India loses visual storyteller: Legendary photographer Raghu Rai dies at 83

Raghu Rai, a renowned Indian photographer, has passed away at the age of 83 after battling cancer. He was known for capturing India's soul through powerful images of historic events and everyday life, shaping visual journalism and leaving an enduring record of the nation. Rai's work documented significant events, including the Bangladesh refugee crisis and the Bhopal gas tragedy, and recorded the social, political, and spiritual shades of India through portraits of leading figures.