The Saintly Soul of Ratan Tata: A Personal Tribute
On October 9, 2024, the world's most renowned industrialist Sir Ratan N. Tata, who passed away at 86 years old in Mumbai, India. He was not only a great businessman but also a generous philanthropist in both human and animal welfare. I won’t delve into his history, achievements, or family background, as much has already been written and spoken about his personal and professional life. In this blog post, I will simply share my personal reflections on his life and how his death impacted me. I have known of Mr. Ratan Tata since watching Indian TV on cable transmission back in Quetta, Pakistan, around 2004. I remember the Tata Salt, Tata Motors, and Tanishq ads. I also saw him on various sophisticated programs like Rendezvous with Simi Garewal . Without knowing too much about him at the time, I remember a decent man with salt-and-pepper hair and a kind smile. He gave off positive vibes—a perfect example of a true gentleman. Life got busy after that. I got married, had kids, and moved t