Malayalam Poet & Women Activist Sugathakumari Passes Away Aged 86

Revered Malayalam poet and activist Sugathakumari had breathed her last on December 23. Reportedly, the 86-year-old Padma Shree awardee had contracted the COVID-19 virus and was hospitalized at Thiruvananthapuram general hospital. Affectionately called as Sugatha Teacher, she has contributed progressive works of literature such as Krishna kavithakal, Thulavarshapacha, and Pathitapookkal among others. Condoling to her death, MP Sashi Tharoor said, "I bow my head in tribute to the departed soul".