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Shoemaker Thomas Bata dies at 93

Thomas Bata, the Czech-born head of the worldwide family shoe empire that bears his name, died today in Canada, an official said. He was 93.

Gautam Thapar joins Bata board

How can you measure democracy?

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Bata came up with new brands to beat industry competition.