Vijay Nair (1941–2024): A Beacon of Wisdom.

Vijay Nair, a prominent Indian organic chemist, passed away in 2024 at the age of 82. He made significant contributions to organic synthesis and mentored many chemists during his career. Nair's work focused on areas such as o-quinones, multicomponent reactions, and the use of cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate as an oxidant. His research and leadership at the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in Trivandrum transformed the landscape of organic chemistry in India. [Extracted from the article]