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He Had a Smile for Everyone

Bhaichand Patel

The pioneer of parallel cinema was also my friend for over 60 years

Dr Singh in History

He was the only non-Gandhi Congress prime minister to complete two terms but his achievements were overshadowed by the failure to curb corruption

A Mixed Legacy

Manmohan Singh was the implementer of reforms, not their architect

Being Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh holds the rare record of a non-Gandhi to complete two terms as a Congress PM but sterling achievements sit side by side with missed opportunities

The Man Who Opened India to the World

With the passing away of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday night the saga of India’s transition from a statist economic system towards an open economy has come to an end

Bapsi Sidhwa (1938-2024): The Cross-border Author

A pioneer in English writing from Pakistan saw the humanity beyond the horrors

Shyam Benegal (1934-2024): The Gentleman Artist

Shyambabu always had a story to tell, and an audience to tell it to

Rohit Bal (1961-2024): Fashion’s Showstopper

The interpreter of liberalised India blended the richness of Indian textile traditions with Western sensibilities

Rohit Bal(1961-2024): Threading Beauty

He gave Indians the confidence to wear an Indian label

Bibek Debroy (I955-2024): The Polymath

He excelled in economics and Indology with equal flair

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