Hyderabad, Jan. 26 -- "Creativity is neither a business nor a product of haste; it is the purity of mind and spirit," said Raghu Rai, one of India's iconic photographers, during a function at the College of Fine Arts on 24th January.

The people, mostly young dreamers, aspiring photographers, professionals, and curious onlookers, sat in rapt attention as Rai, unravelled the wisdom of decades spent behind the lens.

To him, photography was not just a craft but a spiritual odyssey requiring patience, passion, and a relentless curiosity about the world.

In an age where smartphones and digital tools have transformed photography into a fast-food-like pursuit, Rai stood as a bastion of timeless artistry. "True photography," he explained, "is b...