Who was Homen Borgohain, recently seen in news?
A. Eminent Assamese writer
B. Veteran journalist
C. Former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha
D. All of these
Explanation:
Eminent Assamese writer, veteran journalist, Sahitya Akademi award winner, and former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha, Homen Borgohain passed away. Homen Borgohain was a popular figure in Assamese literary circles and will be remembered for his contributions to literature, especially those relating to short stories. His body of work includes 11 novels and four non-fictions. He won the Sahitya Akademi in 1978 for his novel Pita Putra but returned the award in 2015 to protest the growing intolerance in India.
