Mahasweta Devi hospitalised

Veteran author and Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi has been hospitalised, sources said on Thursday. Her condition is stable.

"She was admitted a few days ago since she was feeling unwell and was feverish. She is fine now," said a representative of the Belle Vue Multispecialty Clinic.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited the 89-year-old social activist on Thursday.