A master of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, defining India’s visual narrative Last updated: April 26, 2026 | 16:03 X/ANI Dubai: India has lost one of its most influential visual storytellers, as legendary photographer Raghu Rai passed away on Sunday at the age of 83, marking the end of an era in Indian photojournalism. The news of his demise was confirmed through a tribute post on his official Instagram account, featuring a poignant black-and-white portrait that reflected the aesthetic he mastered over decades. Rai, celebrated for his ability to capture the “extraordinary in the ordinary,” leaves behind an unparalleled archive documenting India’s social, political, and cultural evolution. Born on December 18, 1942, in Jhang (now in Pakistan), Rai rose to global prominence as a protégé of Henri Cartier-Bresson, who nominated him to join Magnum Photos in 1977—an achievement that cemented his place among the world’s elite photographers. His work stands as a visual chronicle of modern India.…