Mahasweta Devi showing slight signs of improvement

The health of eminent litterateur and social activist Mahasweta Devi, who is in critical condition due to old age complications, is showing slight signs of improvement.
She, however, continues to be critical and on ventilation, doctors attending on her at the Belle Vue Clinic, where she is admitted for about 50 days, said.
The 90-year-old writer-activist, who is known for her dedicated service for the welfare of tribals in different parts of India, is suffering from kidney and lung ailments besides blood infection and urinary tract infection.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is keeping track of Mahasweta Devi's health and wished her speedy recovery.

"This is the first time that she won't be with us at our 21st July programme. We want her to stay well and stay healthy," she said at Nabanna, the state secretariat.
The Jnanpith, Padma Vibhushan and Magsaysay awardee has been suffering from age-related illness for a long time.