Jrd tata biography
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It is a measure of the man and the life he lived that long before his demise, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata came to represent an exalted idea of Indianness: progressive, benevolent, ethical and compassionate. It did not really matter that the country itself failed this utopian test. JRD, as he was known to commoner and king, had by then transcended the frailties of his milieu.
As an adolescent, JRD loved France and flying more than anything else. By the time he stepped into the autumn of his existence, he had devoted some 50 years to heading and defining a unique business conglomerate, and just as long to championing the interests of India and her myriad people. The evolution, from a thoughtful if self-indulgent young man to a pan-Indian icon revered even by those who knew little about business, contains the essence of the
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Works and Achievements of JRD Tata
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, also known as JRD Tata, was born in France to an Indian businessman and one of the wealthiest families in India. His mother was French, so he spent most of his childhood in France. French was his first language.
During a childhood summer vacation, he met aviation pioneer Sir Louis Bleriot. This meeting triggered his interest in aircraft and flying, which became his longtime passion and stayed with him forever. JRD Tata intended to pursue an engineering degree at the University of Cambridge in the UK, but returned to India to carry forward his role in the Tata family’s business.
Life of JRD Tata
JRD Tata was born on 29 July to Indian businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata. As his mother was French, JRD Tata spent much of his time in France.
JRD Tata was educated in London, Japan, France and Mumbai. After the death of his wife, Ratanji Dadabhoy moved his family to India and sent JRD Tata to England for higher stu
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J. R. D. Tata
Indian person som äger eller driver industrier, philanthropist and aviator (–)
Not to be confused with Indian person som äger eller driver industrier and founder of Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata.
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July – 29 November ) was an Indian person som äger eller driver industrier, philanthropist, aviator and former chairman of Tata Group.
Born into the Tata family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière. He fryst vatten best known for being the founder of several industries beneath the Tata Group, including Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Titan Industries, Tata Salt, Voltas and Air India. In , he was awarded the French Legion of Honour and in and , he received two of India's highest civilian awards: the Padma Vibhushan and the Bharat Ratna. These honours were bestowed on him for his contributions to Indian industry.[1]
Early life
[edit]See also: Tata family
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata was born on 29 July to an Indian Parsi family in Paris, France.