Snapshots of Nelson Mandela's rendezvous with India

Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95 today, visited Kolkata shortly after his release from jail in 1990. Seen here, former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPM stalwart Jyoti Basu greeting Mr Mandela at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on 18th Oct, 1990.

Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95 on Thursday, visited Kolkata shortly after his release from jail in 1990. Seen here, former West Bengal Chief Minister and CPM stalwart Jyoti Basu greeting Mr Mandela at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on October 18, 1990.

Mr. Basu and Mr. Mandela in a public reception at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Also seen is former Governor Saiyid Nurul Hasan.
Nelson Mandela's long walk from an apartheid prisoner to South African president remade a country and inspired the world.
Mr. Mandela waves as he is given a rousing welcome at the Eden Gardens.