Tomorrow marks the centennial anniversary of one of the city’s tallest citizens, the late great barrister Rajni Patel, who had been a dear friend of our family’s and of ours. In his life, Rajni bhai had worn many hats, that of a leftist, a legal luminary, a Congressman and close confidante of the Nehru family, and an avowed patriot.

He had been known for his progressive, secular and liberal views, and had done much to promote art, science and civic values in the city. And fittingly, tomorrow will see the launch of a slew of programmes and initiatives in his memory.