Nitin, as he was popularly known among the media fraternity, was a mature writer on defence affairs. He began his career by joining Reuters in 2000 and in 2007, shifted to Dow Jones Newswires. Just a couple of months ago, he moved to India Strategic to strengthen its management and editorial team.

Nitin was known to be a workaholic, and was addicted to working on computers even at odd hours. Nitin had also produced TV documentaries on various subjects.

He is survived by his wife and a four-year-old son. He was the son of Gulshan Luthra, a noted writer on strategic affairs and Rashmi Luthra, film maker.

Born 30 January 1977, Nitin had his education in Dubai Gem and Modern School in Dubai, Mayo College-Ajmer, DPS School-RK Puram, New Delhi and KM College, New Delhi.

Nitin was passionate about military aviation and motor sports and was working with a US major to bring kart racing into India.

As a member of the Rotary international movement, Nitin helped organise blood donation and anti-polio and anti-cancer campaigns around New Delhi.

Prayers have been held for Nitin by his friends across the world in temples, gurdwaras, churches and mosques.

In New Delhi, the Prayer for him was held on Tuesday September 29 and was attended by a large number of his friends and colleagues besides family members.

(IANS)