At home in the world: Remembering Raghu Rai (1942-2026)
Raghu Rai, a renowned Indian photographer, passed away in 2026, leaving behind a legacy of impactful images that captured India's post-Independence era. Rai's work, including his coverage of the Bhopal Gas tragedy and Indira Gandhi, showcased his ability to tell powerful stories through photography.
Raghu Rai, an iconic figure in modern photography, has passed away. Rai began his career as a news photographer at the Statesman in 1966 and later became chief photographer. He worked at India Today as a picture editor, where he had a significant say in the photo editing process. Rai's assignments often became personal projects, such as his book on Indira Gandhi and his coverage of the Bhopal Gas tragedy. His images of the tragedy drew global attention and were later published as 'Exposure: Portrait of a Corporate Crime'. Rai's work continues to be a reminder of the ongoing devastation caused by unchecked industrialisation.
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