Sir Mark Tully: Tributes pour in for legendary broadcaster who became BBC's 'voice of India'

Tributes are continuing to pour in for veteran BBC broadcaster and journalist Sir Mark Tully, who died on Sunday at the age of 90.

Sir Mark, who had been unwell for some time, died in a hospital in the Indian capital, Delhi, which he had made his home. His cremation is set for Monday.

He was widely regarded as the BBC's "voice of India" and was one of the most admired foreign correspondents of his generation.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Sir Mark as "a towering voice of journalism", adding that "his connect with India and the people of our nation was reflected in his works".

Over a career spanning several decades, Sir Mark reported on big historical moments that defined South Asia's trajectory, including the Indian army's storming of the Sikh Golden Temple, the birth of Bangladesh, periods of military rule in Pakistan, the Tamil Tigers' rebellion in Sri Lanka and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.