Chandigarh, Aug. 11 -- Public-spirited industrialist Rajendra Kumar Saboo or Raja, as he is affectionately known, is synonymous with Chandigarh.

One of the earliest settlers, Saboo, who turns 91 today (August 11), has lived by his Rotary International presidency theme of 'Look beyond yourself' since he held the post over three decades ago in a city envisioned for upholding the value of giving and reaching out with an open hand.

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2006 for philanthropy, particularly for polio eradication, Saboo shared his thoughts of a life well-lived, starting with empathy. "In any interaction, put yourself in the other person's shoes. If you can do so, your judgement of people and situations will be on point. This ability should...