Devi’s themes are specific, yet universal. They could take place anywhere in the world and, yet, are so intrinsic to Kolkata that their mysteries and drama could only unfold there.

A staunch social activist, Mahasweta Devi wrote over 120 novels and 20 collections of short stories. Both her activism and writings illustrate the stories of the subaltern who have almost always ...

I was excited about Truth/Untruth, a new Mahasweta Devi novel in translation. The blurb was promising, the excerpt I read was exciting, and Anjum Katyal seemed just the right translator for the text.

A powerful voice against injustice & inequality.Mahasweta Devi’s words will continue to inspire &educate.Heartfelt condolences on her demise — Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) July 28, 2016 See more ...

Truth/Untruth, written by Mahasweta Devi and translated by Anjum Katyal, has won the Valley of Words English Translation Award 2024. The Valley of Words (VoW) Book Awards highlights notable work in ...

KOLKATA: Bengali film 'Mahananda', inspired by the life and works of writer-activist and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi, was selected for the Indian Panorama's feature film segment of ...