Goodbye MJ

Michael Jackson, one of the most widely loved entertainers and profoundly influential artistes of all time, leaves behind an indelible imprint on popular music and culture, write Gaurav & Saurabh
Michael Joseph Jackson, born August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, US, spent almost his entire life as a public performer. He was a founder member of the Jackson Five at the age of four, soon becoming their frontman. On stage, he modelled his dance moves and vocal styling on James Brown, and portrayed an absolute self-confidence that belied his shy, private personality. The Jackson Five were signed by Motown Records at the end of 1968; their early releases, including US chart-toppers I Want You Back and I’ll Be There, illustrated his remarkable talent.

Incredible feat
Three spirited adventurers drove their Mahendra Xylo from Gujarat’s Koteshwar town to Arunachal Pradesh’s Tezu in a record-breaking time of 84 hours and 52 minutes. They raced through a rough terrain, covering a distance of 3941 km. Lallie Sangha tells H. Kishie Singh how they did it.