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I may be remembered for my stinginess: Ratan Tata

I may be remembered for my stinginess: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Tata will step down as chairman of Tata Sons and other group companies in December-end after a stint of over 21 years.

Ratan says no to retirement package from Tata Steel

Ratan says no to retirement package from Tata Steel

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

After steering the company for 21 years, Tata will pass on the leadership baton to his successor designate and present deputy chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry in December, when Tata turns 75.

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Why Ratan Tata is betting big on online retail firms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Ratan Tata has invested his own money into 3 high-growth online retail firms, which are yet to make a profit.

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Mumbai turnout falls to 52.2% from 2019 despite star power

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The constituency of Mumbai South, home to industrialists as well as high-ranking government officials, fared the worst with 47.7 percent voting.

Asian Institute of Technology honours Ratan Tata

Asian Institute of Technology honours Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

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.\n\n\n\n

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Ratan Tata in Bangladesh to discuss investment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold discussions with the government about his $2 billion investment plans in Bangladesh.

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Another drug lab unearthed in Rajasthan, 6 more held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

A total of 149 kgs of mephedrone or 'meow meow' drug (both in powder and liquid form), 50 kg ephedrine, and 200 litres of acetone was recovered from the three labs located in Bhinmal of Jalore district and Osian in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan and Gandhinagar in Gujarat, the officer said.

Ratan Tata reveals why he did not get married

Ratan Tata reveals why he did not get married

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Revealing one of the best kept secrets of his personal life, the bachelor industrialist Ratan Tata has said that he had fallen in love and had come seriously close to getting married as many as four times.

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Bored? Bad Day? Take This Super Quiz

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Radia tapes: Lawyer criticises govt, Ratan Tata watches in SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

With Ratan Tata watching proceedings, his lawyer on Wednesday pleaded for a direction from the Supreme Court to ensure that conversations tapped by government agencies in the 'Radia tapes' affair are not leaked and misused.

Auto Expo 2014: What was Ratan Tata doing at Bajaj stall?

Auto Expo 2014: What was Ratan Tata doing at Bajaj stall?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Automakers gauge the competition at the show.

CBI to examine Ratan Tata, Cyrus Mistry in Radia tapes case

CBI to examine Ratan Tata, Cyrus Mistry in Radia tapes case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The matter related to supply of low floor buses by Tata Motors to Government of Tamil Nadu.

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diwali is here and Salman Khan is bringing his Tiger 3 in theatres. Though he has been an Eid superstar for more than a decade now

Ratan Tata invests in e-ticketing startup Kyazoonga

Ratan Tata invests in e-ticketing startup Kyazoonga

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Continuing his investment spree in India's hot start-ups, Ratan Tata on Friday invested in Kyazoonga.

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Murthy flags fake news about him; cautions public

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy on Thursday called out "fake news items", which claimed he endorsed automated trading applications and warned the public not to fall for such fraudulent claims. He also slammed "fake interviews" that used "deepfake pictures and videos" of him. In a series of posts on X, Murthy drew the attention of the public to false content being put out by malicious sites and products or services being sold fraudulently using his name and urged people to report any such instances to the concerned regulatory authorities.

'While Ratan Tata is extremely patriotic, he loves India, and his mind is global'

'While Ratan Tata is extremely patriotic, he loves India, and his mind is global'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Few people know Ratan Tata as well as R K Krishna Kumar does. Widely perceived to be among the managers closest to Tata, Krishna Kumar assesses Ratan Tata, the man and business leader, in this exclusive interview to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Spectrum scam: An MP's open letter to Ratan Tata

Spectrum scam: An MP's open letter to Ratan Tata

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Chandrasekhar's letter seeks to convey the impression that the Tata Group kept quiet when it stood to benefit from violations of norms.

Ratan Tata to retire tomorrow, Cyrus Mistry to succeed him

Ratan Tata to retire tomorrow, Cyrus Mistry to succeed him

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Marking a generational change, Tata, who turns 75 tomorrow, will hand over the reins of the group to 44-year-old Cyrus Mistry, who was chosen his successor last year and formally appointed Chairman earlier this month.

Malnutrition has become national problem: Ratan Tata

Malnutrition has become national problem: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

Tata Group's Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata said corporates who are eager to please the shareholders need also to focus on social issues such as these.

LS poll results 'reality check' for overconfident BJP: RSS mouthpiece

LS poll results 'reality check' for overconfident BJP: RSS mouthpiece

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Neglect of older dedicated workers who worked without the urge for recognition by the new age social media-aided selfie powered activists was also evident in the poll results, it said.

'Ratan Tata, turnaround man, doesn't give up easily'

'Ratan Tata, turnaround man, doesn't give up easily'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Tatas plan to revive, not sell the Port Talbot steel plant. The investment could be as much as $500 million.

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Saudi Arabian mining firm Ma'aden, in a joint venture with Alcoa, is undertaking a $10.8 billion project to set up what has been dubbed as the the world's largest vertically integrated aluminium complex.

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

In a first for the iconic models, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India, marking a first for the iconic models in their 54-year long history, to be rolled out from a country outside of the UK. Till now the two models were only produced in Jaguar Land Rover's Solihull plant in the UK and then exported to around 121 markets globally, including India.

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Ratan Tata's start-up scorecard: 41 hits, 2 misses

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

These start-ups include high-growth companies such as Ola, Paytm, Lenskart, UrbanClap and Urban Ladder. Nearly half of these have gone on to raise follow-on funding, a key measure of success for start-ups. A few have become unicorns, the term for start-ups valued at $1 billion or more.

Art Director Nitin Desai found dead

Art Director Nitin Desai found dead

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

He was known for his art work in films like Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Jodhaa Akbar and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.

Ratan Tata wins award from <i>The Economist</i>

Ratan Tata wins award from The Economist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

UK-based news magazine, The Economist, on Monday named Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata as the winner of the eighth edition of its annual 'Business Process Innovation Award' for the successful development and launch of the world's cheapest car, the Tata Nano.

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Ratan Tata's 20-year tenure: Only a few red marks

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

When he took over as chairman of the Tata Group in 1991, the majority perception was the untested nephew of J R D Tata would be a pushover.

Trailer watch: Barjatya takes Salman down Bhansali roads in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Trailer watch: Barjatya takes Salman down Bhansali roads in Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

In Barjatya-land, all you need is Prem, Raja Sen says.

Odd-Even scheme needs supporting infrastructure: Ratan Tata

Odd-Even scheme needs supporting infrastructure: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Delhi government has made it clear that the experiment will not be extended beyond January 15.

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Ratan Tata takes over as Tata Tele chairman

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

In a bid to give a fillip to the rapidly expanding telecom business, Tata Group chief Ratan Tata on Tuesday took charge as chairman of the privately held company, Tata Teleservices.

Resume work at Singur, Bengal CM tells Ratan Tata

Resume work at Singur, Bengal CM tells Ratan Tata

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Wednesday said he had called Tata Motors Chairman Ratan Tata and urged him to resume work at Singur.

Don't Burst Crackers At Tiger 3 Shows: Salman

Don't Burst Crackers At Tiger 3 Shows: Salman

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan requested his fans not to burn firecrackers in theatres during Tiger 3 screenings.

Intolerance a curse we are seeing of late: Ratan Tata

Intolerance a curse we are seeing of late: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

"We want to live in an environment where we love our fellow men. We don't shoot them, we don't kill them. We don't hold them hostages but give a bit of ourselves and we give and take," Tata added.

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata has acquired a stake in Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, the first investment by any Indian in the smartphone maker.

Ratan Tata in China to tap business prospects

Ratan Tata in China to tap business prospects

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

Ratan N Tata, Chairman, Tata Group of Companies, on Tuesday held meetings with top Chinese business leaders to assess prospects in the world's most potential market and also discussed the communist giant's impressive economic progress.