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LSE felicitates Ratan Tata

LSE felicitates Ratan Tata

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata has been given honorary fellowship of the London School of Economics and Political Science for his contribution to the global industry.

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Cyrus Mistry cremated in Mumbai, Ratan Tata's stepmother attends funeral

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Members of the Parsi community, business leaders and politicians were among those who attended the cremation.

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

'There was panic in the streets': Syria returnees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

A batch of Indian nationals, who returned to their homeland on Saturday after being evacuated from crisis-hit Syria, recalled the panic situation they faced in that country but praised the Indian Embassy there for being in 'constant touch' with them.

Grappling with succession after Ratan Tata

Grappling with succession after Ratan Tata

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

What would happen to the ownership after Ratan Tata? The succession plan for the 263,862 Tata Sons promoter shares owned by seven Tata Trusts and other holdings of Tata brothers? Would a younger family member inherit?

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

'Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Late Ratan Tata always ensured employees are taken care of along with the well-being of their families across the Tata Group companies, which shaped a number of leaders across the conglomerate, and there really was no one like him, Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said on Monday. Recollecting his association with Tata (86) who passed away last week, in a post on networking platform LinkedIn, he wrote, "Anybody who met Mr Tata came away with a story about his humanity, warmth, and dreams for India. "There really was no one like him."

Ratan Tata rocks Instagram with #TBT photograph

Ratan Tata rocks Instagram with #TBT photograph

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Business tycoon Ratan Tata on Thursday posted a picture of himself on Instagram that gave a glimpse of what he looked like in his youth. Coming as a "throwback Thursday" post, the snapshot was clicked many years ago, when the industrialist was overseas.

Will take considerable effort to rebuild Air India: Ratan Tata

Will take considerable effort to rebuild Air India: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Ratan Tata on Friday welcomed the government accepting Tata Sons' bid of Rs 18,000 crore for the takeover of Air India, saying the airline provides a very strong market opportunity to the group even through it will take considerable effort to rebuild the debt-laden carrier. "Welcome Back, Air India," he said. "The Tata Group winning the bid for Air India is great news," he said in a statement.

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

'Pritish Nandy's Pen And Voice Shaped Art, Media'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

When Pritish Nandy passed into the ages, both journalists and film folk expressed their genuine sorrow. Many took to social media to pay their heartfelt condolences.

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Earlier, Holachef had raised a seed fund of Rs 2 crore or Rs 20 million from India Quotient in February 2015.

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Exclusive! Zubin Mehta on Ratan Tata

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

'I don't think his influence over his company will just suddenly eradicate. I am sure he will be a sort of holy ghost over the whole company.' Zubin Mehta recalls his more than five decade association with Ratan Tata in an exclusive conversation with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

The halo around Ratan Tata has gone

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

About time the Tata companies that are owned by the public are freed from the clutches of Tata Sons, says Sudhir Bisht.

Hindu temple being reconstructed in Pak after 64 years

Hindu temple being reconstructed in Pak after 64 years

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Currently, there is no Hindu temple in Narowal district, forcing the Hindu community to perform their religious rituals at home or travel to temples in Sialkot and Lahore.

Free-Spirited Suman

Free-Spirited Suman

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Give your monsoon style an update by taking style cues from Suman Rao.

Why Ratan chose Abhinav at the Swayamvar

Why Ratan chose Abhinav at the Swayamvar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

TV actress Ratan Rajput gives readers the details.

SP group can't call Ratan Tata a shadow director: SC

SP group can't call Ratan Tata a shadow director: SC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court in its order said it was not open for SP group companies to call Ratan Tata a "shadow director" when the board of which Cyrus Mistry was chairman had nominated him as chairman emeritus of the USD 100 billion salt-to-software Tata group.

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Ratan Tata meets Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Friday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray at his residence in Mumbai.

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

JLR yet to decide on the exact location.

Tata group in safe hands: Ratan Tata

Tata group in safe hands: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Tata, who attended the annual gala event at the National Centre of Performing Arts after five years, was alluding to Chandra's presentation on the performance of the Tata group of companies.

Why India needs more Ratan Tatas

Why India needs more Ratan Tatas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

he is the most prominent Indian leader whose inner values and outer actions demonstrate an evolved higher level of responsible leadership.

Ratan Thiyam conferred Bhupen Hazarika Award

Ratan Thiyam conferred Bhupen Hazarika Award

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The award was presented by film and theatre personality Amol Palekar.

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in an entity catering to pet care.

Ratan Tata invests in research startup Tracxn

Ratan Tata invests in research startup Tracxn

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in startup research platform Tracxn.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Meet Ratan, the next bride on telly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

A look at Ratan Rajput's upcoming swayamvar Ratan ka Rishta.

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Reader Vishal Shah spotted Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, shopping at the Selfridges Store on Oxford Street, London.

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Cyrus Mistry sacked! Ratan Tata is interim chairman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

It is believed that Tata Sons was unhappy with Mistry's approach of shedding non-profit businesses, including the conglomerate's steel business in Europe, and concentrating only on cash cows

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

We remember: Ratan Tata's moving note on 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who headed Tata group whose iconic hotel in Mumbai was one of the sites of the 26/11 terror attacks, on Thursday penned a heartfelt tribute saying the wanton destruction that took place 12 years ago will never be forgotten.

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in customer care, corporate India saw it all in 2024.

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

MT Vasudevan Nair, Suzuki, ex-CJI Khehar Singh get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved 139 Padma awards including seven Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Maharashtra asks Centre to raise non-creamy layer ceiling to Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

The ordinance will be tabled in the next session of the legislature, it said, adding that 27 posts were approved for the commission.

Ratan Tata retires at 65

Ratan Tata retires at 65

Rediff.com28 Dec 2002

Ratan Tata steps down as chairman of the Tata Group on his 65th birthday on Saturday, implementing his self-initiated retirement policy.

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Ratan Tata: India's shining jewel

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

India's Ratan Tata aims to transform his once-stodgy conglomerate into a global powerhouse. But can it thrive after he steps down?

Matka Review: Bland :(

Matka Review: Bland :(

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Varun Tej's committed performance somehow rescues Matka from being a pointless venture with stylish flourishes and interesting ideas, observes Arjun Menon.

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Modi, Sanchez unveil facility to manufacture military aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez on Monday inaugurated the Tata Advanced System Limited (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military aircraft in India.

Ratan Tata to India Inc on layoffs: 'Your definition of ethics?'

Ratan Tata to India Inc on layoffs: 'Your definition of ethics?'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'These are the people that have worked for you. These are the people who have served you all their careers. You send them out to live in the rain. Is that your definition of ethics when you treat your labour force that way?' the titan asks.

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Ahead of Maha polls, no toll at Mumbai entry points

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The toll waiver will be in force from midnight on Monday, he said.

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Ratan Tata was a brilliant leader: India Inc

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Ratan Tata, an iconic corporate leader, retired as Chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group on Friday after a 50-year run, on his 75th birthday.

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

He has succeeded because he knew there needed to be a huge transformation in innovation and R&D capacity.

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Ratan Tata steps down as Tata Power chairman

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Effective November 8, Ratan N Tata has stepped down as chairman of Tata Power and Cyrus P Mistry will take his place.

Ratan Tata's successor by March 2011

Ratan Tata's successor by March 2011

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Ratan Tata will play only an advisory role and will not be part of the selection panel.