New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- On the one hand, the year gave us rollable laptops, AI-powered glasses, gene therapies for epilepsy, hyper-efficient rocket engines capable of Mach 4-6. On the other hand, it took away folks we looked up to; some stars who offered us caramel-coated popcorn memories were also taken away, leaving us feeling oddly bereft.

By the time you read this, we will probably have just stepped into the new year, after doomscrolling through other people's cringe-worthy New Year's party photos. If you are like me, you'll be somewhere with erratic internet but precious company.

This is just a little reminder to appreciate the humongous talent that we lost this year, and to salute them.

He removed shoulder pads and cumbersome linin...