On Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Nobel laureate, praising him as a philosopher, educationist and artist. Modi described Tagore as a “timeless voice” of India’s civilisational soul, saying his ideas and creative energy enriched society. The Prime Minister expressed deep gratitude for Tagore’s contributions, noting that his legacy continues to inspire.
Legendary photojournalist Raghu Rai has died at 83 on April 26, 2026. Leaders and public figures remembered him for photojournalism that, in their words, captured the “soul of India.” Over decades, Rai built an unmatched archive documenting the country’s social, political, and cultural evolution, leaving a lasting visual record.
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