Born in 1924, this Indian diplomat and academic had a long career and saw important times in world events. He was like the smart ambassadors we see in movies, but he did real work. His life started way before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, which he must have watched closely because he knew a lot about how countries get along. He did a lot more than just work at the Ministry of External Affairs. He was India's Ambassador to Nepal and France, and he was also the Foreign Secretary of India. This was a big job that made him deal with tricky world problems, like in exciting political movies. People who worked with him said he was very smart and good at planning. He could look at things clearly, and people liked him for it in India and other countries. He worked with people like Indira Gandhi and other famous leaders. He was also known as an important person in the Non Aligned Movement. He died on 21 March 2021, which was the end of an important time for Indian diplomacy. He left behind a history of hard work and service. He was a true professional.