Nobel Prize-winning author VS Naipaul passes away aged 85
Nobel Prize-winning author VS Naipaul, who was born to parents of Indian descent, has passed away aged 85. His wife Nadira said, "He was a giant in all that he achieved...he died...having lived a life which was full of wonderful creativity and endeavour." Naipaul was known for novels like 'A House for Mr Biswas' and 'A Bend in the River'.