Hyderabad, Jan. 20 -- India lost one of its most prominent, tireless and endearing cancer specialist in Dr V Shanta at the ripe age of 93 in Chennai.

In Hyderabad, the city lost its most informed and raconteur of its history, a man of humour and full of life, Mr Narendra Luther at the age of 89.

While Dr Shanta was a low profile, focussed and dedicated doctor and scientist caring for patients and finding cures against cancer for 7 decades, Luther, an IAS officer, was in the limelight with his postings, writings and deeds for almost half a century.

He will be remembered for his enormous contributions to Hyderabad History and development. Born in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, IAS brought him to the city and he instantly fell in love with it.

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