India, Aug. 12 -- Why is the Press Club of India's most prominent portrait that of a foreigner?

It hangs above the club's stately wooden staircase, overlooking the mid-landing. In the black-and-white photograph, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is raising a hand in greeting. A plaque describes him as the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh.

Upstairs is the explanation. One of the halls there is called the Bangabandhu Media Centre. It was inaugurated in 2021 by a visiting Bangladeshi minister to mark the 50th anniversary of his nation's independence. The portrait was unveiled at the same time.

The members-only Press Club of India is a classic Delhi institution. Located at 1, Raisina Road, in the heart of Central Delhi and close to the seat of power...