In brief
Tributes have poured in for Sir Mark Tully, the revered BBC journalist who died in Delhi at the age of 90. His impactful reporting chronicled major historical events in India and South Asia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his contributions to journalism, and hundreds gathered for his cremation service to honor his legacy.
Tributes have been pouring in for veteran BBC journalist Sir Mark Tully who has been cremated in the Indian capital, Delhi, a day after he died at the age of 90.
Hundreds of people - including friends and family - gathered at the Lodhi crematorium to bid their final goodbye to the broadcaster.
Sir Mark was widely regarded as the BBC's voice of India and was one of the most admired foreign correspondents of his generation.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sir Mark as a towering voice of journalism, adding that his connect with India and the people of our nation was reflected in his works.
On Monday afternoon, mourners lined up around Sir Mark's body at the crematorium.
Wrapped in a white cloth, his body was laid on a platform on a bed of flowers, made up of rose petals and tuberoses. Marigold garlands and a wreath were placed on top.
Christian priests recited prayers and hymns were sung, before the body was taken for cremation.
Sir Mark, who died on Sunday at a Delhi hospital where he was undergoing treatment, has been described as a chronicler of modern India.
Born in Calcutta in British India in 1935, Sir Mark spent much of his life in the country and reported on significant events such as the Sikh Golden Temple storm, the birth of Bangladesh, military rule in Pakistan, the Tamil Tigers' rebellion in Sri Lanka, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
He was knighted for services to broadcasting and journalism in 2002, and was also awarded India's Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan.
