JOURNAL ARTICLE

Celebrated photojournalist Raghu Rai passes away at 83.

  • Published In: CSO Forum, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the death of Raghu Rai, a renowned Indian photojournalist known for shaping modern visual storytelling in India over five decades. Born in 1942, Rai gained prominence as chief photographer at The Statesman and later at India Today, capturing significant social, political, and cultural moments, including the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and portraits of figures like Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama. He was nominated to join Magnum Photos in 1977 by Henri Cartier-Bresson, highlighting his international recognition. Rai received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri in 1972, acknowledging his influential contributions to photography. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:CSO Forum. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193286655
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