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Renowned Indian English Poet Jayanta Mahapatra Passes Away at 95
Jayanta Mahapatra, a distinguished figure in Indian English poetry, breathed his last at the age of 95, leaving behind a profound legacy. His literary contributions spanning over five decades have indelibly shaped the landscape of Indian English poetry. Born in Cuttack, Odisha on October 22, 1928, Mahapatra's journey from a physics teacher to an iconic poet has left an indelible mark on the literary world.