Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra hits a glorious century Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra hits a glorious century

A bouquet to the Centurion Ambassador: MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra from Pratima Kumar,IAFA Trustee( in the middle);on her right Dr Sonal Mansingh ,Padma Vibhushan, MP

A bouquet to the Centurion Ambassador: MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra from Pratima Kumar,IAFA Trustee( in the middle);on her right Dr Sonal Mansingh ,Padma Vibhushan, MP
A bouquet from Mrs Shrija Jain ( Mrs Subodh Kumar Jain,Director, SAGE,senior member IAFA)

A bouquet from Mrs Shrija Jain ( Mrs Subodh Kumar Jain,Director, SAGE,senior member IAFA)
Flower greetings from the IIC: From left Sh NN Vohra, former Governor of J& K & former President IIC& Sh KN Shri KN Shrivastava, Director, IIC

Flower greetings from the IIC: From left Sh NN Vohra, former Governor of J& K & former President IIC& Sh KN Shri KN Shrivastava, Director, IIC
A bouquet from Dr Rajiv Kumar,Chairman, Pahale India Foundation & Former Vice Chairman,Niti Aayog.

A bouquet from Dr Rajiv Kumar,Chairman, Pahale India Foundation & Former Vice Chairman,Niti Aayog.
A bouquet from the renowned Kathak Guru,Shovana Narayan

A bouquet from the renowned Kathak Guru,Shovana Narayan
Handshake of two wise men: 93 year old SK Misra, former Principal Secretary to PM Sh Chandra Shekhar congratulating 100 year old Amb.MK Rasgotra. Seen on the extreme left is Prof SD Muni ,formerly Professor, JNU.

Handshake of two wise men: 93 year old SK Misra, former Principal Secretary to PM Sh Chandra Shekhar congratulating 100 year old Amb.MK Rasgotra. Seen on the extreme left is Prof SD Muni ,formerly Professor, JNU.
Amb.Savitri Kunadi congratulating Amb.Rsgotra

Amb.Savitri Kunadi congratulating Amb.Rsgotra
In the eminent presence of their Guru: Amb.Surendra Kumar & Amb.Shivshankar Menon enjoying a lighter moment while Amb. Rasgotra watches on

In the eminent presence of their Guru: Amb.Surendra Kumar & Amb.Shivshankar Menon enjoying a lighter moment while Amb. Rasgotra watches on
Greetings from the Bharatanatyam Dance Guru, Rama Vaidyanathan of Ganesh Natyalaya

Greetings from the Bharatanatyam Dance Guru, Rama Vaidyanathan of Ganesh Natyalaya
The Centurion Ambassador accepting the greetings of his former colleagues, friends ,fans and admirers from all walks of life.

The Centurion Ambassador accepting the greetings of his former colleagues, friends ,fans and admirers from all walks of life.
Amb.Surendra Kumar,President,IAFA welcoming the guests and congratulating the Centurion Amb.Rasgotra

Amb.Surendra Kumar,President,IAFA welcoming the guests and congratulating the Centurion Amb.Rasgotra
Amb.Rasgotra in full flow. On the stage from left : Amb.Surendra Kumar ,Amb.Shivshankar Menon, Dr Sonl Mansingh,MP ,Sh Mani Shankar Aiyar, Amb,Lalit Mansingh & Amb .Pawan Varma

Amb.Rasgotra in full flow. On the stage from left : Amb.Surendra Kumar ,Amb.Shivshankar Menon, Dr Sonal Mansingh,MP ,Sh Mani Shankar Aiyar, Amb,Lalit Mansingh & Amb .Pawan Varma
The Maestro regaling his admirers.

The Maestro regaling his admirers.
Neither tired nor retired but fired up for higher goals.

Neither tired nor retired but fired up for higher goals.
Dr Sonal Mansingh, renowned Bharatanatyam & Odissi dance Exponent ,friend of Amb.Rasgotra for decades ,paying her tribute.

Dr Sonal Mansingh, renowned Bharatanatyam & Odissi dance Exponent ,friend of Amb.Rasgotra for decades ,paying her tribute.
Listening to Amb.Pawan Varma's tribute with rapt attention; from left : Amb.Surendra Kumar,Amb.Shivshankar Menon,Dr Sonal Mansingh,Amb,MK Rasgotar,Sh MS Aiyar & Amb.Lalit Mansingh

Listening to Amb.Pawan Varma's tribute with rapt attention; from left : Amb.Surendra Kumar,Amb.Shivshankar Menon,Dr Sonal Mansingh,Amb,MK Rasgotar,Sh MS Aiyar & Amb.Lalit Mansingh
Pawan Varma reminiscing his first meeting with Amb.Rasgotra in his office

Pawan Varma reminiscing his first meeting with Amb.Rasgotra in his office
Amb.Lalit Mansingh paying his tributes to his Guru Amb.Rasgotra.

Amb.Lalit Mansingh paying his tributes to his Guru Amb.Rasgotra.
A standing ovation to a living legend of the Indian Foreign Service.

A standing ovation to a living legend of the Indian Foreign Service.
Former Panchayati Raj Minister, Manishankar Aiyar quoting from the book of Amb.Rasgotra: A life in Diplomacy.

Former Panchayati Raj Minister, Manishankar Aiyar quoting from the book of Amb.Rasgotra: A life in Diplomacy.
Former National Security Adviser, Amb.Shivshankar Menon narrating how he had benefited from Amb.Rasgotra's advice & guidance.

Former National Security Adviser, Amb.Shivshankar Menon narrating how he had benefited from Amb.Rasgotra's advice & guidance.
Dr Sonal Mansingh reminiscing about her first meeting with Amb.Rasgotra in Kathmandu ,Nepal.

Dr Sonal Mansingh reminiscing about her first meeting with Amb.Rasgotra in Kathmandu ,Nepal.
IAFA Founder President,Surendra Kumar presenting a plaque to Amb.Rasgotra for completing a glorious unbeaten century.

IAFA Founder President,Surendra Kumar presenting a plaque to Amb.Rasgotra for completing a glorious unbeaten century.
A bouquet from Sh MS Aiyar on behalf of AID; extreme left Amb.Amarendra Khatu,current President of AID

A bouquet from Sh MS Aiyar on behalf of AID; extreme left Amb.Amarendra Khatu,current President of AID
Amb.Maharajakrishna Rasgotra & Dr Sonal Mansingh ; a friendship which has stood the test of time.

Amb.Maharajakrishna Rasgotra & Dr Sonal Mansingh ; a friendship which has stood the test of time.
Incumbent Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri greeting former FS Amb.Rasgotra. On left Amb.Surendra Kumar

Incumbent Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri greeting former FS Amb.Rasgotra. On left Amb.Surendra Kumar
Acting British High Commissioner Ms Christina Scott congrating Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra on reaching the milestone of 100 years.

Acting British High Commissioner Ms Christina Scott congrating Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra on reaching the milestone of 100 years.
Amb.Surendra Kumar escorting Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra on to the stage

Amb.Surendra Kumar escorting Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra on to the stage
The Centurion father( Amb.Rasgotra) ,the son,Dilip.Rasgotra ,the grand son & his fiancé.

The Centurion father (Amb.Rasgotra), the son,Dilip.Rasgotra ,the grand son & his fiancé.
Well-known journalist and former President of Foreign Correspondents' club,Dr waiel Awwad congratulatimg Amb.Rasgotra.

Well-known journalist and former President of Foreign Correspondents' club,Dr waiel Awwad congratulatimg Amb.Rasgotra.
Former Austrian Amb.Herbert Traxi congratulating Amb.Rasgotra.

Former Austrian Amb.Herbert Traxi congratulating Amb.Rasgotra.
Thought Guru & Writer ,Gurcharan Das greeting Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra.

Thought Guru & Writer ,Gurcharan Das greeting Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra.
Those who witnessed the history being made.

Those who witnessed the history being made.
Let us exchange our note,Mrs Mohini Menon ,wife of former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on the left with Mrs Dolly Misri,wife of the current Foreign Secretary , Vikram Misri

Let us exchange our note,Mrs Mohini Menon ,wife of former Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon on the left with Mrs Dolly Misri,wife of the current Foreign Secretary , Vikram Misri
The Centurion Ambassador blowing the candles.

The Centurion Ambassador blowing the candles.
Amb.Rasgotra cutting the cake. On his left his daughter in law and on his right, Sh NN Vohra.

Amb.Rasgotra cutting the cake. On his left his daughter in law and on his right, Sh NN Vohra.
While Dr Sonal Mansingh offers cake to Amb.Rasgotra, his son ,Dilip Rasgotra behind him looks on

While Dr Sonal Mansingh offers cake to Amb.Rasgotra, his son ,Dilip Rasgotra behind him looks on
Time to raise a toast; Amb.Rasgotra, Sh NN Vohra, & Sonal Mansingh

Time to raise a toast; Amb.Rasgotra, Sh NN Vohra, & Sonal Mansingh
The movers and Shakers saluting the legend: from left Subodh Kumar Jain ,Director ,SAGE,KN Shrivastava ,Director IIC & Amb.Vijay Nambiar,former PR to the UN.

The movers and Shakers saluting the legend: from left Subodh Kumar Jain ,Director ,SAGE,KN Shrivastava ,Director IIC & Amb.Vijay Nambiar,former PR to the UN.
Is there something worthwhile in this commemorative brochure? Fron left Dr Sonal Mansingh, Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra & Sh MS Aiyar.

Is there something worthwhile in this commemorative brochure? Fron left Dr Sonal Mansingh, Amb.MaharajaKrishna Rasgotra & Sh MS Aiyar.
When two former Indian High Commissioners met . Former High Commissioner Yk Sinha greeting the former High Commissioner Amb.Rasgotra.

When two former Indian High Commissioners met . Former High Commissioner Yk Sinha greeting the former High Commissioner Amb.Rasgotra.
Those who were part of the centenary dinner for Amb.Rasgotra .From left : Dr Sonal Mansingh, Pratima Kumar,Surendra Kumar, Neelam Sabharwal ,Manishankar Aiyar, Mrs Aiyar & Sunit Tandon.

Those who were part of the centenary dinner for Amb.Rasgotra .From left : Dr Sonal Mansingh, Pratima Kumar,Surendra Kumar, Neelam Sabharwal ,Manishankar Aiyar, Mrs Aiyar & Sunit Tandon.