Noted writer Suchitra Bhattacharya passes away

• Celebrated writer Suchitra Bhattacharya, many of whose books had been made into cult Bengali films including "Dahan", passed away. Suchitra penned over 20 novels, including Dahan, Kachher Manush, Hemonter Pakhi, Alik Sukh, most turning into bestsellers in Bengali literature and was popular among the new generation of women as well as others. She had received several literary awards.