Asian Institute of Technology honours Ratan Tata

The Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok on Friday conferred the honorary degree of doctor of technology on Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata for his and the group's contribution to industrial development and the Indian society.

The citation for degree was conferred on Tata at the institute's annual graduation ceremony in the Thai capital, a Tata Group release said.

Quoting the citation, the release said: "From a relatively unwieldy conglomerate, Tata has now changed the complexion of the group to make it more nimble-footed and cohesive."