India, April 5 -- In a quiet but significant moment in Indian political history, two-term former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has bid farewell to public life and the Rajya Sabha after 33 remarkable years in Parliament. His retirement from the Upper House culminates a distinguished career that has left an indelible mark on the nation's economic landscape and political discourse. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Manmohan Singh's journey from an academic economist to the highest echelons of politics is a testament to his intellect, integrity and dedication to public service. After completing his education at Panjab University and the University of Cambridge, where he earned his doctorate in economics, Dr Sing...